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Title: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: 2steve on October 22, 2024, 10:08:12 AM
Yambits orders have always been about 3 working days or so to show up - which was fantastic of course.
That was when they used FedEx. Looks like they just switched to UPS and it slowed them down.
Plan ahead on around 8 working days instead of the 3 or 4.
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: 2 Smoker on October 23, 2024, 11:00:29 AM
It was very nice having the very quick delivery times arriving from the UK.
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: m in sc on October 23, 2024, 06:20:33 PM
sort of true they default to the other way, but there's a pull down on check out. can still get fedex. i -just- did this screenshot   :twocents:


(https://i.postimg.cc/hhLVGcfS/yambits-ship.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hhLVGcfS)
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on October 23, 2024, 08:11:57 PM
Sweet
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: 2steve on October 24, 2024, 10:53:28 AM
Quote from: m in sc on October 23, 2024, 06:20:33 PMsort of true they default to the other way, but there's a pull down on check out. can still get fedex. i -just- did this screenshot   :twocents:


(https://i.postimg.cc/hhLVGcfS/yambits-ship.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hhLVGcfS)


That's good news. Thanks!
I want to save up to buy a real RZ fuel valve plus rebuild kit some day, (unless advised that it's too risky to live with).
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: 1976RD400C on October 24, 2024, 11:25:02 AM
My FedEx guy shows up at 9am. Super nice and likes to talk bikes. When I said I can't believe the international service he just smiled and said, "that's what we do".
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on October 24, 2024, 03:59:44 PM
Re RZ petcock. In my opinion they and all other vacuum operated petcocks are junk. Buy an RD 400 petcock, bolt it on and you get 2 fuel outlets and a positive shut off. It is easy to fab up the stuff necessary to attach the plastic RZ fuel knob like I did if you are concerned about the appearance or reach into the hole left in the side cover and turn the gas on and off.

https://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=13677
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: m in sc on October 24, 2024, 04:28:19 PM
agree w tim, I did similar, used a raptor one I think and a t
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: 2steve on October 24, 2024, 08:17:05 PM
That looks like a good move to save significant $'s, too.
Thank you!
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on October 24, 2024, 08:25:09 PM
I did it to both of my RZs. John at Economy Cycle sells really good ones.

https://www.economycycle.com/shop/yamaha-rd250350400r5ds6ds7-parts/fuel-and-airintake/petcock-fuel-valve/rd400lc350-fuel-petcock-fuel-valvetap/
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: 2steve on October 24, 2024, 10:41:23 PM
$36 and a little tinkering is better than $150.
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: 1976RD400C on October 25, 2024, 05:47:06 AM
I did the RD400 petcock on my RZ too after I started it one spring and raw gas came roaring out of the exhaust pipe like no tomorrow. It could have turned out bad if it lit off.
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: RustyRD on November 01, 2024, 05:24:28 AM
I just ordered from them on Monday and decided to save 3 bucks, DPD is the carrier, I have not had anything delivered by them, tracking indicates that the item has been selected for customs check. I guess that would occur periodically , however parts have yet to arrive here. I have ordered on a Monday and received on Thursday. :whistle: I now know for future orders.
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: 1976RD400C on January 30, 2025, 06:11:26 AM
I placed an order on Monday morning and got it yesterday (Wednesday), FedEx   :thumbs:
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: m in sc on January 30, 2025, 06:54:13 AM
fedex for me as well, 87 dollar order of just hardware. just received yesterday
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: gardenhosebusabottle on January 30, 2025, 10:47:21 AM
Hairo!   

Yambits has always been really fast, considering where they are located.  Impressive shipping. 

Thanks for the heads up Mark!

Love the original hylomar on the intake gaskets...RD400 still up and running, Chuck tune of course!

Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: m in sc on January 30, 2025, 09:01:22 PM
yeah, wanted all new side cover screws for the 70 R5, original style, in bright zinc and they have them. Not easy to find anywhere else.
Title: Re: Yambits, small FYi
Post by: RD350NL on February 03, 2025, 07:00:15 AM
Always use DPD to NL, never disappointed with the delivery time and communication from DPD.