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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

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The USA 1972 Yamaha MX Brochure is Located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha dealership crates photo is located: CLICK HERE

The 1972 Yamaha LT2M Dealership Sales Slip: CLICK HERE

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