TanzaLanza
29th January 2008, 18:41
Hi There!
I am located in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and I am, or rather I was driving a 1996 Yamaha DT230 Lanza (Chas. no. 005414). I am probably the 3rd person to own a Lanza here so stating that it is a bit of a hassle to get spare parts here must be the understatement of the year.
Unfortunately my CDI unit committed suicide last week leaving me stranded in the middle of nowhere last week (and trust me, in Tanzania the middle of nowhere is really the middle of nowhere!). I am now on a quest to find a spare (new, used, refurbished – I don’t care). According to Fowlers UK the Yamaha catalogue number is 4TP8554000 but they can't seem to order it because the bike was never officially on the UK market. Can anyone help or do you know anyone who can??
Also, can you guide me on what might have caused it to melt? I wouldn't want to next one to burn as well. Having said that - a wiring diagram would also be a huge help to me!
Thanks for your help!
I am located in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and I am, or rather I was driving a 1996 Yamaha DT230 Lanza (Chas. no. 005414). I am probably the 3rd person to own a Lanza here so stating that it is a bit of a hassle to get spare parts here must be the understatement of the year.
Unfortunately my CDI unit committed suicide last week leaving me stranded in the middle of nowhere last week (and trust me, in Tanzania the middle of nowhere is really the middle of nowhere!). I am now on a quest to find a spare (new, used, refurbished – I don’t care). According to Fowlers UK the Yamaha catalogue number is 4TP8554000 but they can't seem to order it because the bike was never officially on the UK market. Can anyone help or do you know anyone who can??
Also, can you guide me on what might have caused it to melt? I wouldn't want to next one to burn as well. Having said that - a wiring diagram would also be a huge help to me!
Thanks for your help!