Yamaha DT175
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Keep it standard
Don't expect more than 65mph
Nice bike
Don't expect more than 65mph
Nice bike
Don't know anything about them, but that's yummy 
I'd be inclined to agree with the learned Mr Boxer.....keep it standard....it looks too nice to fark about with
I'd be inclined to agree with the learned Mr Boxer.....keep it standard....it looks too nice to fark about with
Humbug
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I agree with all said above.
Just make sure you run it on a good quality fully synthetic two stroke oil. I'd recommend Silkolene.
Just make sure you run it on a good quality fully synthetic two stroke oil. I'd recommend Silkolene.
what a beaut 
......would it be rude to ask what you had to pay? Grew up on a DT125 and would kill for one now
......would it be rude to ask what you had to pay? Grew up on a DT125 and would kill for one now
viv
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I agree with all said above.
Just make sure you run it on a good quality fully synthetic two stroke oil. I'd recommend Silkolene.
I'm pretty sure the user manual for those covers the use of ordinary engine oil (10/30 or similar) if 2 stroke oil is not available.
However it does make sense to use a good modern 2T oil!
Viv
viv
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I stand corrected - non-2t is for emergency use only...
www.tytrials.com if you need any spares. John, the owner, is very helpful.
Oh, and what Johnny said.
Mark
Oh, and what Johnny said.
Mark
I like it
Thanks for the tips so far 
My plan is to keep it original, its not in need of restoration at the moment. The seat has a tear in it and the front mudguards got some deep scratches, I'm intending to sort those out but certainly not a full "restoration", its got that nice "patina" that comes with ageing gracefully (unlike its owner!).
As its not UK registered at the moment, its going to get a complete once over for its MOT, any bearings and seals etc that need replacing will get done over the winter, as will new tyres (loads of tread left but sidewalls cracking up) and new gearbox oil. I also intend to strip the carb and check the jetting as Colorado is at a higher altitude than the UK and it may have been altered to suit.
Other than that, hopefully it will be on the road for next springtime, give us a wave if you see it about, it'll be parked up at Quatford Cafe more than once I expect!
My plan is to keep it original, its not in need of restoration at the moment. The seat has a tear in it and the front mudguards got some deep scratches, I'm intending to sort those out but certainly not a full "restoration", its got that nice "patina" that comes with ageing gracefully (unlike its owner!).
As its not UK registered at the moment, its going to get a complete once over for its MOT, any bearings and seals etc that need replacing will get done over the winter, as will new tyres (loads of tread left but sidewalls cracking up) and new gearbox oil. I also intend to strip the carb and check the jetting as Colorado is at a higher altitude than the UK and it may have been altered to suit.
Other than that, hopefully it will be on the road for next springtime, give us a wave if you see it about, it'll be parked up at Quatford Cafe more than once I expect!
chrisshrops
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I had one as a kid ,ace bike just use good 2 stroke oil and gearbox oild and you wont go far wrong.
Very nice, still got it?
unfortunately not JB, sold it to a local bike shop who displayed it on a shelf. When i bought it, it was 1 owner with just over 4000 miles but had been stored for years, it still needed a full strip and the frame and swing arm needed powder coating, the rest was all original and hardly needed any replacement parts.
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Just bought a Yam DT175a, 1974 twin shock model, import from the good old USofA.
Its a low mileage runner, if anyone has any info, hints and tips on keeping one of these old trailies going, that would be great.
Cheers!
Bought one brand new in 1977, red tank I've got the receipt somewhere for £465. The 250cc model in yellow was advertised a lot clinging to the side of a mountain. Had it for 3 years, fairly noisy box and 65mph sounds familiar, a round trip from Colchester the Edinburgh took forever.
The chrome was good quality, exhaust rusted a lot.
Hope you enjoy it, it sowed a seed for me
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