Old Enduros - Page 2

andy29847 · 10-24-2012, 07:46 AM

73 Suzuki TS185

78 Husky WR250

82 Kawasaki KDX250

84 Kawasaki KDX200

andy29847 · 10-24-2012, 07:47 AM

Forgot this one: 72 Honda SL100

Skowinski · 10-24-2012, 07:52 AM

Cool old SL. I had a CL100, 71 I think, and thought the SL's were such hot-rods and so racy looking!

RodT · 10-24-2012, 07:17 PM

Here are a couple of Yamaha's that I have-Before

After

RodT · 10-24-2012, 07:20 PM

Here is my latest project

I have several more that i am working on, 1969 AT1-M, 1971 DT1-E, 1970 AT1-B, pic's to come

livo · 10-24-2012, 08:33 PM

AWESOME! That is a damn good looking bike

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Originally Posted by jay547

My '73 Yamaha 125. This is the bike I wanted when I was fourteen, way back when. Of course, dad said no. In 2000, when I was forty, I finally got one. My fifteen year-old daughter rides it now.

JerryH · 10-24-2012, 09:03 PM

I don't own one anymore, but I have owned several '70s 2 stroke enduros, including a '79 DT250F that I bought new. I wish I had one now, not for use off road, but to fix up and ride on the street. I think there should be more 2 strokes on the street. But the problem is there are no parts to keep them going. I had a '79 Yamaha YZ250 with a blown motor that I kept for over 10 years, looking for parts to fix it. found a few parts, but not everything I needed. I was thinking if I could get it going again, I could get into vintage MX. Too old and beat up for that now. They show up on Craigslist once in a while, if anyone knows where to get parts, I'll buy one of them

jay547 · 10-25-2012, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryH

But the problem is there are no parts to keep them going.

I haven't had any problems finding parts for the '73. In fact, I just did the top end last week. I got the piston and rings off ebay for less than $60.

Duall · 10-25-2012, 07:22 AM

This is what I started out with and it was the top pick back in '86. I'm curious to see how many of you actually recognise this beauty from good old DDR :)

snaggletooth374 · 10-25-2012, 03:33 PM

About a week ago, Yankee Doodle Lake, Rollins Pass, CO, 10,730 ft.

JAB · 10-25-2012, 04:21 PM

Did somebody say Hodaka? Here is my little work-in-progress.

aharbi · 10-25-2012, 06:34 PM

I don't know if it's just the memories or fact but I had the most fun with this bike. 1975 Suzuki TS400 2 stroke

OffBeat · 10-29-2012, 09:42 PM

1974 DT250 Found it sitting in a friends barn. Brought it home and put some fresh gas in it and my son has been riding it the last couple of years. Some day it might be good for a restore project. Just having fun riding it right now.

DC354 · 10-29-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JAB

Did somebody say Hodaka? Here is my little work-in-progress.

Yes! I am glad to see someone has a liking for Hodakas! Is that a combat wombat? I would kill for one of those bikes... My MT125 is under powered. Keep the "work in progress' updated please!

Zzzzzzzriing ding ding ding ding, ding zzzzZz Braaaaaaaaaaap!

Stratlanta · 10-30-2012, 07:13 AM

My very first bike was exactly like this (this one isn't mine) - '79 (I think but could be wrong) Yamaha DT250. They seem to be selling now for more than we paid for it at the time. I loved that bike and wish I still had it....

10-24-2012, 07:46 AM	#16
andy29847 Dirt Road Rider Joined: Dec 2003 Location: South Carolina Oddometer: 1,726	73 Suzuki TS185 78 Husky WR250 82 Kawasaki KDX250 84 Kawasaki KDX200 __________________ Andy Simons ABC#8350 IBA#7647, Trenton, SC Smugmug coupon code = bQItjZEfrqLkI MOAB Ride Report

10-24-2012, 07:47 AM	#17
andy29847 Dirt Road Rider Joined: Dec 2003 Location: South Carolina Oddometer: 1,726	One in the Barn Forgot this one: 72 Honda SL100 __________________ Andy Simons ABC#8350 IBA#7647, Trenton, SC Smugmug coupon code = bQItjZEfrqLkI MOAB Ride Report

