69 L5T

[Djg8493]

Figured I'd share a recent clean up project, little 69 L5T.  Bought for a few hundred buck with no seat or tank, turns out the correct ones are super hard to find so I am making due with a similar model tank and seat.  Bunch of clean up work, Paint, wiring, carb and cables and the engine runs great!

Current problem is getting the clutch to function, they have a dual range 3 speed trans that are tough to adjust and the clutch plates were stuck.  I have them broken loose and replaced the clutch gasket but not trying to clean up leaks.  Wanted to avoid Yamabond on the new gasket but it looks like it will be necessary. (even calls for it in the service manual)

[85RZwade]

That's a neat project, a real survivor. I think of all the cool old bikes that were used up or thought of as disposable and parked in a field, barn or whatever. Good on ya for giving this one some love 

[m in sc]

yeah thats sweet love that. hard to find the minis in any kind of repairable shape these days. 

[SoCal250]

Cool little bike! Looks great

[davedogg]

I had one of these little guys. Pretty neat. Came with the original California title. Finding  parts for a random two year only bike was a pain but still fun.