Welcome to the 1970 Yamaha HT1 Forum. Feel free to post anything related to this model in the category. The Factory color was called Candy Orange. The USA vin range was HT1-200101 to 214450. Anything new, will be added to this section. If you see any errors, please contact me privately. There were many errors, in the early Yamaha literature. I will make some error's of my own.
1970 Yamaha HT1 Specifications
Model 1970 Yamaha HT1
Dimensions:
Overall Length 73.8 In. / 1,875MM
Overall Width 35.4 In. / 900MM
Overall Height 40.7 In. / 1,035MM
Wheelbase 48 In. / 1,220MM
Min. Ground Clearance 8.9 In. / 225MM
Weight:
Gross 198 Lbs. / 90Kg
Net 187 Lbs. / 90Kg
Performance:
Max, Speed 55 MPH / 95Km/h
Fuel Consumption 164.5 MPG @ 25 MPH / 70Km @ 40Km/h
(On paved level roads)
Climbing Ability 25 Degree
Min. Turning Radius 68.9 In. / 1,750MM
Braking Distance 23 Ft. @ 22 MPH (7M @ 35Km/h)
Engine:
Model HT1
Type 2 Stroke, Gasoline
Lubricating System Separate (Yamaha Autolube)
Cylinder Single, forward inclined 5 Port
Displacement 5.43 cu. in. (89cc)
Bore X Stroke 1.969 X 1.795 In. (50 X 45.6MM)
Compression Ratio 6.8:1
Max Power 8.5 BHP/7,000 RPM
Max Torque 6.51 Ft.-Lbs @ 6,500 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-7H 0.5-0.6 MM
Contact Break Point Gap 0.012 - 0.015 Inch / 0.30 - 0.4 MM
Fuse 10Amp X 2
Condenser Capacity .22UF (Microfarad)
Carburetor:
Type VM20SC
Main Jet # 85
Jet Needle 4D3-3
Air Jet -
Needle Jet N - 6
Cut Away 2.0
Pilot Jet (#) 30
Air Screw (turns out) 1 3/4
Starter Jet (#) 40
Float Level 22.5MM
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 700cc / .73 Qts
Gear Box:
Type Constant Mesh, 5 Speed Forward
1st Gear teeth & Ratio 3.182 (35/11) 43.373
2nd Gear teeth & Ratio 2.000 (30/15) 27.263
3rd Gear teeth & Ratio 1.368 (26/19) 18.653
4th Gear teeth & Ratio 1.000 (23/23) 13.631
5th Gear teeth & Ratio 0.800 (20/25) 10.905
Secondary reduction system Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 3.500 (49/14)
Chassis:
Frame Tubular-Double Loop
Front Suspension System Front Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension System Swinging Arm
Fork Oil Capacity 132cc - 147cc (4.5 - 5.0 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 60.5 Degrees
Trail 4.3 In. / 110MM
Braking System:
Type of brake Internal Expansion
Front Operation System Right hand operation
Rear Operation System Right foot operation
Tire Size:
Front 2.75 - 18 - 4PR Trials Universal
Rear 3.00 - 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 F130-07
Manufacturer Hitachi Ltd.
Battery:
Model 6N2-2A-3
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 1.7 Gallons (6.5 Liters)
Oil Tank Capacity 1.3 Quarts (1.2 Liters)
Chain:
Tension (Up & down free play) 20MM (25/32)
The 1970 Yamaha HT1 Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha HT1 Rider's Manual is located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha HT1 Service Manual is located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha HT1 Parts Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha HT-1 Article # 1 is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha HT1 Advertisement is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969-1971 Yamaha Autolube Adjustment & Color Codes are Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha HT1 Crankshaft Data is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha Full Line Up Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha HT1 Line Up Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Cycle Buyers Guide is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1970 Yamaha HT1 Store is Located: CLICK HERE
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