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Not much for an introduction, but to the YOC! Still snowy and cold here in Idaho, but we've had a couple glimpses of spring.

aboard! I think my 1972 80cc should adorn the living room. Lucky for me she led a sheltered life and only needs regular maintenance rather than restoration.

aboard Chris!

LOL. The bench is pretty much brand new. Just assembled it last weekend. But I've always had a habit of cleaning my tools and putting them away. I'm a bit OCD. Thanks! I've been working out. Should have her done by spring! Torture indeed... especially if my little bike were to break. Always fun to meet new people too. I'll be happy to show off my baby... guess I'll have to give myself plenty of time so I'm not in a hurry when I run errands.

John!

Thanks all! I think it's getting close... once the motor's on I can install the carburetor, intake, and exhaust. Still need to hook the battery and magneto into the harness and test the wiring. I figure I'll do that before I put the headlight back in (just in case). Mike's going to paint and install new decals on the tanks... hmm what am i forgetting? oh and I've still got to get the seat made.

to the YOC Chris!

oh wait...you get something...the debt! Just joshin though...I got divorced and most of what I got was debt.

Well... got the new worm installed and mounted the front wheel today. Also got the rear sprocket installed and rear wheel mounted. I still need to adjust the alignment on both wheels, but I ran out of time again today.

While laying in bed with my husband last night, he asked me what I'd most like to do to his body... apparently "identify it" wasn't the right answer.

aboard Brett!

LMAO!! I'm not sure our laws have changed much since I got my endorsement. I guess you could say I'm a fully qualified biker (meaning no size restrictions)... but so far I prefer to stick to bikes that I can pick up by myself. edit - here's a pic of the clutch cable in the housing for you Dave - A = Clutch cable B = Push lever C = Clutch cable nipple If you’ve taken the clutch cable out of the lever (on the handlebar), you should have some slack in the cable. If that’s the case, you should be able to push “C” down through the slot in “B” to remove it. Hopefully that makes sense. ?? I'm guessing you'll have to unscrew the cable nut in the housing to get the nipple out of the case. ?? Maybe someone with more experience can tell us that.

I have a full motorcycle endorsement... since the late 90s. But we don't have to display "L" plates in the US. We go, take a written test, they give us a learner permit. There aren't any cc restrictions... only caveats are no riding at night, no riding with passengers, and no riding on the highways. Then once you're comfortable riding (within 180 days or something) you can take the skills test and get your endorsement (if you pass). I went a little different route and took the STAR (skills training advantage for riders) course because I had only ever been a pillion rider or ridden off road. Even after I got my endorsement I stuck to off road, but now I am comfortable with my skills (at least with the little bikes) and enjoy street riding. It is quite similar to the FS1-Es, but it's not. I think the fizzy is a 50cc moped... mine's just a US model 80cc, no ped. ??

The green and white ('72 G7S) is mine. And Dave, I don't know what I was thinking... the Clymer manual I have for the '72 covers your bike too. This is the one I have http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLYMER-YAMAHA-YJ2-LST-YL2-Rotary-Valves-Singles-1963-1974-MANUAL-/160938279099?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&vxp=mtr&hash=item2578ab40bb, but here's one from '63-71 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clymer-Yamaha-Rotary-Valve-Singles-1963-1971-Service-Repair-Handbook-Manual-/250894435227 You should be able to remove the carburetor cover (R/H side) and unscrew the old cable. It should have a kind of ball end that slips inside a push lever/arm. The manual isn't real specific about how to remove the clutch cable, but goes over how to adjust it instead. I'll see if I can get pics of mine while I'm in the shop today.

Don't know how reliable a source it is, but it sounds good. http://m.voices.yahoo.com/antique-vs-vintage-vs-classic-motorcycles-6948274.html

aboard Dave! Love your YG5T! Brings a smile every time I see her in the parking lot. Have you got a service manual for her? They're essential for DIY stuff like cables. I searched a little on the net and only found one... in Idaho of all places. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewitem?itemId=360498996734

Rupert! Looking forward to pics.

aboard! Sounds like you're getting it all sorted.

You can also gauge fuel level by mileage.

You'll need to upload the photos to a flickr or photobucket account and link to them. Check the FAQ for more info.

+1

LMFAO! Thanks for that!

Nice! Bookmarked.

Lane splitting/filtering on motorcycles is illegal in the US... except for California (I think).

aboard!