O/T 1988 Yamaha YZ 125 float needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rod · 12-15-2003, 01:37 AM

WTB. Looking for a new carb float for my sons dirt bike...cant seem to find one up here in the Canada. Its for a YZ 125 Yamaha year 1988.

Crank · 12-15-2003, 01:53 AM

Rod. I got a buddy, he owns a cycle shop. go to www.vcaracing.com and email him. His name is Kurt, he oughta be able to hook you up. Tell him Brandon sent ya from KY. hope he can help.
Brandon

Duner97 · 12-15-2003, 08:45 PM

Gimme $1000 for one and I'll throw in the rest of the carb, and a motor, plastics, seat, suspension, tires/wheels. Ready to ride

Rod · 12-20-2003, 12:28 AM

1)I sent him a email tonight....

2)and I dont need a whole bike but thanks for the offer.

Crank · 12-20-2003, 01:05 AM

I talked to him on AIM, he said if it's a Yamaha Part, he can get it. He'll get back with ya shortly I reckon.
Brandon

Rod · 12-20-2003, 11:45 PM

Sounds good.. the yamaha dealer here could only get me the needle and seat.....no float.

Rod · 12-25-2003, 01:28 AM

I heard back from Kurt and he said he could get one... so I told him I wanted it. Sounds good so far.

Crank · 12-25-2003, 03:22 AM

Yea man. Kurt's a good dude. He's only 18 maybe 19 now and owns his own shop, I made a forum for him on www.projectblaster.com it's gettin pretty successful, I dont make it there very much anymore, because I dont work mess with my Blaster either. Same reason i dont come around here much anymore, cuz i lost my '67. But I got a hook on a '72 for 500. Here I come. lol
Brandon

Rod · 02-02-2004, 10:42 PM

Well... it wasn't available /... seems it's discontinued... so he offered to send money back.... told him to try searching a bit for one first... so the hunts still on... anyone know a dealer with one possibly in stock... yz 125 1988 carb float still needed.

Duner97 · 02-04-2004, 04:28 PM

Crank, did you, or kurt used to be members of blastercentral?

Crank · 02-04-2004, 05:25 PM

Uh, I'd reckon some of us may have been. I wasnt. Just BHQ and the Project Blaster forum. I think we might have the owner of Blaster Central on our forum? I'm not sure.
Brandon

**John Fabris** · 02-04-2004, 05:44 PM

Rod, have you tried http://www.speedandsportinc.com/parts.html

Cooter_01 · 02-04-2004, 05:47 PM

rod you should be able to get something from a yamaha dealer , but if that dosent work try royal distrubuting they might have something

Rod · 05-07-2004, 12:38 AM

I couldn't get a new float so I bought a used carb on ebay.

I got my money back from Kurt without a problem.

Still havent got it running correct yet, but I'm workin on it at least now.

*Gee_Emm* · 05-07-2004, 09:14 AM

Did you try Motor parts on Arlington?

Rod · 05-08-2004, 10:53 AM

Tried lots of places...I know the boys down at Motor parts also. I liked that place even more for truck parts before when the old fellas were there.

I did get a used carb and I am working with that for now. A jet needle and seat were still avaliable from Yamaha and I had received those also. Now it looks like a need a power valve seal....just keeps getting more delays, I wonder if there available...havent checked yet. Some stuff is just available through Yamaha..nobody made aftermarket.

maybe I'll just sell the thing and be done with it. Its runs and everything, just would like it to be better performing.

12-15-2003, 01:37 AM	#1
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	O/T 1988 Yamaha YZ 125 float needed WTB. Looking for a new carb float for my sons dirt bike...cant seem to find one up here in the Canada. Its for a YZ 125 Yamaha year 1988. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

12-15-2003, 08:45 PM	#3
Duner97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 125	Gimme $1000 for one and I'll throw in the rest of the carb, and a motor, plastics, seat, suspension, tires/wheels. Ready to ride __________________ 72 SB 4x4 -Duner97

12-20-2003, 12:28 AM	#4
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	1)I sent him a email tonight.... 2)and I dont need a whole bike but thanks for the offer. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

12-20-2003, 11:45 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Sounds good.. the yamaha dealer here could only get me the needle and seat.....no float. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

12-25-2003, 01:28 AM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I heard back from Kurt and he said he could get one... so I told him I wanted it. Sounds good so far. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

12-15-2003, 01:53 AM	#2
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Rod. I got a buddy, he owns a cycle shop. go to www.vcaracing.com and email him. His name is Kurt, he oughta be able to hook you up. Tell him Brandon sent ya from KY. hope he can help. Brandon

12-20-2003, 01:05 AM	#5
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	I talked to him on AIM, he said if it's a Yamaha Part, he can get it. He'll get back with ya shortly I reckon. Brandon

12-25-2003, 03:22 AM	#8
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Yea man. Kurt's a good dude. He's only 18 maybe 19 now and owns his own shop, I made a forum for him on www.projectblaster.com it's gettin pretty successful, I dont make it there very much anymore, because I dont work mess with my Blaster either. Same reason i dont come around here much anymore, cuz i lost my '67. But I got a hook on a '72 for 500. Here I come. lol Brandon

02-02-2004, 10:42 PM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Well... it wasn't available /... seems it's discontinued... so he offered to send money back.... told him to try searching a bit for one first... so the hunts still on... anyone know a dealer with one possibly in stock... yz 125 1988 carb float still needed. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-04-2004, 04:28 PM	#10
Duner97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 125	Crank, did you, or kurt used to be members of blastercentral? __________________ 72 SB 4x4 -Duner97

02-04-2004, 05:25 PM	#11
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Uh, I'd reckon some of us may have been. I wasnt. Just BHQ and the Project Blaster forum. I think we might have the owner of Blaster Central on our forum? I'm not sure. Brandon

02-04-2004, 05:44 PM	#12
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Rod, have you tried http://www.speedandsportinc.com/parts.html __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

02-04-2004, 05:47 PM	#13
Cooter_01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 102	rod you should be able to get something from a yamaha dealer , but if that dosent work try royal distrubuting they might have something __________________ ok i have a Yamaha snowmobile but with a Cat heart can i be in both clubs

05-07-2004, 12:38 AM	#14
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I couldn't get a new float so I bought a used carb on ebay. I got my money back from Kurt without a problem. Still havent got it running correct yet, but I'm workin on it at least now. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

05-07-2004, 09:14 AM	#15
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Did you try Motor parts on Arlington?



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05-08-2004, 10:53 AM	#16
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Tried lots of places...I know the boys down at Motor parts also. I liked that place even more for truck parts before when the old fellas were there. I did get a used carb and I am working with that for now. A jet needle and seat were still avaliable from Yamaha and I had received those also. Now it looks like a need a power valve seal....just keeps getting more delays, I wonder if there available...havent checked yet. Some stuff is just available through Yamaha..nobody made aftermarket. maybe I'll just sell the thing and be done with it. Its runs and everything, just would like it to be better performing. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

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