Rat Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agung ridwan Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 engine type L-1 is very rare.. if you want to swapped engine, you can try with model L2 or yb100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Found this if it's of any use? http://www.2strokeworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=12179.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted February 18, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 18, 2015 he aint been back since the day he posted the original question ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yeh " but he joined in 2005 " lurker , but occasional visits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thers a YL 1 ON EBAY,,, I would post a link but .................... UK bike,,,not an import,,,, rusty ,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 This is a friends recently restored AS1 , is this close to your model,, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 this is what it looked like when I picked it up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 frame ready to go to the bead blasters along with the front guard and swingarm. Despite the 1st impressions, the bike is surprisingly solid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 What's the old saying "never judge a book by it's cover" if you throw enough money at it it will be brilliant tho you might need a mortgage to pay for the list of parts. I do love seeing these old bikes rise from the rust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 thats weird, i cant post any more pics from photbucket... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Aye Rat " try clicking the bbr button [ that square switch top left,] you"l get a faded page, but just paste on it, . that AS1 , is a 1971, its a tubed frame. I see yours is pressed , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 after 4 hours, the pipes, frame and swingarm came up cleaner than I thought. before shot of pipes and fuel tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 thanks blackhat, that worked.. yes the frame is a pressed frame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Waxoil is good stuff for inside of frames, it stops the rust bug from spreading and gives the parts you can't reach a bit of protection, for £30 or £40 it really means that you never have to worry about condensation inside the bike again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 It does plug drain holes when you use it, you have to make sure that you clear them after treatment or you will get puddles inside the frame, other than that I have found it to be pretty good stuff. I found the best way was to find the drain holes and plug them with plastic, usually rawl plugs, and remove them when it's all coated and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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