RT1 project

I started mockup on another bitsa Yamaha enduro, this one a '70 RT1. I'd been wanting to do a street 2 stroke project for awhile, and was going to use a '67 YR1 chassis, but I got a great deal on this frame earlier this month, so will use it instead. Here it is after being delivered by the United States Postal Service. I didn't know you could send a frame just wrapped in bubble wrap in the mail, but apparently you can. That is a convenient way to do it.


It is in super nice shape. It came with the swingarm, and title.


I stuck it on my swap meet wagon for now, and starting fitting some parts to see what else I'll need. This is going to be a street special, probably similar to the DT1 flat tracker, but with a front brake, lights, and a high pipe. I'll keep the autolube oil injection on this one. With a bitsa project there is no concern of not using "correct" parts, so it keeps the cost down and fun up. The seat here is from a '70 CT1. It is smaller than the DT/RT seats, and I might end up fitting it to the bike.