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Re:1968 DT1

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Replied by Bigdog302 on topic 1968 DT1

you have the later 1968 DT1 there just before Yamaha started to roll out the 1969 models.


these bikes are very simple and easy to work on.

I would clean the carb and go from there. your bike is very largely intact too! a easy resto if you decide to do that.

your 1968 DT1 has the 1969-1971 type fuel tank mounting. both of mine have 2 standoffs on the tank for a front tank bracket to bolt on to over a peg on the frame.
2 1968 DT1s,1970 RT1M,1970 DT1C,1971 RT1B,1971 Honda Z50K2,1974 DT100A 1974DT250A,1974 Honda MT250,2 1975 DT400Bs,1975 Honda CR250M1,1978 DT175E,1979 Honda CR250R.
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Looks like the 68-DT1 did not have the
Handle - Rear Stop Switch Assembly.




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Replied by Swoop56 on topic 1968 DT1

Front brake switch was one of the changes added to 69 DT1 B
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The 68 DT1 Toolbox, started-out
hinged, not Cotter Pinned.

This one might not have made it
to the end-of-the-run.






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Replied by Bigdog302 on topic 1968 DT1

the early 1968 DT1 does have a unique tool box on them. I have a original one from a very early production 1968 DT1 and the latch on it is totally different. if I had a decent camera I would take pictures and post them here. :Ugh

the later 1968 DT1 I have did not have the original tool box on it so I got a 1969-71 type on it right now.
2 1968 DT1s,1970 RT1M,1970 DT1C,1971 RT1B,1971 Honda Z50K2,1974 DT100A 1974DT250A,1974 Honda MT250,2 1975 DT400Bs,1975 Honda CR250M1,1978 DT175E,1979 Honda CR250R.
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Replied by type one on topic 1968 DT1

Photos would be good BD302??

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x4 1968 US (survivor, shiny resto, MX frame mods & early project)
1968 AUS
1969 Early B front yard ripper
1969 B scabby track bike
1969 B MX project
73 CT3 project
'77 z750 hard tail chop ......
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Replied by Rick C. on topic 1968 DT1

What is part #43? a tank pad?
04 Mar 2016 19:31 #87

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How rare is this sales flyer with the red frame?

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DT1's mainly -
x4 1968 US (survivor, shiny resto, MX frame mods & early project)
1968 AUS
1969 Early B front yard ripper
1969 B scabby track bike
1969 B MX project
73 CT3 project
'77 z750 hard tail chop ......
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Replied by Swoop56 on topic 1968 DT1

I've been collecting sales brochures for decades , US Yamaha for 20 years .
I had good contacts who obtained a lot of very good items for me .
I've never seen one of these before , and suspect they would have gone out to
major dealers ahead of the bikes . Perhaps the feedback on the red frame wasn't good .
If you look at the Feb 68 Cycle World test of DT1 / GYT kitted bike , the GYT kitted bike
was like this brochure , with red frame and fork sliders .
If anyone has one of these brochures , I'd be very interested in purchasing it , or even if
someone could send me a scan , that would be great .
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Replied by Bigdog302 on topic 1968 DT1


I found the pics. this one is a possible sometime during 1968 model year run to 1973 as far as I know.

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this I strongly suspect went to the early 1968 DT1.

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these pics are pretty old and I did not have a decent camera back then and my good camera died and I have yet to replace it.

the new camera is on the shopping list!

the 1968 DT1 went through more running changes than any other bike I know of. this is why they have such a mystique about them.
2 1968 DT1s,1970 RT1M,1970 DT1C,1971 RT1B,1971 Honda Z50K2,1974 DT100A 1974DT250A,1974 Honda MT250,2 1975 DT400Bs,1975 Honda CR250M1,1978 DT175E,1979 Honda CR250R.
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