Yamaha YDS3 YDS3C YM1 Headlight Rim Bezel Needed

5w30

Looking for a headlight rim in decent in condition my email is hotrod30 [at] charter [dot] net if you have one shoot me an email with a picture thanks.. Cool

ztnoo · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:28 pm Post subject:

How about this???: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-YAMAHA-YM1-305-HEADLIGHT-BEZEL-/390293835463?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5adf534ec7

A correct part number might also be a big help in your search.

Regards,
Steve

MR.CHocko · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:38 pm Post subject:

Do you have a part number. All of my NOS Yamaha parts are listed by part number. I may have a used one.

5w30 · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:32 am Post subject:

Thanks for the reply's yes i looked at the one on ebay i would like to find one in better condition and i do not know the part # ..

ztnoo · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject:

Here's my suggestion....for whatever its worth.
You are looking for a headlight bezel.....but ya don't know the part #.
My guess is you are concerned about some small (but important to you) cosmetic part you don't have for whatever reason.

Here's a tip: It's very likely you are going to want know more about your DS3 in the future, but currently your hands are tied because........well you likely don't know much about it.....and I would suggest that is because you are starting form Ground Zero.

Get a service manual and a parts list.
Without them or some expert local advice about what you want to know about and problems you are encountering, you will be up the proverbial shit creek without a paddle.
Part number references can open up a whole new means of searching for what you need.
Someone can claim a part fits something, but if they can't produce a parts number for you, then you are potential sales kill material.

Speed and Sport has a whole spectrum of DS3 parts.
I couldn't find a bezel in the parts listing for a DS3.....but that doesn't necessarily mean they don't have one or can't locate one.

S&S show a bezel for a YM2C.
168-84315-00-00 RIM, HEAD LAMP (168-84315-60) $48.35
Your subject heading say YM1...........so maybe this would work. I don't know.
My point is you need to arm yourself with tools........a parts list numero uno.

S&S has those and service manuals too.
http://216.168.60.165/speedandsportinc/index.tpl
Enter DS3 in the parts search on the home page.
304 parts are listed for DS3s there, and S&S have some somewhat astounding quantities of some things.

Arm yourself with information.
It will serve you well.

Merry Christmas!

Regards,
Steve

MR.CHocko · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:13 pm Post subject:

Often times and this is quite common for a lot of the parts for these bikes, that New parts are going to be hard to find. When a New part does show up, they are going to want a lot of money for it. What I am going to suggest is that you perhaps think about rechroming the one that you got or keep yours as is. Your bike is only original once and a lot of people seem to forget especially when it comes to restoring Japanese bikes.