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wire hook.... what to do?

#1 Post by JonW » Sat Feb 23, 2019 10:39 pm

So... like many of us who've just bought these bikes, I'm missing the wire hook... yeah, seems that's pretty normal. I even have the full toolkit, but i'm missing that part, sigh, how did that get lost then?

I've looked around for a bit and cant find an OEM one, all I can find is this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-RD500-W ... 0012.m1985

On the face of it, $40 seems an awful lot of money for a bit of wire and 2 hooks that I probably have deconstructed (oh, yes... like all modern restaurants would charge even more for lol!) in my garage, but I understand that someone had to make it up and sell it of course and that includes ebay/paypal fees and post.

So, my (twofold) question... Does anyone have a guide to making one (with measurements etc) or is buying this my best option?
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Re: wire hook.... what to do?

#2 Post by Vin » Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:56 am

I bought one of these thinking sod the cost at least it is another piece of the puzzle sorted. Unfortunately the simple clamps that crimp the wire failed straight away!!

I ended up replacing the clamps with 3mm Duplex Clips in Stainless Steel with shrink wrap over the top of them, all fine now but a real pain in the ass considering the money I spent. Sending it back to Malaysia was an option!

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Re: wire hook.... what to do?

#3 Post by JonW » Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:55 am

Damn, that's not good at all Vin! :(

Sounds like Im going to have to make one then. With that in mind I'm keen to see some close up pics of the hook shape and some dimensions of the parts if anyone is keen to share. Thanks!
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Re: wire hook.... what to do?

#4 Post by Vin » Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:59 am

No not good at all mate.

Here is a couple of pics for reference. The overall length of just the wire is 33 inches with the ends looped.

If you need anymore pics/info just let me know.ImageImageImage

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Re: wire hook.... what to do?

#5 Post by silverstrom » Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:50 pm

Jon

I bought a genuine one from Norbo a couple of years ago. It wasn't listed on his sight. I just emailed and asked. He had RZ500 parts then. It can hurt to ask him.

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Re: wire hook.... what to do?

#6 Post by JonW » Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:00 pm

Thanks Vin, and good point John, will ask, cant harm :)
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Re: wire hook.... what to do?

#7 Post by JonW » Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:43 am

Asked Norbo, he doesnt have any more...

So, back to making one...
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Re: wire hook.... what to do?

#8 Post by podman » Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:35 pm

JonW wrote: Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:43 am Asked Norbo, he doesnt have any more...

So, back to making one...

Always worth asking and posting in the RDLC "Wanted" section of Norbos forum, I picked one up a new one from a member on his forum last year.

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Re: wire hook.... what to do?

#9 Post by JonW » Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:38 pm

Good point, I'll try that too.
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