Very nice. In my day had gt 80. Dt 100. Dt 125. Dt 175. Dt 250. Dt 360. Dt 400. Road all of them off road but took very good care of them. They were the best enduro bikes going.
@@carsonholtorf8233 I haven’t driven mine on the street yet just picked it up before winter, however they are meant for street an trail so I’d assume town driving is fine. I’m not sure about the highway or anything though. Although 2 strokes are meant for high rpm riding.
BEST Damm Decade of MY Life! Ahhh...Gerritsen Beach & Gravesend Bklyn! That Intoxicating 2 Stroke Smell! & Sound! Life WAS SOOO Darn Good! & Simple! Fond memories! God Bless 😊😊😊
I was stationed at Fort Carson Colorado 1979, I had one of these that I bought from a Sgt that was shipping out to Germany. The bike gave me Tons of Fun around Ft Carson and all over the Garden of the Gods, Creeple Creek, Canon city for over two years. It is a sweet ride. Too bad I can't ride no more.
Those were the days, they don’t make them ole bikes no more. Love that frame paint too, just an awesome bike. Yamaha DT 250 1973 still my fav as well. Thanks for sharing Kaplan man. 😎🇺🇸✌🏽
God bless you guys for continuing to restore these classic bikes. These two-stroke Yamaha Enduros are very familiar to me. I started out riding them in the dirt back in the mid-to-late seventies. My friend had a 175 and his brother had a 400. Great bikes, lots of fun. Then I got an IT250 and that was a blast, too.
I have had many bikes go through my garage over the years but this 75 DT250 and an all original 73 RD350 are the two that I can never let go. I still take the DT out trail riding forestry roads in North GA.
Stunning restoration! The Yamaha DT's are iconic motorbikes and were very popular. I have a nice original DT 175 that is so much fun and easy to ride. I collect and restore bikes and agree with the cost of labor, parts, ect. My '64 Honda 305 Dream restoration cost $5000 just for new paint and chrome! Glad to hear prices are high on these, but like you say it's a labor of love!
That’s a beauty! Thanks for these awesome videos of these classics. So nice to hear and see them. One of these days I’m going to take a ride to your place.
Kaplan cycles may soon be New England's first and finest Stark Varga dealer.With 80hp and easy street legal ability.I believe they will change the dirt bike world like no other ever has.
Nice video and restoration. I had the same bike same year back in the day. Ha remember a bud riding on the back a couple of times and with the 1/2 shift I'd be riding a very long wheely . Bud would say hey with great concern , you know were just on one wheel...I'd snicker OOOh so we are !
I have a 73 125 and it wasn’t running for problems 15 years when I found it. I traded my friend a vape for it, put some gas in and carb cleaner and it fired up after the third try. Insane
Great video i just built one still need to do couple touches on chrome its 100% looks exactly same everything you said is true for me though took 2 years steady but covid slowed process of course and prices its passion of love its not something you do if you don't like or care about bikes and history of them and of course it reminds us of our younger days most memorable of times. I thought I could do it for profit but ended up taking second job to support my motorcycle parts habit. But i totally agree if you have storage and time to keep it up maintenance wise it is better than $ in account. This money i bring out my shed every morning bounces around the yard under trees as sun moves i move bikes just keep them in shade but they are cool to just own ride hear and there nothing major but you could of course. Cant let wheels sit in one spot to long if you want keep value or put on stand but what fun is that lol
nice bike , l've rode the DT's since 1976 & still have 3 . 75 DT100B w/700 mile's - 75 DT250B w/6000 miles- 76 DT250C w/700 miles, all 3 are cherry & rider's .
Yea, had exactly same Enduro. These are great for off road trails, snow, anything really. And yep, had to buy two stroke oil for periodic filling the oil gas injection side tank.And simple to get parts for, local motorcycle salvage basically/ nearly gave me parts for free. Great japanese bike, that is exactly what anyone needs for simple on/ off road.