10-24-2012, 07:52 AM	#18
Skowinski Tetrapod Joined: Nov 2009 Location: creeping about on the surface Oddometer: 3,423	Cool old SL. I had a CL100, 71 I think, and thought the SL's were such hot-rods and so racy looking! __________________ "It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." - Thoreau

10-24-2012, 07:17 PM	#19
RodT Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Westwood, CA. Oddometer: 292	Early Yamaha enduro's Here are a couple of Yamaha's that I have-Before After __________________ Any fool can criticize,condem and complain and most fools do. Ben Franklin

10-24-2012, 07:20 PM	#20
RodT Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Westwood, CA. Oddometer: 292	Early Yamaha's #2 Here is my latest project I have several more that i am working on, 1969 AT1-M, 1971 DT1-E, 1970 AT1-B, pic's to come __________________ Any fool can criticize,condem and complain and most fools do. Ben Franklin

10-24-2012, 09:03 PM	#22
JerryH Vintage Rider Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Oddometer: 1,680	I don't own one anymore, but I have owned several '70s 2 stroke enduros, including a '79 DT250F that I bought new. I wish I had one now, not for use off road, but to fix up and ride on the street. I think there should be more 2 strokes on the street. But the problem is there are no parts to keep them going. I had a '79 Yamaha YZ250 with a blown motor that I kept for over 10 years, looking for parts to fix it. found a few parts, but not everything I needed. I was thinking if I could get it going again, I could get into vintage MX. Too old and beat up for that now. They show up on Craigslist once in a while, if anyone knows where to get parts, I'll buy one of them __________________ "I refuse to give up the thrill of living for the relative safety of existing" Nick Ienatsch "Life is not a race. Don't treat it as such. If you don't believe me, just have a look at the finish line"

10-25-2012, 07:22 AM	#24
Duall Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Capestang, France Oddometer: 39	This is what I started out with and it was the top pick back in '86. I'm curious to see how many of you actually recognise this beauty from good old DDR :) __________________ Our family websites: Shuttle services, Wine tours, France @ www.south-westy.com Stay with us in South-West, France @ www.lepetitplatane.com Rent our Apartment in Budapest @ www.walnut-apartment.com Duall screwed with this post 10-25-2012 at 08:32 AM

10-25-2012, 03:33 PM	#25
snaggletooth374 Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Arvada, CO Oddometer: 53	'75 Suzuki TS-185 About a week ago, Yankee Doodle Lake, Rollins Pass, CO, 10,730 ft. __________________ 75 TA125, 75 TS185, 95 DR350, 75 CB550, 75 CB550, 96 PC800, 82 CBX

10-25-2012, 04:21 PM	#26
JAB Unsprung Weight Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Beautiful Monrovia Oddometer: 1,100	Did somebody say Hodaka? Here is my little work-in-progress. __________________ 1991 Honda XR628R 1978 Yamaha XT500 1965 Hodaka Ace 90

10-25-2012, 06:34 PM	#27
aharbi V-Rider Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Central Texas Oddometer: 13	Suzuki TS400 2 stroke I don't know if it's just the memories or fact but I had the most fun with this bike. 1975 Suzuki TS400 2 stroke __________________ Best regards; Art

10-29-2012, 09:42 PM	#28
OffBeat Fart Knocker Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Traffic City, MI Oddometer: 41	1974 DT250 Found it sitting in a friends barn. Brought it home and put some fresh gas in it and my son has been riding it the last couple of years. Some day it might be good for a restore project. Just having fun riding it right now.

10-30-2012, 07:13 AM	#30
Stratlanta Flabby Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Marietta, GA Oddometer: 143	My very first bike was exactly like this (this one isn't mine) - '79 (I think but could be wrong) Yamaha DT250. They seem to be selling now for more than we paid for it at the time. I loved that bike and wish I still had it.... __________________ 2012 BMW K1600 GTL

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