YAMAHA YL1 100cc Twinjet - Restored to Perfection!

My 1968 Yamaha YL1 100cc Twinjet which took 4 years to bring back to brand new condition. Rides beautifully, smooth sound, its not only a show bike but gets treated to a run now and then as well! So many people to thank with their assistance in making this project a success.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• YL1
• motorcycle

[rosscoYL1]

65-70mph is quoted in the specs, the YL1 would however be screaming at that! Would have to be one up and no wind! Won't be pushing mine up to that limit, even when run in!

[arndtwc]

Where is the smoke? These always were heavy smokers in the 60's.

[rosscoYL1]

@arndtwc

You're right ..there's not much smoke nowadays! Back in the 70's we had lead in the fuel as well as pretty basic detergent type 2 stroke oil. It was a greeny blue that certainly did leave a smokey blue trail from the exhausts! Todays 2 stroke motor oil is a far superior product and with no lead in the fuel results in a much cleaner burn, you can still smell the familair 2 stroke smell but the smokey blue exhaust has gone! This certainly keeps the spark plugs running better as well!

[hlmmoore]

you didn't lie about the perfection. It's beautiful

[twostrokeornill1]

My RD125 twin did about 70mph flat out. 55-60mph on this here 100?

[cruzinbobby]

beautiful...i have a blue YG1....1964.....but Your is much better! Keep on cruzin...



[2ballas]

they should smoke a bit be carefull no heat cease9spelling) other absolutely beautifull y done!