I have been looking for a project for winter break and this popped up on Nashville's craigslist. I have always liked the look of '70s dirt bikes. And for $100 and with an engine what is there to lose? Talk me out of it.
http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/2116511781.html
For 100, why not?
There doesn't appear to be an engine in the photo...did you contact the seller and he told you that? Also, I don't think there were any 200cc Yamaha dirt bikes in the 1970s - they had a 175 and a 250.
They are pretty easy to work on, the only thing will be sourcing replacement parts.
I had a beautiful 74(?) Yamaha MX 400 (lots of magnesium, monoshock, perfect aluminum tank) that had no spark. The ignition was in a sealed box, basically encased in melted plastic. There was no way to repair it and it was impossible to find a replacement. Be sure that it makes spark.
I can fix your 74 mx box! But most people just swap in the DT ignition system with points. BTDT.
That bike an't worth $100 $50 maybe. I know where theres a 74 mx250 thats mint for 600
Even if it's complete, you'll need to recover the seat, probably redo the engine (Yamaha = two stroke, so the seals will be dead).
I think you're better off starting with something a little nicer.
stuart in mn wrote: There doesn't appear to be an engine in the photo...did you contact the seller and he told you that? Also, I don't think there were any 200cc Yamaha dirt bikes in the 1970s - they had a 175 and a 250. They are pretty easy to work on, the only thing will be sourcing replacement parts.
I talked to the seller. It has an engine just not in the bike.
How do you talk a seller down from $100? I mean I have seen a number of MX250s (in nice shape for $1000-$2000). And I haven't seen any projects for less then $400 or $500.
The question is, should I?
The answer is no.
You'll end up selling it for half what you have in it, and be happy to see it go.
44Dwarf wrote: I can fix your 74 mx box! But most people just swap in the DT ignition system with points. BTDT.
Thanks, but that bike is long gone.
I talked him down to $50. Honestly I really just want something to play with over break and plus I want to learn how to do paint so what the hell.
Not a bad deal with a motor. Whats the first three digits of the motor number? I can tell you what it is. Also have good sorces of parts.
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In reply to 44Dwarf:
I will let you know as soon as I pick the bike up on Sunday.
There pict of my fresh rebuild of my 74 mx 175A on my site.
http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeyjt5o/
Fresh as in fired it up last sunday night! Can't wait for jan 9th enduro-cross in the snow.
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