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Ill have to transfer pics to here soon. I ve had the frame, swingarm and side stand blasted and powdercoated and it looks great! I finally picked up a decent tank from the US via ebay last week. next will be the dismantling of the engine...that will be a chore!!

another good idea. Ill post pics of the rebuild as I go

good call..Ill be sending parts to the blasters soon and have the powdercoat them then fill the voids with the waxoyl!! As this bike wont be on the road much, Powdercoating seems the best way instead of painting.

thanks blackhat, that worked.. yes the frame is a pressed frame..

after 4 hours, the pipes, frame and swingarm came up cleaner than I thought. before shot of pipes and fuel tank.

thats weird, i cant post any more pics from photbucket...

the engine will be major expense, rebuilding it will be an exercise!! I scrubbed the swingarm, pipes and frame. The only holes I found were 2 small holes in the right pipe!

frame ready to go to the bead blasters along with the front guard and swingarm. Despite the 1st impressions, the bike is surprisingly solid!

this is what it looked like when I picked it up..

looks similar, mine is definately a 1966 YL1. I checked with a mate who worked for Yamaha years ago. The AS1 tank is so close in profile to mine..

you could try Motoduro UK thats where I got my inlet manifold for the IT250 from.

sorry I havent on..health problems and now no job has kept me away. The YL1 is in pieces awaiting blasting and powdercoating. I cant find a petrol tank or rims here in OZ, are there any alternatives to use?

I picked this bike up yesterday and its a bit rough, but restorable. I would like to know if there a onestop shop for these bikes? Ive bookmarked all I can on ebay and stores in the US for the bits missing or need replacing. The only numbers I can make out on the engine so far are: L1-????? what year model is this or how do I find it please? cheers.

ahh ok I was hoping to rustle up some interest.. no worries!