Welcome to the 1971 Yamaha HT1-B Forum. Feel free to post anything related to this model in the category. The Factory color was called Metallic Purple. The USA vin range was HT1-215101 to 229459 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 HT1-B Specifications
Model 1971 Yamaha HT1B
Dimensions:
Overall Length 73.8 In. / 1,875MM
Overall Width 35.4 In. / 900MM
Overall Height 40.7 In. / 1,035MM
Wheelbase 48 In. / 1,220MM
Min. Ground Clearance 8.9 In. / 225MM
Weight:
Gross 201 Lbs. / 90Kg
Net 190 Lbs. / 90Kg
Performance:
Max, Speed 55 MPH / 95Km/h
Fuel Consumption 164.5 MPG @ 25 MPH / 70Km @ 40Km/h
(On paved level roads)
Climbing Ability 25 Degree
Min. Turning Radius 68.9 In. / 1,750MM
Braking Distance 23 Ft. @ 22 MPH (7M @ 35Km/h)
Engine:
Model HT1
Type 2 Stroke, Gasoline
Lubricating System Separate (Yamaha Autolube)
Cylinder Single, forward inclined 5 Port
Displacement 5.43 cu. in. (89cc)
Bore X Stroke 1.969 X 1.795 In. (50 X 45.6MM)
Compression Ratio 6.8:1
Max Power 8.5 BHP/7,000 RPM
Max Torque 6.51 Ft.-Lbs @ 6,500 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-7H 0.5-0.6 MM
Contact Break Point Gap 0.012 - 0.015 Inch / 0.30 - 0.4 MM
Fuse 10Amp X 2
Condenser Capacity .22UF (Microfarad)
Carburetor:
Type VM20SC
Main Jet # 85
Jet Needle 4D3-3
Air Jet -
Needle Jet N - 6
Cut Away 2.0
Pilot Jet (#) 30
Air Screw (turns out) 1 3/4
Starter Jet (#) 40
Float Level 22.5MM
Idle Speed 1350 - 1450 RPM
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 650 - 700cc / .69 - 0.79 Qts
Gear Box:
Type Constant Mesh, 5 Speed Forward
1st Gear teeth & Ratio 3.182 (35/11) 43.373
2nd Gear teeth & Ratio 2.000 (30/15) 27.263
3rd Gear teeth & Ratio 1.368 (26/19) 18.653
4th Gear teeth & Ratio 1.000 (23/23) 13.631
5th Gear teeth & Ratio 0.800 (20/25) 10.905
Secondary reduction system Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 3.500 (49/14)
Chassis:
Frame Tubular-Double Loop
Front Suspension System Front Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension System Swinging Arm
Fork Oil Capacity 132cc - 147cc (4.5 - 5.0 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 60.5 Degrees
Trail 4.3 In. / 110MM
Braking System:
Type of brake Internal Expansion
Front Operation System Right hand operation
Rear Operation System Right foot operation
Tire Size:
Front 2.75 - 18 - 4PR Trials Universal
Rear 3.00 - 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 F130-07
Manufacturer Hitachi Ltd.
Battery:
Model 6N2-2A-3
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 1.7 Gallons (6.5 Liters)
Oil Tank Capacity 1.3 Quarts (1.2 Liters)
Chain:
Tension (Up & down free play) 20MM (25/32)
The 1971 Yamaha HT1B Rider's Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha HT1B Service Manual located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha HT1B Parts Manual Supplement is Located: CLICK HERE
The Primary HT1 Parts Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha HT1B Article is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1969-1971 Yamaha Autolube Adjustment & Color Codes are Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha HT1-B Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha HT1-B Factory Dealership Poster 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 Germany 1971 Yamaha Line Up Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha HT1B Advertisement is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1971 Yamaha HT1B Store is Licated: CLICK HERE