John Watts

Yamaha FS1-E, How to Restore (eBook, ePUB)

YOUR step-by-step colour illustrated guide to complete restoration. Covers all models

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Yamaha FS1-E is a 1970s icon. Introduced in the early 70s, it became an instant success, giving sixteen year olds their first taste of motorcycle performance and freedom, and totally overshadowing the other mopeds available at that time.?Many riders had their FS1-E for only one year only before progressing to larger machines. ?Today, nostalgia for the youthful exuberance engendered by the 'Fizzie' has resulted in many ex-owners wanting to recreate their pride and joy.?Most FS1E ?s have not endured the test of time well, and very few good original examples exist. There are plenty of restorable machines around and this book guides the do-it-yourself restorer through the minefield of initially finding a machine to restore and the pitfalls of a first restoration. ?The bikes featured in the photos are a seriously neglected 1974 machine, a part restored 1976 model - of dubious type, and a 1975 DX model which arrived as a pile of bits.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Juni 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781845846725
• Artikelnr.: 43131825

Autorenporträt

Well-known in Yamaha FS1-E enthusiasts circles, the author has resored several of these classic mopeds and knows all the wrinkles that make the job easier. He writes in an easy to understand manner that can be followed by even those totally new to the restoration process.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Andy Naughton-Doe 
Introduction & Using this book
Introduction
Essential documents
Using this book
Dedication & acknowledgements 
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: What to restore? 
1975 FS1-E- unrestored 
1975 FS1-E- bought as restored 
Can any FS1-E be restored? 
History 
Chapter 2: Preparation 
Tools
Parts
Stripdown 
Pedal shaft
Shock absorbers
Swinging arm
Method 1
Method 2
Bush fitting
Front forks
FS1-E DX front forks
Later models 
Chapter 3: Chassis
Frame 
After painting
Frame restoration
Swinging arm restoration 
Chapter 4: Parts 
Black components
Silver components 
Zinc components 
Chrome components
Seats
Numberplates 
Chapter 5: Wheels 
Wheel building
Chapter 6: Electrics
Wiring loom cable colour guide 
Chapter 7: Bodywork 
Bodywork repairs 
Chapter 8: Rebuild
Chapter 9: Reference 
Restored examples 
FS1-E model reference- 1972 to 1992 
FS1-E model history 
Chapter 10: Clubs, suppliers & specialists 
Clubs
Suppliers and specialists 
Chapter 11: Conclusion
Appendix: Specifications 
Index