So far i love it, however i have not yet ridden it so can't comment on handling. I have no regrets.treitz said:How do you like this bike?
Thanks for the kind wordsunkwn said:You've just inspired me and I'm really diggin' the seat on this build.
Sorry, i will at least finish and ride it before selling it as a matter of principle. Shortly thereafter i will probably move on. I have seen so many 70's/early 80's Yamaha DTs, ITs, honda, suzuki, etc. for sale locally for cheap it's been hard not to buy more. It really hurts me. More projects than I can even attempt even if i could afford. Just not enough time in a day. Cheers back at you, I'll let you know when I am ready to move on. I'm sure you could find something locally for cheap, craigslist can be your friend.50gary said:In Japan the Yamaha Dt175 is near cult status. I freeking love this bike. I've had one like this floating in my head for years, I'll give you $110.00 and that's a handsome 10% profit. I think the shocks are on up-side-down the reservoir belongs at the top, that way you have the heaviest part of the weight on the frame and the lightest part on the swingarm therefore less unsprung weight. I would go with the Avons and shed the kick start lever and side stand, heros bump start their machines. One inch of neoprene pad on the seat that's it. Then make up some rearsets. You'll feel like a god on the backroads. What can be more primal than a 2-stroke single with bump start and premix? Art on two wheels.Cheers, 50gary
Thanks for the kindness. I am going to test drive both Renthals and clip-ons before deciding on which i like best. No idea on any power add-ons for these. This is my 2nd 2-stroke aside from my Echo string-trimmer I bought last year. There are many forums out there, yamahaclub.com thumpertalk.com etc. that should help. Exhaust (1 off) was made by the kind hearted person that gifted me this project for $100 (included). Silencer was purchased locally from Toomey for $59 http://www.toomey.com/html/pipe_parts1.htm .75 DT 100 said:.....what kind of exhaust is that you have on there? Did you decide to keep the clipons? If not are you willing to sell them?And what can I do to gain more power out of this 100.... I realize that being small my top speed will be quite low, but besides putting a newer engine in it, I would like to keep that at least original... so anything you could do to answer or help me that would be awesome!
Thanx a bunch.... and awesome bike bro.
Thanks, so are you saying i shouldn't repaint the tank? Would you hate me? I do not want to commit a crime.Erskine said:This still has to be my favorite build. or lack of build to be true.
Love the simplicity of the seat, looking great bud.![]()
If you so much as touch that tank it will be a crime against humanity.![]()
undrtw said:Thanks, so are you saying i shouldn't repaint the tank? Would you hate me? I do not want to commit a crime