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                  1972 Yamaha LT2

            Model 1972 Yamaha LT2

   Dimensions:

Overall Length 75.2 In. / 1,910MM

Overall Width 35.4 In. / 900MM

Overall Height 41.3 In. / 1,050MM

Wheelbase 48.8 In. / 1,240 MM

Min. Ground Clearance 8.6 In. / 220MM

    Weight:

Gross -

Net 187 Lbs. / 85kg

   Performance:

Max, Speed 58 MPH / 93KM/H

Fuel Consumption 152.9 mpg @ 31MPH

(On paved level roads)

Climbing Ability 27 Degree

Min. Turning Radius 82.7 In. / 2,100MM

Braking Distance 49 Ft. @ 31 MPH (15M @ 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 6.9:1

Max Power 10 BHP/7,500 RPM

Max Torque 7 Ft.-Lbs/0.97 kg-m @ 7,000 RPM                        

Piston Skirt Clearance .0016 - .0018 In. / 0.40 - 0.45MM                                         

Starting System Primary-Coupled Kick

Ignition Timing B.T.D.C 1.8 MM +/- 0.12 - 0.15 MM

NGK Spark Plug & Gap B-8HN 0.5 MM (0.023 in)

Contact Break Point Gap .012 - .015 Inch / 0.3 - 0.4 MM

Volt Reg. Adjustment -

(Volts @ RPM - No load)

Cutout Relay Adjustment -

Condenser Capacity .30UF (Microfarad)

   Carburetor:

Type VM20SH / ID 305E2

Main Jet # 130

Jet Needle / Clip position 4J13 - 2

Air Jet -

Needle Jet N - 6

Cut Away 1.5

Pilot Jet (#) 25

Air Screw (turns out) 1 1/2

Starter Jet (#) 30

Float Level 21MM +/- 2.5MM

  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 3.182 (35/11) (reduction 43.373)

2nd Gear teeth & Ratio 2.000 (30/15) (reduction 27.263)

3rd Gear teeth & Ratio 1.368 (26/19) (reduction 18.653)

4th Gear teeth & Ratio 1.000 (23/23) (reduction 13.631)

5th Gear teeth & Ratio 0.800 (20/25) (reduction 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 120cc (4.1 Oz.)

Front Cushion System Coil Spring / Oil Damper

Rear Cushion System Coil Spring / Oil Damper

  Steering System:

Steering Angle 61 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 - 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 F136-07

Manufacturer Hitachi

  Battery:

Model 6N4A-4D

Manufacturer Furukawa Battery

Capacity 6V 4AH

  Lighting:

Head Light 6V 25W/25W

Flasher Light 6V 17W

Tail Light 6V 5.3W

Stop Light 6V 17W

Meter Light 6V 3W

High Beam Indicator Light 6V 1.5W

  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 LT2 Rider's Manual is Located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha LT2 Service Manual is Located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha LT2 Combined Service Manual is Located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha LT2 Combined Service Manual 2 is Located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha LT2 Parts Manual is located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha LT2 Advertisement is Located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha JT2L advertisement # 2 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 1972 Yamaha LT2 Warranty Card is Located: CLICK HERE

1972 Yamaha LT2 Service Coupon is located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha dealership crates photo is located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha LT2 Store is located above