My father used to pick me up from Nursery school on the same exact model. My favorite memories. Years later, i learned to ride on the very same bike...and today? I have four bikes...ALL because of my father....Odd how that works...
My first new motorcycle was a 1979 DT175, I had more fun on that bike than any other I've ever owned. Years ago I was visiting friends in Oregon, I went to a Harley dealership and they were having a "Tent Sale" and there was a 1979 DT175, same color as the one I owned going for $1500, I stood there staring at it wondering...how the hell will I get this thing home, I didn't end up buying it but it was fun to see one after all those years.
I have this exact bike!!! Same color mint condition not frame off resto but all original ❤ I like it better than modern dirtbikes! Have way more fun in my opinion.
similar year YZ had two brass /copper domes in the middle of the handlebars ,they had tyre valves on top by memory,were they a factory fitted item or was it something aftermarket ,it was a yz400 and i always curious what they were,oh it had two spark plugs also ,any help appreciated
Dude this was my first bike but it was a 73 I got it for $75 from an impound yard Christmas in 2002 people were tripping at the track cuz I was keeping up with them on a bike that weighs twice as much😂
Freakin outstanding bike. I have a 74 125 I love it rack on the back low front fender sweet bikes . Do y’all take trade ins on the 70s Yamaha 2 strokes
I had more interest in this bike than chicks. I look back and cannot fathom it. I spent every penny I earned on jerseys, Bell full face , gloves boots. I have not changed. If I'm in, I am all in.
Love this bike, my brother had a navy blue DT 175 when I was a kid in the mid 70's. Not sure the year. Love your channel and your inspirational thoughts that you frequently give. You inspired me to start a channel of my own. Check it out.
I had a 300 mile DT250. Cleaned carbs, ran, set idle. Sounds weird 2 mins later. Magnets delaminate from rotor and tear up stator, case, seal and crankshaft/bearings. 1100 Worth of damage on a 300 dollar bike in 3 mins total.
With the old stuff like bikes n cars you really have to consider your labor as love. Or a washout. You can't look as your labor as a income to get out of what you as a person has a passion in doing.
My bro n I are gonna have to make a visit up there. We live down here in the Poconos. We love your footage and bikes! I really miss my Husky CR 500. You got one hanging around? Maybe you can do a video on one. Mine was a 83. White blue and yella
Hi guys, can you put me in contact with Marcel? I’m from Australia and would love one of these bikes fully restored. What price did this fetch? Cheers Dav
This model is the king of the hill of the 70’s period DT’s. Prettiest version, smoothest idling of all the larger bore 2 strokes. The pinnacle of Yamaha Enduro line for that period. The larger bore 360 and 400 idled rougher and was not worth the extra cost. The 250 was the one.
Another great Deet.... Still can't wait to meet you guys.... I'll be back East again. We have sooo many bikes in common including the GS550ES.... mine was MINT in '87. Anway, a couple days after I got my '79 in the backyard ua-cam.com/video/02qGRmrxaK4/v-deo.html ciao. C
So.... I started looking for DT videos again because mine comes home this weekend and I saw this one I forgot about! My DT 250F has been gone for 8 months... ua-cam.com/video/vz7naEpg1Mc/v-deo.html Long story short I ended up getting a new factory (same size) piston and new swingarm bushings. Carbon is all blown out of the pipe and I also went down one in front so she should scat pretty good :)
I hate to say this but the labor is on you .....No way would anyone pay anyone 100 bucks an hour to do this sort of work..It's just not economically viable...I love these bikes....However, if i wanted one, Id have to do the resto myself....otherwise, why bother??
Today’s bikes are so damn ugly it’s painful for the most part. There are some really great looking bikes like the Yamaha T7 and T12, the Kawasaki ZRS series of bikes are another example of Motorcycles that actually look like Motorcycles. So many are just all angles and beaks that make you want to Puke though. This DT is Absolutely Gorgeous and I wish I had the extra $$$ to buy it and a matching 400 just like it.
