yf1

[lance]

found one of these and have no idea off value its on a d plate unrestored and original surface rust no rot please help 07800627610

[rustyrim]

Pictures would help. Does it have cantilever forks or stations? Single seat and what colour?
They aren’t worth as much as the fizzy, yet they are rare. They were the first 50cc geared, with proper cable clutch, motor cycle that Yamaha released.
The first batch, introduced in the UK, were imports in 64, then released officially in 65.
Is it yours, or are you thinking of buying it?

[lance]

cantalever forks double seat and blue has the shop badge pop riveted to back mudguard where it was bought from so it doesnt seem to have changed colour from new its not mine been offered it but the owner and me have no idea off value done 9000 miles and looking at it this is highly likely true its all there exept battery and cover seen a picture of one while trying to find info think its same bike 40 years ago number plate isthe same i think in photo first 3 letters same 2 something d think the family that owned it then where called levy and lad in picture called john also may have a conection with a person called wombledog off a forum but dont know which one its a hull bike and still in hull please ring if you have any ideas hopefuly picking it up saturday if we agree price hes also trying to get a valuation to be honest it would be sad to restore it might just get it running and give it a wash if i get it lance 07800627610 cheers

[pertheswede]

[lance]

thats the one per im now the proud owner

[rustyrim]

A worthy investment, and so fun to ride.
A little yam, which I guarantee will turn a few heads. I often went down the Hoe, when I lived in Plymouth, to grab myself a cuppa at Captain Jaspers. The mighty YF1 always attracted interest from sight seers, the big boy bikers and the moody Harley weekend riders.
A fizzy in the making; and with Autolube in 65. Yamaha kept costs down with the SS 50. No Autolube for you laddy.

[lance]

got it home and dont realy know what to do with it think im going to clean it make it mechanicly sound mot and leave it as it is rust and all

[rustyrim]

A wise choice for now.
Will photocopy my YF1 manual shortly, if I can find it in 30+ boxes, after the house move, then send it up to you.
Until then, have fun will the semi-restoration.

[lance]

cheers mate that would be great had head off tonight no piston rings piston marked 41k with arrow to exhaust port and 00 think this may mean standard piston no circlips for gudgeon pin so going auto jumble sunday wish me luck the only things missing of it are battery battery cover exhaust gasket think someone has seized it years ago and left it lucky for me

[rustyrim]

Yup, sounds standard to me.
small end bearing, head and basket gasket are exactly the same as a fizzy.
Never had my head of so don't know about rings and piston. Try ebay- a few American dealers; they have YF1 parts.

Will pop into the garage today and send you points gap, and spark plug grade.

Oh, a YG1 side casing will fit, although it will be metal and slightly plumber and rounded