Delving into the freshly acquired AT1-E and, as a glass half full kinda guy I tap the side of the toolbox hoping for a dull sound but it sounds empty.
I squeeze the latch and open the cover with anticipation, dash darn it, no toolkit.
There is however a folded piece of paper lying at the bottom of the toolbox.
Turns out to be an insurance certificate from 1991 for a Mr Dennis Sorensen from Idledale, Colorado (note the typo on the certificate).
What a great name for a town, Shyted wondered if Mr Dolittle lives there.
I have Googled him and I'm tempted to repeat the phone call I had with the original owner of my RT1, you never know he might have the toolkit  .
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Happy daze.

Last time I looked in a toolbox in anticipation of finding tools, I found a Chinese CDI of unknown provenance and a butchered loom ripped apart to try make it work stuffed within.

The start of much expense and heartache....

I'd send an email instead of a call, if you can find it. Title it so he sees 1969 AT-1 on the subject line. A cold call on something like this after 32+ years could be iffy.

Tom, I’ll have a think about if and how I contact him.
Back in 2020, with the help of City Cycle Sales In Kansas and members of this forum we tracked down the original owner of my RT1.
I rang him and on my second attempt got to speak with him and had a great conversation about his RT1 and where he used to ride it etc. (see attached thread).
www.yamaha-enduros.com/index.php/forums/...ew-rt1-854-90#106611
Will keep everyone posted.
In other related news, I fitted the correct carb today and borrowed the tank off of my CT1-B and after a bit of tinkering the AT1 is up and running.
When I get five minutes, I’ll upload a video.

Startup! 

Things were sure simple in 1969...  just touch a wire to the handlebar mount and it starts right up like magic! 

Oh, and I'd try to call the owner if you can find him. I bet he'd be happy to hear his old bike has a new life and is being looked after by a pro!

Very nice, Pete, well done! 

What will you be doing, indicator wise? I note that the bike has the older style left switch.

"Things were sure simple in 1969...  just touch a wire to the handlebar mount and it starts right up like magic!  
"
Mark, I like the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) approach, I may have gone too far this time 
The magic button is under repair, hopefully I can use a mate's lathe this weekend to make a new button.
Got me wondering how many kids back then pressed the magic button whilst at full tilt with head down to try and gain an electrical boost, I know I would have  ​​​​​​​

"What will you be doing, indicator wise? I note that the bike has the older style left switch."
Alan, I'll be sticking my arm out.

Repro buttons with spring are available and I've probably got used spares in my switch stash.