The flexing you'll have to learn to live with if you're a banzai-type rider. Actually, in their cantilevered position 26 degrees from vertical , which offers 5. But he did want his own wheels, and carefully saved his money to get a set, at some point realizing he had enough for either, a , an old beater of a car or, b , a cherry 360T Honda motorcycle. Spring constant Swing arm free play limit Pivotshaft: Outside dia. It creates smooth, yet powerful torque even at low rpms. It starts right up and runs awesome.
The transmission is typically Yamaha both in operation and in the selection of ratios. Capacity of the backbone is 2200cc. Crankshaft: Crankshaft assembly width F Crankshaft deflection D Connecting rod large end side clearance C Connecting rod small end deflection P Crank pin outside dia. Bike had sat for well over 20 years so the engine was disassembled and gone through. Air intake is high and to the rear of the bike.
First, they were easy to start. You can also sign up for e-mail notification when such bikes are advertised in the future. Jet needle: Clip position J. I own eight now, and this bike is the earliest one in my collection. Unfortunately, everything required to make this model of simplicity run is complex! Usually within 5-6 Business Days after payment. The inherent tractive capabilities of the motor are the reason for the improved adhesion.
Gordon bought the bike, rode it around a little, and put it in his collection. And when we wrung out second gear and pulled a quick shift into third, the Yamaha jumped about 30 feet in front of the bike next to it. Read the riders' comments at the bike's. I don't think this bike has had a full tank of fuel run through it since it's restoration. Please see below for payment and general information.
This system is designed to pass the 86-db limit. Dunlop tires are very good, provided the ground has some moisture in it. Just watch it with the rear brake. The torque band is as flat as a ruler. Engine has stainless steel bolt set. Brake fluid type Hydraulic disc type 298 x 5 mm 11. Our efficient ads are free.
Yet it goes exactly where it's pointed. The machine can be chugged about in first gear at slow speeds. I always seemed to make it to the first corner or the top of the hill before the rest of the pack. New wiring, points, condenser, stator, start coil, has lighting coil. On the weekend it lets you go exploring in the country, or carve up a twisty canyon road.
The tank has a couple of dings and dents. The overhead cam is run by a chain off a sprocket on the right side of the motor. But Southern California's motorcycle playgrounds rarely have such ideal conditions. This Front Fender is manufactured in an elaborate molding process using imbued plastic; constructing a durable, scratch resistant and impact proof design. This leaves the carburetor easily accessible for service.
The exhaust system makes the bike so quiet that you find yourself entering fireroad corners way over your head. Usually within 5-6 Business Days after payment. Honda was successful with its thumpers for several reasons. And even when warm, at least one tester experienced problems with the engine sometimes dying when the throttle was backed off — not closed, just reduced. Small dent in header pipe coming off the front of the cylinder.
Then he started noticing the hotshots in his ocean-side neighborhood in San Francisco, many of them riding Yamaha 500 singles. Light, nimble, and with an engine that offers a generous helping of useable torque, it s all wrapped up in a package that s big enough for longer rides, but not a handful in tight traffic or in a parking lot. This bike went through a professional frame off restoration. As a general all-purpose off-road recreation machine, you just can't do better. The front forks are identical in appearance to what Yamaha has been producing these last few years.
But with the clutch in, it becomes a toggle switch, with no room for error. Jason Weaver 919 790-2235 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm - email 24 hours a day -7 days a week!! However, testers found that cornering above 70mph could induce mild steering wobble, which while never dangerous could be a little disconcerting. Sell or buy used bikes? It wasn't anything that they couldn't cope with, just a tad tight. We liked the machine so much that one staffer has already put one on order. For addition info, give us a call! But in the summer of 1975, the same engineers came out with a winner, although making the 4-stroke thumper work properly was, according to project leader Shiro Nakamura, a nightmare. Getting past was easy since you can get a much better drive out of corners with the thumper than with a two-stroke. But the ones on the Yamaha were absolutely silent.