Thanks for the blast from the past,I bought a black one in 1970 with paper route money, it was my very first motorcycle. I taught myself how to ride on it. Great memory for me !
Very interesting bike. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like the motorcycles were rapidly progressing from the mid 60s to early 70s! Thanks phor another great video, Dale!
Thanks Troy, you are sure right, there was a lot of technical improvements doing that time period. And a lot more since then. Thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
That's a neat little Yamaha Dale, in pretty good shape. I've not seen one of those before, should be great to ride & explore. As a teenager I had an FS1/E 50cc, a baby brother of this bike, it was my first bike on the road & the freedom it gave me was so good.
Dale, I'm not sure how you find such great machines but keep it up! I remember the neighbor kid had a similar Yamaha when I was a very young kid. Great video, as always and we look forward to this restoration.
Thanks Jeff, they are getting hard to come by. I am also a little reluctant to pay what some want for these old machines; a lot has changed in the last 20 years. I have to get use to paying for stuff that folks gave away 20 years ago. This man did give me a great deal though. Glad to have it. Looks like it has been well received by many viewers, hoping the project will be followed with earnest.
You found another Dale! Reminds me of my FS1E (often called 'fizzies' over here in the UK) which was my first bike on the road. It was a 1976 bike and was in good condition in 1989 when I was 16 years old. Best wishes, Dean.
Thanks Dean, yep, I drug another cotton pickin bike home. Thats what my wife thinks anyway. She says it but doesn't mean it. Anyway, not as far as I know. Not familiar with the FS1E, but hey! All bikes are fun especially the old ones from our youth.
I fixed a 1964 yamaha yg1 80cc, I had the same problems with the seat. One of the most fun bikes to ride in my opinion, and I ride ducati and yamaha r1 and r6.
Spot on Rob, I had a YL-2 in my youth. It was the street version, also a Campus 60. Both rotary valve engines. Thats how I started. I feel like things have gone full circle now.
A great pickup. You scared me a couple times. See was running away. I could see it in your eyes that it scared you to. That is a cool bike glad that it’s not getting scrapped. See you on the next.
Hey buddy, I was concerned a couple times, I believe the crank seal is leaking bad, lots of air coming in causing the racing, when that was happing the carb slide was all the way down. Weird! I think the next step is a leak down check.
Yes, I think you are right, pretty cool machine from back in the day. It's going to be a hoot to work with. Thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
Thanks Mark, yes, I am sure you are right, I haven't been able to find any specs for the float setting, I even have a factory manual, it's not in there.
Good evening Dale. I'm still following along and enjoy watching you do your thing on the projects. It has been in the triple digit temperatures down here and haven't been out on the trails with the 400 yet. Most likely won't happen until the temperatures get down to the 80's and the mobility issues subsides. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Hey David, thanks for spending time with me in the shop, you bet, when it gets hot, It just aint fun. It's coming to north central Montana this weekend, so will have the fans going for sure. I much prefer the 70s and 80s. Take care my friend.
Yes, I remember the 80 Trailmaster's, you got a much better bike in the DT250, but I think this one has a cool factor in these days, nice survivor. I won't be surprised if the forks are bent. LOL
Yeah, it was screaming a little more than I liked here, think the crank seals are gone, way too much air coming in. Leak down check next, I think. Nice talking with you the other day.
It was great to talk to you too Dale. If the little thing goes as good as it sounds, it will be tons of fun to rip around town on. I might have to look around for one to play on.
@@montana2strokeracer how about a vespa or lambretta? i meant you have so many people watching by the time i get there isnt any room to sit. so scoot over on the bench. LOL
@@montana2strokeracer Dale i happen to like scooters, the first motorized vehicle i had was in 1957 a Cuchman eagle. i like you and the channel no need for me to move on!
If you are looking for gas tank badges, they are the same ones Yamaha uses on their music amplifiers. You could probably find some old amps on marketplace for next to nothing and pull the badges.
Hey Mark, wow, that's a thought. I don't know anything about music, but I did know Yamaha made musical stuff first. Thanks for the tip. I will keep my eye peeled.
The rule of thumb I've always used is align the plate that connects the floats to the carb body to be level with the carb bowl mating surface. Not even to it but parallel. Any carb you set to factory spec will end up looking like that. So, easy shortcut... The angle of the adjustment tab is irrelevant for the most part.
