flyday58 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 With my THIRD project on the way, I need to try to locate a source for the air box joints or rubbers for a '72 CS5. The one bloke who had them on ebay wanted $125 USD per and I just couldn't do it. Anyone seen these available anywhere, or have serviceable spares they would care to part with? Item #7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyday58 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Dang. I was really hoping someone had these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted May 18, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 18, 2012 i did look but drew a blank apart from one that must have sold in the past on ebay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyday58 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 The crook on there now wants 125.00 USD for the one he's got left. He's already sold two at that price. (I say "he', could be a "she". ) Guess I'll be going the aftermarket route for this item... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayruf Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I am a tight git so if non originality is not a problem I would scavenge aroung my local car breakers yard looking for radiator top hoses or some such similar adaptable hoses, before giving any Dick Turpin my dosh, just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted May 20, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 20, 2012 what condition are yours in flyday, can't they be bodged up for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted May 20, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 20, 2012 try alasdair http://www.ydsparts.com/ he may be able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyday58 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 what condition are yours in flyday, can't they be bodged up for a while? They are currently composed of air, warm thoughts, and a dash of remember when, so no bodging to be done try alasdair http://www.ydsparts.com/ he may be able to help Sent this guy an email, but it came back undeliverable. Curses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted May 24, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 24, 2012 They are currently composed of air, warm thoughts, and a dash of remember when, so no bodging to be done Sent this guy an email, but it came back undeliverable. Curses. Pm sent with another email addy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyday58 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Pm sent with another email addy Thanks for that. Waiting for a reply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyday58 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Looking at LS2 rubbers on ebuy, they look to be nearly the same dimensions. One of the clamps is the same. I will let everyone know the outcome. I did pony up to the crook and gave 115 USD for one boot. He had the nerve to ask for positive feedback and 5 stars BEFORE he will leave me feedback. I detest those ebuy douches who try to hold you hostage to feedback after having their way with you on price . Somebody give me an 'Amen'! Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 10, 2012 Moderator Share Posted June 10, 2012 yeah i was thinking about this myself, still ....$115 I'd have carried on thinking for a while Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 10, 2012 Moderator Share Posted June 10, 2012 for example, trawl the bike bandit site because they have all the fiches and not only yamaha see this one ere...a 1975 suzuki GT185, inlet still available and only $26...I know it's not the same but theres loads of other fiches to look at? http://www.bikebandi...39633#sch288412 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyday58 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 yeah i was thinking about this myself, still ....$115 I'd have carried on thinking for a while Amen I'm hip. But as NOBODY has had these since I started looking 3 months ago...I.m really big on stock, but that may change with prices like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayruf Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Hi Have you tried car custom intake hose makers ( http://intakehoses.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=R9DEN) like this place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyday58 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Hi Have you tried car custom intake hose makers ( http://intakehoses.c...gory_Code=R9DEN) like this place? Looks like they have something I could work with, thanks for the linky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyday58 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Found a guy on ebay, claussstudio.com, who takes your part or one he buys on ebay and copies it. This is one of his for the RT3:Yamaha DT2 DT3 RT2 RT3 1972 1973 Air Boot Joint Rubber New! Sent him my high-dollar joint, so we'll see how good the quality is for $40. I tried two other boots that looked similar but the diffs were way too much. Looked okay in the pics but in hand they wouldn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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