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Yamaha YG1 and L5T

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Replied by Rick C. on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

I need to get me one
This bike is a trip back in time for me . Chatsworth hills. Simi Hills , Hopetown , Calabasas, Top of Winnetlka , Tampa Land . All within a 12 mile radius from my locale at the time, back then. 

You all know back when we all should /  payed more attention to them little bikes  .

Hey ! We All rode them



I need to get me one soon.

But I have Tim's kid chomping at the bit, for this little beaut.

 
Last edit: 23 Nov 2021 22:17 by Rick C..
23 Nov 2021 21:06 #31

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Replied by yamayeeha on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

 

I like this one - photo from the web sometime ago
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Replied by 71-yamahaRob on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

I have a 1969 Yamaha L5T. It is in pretty nice condition, But I am not sure if it is performing as it should. According to Yamaha, This bike would hit 60 miles per hour, but honestly It sounds like its going to explode when it hits 40, and that is in the high crankase setting. Sames story in the low setting, It sounds like that at 15 to 20 mph. Did yamaha Overstate the performance of these bikes? Anyone who has ridden/owned one with input would be greatly appreciated- Thanks, Robert
1969 Yamaha L5T
1970 Yamaha L5TA
1971 Yamaha JT1
1976 Yamaha GT80
29 Nov 2021 07:07 #33

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Replied by Rick C. on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

Rob, start a  new thread , show us some pictures. or better yet , a video of your bike running.
If you start a thread, you will get more eyes on it other than hiding it on this one.
That's the best way to get more help with your problem. Good Luck Brother !!
 
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29 Nov 2021 10:43 #34

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Replied by RT325 on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

I'd forgotten this episode of mine from looks like 2017 YG1T & YG5T slightly relevant to the main post. Here's a link if ya bored lol.
yamaha-enduros.com/index.php/forums/1968...s-at-a-guess?start=0
29 Nov 2021 13:05 #35

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Replied by 71-yamahaRob on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

Alright will do, thanks
1969 Yamaha L5T
1970 Yamaha L5TA
1971 Yamaha JT1
1976 Yamaha GT80
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29 Nov 2021 14:23 #36

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Replied by Rick C. on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

As I wait on parts to get in. I am doing a hard target search for foot rests. Both sides. FOOTREST
125-27411-01-00

 

Anybody have any to sell? Need ASAP !!
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30 Nov 2021 10:03 #37

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Replied by Rick C. on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

OK. With that cry for help out there .
Time to look at the air filter.
Hmmm..only 1 out there on EBAY. Expensive NOS. paper filter.
Wonder if it's any good !?!  being it is close to almost 60 years old. I don't want it to disintegrate and get sucked into the carb ! 

Looks like its time to get creative. This might be a FUN adventure !!

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I want to make it removable foam on a bent screen, for a cleaning later on in life.
Pictures soon !!
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Last edit: 30 Nov 2021 10:46 by Rick C.. Reason: long winded here, Promised ugly pictures. ugh
30 Nov 2021 10:38 #38

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Replied by MarkT on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

You don't need the bar?  Just the flip-up footrest part?  

Some had solid footrests...  I'm still looking for mine...  stashed it someplace about 12 years ago.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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30 Nov 2021 13:34 #39

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Replied by Rick C. on topic Yamaha YG1 and L5T

Found the bar and its on the way here ( Thanks Tim ! ),
just need the foot pegs.
Also have the rubber coming too !
30 Nov 2021 13:41 #40

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