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A Guide to Yamaha, end 1961

In the early 1960's, Yamaha only had a handfull (not even that) distributors in Europe. (I will make a list for that in the future).

In the major countries, like the U.K., Mitsui Trading Company, since long "blood-brothers" with Yamaha, tried to set-up distribution already by the end of 1961. This concept Yamaha brochure: "A Guide to Yamaha" was used for more than 30 years!

 

A Guide to Yamaha, end 1961

I made the pages in one format, you can "click" on them. When you print them you can read some very interesting facts, which every Yamaha fan should know.

Page 1. frontpage

Inside 3 pages describe "how a Yamaha motorcycle is made" (remember, in 1961!)

Inside page 2. Manufacturing of the engine, gearcutter, Reishauer gear polisher.

Inside page 3. Honing machine, diecasting, painting and body assembly.

Inside page 4. Raw materials and finished parts, assembly and inspection.

Backpage 1. 4 proposed models for the U.K. the YA5 at 187 Pounds Sterling, the YD2 for 237, YDS1 for 266 and the SC1 scooter for 118. They never got into the shops.....!

Backpage 2. A historical "lecture" about Yamaha since its founding. After you have read this you realise that most books about Yamaha are incorrect!

Enjoy reading it!

 

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