Very nice. In my day had gt 80. Dt 100. Dt 125. Dt 175. Dt 250. Dt 360. Dt 400. Road all of them off road but took very good care of them. They were the best enduro bikes going.
Doing a 76 DT400 right now, love these style bikes
Is a DT400 okay for short distance road riding? Maybe going 40 miles at a time and riding through small towns?
@@carsonholtorf8233 I haven’t driven mine on the street yet just picked it up before winter, however they are meant for street an trail so I’d assume town driving is fine. I’m not sure about the highway or anything though. Although 2 strokes are meant for high rpm riding.
Beautiful bike Yamaha DTs are my second favorite bikes next to the Honda XL’s
Yup I hear ya 😎🇺🇸✌🏽
BEST Damm Decade of MY Life! Ahhh...Gerritsen Beach & Gravesend Bklyn! That Intoxicating 2 Stroke Smell! & Sound! Life WAS SOOO Darn Good! & Simple! Fond memories! God Bless 😊😊😊
What a Beautiful build ! SOUND is great 👍
So cool. Boy do I miss those days as a small kid dreaming about, watching and wanting them!
I was stationed at Fort Carson Colorado 1979, I had one of these that I bought from a Sgt that was shipping out to Germany. The bike gave me Tons of Fun around Ft Carson and all over the Garden of the Gods, Creeple Creek, Canon city for over two years. It is a sweet ride. Too bad I can't ride no more.
I had a 1978 DT175 in the early 80s that I commuted on for years. Plus trail rode. Loved it!
Another lovely DT Yamaha. Great Kaplan find as always.👍
Had a 73,super fun bike.Perfect 50/50 blend of street / trail.
Those were the days, they don’t make them ole bikes no more. Love that frame paint too, just an awesome bike. Yamaha DT 250 1973 still my fav as well. Thanks for sharing Kaplan man. 😎🇺🇸✌🏽
Nice looking old bike. Ride on Junior .
God bless you guys for continuing to restore these classic bikes. These two-stroke Yamaha Enduros are very familiar to me. I started out riding them in the dirt back in the mid-to-late seventies. My friend had a 175 and his brother had a 400. Great bikes, lots of fun. Then I got an IT250 and that was a blast, too.
I have had many bikes go through my garage over the years but this 75 DT250 and an all original 73 RD350 are the two that I can never let go. I still take the DT out trail riding forestry roads in North GA.
Outstanding video Jr, very well articulated!! That genre of Yamaha is my favorite.
Brother that's a good looking bike
Stunning restoration! The Yamaha DT's are iconic motorbikes and were very popular. I have a nice original DT 175 that is so much fun and easy to ride. I collect and restore bikes and agree with the cost of labor, parts, ect. My '64 Honda 305 Dream restoration cost $5000 just for new paint and chrome! Glad to hear prices are high on these, but like you say it's a labor of love!
Beautiful bike! If you ever get another one, I'm buying it! Exact color. Everything. Wish I knew about it.
That’s a beauty! Thanks for these awesome videos of these classics. So nice to hear and see them. One of these days I’m going to take a ride to your place.
Absolutely beautiful
Excellent Bike. Excellent video JR. & Billy.
Kaplan cycles may soon be New England's first and finest Stark Varga dealer.With 80hp and easy street legal ability.I believe they will change the dirt bike world like no other ever has.
Nice video and restoration. I had the same bike same year back in the day.
Ha remember a bud riding on the back a couple of times and with the 1/2 shift I'd be riding a very long wheely .
Bud would say hey with great concern , you know were just on one wheel...I'd snicker OOOh so we are !
Can God calm down and strike me down I have the same bike I watching you guys for years and this bike is incredibly beautiful God bless America 🇺🇸
I had a bunch of these bikes back in the 90's. Stripped them down and offroaded them. Couldnt kill those old bikes.