Hi, yes, that is how I do it also, however I think this is not the correct float, the adjustment tab just doesn't contact the needle properly. It is at too much of an angle and slips off the needle plunger. The float just doesn't look correct for this carb. On the prowl for another one. Let's see what another looks like. Thanks for spending your time in the shop and thanks for the info. Sure, appreciate your comment.
@@montana2strokeracer or possibly the needle and seat were swapped out for another set at some point... Then the rule of thumb could still apply possibly although you'd probably need to shim the seat into the bowl with some gaskets or a copper washer perhaps.
Thanks, yes, she sounds good and tight. May see if I can come up with a set of rings. But not necessary. What kind of Suzuki parts are you looking for. I do have some engine parts, not much else though. Ebay is where I find most of the parts I use, except for the new ones I get from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.
Thanks for the blast from the past,I bought a black one in 1970 with paper route money, it was my very first motorcycle. I taught myself how to ride on it. Great memory for me !
I know your memory well my friend, very much like my own. Thanks for watching.
Very interesting bike. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like the motorcycles were rapidly progressing from the mid 60s to early 70s! Thanks phor another great video, Dale!
Thanks Troy, you are sure right, there was a lot of technical improvements doing that time period. And a lot more since then. Thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
Electric start in 67 must have been a nice feature
I think your right, especially on a dirt bike.
Back then some of the competition had two sprockets instead of hi-low gears. Must have been a cool novelty to not have to kick a bike to start it
Rd Enduro? Awesome! I have an XT350 with a RD400 motor in it!
That's a neat little Yamaha Dale, in pretty good shape. I've not seen one of those before, should be great to ride & explore. As a teenager I had an FS1/E 50cc, a baby brother of this bike, it was my first bike on the road & the freedom it gave me was so good.
It sure is a cool machine, think it will be a fun project, so far it has been well received by folks following the channel.
Dale, I'm not sure how you find such great machines but keep it up! I remember the neighbor kid had a similar Yamaha when I was a very young kid. Great video, as always and we look forward to this restoration.
Thanks Jeff, they are getting hard to come by. I am also a little reluctant to pay what some want for these old machines; a lot has changed in the last 20 years. I have to get use to paying for stuff that folks gave away 20 years ago. This man did give me a great deal though. Glad to have it. Looks like it has been well received by many viewers, hoping the project will be followed with earnest.
Great bike
Great new project Dale. Looking forward to seeing how this one comes along.
Cheers,
Peter.
Thanks Peter, yes think this will be a really cool project.
Wow! What a great find. Looking forward to sharing the journey with you.
Hey Jim, yep pretty cool machine. Before Enduros were Trailmasters!
Nice bike! I always enjoy going over a new project.
Yes, it's always fun to introduce a new one. I will be watching your new one for sure.
Really would love one off these. Never released in my neck off the woods 😢😢
I remember those bikes; I actually had the street version on this one. It was a sweet bike, looking forward to cleaning this one up.
You found another Dale! Reminds me of my FS1E (often called 'fizzies' over here in the UK) which was my first bike on the road. It was a 1976 bike and was in good condition in 1989 when I was 16 years old.
Best wishes, Dean.
Thanks Dean, yep, I drug another cotton pickin bike home. Thats what my wife thinks anyway. She says it but doesn't mean it. Anyway, not as far as I know. Not familiar with the FS1E, but hey! All bikes are fun especially the old ones from our youth.
@@montana2strokeracerI like it. I can see why they were popular in the States with all of the open spaces to ride.
Best wishes, Dean.
I fixed a 1964 yamaha yg1 80cc, I had the same problems with the seat. One of the most fun bikes to ride in my opinion, and I ride ducati and yamaha r1 and r6.
I think your right, these are so simple and fun to ride. This is going to be a fun project. Thanks for hanging out with me in the shop.
Such a fun bike to ride!!
Spot on Rob, I had a YL-2 in my youth. It was the street version, also a Campus 60. Both rotary valve engines. Thats how I started. I feel like things have gone full circle now.
Hi Dale
Looks like a great project. Looking forward to you working on this bike . Looking to learn from you working on this bike.
Thanks Mark, this is going to be fun and a challenge. Parts are harder to come by.
A great pickup. You scared me a couple times. See was running away. I could see it in your eyes that it scared you to. That is a cool bike glad that it’s not getting scrapped. See you on the next.
