1978 Yamaha LB80 Chappy

First look at the Yamaha chappy.

[@TheGudgel]

I have the exact same color and year. I've had it for almost 20 years and it just runs excellent. It starts up no matter how long it sits.

[@JnP-Restorations]

Yes, this one’s the same. It will stay in the collection. Cool little bike.

[@martyjoseph9507]

Very nice. I just hesitated on a similar condition yellow one for $300 EDIT: (no)t far away, and lost out. The rear tire looked like it would have higher miles, and it had a clutch lever so guessing it wasn't a 50. I've never been around these but have always liked their looks, same with the RV's.

[@JnP-Restorations]

They are very cool bikes.

[@factsnfeatures]

My favorite thing about these are they're an automatic, with no manual clutch, but you can still pop start it. Still baffles me to this day.

[@JnP-Restorations]

Yea I’ve never had another like it. Cool to just jump on and ride around the property.

[@hendrikdewit7883]

You have quit the collection👌

[@mikeslotta3283]

I just found your videos and noticed this bike is from woodriver. Im from Bethalto and just bought a 77 champ today. Do you live close that maybe i can get some advice on getting mine restored? Thanks.

[@uhh_its_slippyyy2426]

Hey I just got a chappy handed down to me and it didn't come with a battery and I'm really having trouble figuring out the whole situation. Anyway I could see how yours is set up?

[@JnP-Restorations]

I can make a video tomorrow if you’re still in need. Just let me know

[@JnP-Restorations]

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[@vintagedrummer]

May I ask what you scored this for?

[@JnP-Restorations]

Sure. $850