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1969 Yamaha CT1 Specifications
Model 1969 Yamaha CT1
Dimensions:
Overall Length 78 In. / 1,980MM
Overall Width 35.8 In. / 910MM
Overall Height 43.7 In. / 1,110MM
Wheelbase 50.8 In. / 1,290MM
Min. Ground Clearance 9.4 In. / 240MM
Weight:
Gross 232 Lbs. / 105Kg
Net 214 Lbs. / 97Kg
Performance:
Max, Speed 65 MPH / 105Km/h +
Fuel Consumption 117 MPG @ 31 MPH / 50Km @ 50Km/h
(On paved level roads)
Climbing Ability 32 Degree
Min. Turning Radius 74.8 In. / 1,900MM
Braking Distance 49 Ft. @ 31 MPH (15M @ 50Km/h)
Engine:
Model CT1
Type 2 Stroke, Gasoline
Lubricating System Separate (Yamaha Autolube)
Cylinder Single, forward inclined 5 Port
Displacement 10.43 cu. in. (171cc)
Bore X Stroke 2.598 X 1.969 In. (66 X 50MM)
Compression Ratio 6.75:1
Max Power 15.6 BHP/7,000 RPM
Max Torque 11.9 Ft.-Lbs/1.65 Kg-m @ 5,500 RPM
Piston Skirt Clearance .0016 - .0018 In. / 0.40 - 0.45MM
Starting System Primary-Coupled Kick
Ignition Timing B.T.D.C 1.8MM +/- .1MM
NGK Spark Plug & Gap B-8E 0.5-0.6 MM
Contact Break Point Gap 0.011 - 0.013 Inch / 0.30 - 0.35 MM
Volt Reg. Adjustment -
(Volts @ RPM - No load)
Cutout Relay Adjustment -
Condenser Capacity .30UF
Carburetor:
Type VM24SH
Main Jet # 150
Jet Needle 4D3-3
Air Jet -
Needle Jet N-8
Cut Away 2.0
Pilot Jet (#) 30
Air Screw (turns out) 1 1/2
Starter Jet (#) 40
Float Level 25.5MM
Intake:
Air Cleaner Wet, Foam Rubber
Transmission:
Clutch Wet, Multiple Disk
Primary reduction system Helical Gear
Primary reduction ratio 3.894 / (74/19) Teeth
Trans Oil Capacity .78 Qts
Gear Box:
Type Constant Mesh, 5 Speed Forward
1st Gear teeth & Ratio 3.182 (35/11) 34.85
2nd Gear teeth & Ratio 2.000 (30/15) 21.90
3rd Gear teeth & Ratio 1.368 (26/19) 14.99
4th Gear teeth & Ratio 1.000 (23/23) 10.93
5th Gear teeth & Ratio 0.800 (20/25) 8.76
Secondary reduction system Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 2.812 (45/16)
Chassis:
Frame Tubular-Double Loop
Front Suspension System Front Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension System Swinging Arm
Fork Oil Capacity 150cc (5.1 Oz.)
Front Cushion System Coil Spring / Oil Damper
Rear Cushion System Coil Spring / Oil Damper
Steering System:
Steering Angle 49 Degrees both left & right
Caster 60 Degrees
Trail 4.8 In. / 123MM
Braking System:
Type of brake Internal Expansion
Front Operation System Right hand operation
Rear Operation System Right foot operation
Tire Size:
Front 3.25 - 18 - 4PR Trials Universal
Rear 3.50 - 18 - 4PR Trials Universal
Front Tire Pressure 14 P.S.I
Rear Tire Pressure 17 P.S.I
Oil Pump:
Adjustment Stroke Min 0.20 - 0.25 MM
Adjustment Stroke Max 1.85 - 2.05 MM
Dynamo:
Model F130-06
Manufacturer Hitachi Ltd.
Battery:
Model MV1-6
Manufacturer Furukawa Battery
Capacity 6V 2AH
Lighting:
Head Light 6V 25W/25W
Tail Light 6V 5.3W
Stop Light 6V 17W
Meter Light 6V 3W X 2
High Beam Indicator Light 6V 1.5W
Tanks:
Gasoline Tank Capacity 1.9 Gallons
Oil Tank Capacity 1.3 Quarts
Chain:
Tension (Up & down free play) 20MM (25/32)
The 1969 Yamaha CT1 Rider's Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969-1971 Yamaha AT/CT Combined Service Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969-1971 Yamaha AT/CT Parts Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969 Yamaha CT1 Parts Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969 Yamaha CT1 Advertisement #1 is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969 Yamaha CT1 Advertisement #2 is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969 Yamaha CT1 Advertisement #3 is Located: CLICK HERE
1969 Yamaha CT1 Advertisement #4 is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969 Yamaha Autolube Adjustment & Color Codes are Located: CLICK HERE
The USA 1969 Yamaha CT1 Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The USA Factory Dealership Poster is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969 Yamaha Dealership Pocket Book is Located: CLICK HERE
The Germany 1969 Yamaha Line Up Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969 Yamaha CT1 Store is Located: CLICK HERE