Hi folks, I feel like should start my own club dedicated to my problems and questions. On that note, are any of you aware of a less expensive replacement for the ’79 Special brake caliper bleed screw? I know I buy a pair at Partzilla for $40, but I was wondering is there was an equivalence out there that could be used, say off another new bike model? The Part No is 1J3-W0048-00-00.
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Last edited by bikerphil; 10-17-2022, 07:23 PM.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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Great! Yes we have NAPA auto parts up here. I’m sure the auto equivalent will be significantly less expensive than the one specifically listed for the XS. In the same way, I saw that the drain screws for the float bowls and O rings on my later carbs are being sold for $20 and as much as $70 each. I suspect that there are equivalents somewhere out there on other newer bikes that I could source. And take for example a post on this site that suggested to use a Toyota Camry thermostat gasket as a great alternative to the NOS gas cap gasket. I used it and it worked great with only $1.25 out of pocket. Anyways, thanks again Bikerphil. I look forward to your findings.
Dan.
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Yep, those drain screws for the later type carb bowls aren't going to be as easy. They are one of a kind for Mikuni carbs AFAIK. I wanted to purchase some for a set of XJ carbs I was working on not too long ago and the price was just too much. I ended up getting the stripped ones out with a small EZ out and then slotting the damaged head with a hacksaw blade so they would function again.
The cheapest I could find those screws, P/N 2L1-14191-00-00, was $16.74 ea. at Partshark.
Last edited by bikerphil; 10-18-2022, 06:38 AM.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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MikesXS has the float bowl drain screws at $5.45
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650...-04230-00.html
Bleeders? Maybe.
https://www.mikesxs.net/motorcycles/...r=name.keywordMarty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650E
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I dropped a post in the forums a few months back on my experience with Sppedbleeders, a replacement I found to be superior to stock by far. A pair cost around $20 at a local chain parts store. They made bleeding so much easier, has a one way spring and ball valve inside so that you only loosen a quarter turn and just pump till fluid comes out clear, then tighten and you're done.
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