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30,000 miles on a Yamaha YB100 - the definitive review !

RobLittleUK 8,981 2 years ago
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*YAMAHA YB100 – FULL SPEC BELOW* This is what we have all been waiting for - a 30,000 mile review of the YB100. After searching for any kind of review I decided to do my own!! Every time I have tried to look on line for a “Review” of the YB100, on YouTube all I can see are “For Sale” ads and some crazy racing type videos from India where the YB is still very popular. In production for many years, a main prong of its popularity is the quality of build and the “bomb proof” engine. Admittedly, when I decided to do this video, it was going to be a bit of a “spoof” on the big bike reviews, but nevertheless, at least now, there is some sound information about the YB100 in usage and performance. First registered in 1988, when I bought the bike it had 19k miles on the clock and now it has nearly 31,000. I have _never_ seen a 30,000 mile review of a motorcycle before, let alone a 100cc 2-stroke so that should be something pretty unique to start with!! I mostly ride this bike with the _Wiltshire Whizzers_ (see on Facebook) – a group of guys from the NACC / EACC who enjoy riding small engine bikes and here I must say a huge _thank you_ to my two great mates, *Steve Hoffmann* and *Geoff Brooks* without whose technical prowess, this little bike would have been unrideable - they've got me out of a few holes it has to be said!! Guys, please, if you think this video deserves a thumbs up, please give it one and *SUBSCRIBE* to my channel. SUBSCRIBING costs not one penny and you will get to hear about other videos I have published. *If you are interested in the tour of Ireland check here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeWxAfTo3yHQtW1vXAVnXvdWzARxmLLM5* @RobLittleuk *INFO* Model – YB100 Deluxe Made in JAPAN 1988 Cost new - C£580 I paid £650 in 2011 Value now - maybe £2000? Air cooled single cylinder 2 stroke engine – 97cc Four speed transmission with manual clutch Separate Oil Tank HP / Torque – performance = 8HP Tank size – 8.6 litre Tank Range about 135 miles Reserve fuel tank 1.3 litres Fuel consumption 82mpg / 3L/100km Two Stroke Oil consumption – about 1litre every 600 miles / 900km Oil level in the 1.2 litre tank can be checked through the built-in sight glass. Wheels – 18 inch spoked Dry weight - 85kg Side and Centre Stand as standard 6 volt electrics Kick start Tyre Pressure Rear 28psi(1.93 bar) / Front 21psi (0.06 bar) Instruments – Speedometer, Mileometer, oil light Seat height – 785mm Rear Shocks – not original .....if anyone would like to add more useful info about the YB100 please send it in a comment!!

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