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1973 Yamaha RT3

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Welcome to the 1973 Yamaha RT3 Forum. The factory Yamaha color was called "Baja Brown". The USA Vin Range was RT1-125101 to 150994. Feel free to post anything related to this model in the category. Anything new, will be added to this section. If you see any errors, please contact me privately.


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                  1973 Yamaha RT3

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The 1973 Yamaha RT3 Owner's Manual is Located: CLICK HERE


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Gary Harding
Gary Harding
Aug 20

Does anyone have a fix for the clutch and brake perch, cable tightening screws no longer fit in perch

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What oil is used in the crankcase / transmission? What oil is used in the oil tank reservoir?

New to 2-srokes. A friend gave me a 1972 360, RT2. Going over it and have the manual but it is not clear about oils to use. I have come to believe that the crankcase and gears share the oil for 1972 and 1973. The manual says use SAE 30 two- stroke engine oil. Transmission oil is SAE 10W/30 engine oil for 1974 and later. A 1972 or 1973 is not mentioned. Finally, is the oil for the reservoir two stroke oil. Thank you for any advice, steveb

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Enduronut
Enduronut
Nov 06

Hello Steve, and welcome to the forum


Oils have changed a lot since the days when these vintage Yamaha Enduros were made.

What's most important now days, isn't which weight of oil you use in the transmission case (30wt or 10/30wt), . . . it's that you use an oil that is designed for use in "wet clutch" applications. If the bottle or can doesn't state "For Use With Wet Clutch's" or, ... carry the JASO M1 or M2 rating, then don't risk using it . . . otherwise, you'll risk that the clutch plates will start slipping.


As for the oil tank, that's tucked up under the left side of the seat, definitely look for a product that says something like: Two Cycle Oil, or ... 2-Stroke Oil ..... better yet, If the container says ... For use in oil injection systems


Probably easiest to find if you visit any one of the Japanese brand dealerships. They'll likely have a variety of oils that are appropriate for you to choose from

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hi, thinking of replacing ignition with electronic ignition, does anyone have info on this?

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Devin
Devin
Sep 04

There is many options available, it depends what you want. Vape is probably the most popular. They offer an A/C or D/C version. If it were my bike, I would buy the 12 Volt D/C kit. You would have to change out the 6 volt components - the light bulbs/flasher - and install 12 volt bulbs/flasher. The 6 volt horn will still work, without having to replace it. It will be louder.


Vape: https://www.vape.eu/en/yamaha-dt-250360400dc-version


Rex Speed Shop: https://rexs-speedshop.com/


HPI: https://www.hpi.be/


Good morning, does anyone have insight into removing eye glass in the oil tank, as I want to paint it.?

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steve
steve
Nov 06

A bit late to the game I believe. I poured hot water on it and it pried out easily with a screw driver. If rubber is cracked I would consider replacing the oil view window.

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