Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 14:55:32 -0700
From: "Douglas L. McLeod" <"dmcleod@ni.net"@ni.net>
To: gts-1000@MBnet.MB.CA
Subject: Re: Response to Bulletin # M94-034
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... The following is in response to Jason J. Kaplitz'
    question regarding where to get the front swing arm
    covers......

Douglas L. McLeod wrote:
> 
> I have done some research on Jason's and Ray's questions regarding a
> Canadian bulletin # M94-034.... 1993 front swing arm protector.
> 
> I contacted Yamaha USA in Cypress, CA.
> 
> They didn't know anything about a "service note" concerning a
> modification to the '93 GTS-1000 to bring it up to date with a '94.
> 
> I contacted Yamaha Canada, and here is the information.  Canada is not
> honoring the note any longer, especially for US bikes...
> 
> but.... we have a couple of options if you would like to pursue this
> service modification to keep the front swing arm in "like nu condition".
> 
> The following is the "service procedure" with the appropriate part
> numbers to complete the modification:
> 
> PARTS INFORMATION
> 
> PART #            DESCRIPTION        QTY     Price    Where to Order
> =====================================================================
> 
> 90891-20059      Cover Kit(GTS)        1      $60.00 US   Canada only
> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> This kit includes the following parts:
> 
> ======================================================================
> Ref. #             Part #          Description       QTY    Price US $
> ======================================================================
> 21          4BH-23132-00       Cover, Outer 2(left)   1pc     $70.22
> 22          90150-06031        Screw, round head      1pc       1.69
> 23          4BH-23133-00       Cover, lower 2(right)  1pc      92.64
> 24          90154-05002        Screw                  2pc       2.60
> 25          90179-05523        Nut (rivnut)           2pc       1.61
> 26          26A-21652-00       Protector              2pc       1.63
> ======================================================================
>                              Total $US for individual pc's     $173.23
>                                                               Plus tax.
> 
> The Cover Kit is still available in Canada... get your credit card handy
> and call:  Pacific Yamaha  Tel: 604-276-2552
> 
> This will save you money!!!!
> 
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> SERVICE PROCEDURE:
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 1. Place the motorcycle on the center stand.
> 2. Position the left side cover #21 (4BH-23132-00) on the lower arm
> to    make a punch mark for the drill hole using the cover as a
> template.
> 3. Drill a hole with the proper size drill bit for a 6mm. X 1.0mm tap,
>    then tap the hole.
> 4. Mount the left side cover with the screw #22 (90150-06031).
> 5. Stick the protectors #26 (2pc. 26A-21652-00) on the inside of the
>    right side cover #23 (4BH-23133-00) at the top mould line mark of the
>    swing arm, one protector at each end of the right side cover.
>    (this should allow the cover to rest on top of the swing arm with
> these protectors between the cover and top of the swing arm)
> 6. Position the right side cover #23(4BH-23133-00) on the lower arm
> to    make two punch marks for the drill holes using the right cover as
> a
>    template.
> 7. Drill two holes with a 9.6mm drill into the arm.
> 8. Insert the rivnuts #25(90179-05523) in these holes.
> 9. Mount the right side cover with screws #24(90154-05002).
>     NOTE: Do not press too hard on the rivnuts, otherwise you may press
>           the pop nuts into the lowe4r arm.
> 
> Well that's it!!!!!!
> 
> Hope you enjoy this information... I ordered my kit today from Pacific
>                                    Yamaha...
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Digital Foot....