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Old 19th August 2018, 09:10   #1
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Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set

I have purchased a pre-owned Yamaha Enticer (kick start) and plan to restore it to "like new" condition irrespective of the cost and effort involved. It has clocked 50K kms, maybe more as the odo stopped working at 40K. The engine and transmission is in good condition but many other parts are due for replacement. I managed to obtain all genuine Yamaha parts except the lock set. Let me explain the problem ...

The previous owner gave me two keys. The first one unlocks the handle on the left side and the same key works on the ignition on the right side.
Is this normal? i.e. the handle lock on left and ignition on right?

The second key is half / broken and open the fuel tank - it is a real pain to open the tank!

Now the side panel won't open with either of the keys !! What's happening here? How many keys did the bike come with? Anyway, I am not able to get the genuine lock set for the kick start model (mine), but the genuine one for the self-start model is available. Will this fit on the kick start model? Maybe I can just leave the extra terminals unused??

Enticer owners please help!
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re: Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set

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Enticer owners please help!
Is this what you are looking for?

https://safexbikes.com/products?vehi...word=LOCK+KITS

Also, since your location seems to be Pune, have you checked in Nana Peth?

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Enticer owners please help!
Great initiative friend. But any specific reason you choose the enticer? The bike didnt have anything extraordinary in any aspect. I owned one for a month before returning the bike to a friend (was planning to purchase from him)

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re: Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set

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Is this what you are looking for?

https://safexbikes.com/products?vehi...word=LOCK+KITS

Also, since your location seems to be Pune, have you checked in Nana Peth?
I am trying to get all genuine parts, the one available in that link is the Minda make lock set which is an aftermarket product and is available in Nana peth. Minda's quality is pathetic and I know that because the present one is Minda, I removed and checked just now and realized that it was fixed by the previous owner.

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Great initiative friend. But any specific reason you choose the enticer? The bike didnt have anything extraordinary in any aspect. I owned one for a month before returning the bike to a friend (was planning to purchase from him)
Well, I used to own a Samurai back in the 90's and also used to drive a friend's RX-100/CD-100. During those days I didn't even have enough money to refill the tank! Bajaj and TVS bike engines were punchy but lacked refinement. Honda and Yamaha engines were smooth and slick, that had left a lasting impression on me. Then I met with an accident which ended all my biking aspirations prematurely. Fast forward 20 years and now I can afford to indulge on my unfulfilled desires But now I prefer a sedate drive and that too for recreational purpose and not as a mode of transport.

Investing 1.5 lakhs in a new cruiser does not make sense for someone who is going to drive 20 kms in a week. So I was looking at pre-owned cruisers and realized that there aren't many choices. Even today I find the 5~6 years old Avenger's engine lacking refinement. So then the only other option is the Enticer which still retains it's classic feel and a look of real no-nonsense motorcycle. I think this "retro" look of this bike makes it "extraordinary" in today's world, just like Eicher's bullet motorcycle.

Below picture taken after purchasing the bike. I will post pictures of the restored bike once done.
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Re: Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set

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I managed to obtain all genuine Yamaha parts except the lock set.

Is this what you are looking for?
http://www.thesparescompany.com/side...lock-assy.html

The steering lock assembly can be found here:
http://www.thesparescompany.com/steering-lock-assy.html

I've purchased spares from these guys. Very prompt to respond on weekdays and have genuinely nice people running the show.


If they don't have the part, they will source it for you and refund your money if they aren't able to get it.
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Re: Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set

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How many keys did the bike come with?
My first bike was an Enticer(Kick Start) and I clearly remember it came with a set of two(same) keys like other bikes. And this key was used in all the locks on the bike.

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Re: Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set

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I am trying to get all genuine parts, the one available in that link is the Minda make lock set which is an aftermarket product and is available in Nana peth. Minda's quality is pathetic and I know that because the present one is Minda, I removed and checked just now and realized that it was fixed by the previous owner.



Well, I used to own a Samurai back in the 90's and also used to drive a friend's RX-100/CD-100. During those days I didn't even have enough money to refill the tank! Bajaj and TVS bike engines were punchy but lacked refinement. Honda and Yamaha engines were smooth and slick, that had left a lasting impression on me. Then I met with an accident which ended all my biking aspirations prematurely. Fast forward 20 years and now I can afford to indulge on my unfulfilled desires But now I prefer a sedate drive and that too for recreational purpose and not as a mode of transport.

