YICS Alternatives?

[Josh M]

I've seen the article about fixing the stock YICS unit, I understand why it's there and how it works, but I don't like the peeling chrome plastic look.  Does anyone have any info on alternatives?  Also, what would be the benefits/downsides of removing it.

[bikehandle]

I was haveing the same problem with the peeling plastic and found a new one on e-bay. My bike runs better with it than with out so I keep it on. I would think it would not be that hard to fab one out of aluminum sheets that would replicate the flex of a plastic one and do away with a pain in the a-- or one less trouble!
Bikehandle ;)

[Lucky]

I had one that was all peeling & cracked, I just coated the inside with some liquid 2 part epoxy, sanded down the outside (flaked off the loose chrome first) and painted it aluminum grey. it looked fine. I then had a nice looking stock one on my parts bike so that's what i'm using now.
--Lucky

[jasonm.]

the chrome piece is just decoration used to mount the YICS module. Removing the actual YICS module does affect the way the bike runs. If you have a black bike, Removing the chrome and painting it gloss black would look nice.

[tremalzo]

Hi Josh,

I had some problems getting idle speed of my vision right. After making a straight connection between both the cylinders with a 20 cm hose idle speed could be set easily. I still have to do something about the YICS box. As the egine runs fine this way, there seems to be no reason for immediate repair.

Frans