Recent content by Goodell ds7

Thats right after working on this bike for an hour or two here and there maybe once a week for the last year I finally have it actually running. That's right running, both cylinders are firing and blowing some two stroke smoke. I forgot to mention this is my first project so I am teaching myself...

Well after trying a ton of stuff I finally got her to fire up. Bought a wiring harness off eBay and it solved my problem. Well at least i think it did. Didn't really have the time to tune everything once it fired but it did seem to fire both cylinders and run. Guess the next time I get some free...

I've been working on my ds7 for a few hours here and there and can't seem to get spark to the right side cylinder. I have switched everything from that side to the other and vise versa and all electrical components seem to be in working order but still no spark to the right side. (left sparks...

Ok quick question about the ny state DMV process since all of us from ny know that it is definitely a process. I want to make this as painless as possible and was wondering what people in the upstate/ western ny or really anywhere in ny are paying for insurance? I'm getting myself prepared to...

I'm working on a '72 ds7. I havent gotten around to a thread either but have taken some pics that I need to upload so I can get some feedback. Mine started out as a ceased up basement find complete minus the seat for $200. Good luck on your build!

New to DTT as a member but have followed the site and some threads but figured its time for input and feedback. This past summer I picked up a little project bike. Unfortunately it was non running and ceased up. It is a 1972 Yamaha DS7 250cc two stroke with 11k miles on it. With a little...