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1969 AT1 question

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Howdy everyone! Just a couple quick questions. 

Is there anything in particular I should know/look out for on these models?
Also I saw in the specs that the ‘69 - ‘71 are all listed as electric start, so am I right to assume all of those years came with electric start?

Thanks!

For those who are interested, I stumbled across a solid deal for a 1969 AT1. It was initially too far from me but a friend offered to pick it up in exchange for gas money. That’s an offer I can’t turn down! 
05 Dec 2022 21:23 #1

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Replied by Ht1kid on topic 1969 AT1 question

Yes all USA bikes had electric start AT1,2,3 enduros 
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Replied by RT325 on topic 1969 AT1 question

Other countries had both models magneto & electric. Mine is a magneto "70 AT1. Not relevant i know, if you're in the US. Just saying. All good models.
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06 Dec 2022 02:25 #3

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Replied by Keltanf on topic 1969 AT1 question

Awesome! Thank y’all for the info. I’m just trying to prep for when I get the bike home!
06 Dec 2022 06:14 #4

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Replied by Ht1kid on topic 1969 AT1 question

Your welcome I’m getting ready to start restoring a AT2 in the next couple of weeks 
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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic 1969 AT1 question

If you find problems with the electric start, then it might be brushes.

If problems charging, then I believe that the regulator can be dismantled, cleaned and adjusted. Might also be brushes.
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06 Dec 2022 06:35 #6

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Replied by Clegg on topic 1969 AT1 question

I recently restored a '70 AT1. The coolest thing I think on the early Yamaha enduros is the Low front fender and the AT1, 2, 3's that have the electric start in addition to the kick.
The main issues I had with mine were, rusted exhaust, rust on the fork tube inners (these are hard to find replacements) and the gas tank was rusty inside. Typical dirt bike issues.
1971 SL350, 1973 Bultaco Matador, 1978 XS650, 1979 MX175, 1982 XT250, 1982 GS650, 1982 CB450T HAWK, 1979 IT175, 1977 Suzuki TS185
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Replied by Keltanf on topic 1969 AT1 question

Thanks for all the information everyone! It’s greatly appreciated. Due to location constraints, I will have to wait a month to begin work on the bike but I’m very excited! 

I swear these enduros are like a drug! 
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Replied by Ht1kid on topic 1969 AT1 question

Hey Clegg what kind and brand of battery are you using for your AT I want to make sure my estart has plenty of CCAmps 
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Replied by wallkeeper on topic 1969 AT1 question

the AT1-M was the pure dirt version and had a magneto. It was the same one used on the CT1
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