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The [[Yamaha|Yamaha]] FS1-E, or more commonly known as a "fizzy", was a must have moped for 16 year olds from it's UK introduction in 1972 to the late 70s, when in 1977 the British government introduced new legislation to restrict the maximum speed of mopeds to 30mph. The Yamaha FS1-E has a 49cc single cylinder 2-stroke air cooled rotary valved engine with a four-speed gearbox. It originally was only available in one | The [[Yamaha|Yamaha]] FS1-E, or more commonly known as a "fizzy", was a must have moped for 16 year olds from it's UK introduction in 1972 to the late 70s, when in 1977 the British government introduced new legislation to restrict the maximum speed of mopeds to 30mph. The Yamaha FS1-E has a 49cc single cylinder 2-stroke air cooled rotary valved engine with a four-speed gearbox. It originally was only available in one color, Candy Gold, and this was know as the SS model, the last of the Candy Gold ones were badged FS1-E in 1974. The SS stood for "Sixteener Special". In 1974 a second color was introduced, Popsicle Purple and the model name on the side panel was changed to the now infamous "FS1-E". The model was FS1 and the suffix "E" stood for England (differing from the models sold in other countries as the FS1-E had pedals). Yamaha changed the colours over the years (Baja Brown, Competition Yellow etc) and introduced various improvements such as a front disc brake (FS1-E DX.) and an autolube model with a 2-stroke oil tank and oil injection (so you wouldn't have to manually mix fuel and 2-stroke oil any more.) | ||
The FS1-E has enjoyed a renaissance for the past few years as the original 16 year old owners have now become 40+-year olds with some spare cash are looking to relive their youth by buying and restoring these wonderful classics. Such is now the demand for Fizzys, the prices for both the mopeds themselves and the spare parts have risen sharply with some restored models fetching in excess of £3,000. I am also pleased to say that the FS1-E also has a new generation of owners with many 16-year olds opting to own an old classic Fizzy rather than opting to buy a modern scooter, and thus keeping the Fizzy spirit alive going forwards. | The FS1-E has enjoyed a renaissance for the past few years as the original 16 year old owners have now become 40+-year olds with some spare cash are looking to relive their youth by buying and restoring these wonderful classics. Such is now the demand for Fizzys, the prices for both the mopeds themselves and the spare parts have risen sharply with some restored models fetching in excess of £3,000. I am also pleased to say that the FS1-E also has a new generation of owners with many 16-year olds opting to own an old classic Fizzy rather than opting to buy a modern scooter, and thus keeping the Fizzy spirit alive going forwards. | ||
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'''Engine''': Two Stroke 4.8 bhp rotary disc valve induction, single | '''Engine''': Two Stroke 4.8 bhp rotary disc valve induction, single carburetor, wet sump, 4 gears, with a 20: 1 mix of petrol to 2 stroke oil. | ||
'''Frame''': pressed steel tubular backbone type. | '''Frame''': pressed steel tubular backbone type. | ||