1963 YG-1 Trailmaster. Rare early Pre-injection model. Current Ca. Registration

1963 Yamaha Other

Price: US $2,500.00
Item location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Make: Yamaha
Model: Other
SubModel: Trail
Year: 1963
Mileage: 5,060
VIN: Y20-311016
Color: Yellow
Engine size: 80
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

Very Rare early pre-injection model. Unrestored original paint. Complete bike. Partial mechanical restoration. Good running condition. Working headlight. taillight and turn signals. California Plates! Current Registration! Clear Title in hand. Garage find. Second Owner. Original owner had stored the bike since early 70's. This model mounted a rotary disc valve intake 2-stroke single-cylinder engine with increased cooling efficiency and reliability and adopted many advanced features of the day. including a backbone type monocoque frame. water-resistant drum brakes and megaphone type muffler. The serviceability of the air cleaner. carburetor and clutch were also improved to create a machine that combined sportiness and practicality. It was also the first motorcycle to use a VM style Mikuni carburetor with a cable operated starting carburetor. These advances made the bike easier to start and more reliable. The rotary valve 2 stroke engine was considered fast at the time. Many of the 70's motocross stars started racing YG1 trail bikes.

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