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LOT 288

The Robert Lusk Motorcycle Collection c.1965 Yamaha 250cc TD1C Racing Motorcycle Frame no. to be advised Engine no. TD1 246 (hand-engraved)

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Lot 288

The Robert Lusk Motorcycle Collection, c.1965 Yamaha 250cc TD1C Racing Motorcycle

The Robert Lusk Motorcycle Collection
c.1965 Yamaha 250cc TD1C Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. to be advised
Engine no. TD1 246 (hand-engraved)

Yamaha's TD series established the marque's reputation in international road racing, offering privateers a genuine customer machine capable of Grand Prix-level performance. The 250cc TD1 first appeared in 1962 and underwent steady improvement through the decade, with the TD1C of 1965 representing the ultimate development of the air-cooled twin before the arrival of the water-cooled TD2 in 1969.

The example offered here is a modified TD1C purchased by Robert in 2009. According to a spec sheet on file, the chassis features a Spondon swingarm, Maxton suspension front and rear, and Scitsu rev-counter, while the braking remains faithful to original TD1C specification. The bike was equipped with a new tank, seat, and fairing.

The engine carries the hand-engraved number TD1 246 and has been upgraded with DS9 crankcases, TD2 gearbox, PVL ignition, and Wrathall cylinders, heads, and exhaust, reflecting a specification aimed at reliable and competitive classic racing. Running notes specify a 50/50 Avgas and super unleaded fuel mix, 25:1 Silkolene Pro 2 pre-mix, Silkolene SRG gear oil, and 2.0mm BTDC static ignition.

Scrutineering stickers from Mallory Park CRMC (30 June–1 July) remain affixed, together with a selection of other indistinct scrutineering stickers. The machine is offered with the aforementioned paperwork; however, while this states that the machine is CRMC-registered, no CRMC documents accompany it.

Prospective buyers should please note that whilst Robert actively started and maintained his collection, all machines are offered as requiring recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 12 October, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

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