1966 Yamaha YL1 Twin Jet 100, 6,253-miles, Walk Around and Cold Start

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Vintique Motors is thrilled to present this 1966 Yamah YL1 Twin Jet 100!
This 1966 Yamaha YL1 Twin Jet 100 is finished in red with silver fenders and a partially chromed gas tank. It is powered by a air cooled 97cc two-stroke parallel twin mated to a four-speed manual transmission. The twin cylinder engine features dual Mikuni VM15SC carburetors and Yamaha’s Autolube system which automatically blends the two-stroke fuel mixture using a separate 1.2-quart oil tank. The kick-start-only engine was factory rated at 9.5hp and 6 lb-ft of torque, with an advertised 153 miles per gallon at 19mph with a top speed of approximately 70mph.
The chrome handlebars sit behind a 90-mph speedometer and indicator lights for low fuel level, neutral gear selection, and charging status that are integrated into the top of the headlight housing while the five-digit odometer shows 6,256 miles. It features a pressed-steel frame, 1.9-gallon fuel tank, side and center stands, full-coverage fenders, a chrome dual exhaust, and a two-up seat. Wire-spoke wheels are laced with 17″ chrome steel rims and fitted with older tires that show minor cracking in the sidewalls. The suspension consists of a telescopic fork with chrome external springs and dual rear shocks mounted to the swingarm. Braking provided by front and rear drums.
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My very first bike was one of these. It had been converted to a “dirt bike”, by taking off the lights & cutting off the rear fender before I got it. It was a great bike for a beginner. Thx for showing a nice one!