A Lovely original classic DT250 a fantastic restoration absolutely 👍🏻
I have a 73 125 and it wasn’t running for problems 15 years when I found it. I traded my friend a vape for it, put some gas in and carb cleaner and it fired up after the third try. Insane
Great video i just built one still need to do couple touches on chrome its 100% looks exactly same everything you said is true for me though took 2 years steady but covid slowed process of course and prices its passion of love its not something you do if you don't like or care about bikes and history of them and of course it reminds us of our younger days most memorable of times. I thought I could do it for profit but ended up taking second job to support my motorcycle parts habit. But i totally agree if you have storage and time to keep it up maintenance wise it is better than $ in account. This money i bring out my shed every morning bounces around the yard under trees as sun moves i move bikes just keep them in shade but they are cool to just own ride hear and there nothing major but you could of course. Cant let wheels sit in one spot to long if you want keep value or put on stand but what fun is that lol
Holy cow dude, you're killing me!
Really like a 250. Great size bike
Awesome bike , great video Jr. I had a '75 DT 175 when I was a kid of 14. I beat it to death but it took a while.
nice bike , l've rode the DT's since 1976 & still have 3 . 75 DT100B w/700 mile's - 75 DT250B w/6000 miles- 76 DT250C w/700 miles, all 3 are cherry & rider's .
Wish I would have seen this one when it was up on auction. I love these bike. I would have totally bid on this.
Yea, had exactly same Enduro. These are great for off road trails, snow, anything really. And yep, had to buy two stroke oil for periodic filling the oil gas injection side tank.And simple to get parts for, local motorcycle salvage basically/ nearly gave me parts for free. Great japanese bike, that is exactly what anyone needs for simple on/ off road.
My father used to pick me up from Nursery school on the same exact model. My favorite memories. Years later, i learned to ride on the very same bike...and today? I have four bikes...ALL because of my father....Odd how that works...
I love those old DT's....
My first new motorcycle was a 1979 DT175, I had more fun on that bike than any other I've ever owned. Years ago I was visiting friends in Oregon, I went to a Harley dealership and they were having a "Tent Sale" and there was a 1979 DT175, same color as the one I owned going for $1500, I stood there staring at it wondering...how the hell will I get this thing home, I didn't end up buying it but it was fun to see one after all those years.
Was my first car back in the late 80"s
Come to Colombia and you’ll see dt125 everywhere. So much two stroke smoke
I love it I have a dt 175 nice one
Did own one of those 👊🏻✊🏻 fun days
The animals won't notice those blinkers, but it sure would be fun.
It sure sounds Sweet.
Yes please Ill take one just like this one!
I have this exact bike!!! Same color mint condition not frame off resto but all original ❤ I like it better than modern dirtbikes! Have way more fun in my opinion.
Beautiful exhaust note.
similar year YZ had two brass /copper domes in the middle of the handlebars ,they had tyre valves on top by memory,were they a factory fitted item or was it something aftermarket ,it was a yz400 and i always curious what they were,oh it had two spark plugs also ,any help appreciated
Very nice!!! 👍🐾🇺🇸
IMHO I like the 1977 and later more. Just a slimmer sportier look for me. That said this 250 is a beauty.
Beautiful
Very nice!
That is a sweet bike. Need I say how they run !! Sound of joy ! I’d be riding around the world 🌎 lol.
I had a DT 125 loved that bike had a problem blowing a fuse it would still run but poorly just remembered that from this video. ran scat oil in it
Verry nice condition.
Wow that’s badass
I'd love to have this bike, how much?
Dude this was my first bike but it was a 73 I got it for $75 from an impound yard Christmas in 2002 people were tripping at the track cuz I was keeping up with them on a bike that weighs twice as much😂
Any DT 400s ? Australia is watching too.
That's a beauty.
Freakin outstanding bike. I have a 74 125 I love it rack on the back low front fender sweet bikes . Do y’all take trade ins on the 70s Yamaha 2 strokes
Yes call us 860 454 7024
WOOOOOOOW AWESOME AMAZING FANTASTIC MARVELOUS SUPERB MAGICAL
I HAD THIS EXACT BIKE!
