Posted December 8, 201410 yr 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.
February 17, 201510 yr engine type L-1 is very rare.. if you want to swapped engine, you can try with model L2 or yb100
February 18, 201510 yr Found this if it's of any use? http://www.2strokeworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=12179.0
February 23, 201510 yr Thers a YL 1 ON EBAY,,, I would post a link but .................... UK bike,,,not an import,,,, rusty ,,,,,
April 19, 20159 yr Author 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?
April 19, 20159 yr Author 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..
April 19, 20159 yr Author frame ready to go to the bead blasters along with the front guard and swingarm. Despite the 1st impressions, the bike is surprisingly solid!
April 20, 20159 yr 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.
April 20, 20159 yr Author 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!
April 20, 20159 yr 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 ,
April 21, 20159 yr Author after 4 hours, the pipes, frame and swingarm came up cleaner than I thought. before shot of pipes and fuel tank.
April 21, 20159 yr 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.
April 21, 20159 yr Author 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.
April 21, 20159 yr 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.
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