Help with 1987 Yamaha Big Bear YFM350FWT Carb

[ResQ91]

Hi Guys!

New member and could really use your advice. I would have to believe this has been an issue for others but a search here came up with nothing......? (Probably me not doing search correctly)

 

I have an 87 Big Bear 350 YFM350FWT

The OEM Mikuni BTM carb is shot and would rather replace than rebuild.

It is no longer made and I have had good luck with NICHE carbs so I ordered a #K-CRB-0006 This was what they said was replacement when ordered. This Carb only uses 1 Throttle cable. The Slide is linked so it uses one. (OEM had 2nd cable coming through top to move slide)

 

Problem is when I ordered a replacement Cable from NICHE (#C-CBL-0061) the Cable wire is a little short, not allowing Throttle to return all the way down to Idle position. I called NICHE and they are at a loss. Haven't gotten back to me after 2+ weeks.

 

What would you recommend other than a carb rebuild?
Can I just use 1 of the OEM cables (It is the right length) and snip/disconnect the other that went to top of Carb for Slide?

Or ??

 

Thanks in advance for any advice you have!!

 

Dave

[Ajmboy]

Did they ever get back you? Were you able to get it going?

[killerklown]

I've heard so many bad stories about aftermarket carbs, I try to avoid them when possible.

[Mathhh]

A carburator never needs to be replaced, just cleaned and ajusted. Stop buying those crapy aftermarker carbs. I’ve only heard bad stories with those carbs.