Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 21st July from 1pm
Auction: Wed 22th July from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: BFR 585RFrame No: 202586MOT: Exempt
Well-preserved older restoration exhibiting much originality
Low mileage reading and in regular use until last year
The Yamaha Motor Co. was formed in 1955 as the powered vehicle division of the massive Yamaha Corporation more famous for making musical instruments. The first bike produced in 1954 was the YA-1—like the BSA Bantam, a copy of the German-made DKW RT125. In typical Japanese fashion this was soon improved upon with the launch of the YA-2 in 1957. This proved to be an immediate success in sporting events starting a long tradition of achievements which continue to this day in Moto GP. In spite of Yamaha's reputation for performance machines, the humble little FS1-E—'Fizzy'—is still one of their most fondly-remembered and sought-after products. A whole generation of ’70s motorcyclists cut their teeth on this classic ‘Sixteener Special.’
This 1977 FS1-EA is an early model without the Autolube oil injection system. It has been subjected to a very high-quality restoration in the past but nevertheless presents as a pleasingly original bike. We suspect the low odometer reading of 22, 800 reflects the mileage since the restoration. It has had only ten registered keepers and was acquired in 2012 by an enthusiastic collector of Japanese motorcycles. He enjoyed using it up to last year, but after a period of storage some light recommissioning will be required. It is accompanied by the current V5C.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