Had 2 of them
I had more interest in this bike than chicks. I look back and cannot fathom it. I spent every penny I earned on jerseys, Bell full face , gloves boots. I have not changed. If I'm in, I am all in.
Love this bike, my brother had a navy blue DT 175 when I was a kid in the mid 70's. Not sure the year. Love your channel and your inspirational thoughts that you frequently give. You inspired me to start a channel of my own. Check it out.
I had a 75 DT100 same color
What do you think a freshly restored 1981 Yamaha MX100 (off-road DT100) could go for?
I had a 300 mile DT250. Cleaned carbs, ran, set idle. Sounds weird 2 mins later. Magnets delaminate from rotor and tear up stator, case, seal and crankshaft/bearings. 1100 Worth of damage on a 300 dollar bike in 3 mins total.
Can you get a wheelie one one of them things?
With the old stuff like bikes n cars you really have to consider your labor as love. Or a washout. You can't look as your labor as a income to get out of what you as a person has a passion in doing.
Unless you have a shop with employees insurance and taxes. If your twiddling in your garage that's different
My bro n I are gonna have to make a visit up there. We live down here in the Poconos. We love your footage and bikes! I really miss my Husky CR 500. You got one hanging around? Maybe you can do a video on one. Mine was a 83. White blue and yella
Nice job..what's the retail your looking for ?
Www.kaplancycles.com
I've got that same bike in 400 but its yellow
Sweet 👊
Sweet ! 👍
Hi guys, can you put me in contact with Marcel? I’m from Australia and would love one of these bikes fully restored. What price did this fetch? Cheers Dav
I want to buy it how much are you asking?
Man, that bike is sweet, I'll give you $50 right now for that!!!😃😃🤟
I have a 73 just sold 75 myself
this still for sale??
Why can’t they make 2 strokes like this?
Great bikes, loved my JT 60 mini enduro and DT3 250…
This model is the king of the hill of the 70’s period DT’s. Prettiest version, smoothest idling of all the larger bore 2 strokes. The pinnacle of Yamaha Enduro line for that period. The larger bore 360 and 400 idled rougher and was not worth the extra cost. The 250 was the one.
How much cost
Those DT's have a shit load of character!
She's a looker
Dad had a 1976 DT250, orange, identical to that. It was cherry, and my Mom sold it for way too cheap after he died. D'oh...
How does one find where these are for sale
kaplancycles.com
@Whoop!
❤❤❤
Another great Deet.... Still can't wait to meet you guys.... I'll be back East again. We have sooo many bikes in common including the GS550ES.... mine was MINT in '87. Anway, a couple days after I got my '79 in the backyard
ua-cam.com/video/02qGRmrxaK4/v-deo.html
ciao.
C
anyone with a bike like this one want to swap for a 1988 sportster 1200, all stock with fewer than 1000 miles in woodstock, ny??
So.... I started looking for DT videos again because mine comes home this weekend and I saw this one I forgot about! My DT 250F has been gone for 8 months...
ua-cam.com/video/vz7naEpg1Mc/v-deo.html
Long story short I ended up getting a new factory (same size) piston and new swingarm bushings. Carbon is all blown out of the pipe and I also went down one in front so she should scat pretty good :)
I hate to say this but the labor is on you .....No way would anyone pay anyone 100 bucks an hour to do this sort of work..It's just not economically viable...I love these bikes....However, if i wanted one, Id have to do the resto myself....otherwise, why bother??
Today’s bikes are so damn ugly it’s painful for the most part. There are some really great looking bikes like the Yamaha T7 and T12, the Kawasaki ZRS series of bikes are another example of Motorcycles that actually look like Motorcycles. So many are just all angles and beaks that make you want to Puke though. This DT is Absolutely Gorgeous and I wish I had the extra $$$ to buy it and a matching 400 just like it.
Get off my bike!!