Author Topic: need a radiator shroud for 1983 YZ80K (Read 3763 times)

Doc · « **on:** September 24, 2008, 11:33:20 AM »

needed to complete a plastics set for a project. Left and right covers from the same would be nice too but that's probably pushing things a little so just the rad cover for now would be great if you spot one(within oz)). Cheers

Hoony · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2008, 04:35:59 PM »

G'day Doc, Have you tried Brad 090 ?

090 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2008, 08:36:04 PM »

I reckon i have the side covers or one at least. Rad shroud, is it black or red?

caps 999 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2008, 11:19:10 AM »

its a red one on the yz80k

Doc · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2008, 03:35:08 PM »

thanks for looking Brad. I think I may have looked already but it's a red sucker and only one on the right as caps said

this is a project I was going to can but I've had a change of heart since it's now lived here for more than a few months and I've become attached to it..XR80 into YZ80K but I cannot figure a way of fitting the carb without cutting and modifying the frame

apparently the early motors have a different angle of the dangle and they fit but alas..an '81ish XR80 motor is what I've got

caps 999 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2008, 05:01:45 PM »

use an xr100 manifold i may have one here

Doc · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2008, 05:12:11 PM »

is it that simple!!!

never thought of that..thanks caps..will hunt around locally if you've not got a spare

caps 999 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 25, 2008, 05:19:57 PM »

ill have a look the 100 manifold is a bit shorter and has a slight bit more angle it may be what your after ill take a look once im finished work

caps 999 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 25, 2008, 07:36:28 PM »

got one mate yours for the cost of post

Doc · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2008, 08:21:09 AM »

ripper caps! I'll give it a shot

will see if it cures my woes and if not I'll post it right on back

caps 999 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2008, 08:53:30 PM »

there no real issue to me there sitting gathering dust you may have saved em a trip to the tip

KB171 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2008, 08:44:54 AM »

Wheres the pics of this conversion Doc? I,m brewing some Honda ,Yamaha and few other odd bits together up myself ,had to do something a bit different,

Doc · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2008, 03:22:28 PM »

ah KB! just the man I need to speak to

I'll go and take some pics soon, I did have some online a while ago but they're probably dead links by now. It's just a 'basically' stock YZ80K and I wish to fit the XR80 motor (preferably without modding the frame tubes) It had an early model fitted. Lower mount was made by a plate between the frame cradle and using the XR footrest mounts as engine mounts. The others mount were simply stock YZ with adapter plates (yet to make) I'll get some pics...

Caps, I'll be in touch shortly about the manifold thanks a squillion, I can never have too many options

KB171 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2008, 03:51:17 PM »

A mate of mine jambed a XL125 in a yz80, he couldn't clear the frame with the carby either,he got a manifold made out of s/steel tube and flat plates in a S bend, worked a treat, ;)It should be a good handling little weapon when its finished :)Cheers KB.

Doc · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2008, 10:04:01 PM »

KB did you not show me a photo of that bike?? $:-\$ I seem to recall something along those lines and it was much the same model. It's a nothing project really as most clubs won't allow mini's to run but it's perfectly suited to my size. Same with the RM80Z, it's a waste really as there is no class for the vintage mini so most sit in the corner of garages doing nothing $:-\$

gorby · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2008, 10:01:42 PM »

did you find a shroud Doc?

Doc · « **Reply #16 on:** October 14, 2008, 04:27:14 PM »

Gorby no I didn't find one bloke. Since I posted this topic I've been unable to find the time to even drag the little beasty out for a picture session

starting to wonder if I'd not be better served fitting an early K0-K3 motor as this is the motor it was setup for $:-\$ mmm..anyway besides the point and nothing to do with the shroud so no, I'm still hunting. Cheers

gorby · « **Reply #17 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:54:51 PM »

would this be the one

and would these be needed also

Doc · « **Reply #18 on:** October 16, 2008, 04:47:35 AM »

oooh..maybe!

I'm not 100% sure but it does look like the rad shroud..least I think so

any way of knowing, do they have ID numbers on the back like zuki's? I don't think I can fit the covers with the XR motor swap..maybe the left but the right has the carb sticking out the side. Unsure $:-\$ all depunds I geess but the shroud fer sure!

gorby · « **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2008, 06:44:32 PM »

PM your postal address doc if you like and they will be on the way,the covers are from the same bike as the shroud.I can find the frame prefix just to make sure.

Doc · « **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2008, 09:15:18 AM »

Thanks Gorby yur a legend!

here's a pic of the roller. was thinking of looking for the original motor an restoring but I've just remembered Dodgee told me it has XR wheels for the correct sprocket alignment so it looks like the XR motor is the easiest way to go..just need to get me a bigger stick to beat off the squillion other XR75 enthusiasts who'll be hunting for the bits I want

the yz engine whilst a lot rarer to find doesn't have quite the cult following so will see what turns up first