Investing 1.5 lakhs in a new cruiser does not make sense for someone who is going to drive 20 kms in a week. So I was looking at pre-owned cruisers and realized that there aren't many choices. Even today I find the 5~6 years old Avenger's engine lacking refinement. So then the only other option is the Enticer which still retains it's classic feel and a look of real no-nonsense motorcycle. I think this "retro" look of this bike makes it "extraordinary" in today's world, just like Eicher's bullet motorcycle.

Below picture taken after purchasing the bike. I will post pictures of the restored bike once done.
Congratulations on acquiring an Enticer.It will give you a good affordable cruiser feeling though the engine is mere 125cc.
I have 2 Enticers in my stable:
A stock version in gold colour OEM paint finish
Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set-enticer-gold.jpg
A totally modified beefed up version on the lines of a V-Star 250.
Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set-enticer-maron.jpg
I have had these for over 10 years and they are beautiful rides, quite comfortable and can do a decent long rides on highway. Both versions are sans disc brake and self start, but never posed any problem.
Vis-a-vis a Kawasaki Eliminator, I have a stock 180cc which came in 2001, finished to my custom taste with original Kawasaki Tank monograms from Japan. This is a bigger pleasure and I have done highway trips with awesome speeds and stability. Try to acquire one of this too, to add to your cruiser collection..This comes with disc brake and self start which works well even after 17 years of make !!! Such is the reliability of yesteryear motorcycles.
My Kawa green monster
Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set-kawa.jpg
Let me know if you need any help in restoration of your enticer. You can PM me.

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Old 30th August 2018, 13:58   #8
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I had to finally buy the lock set online from Safexbikes.com (thanks !!) as it wasn't available anywhere else. I also learnt that Minda is the OEM for Yamaha and the lock set was never branded a "Genuine Yamaha" like all other parts.

The same goes for the combination switch which is manufactured by an OEM called UNO-Minda and I replaced that too.

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Congratulations on acquiring an Enticer.It will give you a good affordable cruiser feeling though the engine is mere 125cc.
I have 2 Enticers in my stable ....
Impressive that you have two steeds in your stable, truly a treat to my eyes!!
Is that saddle-bag of leather on the macho model? Is it easily available?
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Is that saddle-bag of leather on the macho model? Is it easily available?
Yes the saddle bags are custom made of leather and done according to the fitment of this motorcycle.
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Re: Restoring a Yamaha Enticer, but not finding the lock set

Hello,

Congratulations on buying a motorcycle which had immense potential but was killed by Yamaha, because Escorts just did not have the nuts to persist with a motorcycle which sold very well for almost 2 years.

The Yamaha Enticer not only beat the Kawasaki Eliminator on the price front (hands down ) but also almost matched it in terms of performance; in my opinion, was clearly a better handler owing to the fact that it's a Yamaha. It even had a higher BHP per ton compared to the Kwacker (97 odd but per ton if I remember right). Had an excellent compression ratio which made the engine punchy. Sadly, as I said, Escorts and therefore Yamaha lifted their hands without the even trying to put up a fight when the Bajaj Discover came in.

Look at Bajaj - they got their posteriors whipped by the Yamaha Enticer and then came back and made the Avenger a brand in itself. Yamaha, lot of lessons to be learnt from Bajaj.

(Even today, when I stand at a traffic signal, there are people who keep gaping at my bike; I and my friends have had auto drivers explicitly asking us if this bike is still available)

Anyways, coming to your question, Minda is a very reputed brand when it comes to accessories. Most probably, the Minda lock on your motorcycle had been abused and that's why you had to face the problem you did.

Originally, every Enticer would have come out of the factory with one Key which can operate all of the following : Ignition, Side lock, Petrol tank cap and Side panel lock. But with time and due to poor design of the side lock, you may have to replace the side lock and then you will have more keys.

As such, I would have suggested to get all these changed at once, but unfortunately Im a little late in seeing this post.

Anyways, happy and safe riding on your bike.

BTW, the Yamaha Enticer is the only Indian motorcycle which withstood the usage of Nitrous oxide in it's engine (despite being a puny 125 cc engine.) So much for being termed as "Nothing special". Duh. And guess where someone tried this out - it was in Pune.

Note: Do search for Yamaha Enticer club. You may like it.

Cheers,
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