Reviving a 1966 Yamaha Twin Jet: Bringing Life Back to a Rusty Classic

TLDRIn this video, we revive a 1966 Yamaha Twin Jet, a 100cc two-stroke bike. With a free engine and an almost spotless tank, we clean the carburetors and get them working again. We also check the spark and compression, and get the bike up and running, bringing back the sound of this classic machine.

Key insights

🛵The Yamaha Twin Jet is a 100cc two-stroke bike with a unique sound.

🔧The engine and tank of the bike are in good condition, while the carburetors and spark plugs need cleaning.

👨‍🔬We analyze the bike's automatic oiling system, which eliminates the need for mixing fuel and oil.

🛠️The carburetors are cleaned and freed up, ensuring smooth fuel flow.

🔌We check for spark and compression to ensure the bike is ready to start.

Q&A

What is the Yamaha Twin Jet?

The Yamaha Twin Jet is a 100cc two-stroke bike known for its unique sound.

What condition was the bike in?

The bike was in good overall condition, with a free engine and a clean tank.

What issues did you encounter?

The carburetors were stuck and needed cleaning, and there were some missing parts.

Did you fix the spark and compression?

Yes, we checked the spark and compression and ensured the bike was ready to start.

What were the key steps in getting the bike running?

We cleaned the carburetors, checked spark and compression, and resolved any fuel flow issues.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the 1966 Yamaha Twin Jet, a 100cc two-stroke bike.

03:20Analyzing and evaluating the bike's overall condition and identifying necessary repairs.

07:45Cleaning and freeing up the carburetors to ensure smooth fuel flow.

11:00Checking for spark and compression to ensure the bike is ready to start.

13:30Resolving fuel line and missing part issues for optimal performance.