Welcome to the 1971 Yamaha CT1-C Forum. The Factory color was called Candy Orange. The USA Vin Range was CT1-032101 to 060230.Feel free to post anything related to this model in the category. 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.
1971 Yamaha CT1-C Specifications
Model 1971 Yamaha CT1-C
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 6.8:1
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 0.012 - 0.015 Inch / 0.30 - 0.40 MM
Volt Reg. Adjustment -
(Volts @ RPM - No load)
Cutout Relay Adjustment -
Condenser Capacity .22UF (Microfard)
Carburetor:
Type VM24SH
Main Jet # 150
Jet Needle 4D3-3
Air Jet 0.5
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 .80 Qts / 750cc
Gear Box:
Type Constant Mesh, 5 Speed Forward
1st Gear teeth & Ratio 3.181 (35/11) 34.83
2nd Gear teeth & Ratio 2.000 (30/15) 21.90
3rd Gear teeth & Ratio 1.368 (26/19) 14.98
4th Gear teeth & Ratio 1.000 (23/23) 10.95
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 160cc (5.4 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 4.84 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
Flasher Light 6V 17W
Tanks:
Gasoline Tank Capacity 1.9 Gallons / 7.2 Liters
Oil Tank Capacity 1.3 Quarts / 1.2 Liters
Chain:
Tension (Up & down free play) 20MM (25/32)
The 1971 Yamaha CT1-C Rider's Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha CT1-C Service Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971-1973 Combined Service 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 #1 is Located: CLICK HERE
1971 Yamaha AT/CT Parts Manual #2 is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969-1971 Yamaha Autolube Adjustment & Color Codes are Located: CLICK HERE
The Germany 1971 Yamaha Line Up Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
1971 Yamaha Full Line Up Brochure: CLICK HERE
The 1971 USA Yamaha Enduro Line Up Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha CT1-C Article #1 is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha CT1-C Article #2 is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha CT1-C Advertisement #1 is Located: CLICK HERE
The USA 1971 Yamaha CT1-C Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha CT1-C Store is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha CT1-C Factory Dealership Poster is located: CLICK HERE