Vintage Motorcycle & Scooter Parts & Accessories for Yamaha CS3

Yamaha CS3 Antique & Vintage Historic Motorcycle Parts

Yamaha motorbikes that were made in the 1960s or earlier are often considered by collectors and enthusiasts to be antique. In order to ensure that these Yamaha bikes remain road-worthy, safe, and comfortable to ride, you may need to replace some of their gauges, shocks, struts, and other instrumentation. These replacement units allow you to maintain the bike and fully enjoy the experiences that you have when you take the Yamaha out on the open road.

What are the types of vintage parts for historic motorcycles?
  • Shocks and suspension products: After years of taking your Yamaha CS3 on a ride on uneven terrain, it may need replacement sport shocks, struts, or other suspension items. There are also antique fenders, motors, and carburetors to build up the classic bikes performance.
  • Vintage gauges and instruments: Antique gauges, such as tachometers and temperature gauges, allow you to keep track of the engines performance while you are on a motorcycle ride. These instruments alert you to potential issues with the bikes engine, such as overheating, while you are on the road.
  • Electric turn signals and lights: The turn signals and lights for the CS3 help you to signal your intentions so that other drivers on the road can respond accordingly. The aesthetically appealing antique designs of turn signals and lights make your historic bike look like it did when it came off the production line.
How do you choose antique parts for historic Yamaha motorcycles?
  • Select the make and model of your Yamaha motorcycle: Different products have different fitment requirements. Be sure to select products that are compatible with the model and year of production of your Yamaha motorcycle.
  • Choose the type of parts and fittings: Select replacement products for your Yamaha motorcycle to restore it to its full functionality. Choose just the part or its fasteners and fittings if the originals have worn out.
  • Select a manufacturer: Select Yamaha products as the original equipment manufacturer for exact fitting specifications. There are also restoration parts available by manufacturers such as Honda and Kawasaki. You can also select unbranded parts for your historic motorcycle.
How do you install an vintage tachometer on antique Yamahas?

A tachometer allows you to accurately track the speed of your Yamaha CS3 motorcycle. An accurate conveyance of the speed is essential to your safety and compliance with speed limits on the streets where you ride. To install the tachometer, locate the wiring for the current unit. Disconnect it from the motorcycles battery. The tachometer wire is usually green. You can verify that it is the tachometer wire with a tachometer tester. Remove the wires from the tachometer. Attach the wires to the replacement unit. Restore power to the tachometer by reattaching the red and black wires to the battery. Start your Yamaha bike to verify the functionality of the instrument.