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1972 Yamaha LT2M
Model 1972 Yamaha LT2M
Dimensions:
Overall Length 74 In. / 1,880MM
Overall Width 34.1 In. / 900MM
Overall Height 42.5 In. / 1,050MM
Wheelbase 49.6 In. / 1,240 MM
Min. Ground Clearance 8.3 In. / 220MM
Weight:
Gross -
Net 185 Lbs. / 84kg
Performance:
Max, Speed -
Fuel Consumption -
(On paved level roads)
Climbing Ability -
Min. Turning Radius 82.7 In. / 2,100MM
Braking Distance 50.5 Ft. @ 31 MPH (15.4M @ 50Km/h)
Engine:
Model LT2
Type 2 Stroke, Gasoline
Lubricating System Separate (Yamaha Autolube)
Cylinder Single, forward inclined 5 Port
Displacement 5.92 cu. in. (97cc)
Bore X Stroke 2.047 X 1.795 In. (52MM X 45.6MM)
Compression Ratio -
Max Power 16 BHP/10,500 RPM
Max Torque 8.1 Ft.-Lbs/1.12 kg-m @ 9,500 RPM
Piston Skirt Clearance .0016 - .0018 In. / 0.40 - 0.45MM
Starting System Primary-Coupled Kick
Ignition Timing B.T.D.C 2.0 MM +/- 0.01 - 0.12 MM
NGK Spark Plug & Gap B-8HN 0.5 MM (0.023 in)
Contact Break Point Gap 0.01 - 0.012 Inch / 0.25 - 0.30 MM
Volt Reg. Adjustment -
(Volts @ RPM - No load)
Cutout Relay Adjustment -
Condenser Capacity .30UF (Microfarad)
Carburetor:
Type Mikuni VM26SC
Main Jet # 160
Jet Needle 4F15-3
Air Jet -
Needle Jet 0 - 2
Cut Away 1.0
Pilot Jet (#) 40
Air Screw (turns out) 1 1/4
Starter Jet (#) 40
Float Level -
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 .07 Quarts / 700cc
Gear Box:
Type Constant Mesh, 5 Speed Forward
1st Gear teeth & Ratio 2.833 (34/12)
2nd Gear teeth & Ratio 1.875 (30/16)
3rd Gear teeth & Ratio 1.368 (26/19)
4th Gear teeth & Ratio 1.090 (24/22)
5th Gear teeth & Ratio 0.956 (22/23)
Secondary reduction system Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 3.714 (52/14)
Chassis:
Frame Tubular-Double Loop
Front Suspension System Front Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension System Swinging Arm
Fork Oil Capacity 120cc (4.1 Oz.)
Front Cushion System Coil Spring / Oil Damper
Rear Cushion System Coil Spring / Oil Damper
Steering System:
Steering Angle 59 Degrees both left & right
Caster - Degrees
Trail 4.1 In. / 105MM
Braking System:
Type of brake Internal Expansion
Front Operation System Right hand operation
Rear Operation System Right foot operation
Tire Size:
Front 2.75 - 19 - 4PR Knobby
Rear 3.00 - 18 - 4PR Knobby
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 F136-07
Manufacturer Hitachi
Battery:
Model -
Manufacturer -
Capacity -
Lighting:
Head Light -
Tail Light -
Stop Light -
Meter Light -
High Beam Indicator Light -
Tanks:
Gasoline Tank Capacity 1.6 Gallons (6 Liters)
Oil Tank Capacity 1.3 Quarts (1.2 Liters)
Chain:
Tension (Up & down free play) 25MM
The 1972 Yamaha LT2M Rider's Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1972 Yamaha LT2M Combined Service Manual is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1972 Yamaha LT2M Parts Manual is located: CLICK HERE
The 1972 Yamaha LT2M Article is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1972 Yamaha line up flyer is located: CLICK HERE
The 1972 USA Yamaha full Line Up Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
The 1972 Canada Yamaha line up brochure is located: CLICK HERE
The USA 1972 Yamaha MX Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE
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