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Yamaha FS-1 of Walter Williamson

Walter Williamson from South Africa has a practically new Yamaha FS-1. And we thought that it was primarily an European moped! Here is Walter’s short story!

Good day, Classicyams readers,it is interesting to note that in South Africa we had the FS1-SS without the pedals and I currently have one which has a 5 speed gearbox and has only done some 3400 KM's.(This is the original FS1 motorcycle as it appeared in the Japanese/general leaflets; Classicyams.com)

 

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Thanks for the interesting info as most info I found was for the FS1E. The Yamaha I have is a candy gold colour and here are some pictures of it.

The "fast" parts from this machine were sold by the thousands in Europe to "tune-up" the restricted mopeds, which did only 40-50 km/h, depending on the country (Classicyams.com)




For the record I am the second owner and have the original invoice for which the then owner paid R 281.00 in December 1971. The bike is original except for one mirror.

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Walter will remain forever young with this nice Yamaha FS1! Classicyams.com


Regards

Walter

 

 

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