wire hook.... what to do?
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wire hook.... what to do?
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?
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?
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!
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!
Re: wire hook.... what to do?
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!
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?
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.
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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.
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Re: wire hook.... what to do?
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.
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.
Re: wire hook.... what to do?
Thanks Vin, and good point John, will ask, cant harm
Last edited by JonW on Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:43 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: wire hook.... what to do?
Asked Norbo, he doesnt have any more...
So, back to making one...
So, back to making one...
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81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD250LC '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
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80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD250LC '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
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Re: wire hook.... what to do?
Good point, I'll try that too.
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82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD250LC '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
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86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
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80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD250LC '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
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