7/9/23. My first wheels after VietNam in '70. Thought it was an RT-2, but could be wrong. In fall '72 lit out on an Outlaw-Journey from Denton, TX aiming for Patagonia (prob 10k miles one way) to southern Argentina. In Panama shipped it to Peru and rode the Andes to the Altiplano in Bolivia. There, my brother contracted encephalitis and we were forced to abort the trip. Lucky to be alive, The bike made it home to Telluride,CO and lived it's final days climbing the mtns until it expired in '81. Today, at 75 years of age, and losing eyesight, the sound and visuals you provided brought tears of joy.. thank you..
I bought one from a Vietnam vet in about 1975 when I was 15 years old and weighed about 125 lbs. It was a 1971 black with red pin stripes. Great bike. That spare plug was replaced with a compression release. Greetings from Buena Vista Colorado.
I have that bike, it is an RT1B . It says it is a 1971 model but it has the flip up cap like yours, no side badges, when some 1971 models I see have the screw on cap and side badges. Maybe they changed the tanks mid 1971 year, not sure. I remember they have a sleeve on the flywheel that has a spring advance, it is suppose to advance the spark as the revs go up. Maybe the spring got weak but it would spark too soon sometimes and kick back almost breaking your foot , the reason it came with a compression release I suppose, mine did not have bought used, One time it kicked back breaking the hard sole of my boot, next time I kicked it, put it in gear and it went backwards. The flywheel key sheared just enough to fire before top dead center, yes these engines will run backwards. Had to change the flywheel key to fix it.
Using expensive full synthetic 2T lube non of my autolube yamahas smoked either...even when cold and with the pump correctly adjusted as per shop manual.
7/9/23. My first wheels after VietNam in '70. Thought it was an RT-2, but could be wrong. In fall '72 lit out on an Outlaw-Journey from Denton, TX aiming for Patagonia (prob 10k miles one way) to southern Argentina. In Panama shipped it to Peru and rode the Andes to the Altiplano in Bolivia. There, my brother contracted encephalitis and we were forced to abort the trip. Lucky to be alive, The bike made it home to Telluride,CO and lived it's final days climbing the mtns until it expired in '81. Today, at 75 years of age, and losing eyesight, the sound and visuals you provided brought tears of joy.. thank you..
I bought one from a Vietnam vet in about 1975 when I was 15 years old and weighed about 125 lbs. It was a 1971 black with red pin stripes. Great bike.
That spare plug was replaced with a compression release.
Greetings from Buena Vista Colorado.
I had an RT2 as my first road registered bike in about 1975
Greetings from Australia
The RT1 was a 71 model. This bike is a 72 RT2. My brother had a 71 RT1 MX and I had a 73 DT3 250. Wish I still had them both.
Nice. I have a 1973 Yamaha DT250. Always loved 2 stroke dirt bikes.
I got a '73 360 Enduro in '78 with 18th birthday cash. Rode that bike everywhere. I wish I never sold it in 2012. But was offered $2,700 for it.
Thanks for the video, Had one in new 74, Yours brings back some good memories.
My ‘73 was a thumper ! Unstoppable
Such an iconic motor ,i remember those casings well
Learned how to ride on at 12 would sneak it out and push start and head into the woods after school .
Strong power .
Amazing, 1972 absolutely awesome 👌 👏 👍
I have that bike, it is an RT1B . It says it is a 1971 model but it has the flip up cap like yours, no side badges, when some 1971 models I see have the screw on cap and side badges. Maybe they changed the tanks mid 1971 year, not sure.
I remember they have a sleeve on the flywheel that has a spring advance, it is suppose to advance the spark as the revs go up. Maybe the spring got weak but it would spark too soon sometimes and kick back almost breaking your foot , the reason it came with a compression release I suppose, mine did not have bought used, One time it kicked back breaking the hard sole of my boot, next time I kicked it, put it in gear and it went backwards.
The flywheel key sheared just enough to fire before top dead center, yes these engines will run backwards. Had to change the flywheel key to fix it.
If the gas tank is original, this bike is a 1972 RT2. Beautiful Bike!!
Lovely machine.
I longed for that in my early years.
I had a CT1.....175cc.
It was never sold in my country.
Trinidad & Tobago.
West Indies.
that was the first bike i bought new. the tank does not look like a stock tank;but that was 48 years ago
This bike is tits, man. Brings back mammories.
The bike has a compression release on the under the left hand grip. Pull back to start.
I had those identical bike for several years.
Had one back in 74. Great bike… except when it kicked back. Clogged compression release 😬😵💫
Even though it says RT1 on the VIN number, the gray tank and headlight, plus the 360 on the chrome part of the muffler, it's definitely an RT2....
That is 100% an RT2 360, the RT1 was completely different.
Awesome bike , I have a 74 DT360 love the 2 strokes! Wanted to ask where you got your battery for the bike? Thanks
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My Father had one just like it ! How much $ do you want ?
What did it end up selling for??
6 volt it's a leg breaker to start
RT2.
No smoke, not right check auto lube.
Using expensive full synthetic 2T lube non of my autolube yamahas smoked either...even when cold and with the pump correctly adjusted as per shop manual.
Well, I guess I used the wrong 2 stroke oil all my life.
@@randybusbee3456 there is so much wrong on this certain bike. well I hope the new owner did get it fixed.
Well, all I can say is I wish I had an old Yamaha like that,100 to 360 I'd be a happy camper.