2000 Zuma

Mig66 · 01-03-2019, 08:39 PM

Hello all, great to be here! New to this site, looking for anyone who can give me some insight on my 2000 Yamaha Zuma. Parts, repair & maintenance. Specifically replacing steering stem race, bearings ect?

sc00ter · 01-04-2019, 01:29 AM

I have a 98 Zuma. I rescued it from a barn with 2200 miles on it. Also had to replace the headset bearings and races. Get a service manual for it from Yamaha. Nothing on it is hard to do. My factory carb is so rotted out. It works but I can no longer open it for servicing. Im gonna do a Malossi cast iron bbk with a Wild Lion exhaust, 17.5 carb, Malossi variator and tuning parts. My pre-bug is super mint, hence the reason I have ridden it over 3000 miles so far still bone stock at 38mph max! ZumaForums has been kinda dead but you may be able to get help there also.

Mig66 · 01-04-2019, 08:39 PM

Thanks for reply, i just ordered all new race balls and covers. The factory Yamaha ball bearings are $1.50 each X 88, which is absurd so I found generic
3/16 stainless steel ball bearings on ebay $3.98 for 100. Did you replace with factory Yamaha ball bearings? Also I'd like to switch to an aftermarket air filter as mine is missing. I additionally need a new seat cover. Any ideas? Thanbks again for your help!

sc00ter · 01-05-2019, 01:20 PM

I just recieved a aftermarket air box from Scoot Tuning.ca. Its a stock replacement but it has a clear cover with a red filter. Was around $25 if I recall. Looks cool till it gets dirty! The stock seat was always to soft for me. I ordered a Corbin seat. Scooter Swap Shop has OEM style replacement seats for $100. From what I hear the quality is very good. I did taper style headset bearings from All Balls. Meant for a bug-eye Zuma but made them work. Steers super solid and smooth now.

Mig66 · 04-28-2019, 04:39 PM

Curious to specific taper style bearing you used. I'm having a problem keeping the bearings in as I believe my steering shaft is a little bent. What tapered bearing worked?

sc00ter · 04-29-2019, 11:35 AM

Scooter Tuning.ca is were I got mine from. Not sure of the taper/size as I just put 'em in. Direct fit as they have never given me any issues. I think All Balls makes/made true taper bearings for the pre-bug but I coulnt find them at the time, so I just went with round bearings again. My races are not in the best shape either. I used Super Lube grease as it has been bullet proof in my beach cruiser bicycle. A new steer tube is not that much money for the disc brake models. Pattern replacements at a fraction of the OEM price. NOTE: I stated All Balls tapered for my pre-bug, but they were for my old bug-eye. Got the 2 mixed up, sorry. Now only have the pre-bug.

01-04-2019, 01:29 AM	#2
sc00ter Join Date: May 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 608	I have a 98 Zuma. I rescued it from a barn with 2200 miles on it. Also had to replace the headset bearings and races. Get a service manual for it from Yamaha. Nothing on it is hard to do. My factory carb is so rotted out. It works but I can no longer open it for servicing. Im gonna do a Malossi cast iron bbk with a Wild Lion exhaust, 17.5 carb, Malossi variator and tuning parts. My pre-bug is super mint, hence the reason I have ridden it over 3000 miles so far still bone stock at 38mph max! ZumaForums has been kinda dead but you may be able to get help there also.
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01-05-2019, 01:20 PM	#4
sc00ter Join Date: May 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 608	I just recieved a aftermarket air box from Scoot Tuning.ca. Its a stock replacement but it has a clear cover with a red filter. Was around $25 if I recall. Looks cool till it gets dirty! The stock seat was always to soft for me. I ordered a Corbin seat. Scooter Swap Shop has OEM style replacement seats for $100. From what I hear the quality is very good. I did taper style headset bearings from All Balls. Meant for a bug-eye Zuma but made them work. Steers super solid and smooth now.
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04-29-2019, 11:35 AM	#6
sc00ter Join Date: May 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 608	Scooter Tuning.ca is were I got mine from. Not sure of the taper/size as I just put 'em in. Direct fit as they have never given me any issues. I think All Balls makes/made true taper bearings for the pre-bug but I coulnt find them at the time, so I just went with round bearings again. My races are not in the best shape either. I used Super Lube grease as it has been bullet proof in my beach cruiser bicycle. A new steer tube is not that much money for the disc brake models. Pattern replacements at a fraction of the OEM price. NOTE: I stated All Balls tapered for my pre-bug, but they were for my old bug-eye. Got the 2 mixed up, sorry. Now only have the pre-bug.
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