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All the Yamha's that the lens fits
I wish there was a cross refference engine that showed what manufacturers used the same parts. I ordered some grommets for the TW only to find out they were the same as some off of a 1972 Honda I restored.
I wish there was a cross refference engine that showed what manufacturers used the same parts. I ordered some grommets for the TW only to find out they were the same as some off of a 1972 Honda I restored.
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The Japanese do this a lot, you'll find. Yamaha and Suzuki stuff is often interchangable, slightly less so with Honda. Electrical components, switchgear, turn signals, headlight buckets, throttles, levers, perches, even wheels, forks, brake discs and tons of other hardware can be identical between brands if you pay close attention. Hardly a starter motor made is specific to just one bike.
Handy info.
Handy info.
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You are correct, perhaps the link shows up differently for you, on my screen it is titled "All The Yamahas That The Lens Fits"
As I said a universal search engine which would cross refference and list all manufacture part numbers for say a stanley lens would be awesome, but alot of work.
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Some years ago I had an old man swear that there was only one company that made motorcycles in Japan! "I saw it with my own eyes" He stated. Big building and all kinds of bikes coming out. They just slapped on whatever stickers were needed. Honda, Suzuki,Yamaha,Kawasaki they were all the same except for the stickers!! I at the time thought he was nutz. Now? Hmmmm!!
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Ah yes, the UJM, Universal Japanese Motorcycle. Same thing happens with European automobiles. My Volvo and Saab had parts I could get from the Mercedes dealer.
Auto salvage yards in this country use the Hollander Interchange. I wish there was one for motorcycles.
Auto salvage yards in this country use the Hollander Interchange. I wish there was one for motorcycles.
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Lacking Hollander's, I can tell you how I do it.
Every bike I see is a potential parts source. When I see one parked somewhere I look it over with a fine-toothed comb.
Naturally this tends to go better if the owner of the bike happens to be present. Even better if your bike is parked next to it. Otherwise I tend to keep a more respectful distance. If the owner is there odds are he'll want to talk motorcycle and even invite you to get under and all over his.
If you're lucky enough to have a motorcycle salvage yard in your area, those are goldmines. They tend to be more lax than car wrecking yards and will often let you walk around their yard. Take a tape measure. Buy a 5 dollar item you may not even need to make it worthwhile for them.
College parking lots can be full of bikes, usually lower displacement dualsports, cruisers and scooters, all of them contained in one motorcycle parking area.
Dealer showrooms are a good place to do the same thing. More limited in variety, but the floors are nicer to lay on
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Every bike I see is a potential parts source. When I see one parked somewhere I look it over with a fine-toothed comb.
Naturally this tends to go better if the owner of the bike happens to be present. Even better if your bike is parked next to it. Otherwise I tend to keep a more respectful distance. If the owner is there odds are he'll want to talk motorcycle and even invite you to get under and all over his.
If you're lucky enough to have a motorcycle salvage yard in your area, those are goldmines. They tend to be more lax than car wrecking yards and will often let you walk around their yard. Take a tape measure. Buy a 5 dollar item you may not even need to make it worthwhile for them.
College parking lots can be full of bikes, usually lower displacement dualsports, cruisers and scooters, all of them contained in one motorcycle parking area.
Dealer showrooms are a good place to do the same thing. More limited in variety, but the floors are nicer to lay on
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