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Got a chance to purchase this bike real cheap from my bosses friend, the problem being is Im not sure what model it is. After some research I thinking it might be a Yamaha Trailmaster 80/100, but some of the frame doesn't match photos I see online. The bike has compression and is mostly intact besides missing the turn signals and would make an excellent project for me.
Any old timers recognize this model?
Scrap Yards call me crazy when I pull up with a ton of steel in my Saturn sl2.....
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looks a lot like a 1967 yamaha trailmaster... hard to tell from that picture and angle though.
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One of my first bikes was a 69 Yamaha 125 Enduro, I rode that one, all over paved roads and places where there was no roads. Yours is not the same, but close enough to bring back the memories of how trouble free that bike of mine was, they sure don't make anything like they used too!
As cheap as it may be to purchase the replacement parts are likely to be difficult to find. Remember all the seals should be replaced. It does look like a fun project. Mike
"Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}
Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked
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One of my first bikes was a 69 Yamaha 125 also. Great bike, never had any troubles with it.Originally Posted by bigburtchino
My fortune cookie said:
You discover treasures where others see nothing unusual.
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The heart shaped engine cover gives it away as Triumph.
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EDO speedometer built into headlight should give you some clues
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That appears to be a 1964 Yamaha YG1 Trailmaster
Intellectual property has the shelf life of a banana - Bill Gates
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Sorry for the late response, busy work schedule.
After getting it home and going over it, it appears to be a Yamaha YG5T trailmaster 80. Looks like more work than I expected. Currently cleaning the gas tank with vinegar and had to order a new fuel petcock as the rust from the tank clogged the original.
I did manage to get it to run for about 5 seconds on starter fluid, sounds pretty cool for an 80cc engine. Ill have to order several small parts for it as time goes on, but overall not too shabby for $200. Could easily double my money selling it as is or triple my money parting it out on ebay.
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