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Offline Colin Jay

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Another Yamaha for the shed
« on: September 25, 2008, 06:28:20 pm »
Last night I picked up this from Josh, a young guy who I used to work with.



He always maintained that it was a 1971 DT1, however checking through my parts books and doing a bit of a net search, I am now certain that it is a 1972 DT2, (engine and frame numbers are DT1F-108892).

Its in very original/complete condition, has 9000 odd mile on the speedo, has what looks like the original Dunlop trials universal tyres and the footrest rubbers are virtually un-worn. Apart from most of the bolts required to put it back together, the only major parts that I have noticed missing form the boxes are the airbox assy and the wiring loom and associated switches. Josh, rekons he knows where the blinkers are at his mum's place and is going to have a look for them in the next week or so.

Anyway, after a 40 km drive down a shitty dirt road to the farm he lives on I wasn't going home empty handed, so $200 changed hands and into the trailer it went. I have started clearing a space amoungst the 39 bike already in my shed to "hide" it from the other half, but before it goes into short term storage, I want to assemble what I have to determine exactly what else is missing so I can start the search for bits before restoring it, hopfully mid next year.

CJ
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Re: Another Yamaha for the shed
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2008, 06:42:01 pm »
Nice pick up Col 8). Looks mostly original, even the grips :o (surprising - they riped ya hands apart, normally the first thing replaced even by non-enthusiasts), looks mostly there and looks mostly straight. I like the original Burnt Orange colour. Restored it'll look a million bucks ;) :).

Chase down the indicators, they're pretty rare these days, especially the front one which hang under the handlebars (I think).

I've got the strange feeling that I have the correct air box for the beastie - I'll have a look for you - no promises :P.

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Re: Another Yamaha for the shed
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2008, 07:01:50 pm »
I got one too through the mate of a mate of a mate in Queensland. It cost me $200.