1974 Yamaha DT175
Current bid $3,950
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Details
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Model | DT175 |
| Series | Dual Sport/ADV |
| Mileage | 1,000 miles |
| Colour (as listed by seller) | Green |
| Transmission | Not recorded |
| Seller | kaplancycles |
| Listed by | eBay |
| Location | Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut |
| Notes | AUCTION |
About this bike
For sale on eBay: a 1974 Yamaha DT175 (Dual Sport/ADV), Green, in Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Current bid $3,950 on eBay.
More about this bike
Listing details from the bike's own eBay listing: Year: 1974; Make: Yamaha; Model: DT175; Mileage: 1,000 miles; Engine: 175 cc; Type: Dual Sport/ADV; Color: Green. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1974 YAMAHA DT175 ENDURO A CLEAN VINTAGE TWO-STROKE CLASSIC! FRAME-UP RESTORATION | RESTO-MOD Here's an outstanding opportunity to own a beautiful, 52-year-old, 1974 Yamaha DT175 Enduro that has been treated to a restoration and transformed into a lightweight, off-road-focused vintage trail machine! This is exactly the kind of motorcycle that made the early 1970s such an incredible era for motorcycling. Back then, a Yamaha DT175 was your ticket to freedom. You could spend an entire Saturday afternoon riding through the fields, exploring wooded trails, cruising around the farm, or simply enjoying the unmistakable sound and smell of a classic Yamaha two-stroke. These bikes were built to be ridden, and that's exactly what happened to most of them. They were ridden hard, modified, crashed, repaired, and eventually worn out or abandoned. Finding a surviving example that has received this much mechanical and cosmetic attention is becoming increasingly difficult. This DT175 has been given a second life, with extensive restoration work, beautiful refinished components, numerous new parts, and excellent running performance. It is not a perfect, factory-correct, concours-level restoration, and we're going to tell you exactly why. What it is, however, is a beautiful, well-sorted, rider-quality vintage Yamaha that offers tremendous enjoyment and exceptional value. 1) The Paint Job on the tank is an Amateur Job Done by the previous owner, looks good from 10' but up close you see the imperfections, we left it that way to keep price down, a show quality paint job can be done but will add $1,000 to the price if we send i to the paint shop. i think it looks fine as is for a dirt bike! 2) Original seat was recovered and it has the original seat foam which is harder than a plush new one would be (a new seat foam can be bought for $100 and installed yourself) 3) The Brake stay arm, triple clamps, frame bash plate, and kickstand have pitting from rust, they were sand blasted and repainted gloss black but the pitting is still visible. The frame is beautiful. 4) The exhaust was restored and repainted, it has a small ding on the front. 5) The chrome on the forks is pitted so the fork uppers were cleaned and wrapped in gloss black vinyl with new fork boots. RESTORED AS A LIGHTWEIGHT OFF-ROAD ENDURO Originally, the 1974 Yamaha DT175 was a street-legal dual-sport motorcycle equipped with a headlight, taillight, speedometer, tachometer, battery, and the other equipment necessary for street operation. Like many of these machines, this particular example was stripped of its road equipment earlier in its life and converted for off-road use. The lighting equipment, instruments, battery, and most of the original wiring harness are no longer present. The oil-injection system has also been removed, and the motorcycle is now configured to run on pre-mixed two-stroke fuel. Then rear shocks have been replaced with new reproductions that are stiff for 240+ lb rider. Removing the original road equipment has made the motorcycle substantially lighter, with an estimated weight savings of approximately 25 pounds compared to its original street-equipped configuration. The original airbox and intake snorkel have been retained, cleaned, and restored. The resulting machine is simple, lightweight, responsive, and a blast to ride. THIS IS A DEDICATED OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE IN ITS PRESENT CONFIGURATION, NOT A STREET-LEGAL MACHINE. FRAME-UP RESTORATION This Yamaha wasn't simply washed, detailed, and put up for sale. It was extensively disassembled and restored, with considerable attention paid to the engine, chassis, wheels, suspension, brakes, drivetrain, controls, and appearance. The frame was stripped of its major components and refinished in a beautiful black, powder-coat finish. Numerous original parts were carefully cleaned, polished, refinished, or replaced. The original chrome wheel rims were retained and cleaned, the hubs were refinished, the fork lowers were polished, and the engine cases and covers received extensive cosmetic attention. Brand-new tires, tubes, shocks, fenders, handlebars, controls, cables, chain, sprocket components, and hardware were installed. The finished motorcycle has the authentic character of a 1970s Yamaha Enduro, with a great combination of original components and tasteful off-road upgrades. ENGINE AND MECHANICAL RESTORATION The legendary Yamaha 175cc, air-cooled, reed-valve two-stroke single is one of the great small-displacement engines of the era. Known for its simple construction, impressive durability, and excellent power-to-weight ratio, this engine helped establish Yamaha's reputation for building dependable and enjoyable off-road motorcycles. This particular engine received extensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration. ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN WORK INCLUDES: Has the original crankshaft in good working condition Original transmission retained Replacement clutch friction plates Engine removed, cleaned, and refinished Aluminum engine cases carefully cleaned and polished Original aluminum engine covers sanded and polished Cylinder refinished in black Cylinder head refinished Cooling-fin edges polished for a beautiful finished appearance Carburetor completely cleaned and restored New intake components New reed-valve intake hardware New fuel petcock New fuel lines New fuel filter New spark plug New spark plug cap Fresh transmission gear lubricant Original exhaust cleaned, sandblasted, and refinished COMPRESSION TEST RESULT: AN EXCELLENT 145 PSI! This Yamaha runs exceptionally well, with crisp throttle response and strong power delivery for a 175cc two-stroke. The restored carburetor looks excellent, and the polished engine cases and refinished cylinder give the engine a beautiful vintage appearance. The clutch friction plates have been replaced, and the engine has received the attention
What the photos show
- Enduro 175 shown indoors in dark green with light grey Preston Petty-style fenders and a white front number plate.
- Flag: there is no headlight, speedometer, mirrors, or signals in any frame — as photographed it presents as an off-road / motocross trim bike, not street-ready.
- Tank paint is deep and glossy and the ribbed black seat looks un-torn, with no visible crash damage in the frames viewed.
- Air-cooled single with black high exhaust and polished Yamaha cases looks very clean; underside and skid plate are shown in low-angle frames.
- Spoked wheels with drum brakes front and rear, knobby tires with deep tread, chrome rear shocks, and a gold-colored chain.
- Wide chrome bars with simple levers and no instruments are fitted.
- Can't judge starting, running, electrics, or title — and street legality — from photos alone.
Money: $3,950 buys a very clean vintage 175 in dirt trim — verify it starts and runs, what lighting paperwork exists, and that the title status suits your use before bidding.
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