Hey buddy, I was concerned a couple times, I believe the crank seal is leaking bad, lots of air coming in causing the racing, when that was happing the carb slide was all the way down. Weird! I think the next step is a leak down check.
@@montana2strokeracer sounds like it. On that one I would replace all seals. A beautiful bike though
Nice bike, sounds great. After you go over it that will be a keeper. Better to keep it and not sell it.
Yes, I think you are right, pretty cool machine from back in the day. It's going to be a hoot to work with. Thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
thats a great buy dale sounds pretty sweet sure float height is wrong but ul figure it out keep up the good work next video please
Thanks Mark, yes, I am sure you are right, I haven't been able to find any specs for the float setting, I even have a factory manual, it's not in there.
Good evening Dale. I'm still following along and enjoy watching you do your thing on the projects. It has been in the triple digit temperatures down here and haven't been out on the trails with the 400 yet. Most likely won't happen until the temperatures get down to the 80's and the mobility issues subsides. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Hey David, thanks for spending time with me in the shop, you bet, when it gets hot, It just aint fun. It's coming to north central Montana this weekend, so will have the fans going for sure. I much prefer the 70s and 80s. Take care my friend.
I had a similar 80cc version of that bike that I sold to purchase my 1969 DT250 , and yes the forks were bent , LOL .
Yes, I remember the 80 Trailmaster's, you got a much better bike in the DT250, but I think this one has a cool factor in these days, nice survivor. I won't be surprised if the forks are bent. LOL
That puppy is a little screamer, it sounds like a YZ 80. Great project Dale.
Yeah, it was screaming a little more than I liked here, think the crank seals are gone, way too much air coming in. Leak down check next, I think. Nice talking with you the other day.
It was great to talk to you too Dale.
If the little thing goes as good as it sounds, it will be tons of fun to rip around town on.
I might have to look around for one to play on.
Nice bike .
Thanks Matt sounds like I'm going to give those cutters a workout making cables. Thanks again.
scoot over ,what a crowd!
No scooters here, move on Frank. We be motorcycle people. LOL
@@montana2strokeracer how about a vespa or lambretta? i meant you have so many people watching by the time i get there isnt any room to sit. so scoot over on the bench. LOL
@@montana2strokeracer Dale i happen to like scooters, the first motorized vehicle i had was in 1957 a Cuchman eagle. i like you and the channel no need for me to move on!
If you are looking for gas tank badges, they are the same ones Yamaha uses on their music amplifiers. You could probably find some old amps on marketplace for next to nothing and pull the badges.
Hey Mark, wow, that's a thought. I don't know anything about music, but I did know Yamaha made musical stuff first. Thanks for the tip. I will keep my eye peeled.
The rule of thumb I've always used is align the plate that connects the floats to the carb body to be level with the carb bowl mating surface. Not even to it but parallel. Any carb you set to factory spec will end up looking like that. So, easy shortcut... The angle of the adjustment tab is irrelevant for the most part.
Hi, yes, that is how I do it also, however I think this is not the correct float, the adjustment tab just doesn't contact the needle properly. It is at too much of an angle and slips off the needle plunger. The float just doesn't look correct for this carb. On the prowl for another one. Let's see what another looks like. Thanks for spending your time in the shop and thanks for the info. Sure, appreciate your comment.
@@montana2strokeracer or possibly the needle and seat were swapped out for another set at some point... Then the rule of thumb could still apply possibly although you'd probably need to shim the seat into the bowl with some gaskets or a copper washer perhaps.
Yes a cool bike Peace out
Thanks David!
also interested in what you do for a air filter, I had to make a micky mouse setup since you cannot get those filters.
This one is torn, my plan is to remove the paper and replace somehow, (to be determined) with Uni foam.
Dale what valve do you prefer? reed, rotary etc.
My wife wants a scooter, not sure how I feel about that. Frank I like reed valves, they are my fav.
Howdy Dale
Hey Larry, thanks for stopping by man.
I made it.
I knew you would be here brother.
Hey Dale the old girl sounds great , virtually no piston noise . Thanks Dale . Does any one have parts for a 1971 suzuki TS 125 ?
Thanks, yes, she sounds good and tight. May see if I can come up with a set of rings. But not necessary. What kind of Suzuki parts are you looking for. I do have some engine parts, not much else though. Ebay is where I find most of the parts I use, except for the new ones I get from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.