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1990 Yamaha Diesel
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pietenpol2002
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Re: 1990 Yamaha Diesel
Great find! 
Stuart. M1030M1, Honda NC700S, Grom!, Toyota Corolla 1.4 Turbo Diesel. Favouring MPG over MPH.
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coachgeo
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Re: 1990 Yamaha Diesel
emailed owner for more details and invited him to join us here at suckindieselebay ad wrote: 110 mpg. That's one hundred ten miles per gallon. Single cylinder air cooled diesel with electric start and auto trans(cvt). Unique, reliable, and fun to ride and show. Commute for pennies a day.
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JoggerFogger
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Re: 1990 Yamaha Diesel
Cool bike. Started at $1200 4 individual bidders, 10 bids, and it stopped at $2,025 with the reserve not met.
I think that's encouraging as in the price point.
The Seller should have used more pictures and description. I think they allow 12 pics for free? And any buyer will want to know what kind of CVT, what kind of motor specifically, how are the tires, what kind of bike was this originally, top speed, acceleration, etc. etc. etc. Jeez, I have 12 questions I could ask right now that aren't answered by the auction. Probably could have drawn a much larger audience with some decent pictures and info.
-Kevin
I think that's encouraging as in the price point.
The Seller should have used more pictures and description. I think they allow 12 pics for free? And any buyer will want to know what kind of CVT, what kind of motor specifically, how are the tires, what kind of bike was this originally, top speed, acceleration, etc. etc. etc. Jeez, I have 12 questions I could ask right now that aren't answered by the auction. Probably could have drawn a much larger audience with some decent pictures and info.
-Kevin
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coachgeo
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Re: 1990 Yamaha Diesel
Below is his direct response to the Ebay questions I sent listed below
coachge wrote:What engine did you use? CC's? Rated HP at what RPM?
What type and Model CVT did you use? CVTech orr??
What is cruising Speed?
What is drop in speed on nominal upgrade ?
Can it reach highway speeds (65-70mph) for safe driving on highway or are you relegated to in town and lonely back roads at 45 to 50mph? Another words is it a putput at scooter or just better speeds and Smell the roses on a beautiful Sunday or is it a true commuter bike capable
Looks like you did a very clean conversion... huge Kudo's on that!!!
Please visit us at Suckindiesel.com/thingy. A board dedicated to discussions about diesel bikes. Would love a build thread on this bike. We all learn from one another.
Hi Coach, I recognize the name from Dieselbike.net. Engine is a 10hp Yanclone, cvt is a comet 94c. Top speed is 55mph, cruise at 50mph all day. I wouldn't call it freeway capable.
