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Originally Posted by veldeep I have bought a 1968 model of Pearl Yamaha.
I am attaching some photos of the same. if any team bhpian has any information regarding the technical know-how pm me. |
Belated wishes...as this thread has been started at 2009
As your
Pearl Yamaha is
1968, if it was basic Blue color scheme one, then it was suppose to be "
torquiose Blue" & a white something like present ICI's
francois White
And
side boxes will be "Chrome plated" in the stock bikes!!
* the front badge will be a Aluminum badge eithched " PEARL
YAMAHA",
the one seen in your bike is simply
Yamaha , may be redone by the previous owner.
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Originally Posted by the mole no it was inspired by the honda cub?? which is a design classic in itself.  |
Nice to hear from Mole...hm!!! concentrating on TW0 wheels to

yah!! might be..Yamaha would have been inspired by the Honda Cubs, but if you observe the main elements of these V50, V75.V80 Yamaha s & Honda Cubs......Basically Honda Cubs are 4 stroke mills & Yamaha V series are Two stroke power trains.
Even there is miles of difference in Frame geometry to..
If you notice the front Suspension of Yamaha V50, V75 ( Pearl Yamaha here>) , this is the
only bike to my knowledge to have both the sides of leading fork suspension is linked by a " Stabilizer bar"
( just by seeing pics ,we'll think the bottom rod joining left to right fork bottom ends as Mudguard stays)
That was the trick, even with such a short wheel base & leading link front suspension, this was most stable bike to handle in high speeds!!
Unfortunately, the Two stroke restrictions world wide , brought natural death to these wonder machines globally .
As usual government Industrial policy & back door poking by the rival players..made
m/s Pearl Industries .Punjab .to shut down the doors at end of '70s or early '80s
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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007 veldeep congratulations on your new purchase.Looks to be in a fairly original condition.The speedo, control switches all appear to be original.The paint scheme is planted and not the original. It used to come in a sea green and grey and black and grey colour scheme (two tone since 1969 perhaps). Prior to 1969, it was available in the sea green solo colour. I do not remember other colours which my fellow bhpians may please enlighten. I have also posted some pictures of a fairly original Pearl Yamaha in the Nagpur Vintage and Classic Car and Bike Rally thread very recently here. |
Anjan Ji,
you told>>"two tone since 1969 perhaps). Prior to 1969, it was available in the sea green
solo color. "
No Ji, never Pearl Yamaha s came in single color Scheme even ( but 'am not sure about other V types manufactured and market out side India)
Always Dual tone color scheme only!!
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville Congratulations sir, another fine addition to a fine collection  |
Karl, even you can congratulate me..as I have Pearl Yamaha 75cc (1968), 100% stock..yet to be restored though!!
Me, proud to have all the Three best Yamaha s came to India, namely
1) Pearl yamaha-1968
2) RD 350 HT---1984
& 3) RX 100 ---- 1987
Except RD , others are with stock paint!!
@ All: Two pics are re posted to show the front stabilizer bar & the front badge.. of P.Yamaha