Yamaha Scramblers from 1968

[Rizingson]

Here's a couple of my current projects, both somewhat rare Scramblers from 1968 when they first became available. Models are YCS1C and YAS1C which are variations from the street versions first appearing in 1967.

My YCS1C, in it's original rare black & white scheme, nearing finish, but a few more items left to attend to.


My YAS1C in the rare special edition color scheme. Anxious to get started on it after the New Year.


From the January edition of Yamaha News introducing the two new Scramblers. Note the YAS1C has the standard color design with pearl white painted side panels instead of black.


I found this Japanese text mentioning the Black side panels. My research has indicated that approx 200 were made in the reverse design and were designated only one per dealership. I've only seen one other than mine in original condition. Some have been restored but have been incorrectly IMHO, given black head light buckets and fork ears.

[m in sc]

man those are cool 

[Simoniz]

Always liked the stye of the YAS1C. That reminds me of the one I picked up from the back yard of the BMW dealers in Atlanta about 20 years ago for $20 and a 6 pack of beer. Never could get it to run, so sold it as project a few years later, but now I wish I'd kept it. Looking forward to seeing yours up and running in the new year.