Bringing my Yamaha 1975 Dt175 back to life!!!

So this is my first bike I had as a kid. I think I was 12 or 13. it sat in my moms basement for 30 years after it stopped running and I moved onto a new bike. I couldn't believe she still had it so I brought it back to Florida and started working on it. Lot of work. and a lot of searching for old factory parts that were still in decent shape. below are the business around Orlando/Eustis area that helped out with this project.
Precision Collision & Restoration in Winter Park, FL did the paint. best body shop in Central FL, I Garuntee.
Elite Power Sports in Eustis, FL rebuilt the motor.
Americana Motorcycle sales in Apopka, FL trued my rims. (not many people respond rims anymore)
Precision Cycle in Orlando FL bored out my cylinder.
and big thanks to Deet who made my plate decal on the triple tree that has my specs and vin # on it. I dont know if he wants me to give his info out so I won't. he also is rebuilding my 2 cycle oil pump at the moment. so im just running mixed gas in tank for now.

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

Amazingly beautiful and sharp restoration .. Congratulations to you. Get the bike to start the engine with the strong 2 stroke sound. !

[@silenciadorescatialamarc.a1138]

A PIECE OF BEAUTY !!

[@charliemetz1280]

great story. it was my first two stroke. I was 13. My dad bought one new in 74 and was horrified when i removed all of the lights and street stuff, put preston petty fenders and number plates on it.

[@silenciadorescatialamarc.a1138]

SAME HISTORY OVER HERE....

[@reckless3008]

1st bike I owned learned how to ride on this exact bike ❤

[@ericgoodrich593]

Ditto.

[@JOHNBURNS67]

I just picked up a 75 DT175 , been in a garage for 15 years , I bring her home tomorrow, can't wait.. Great video! Beautiful job on the restoration as well !

[@guygabriel6251]

Well done!

[@MikefromMOMichaelTurner227]

My first also!!! Love it 😊

[@ender2999]

Wish you would’ve taken us on this journey! Looks amazing though, very inspiring. I’m restoring my grandpa’s old 1974 Kawasaki F7. So it was a competitor to this. I have to admit, I love the look of these better. Great job!

[@joeromano5128]

My first was the 73 AT125 with the 175 top end just picked up a 75 a 175 like yours 3 weeks ago done up for dirt no lights what a fun bike to trail ride .

[@michaelzang9739]

Great job,

[@dustingarrott8162]

I remember that bike - looks awesome bro!!! can't wait to ride it

[@roberthandyside5314]

Great Video Great Resto Chris - can you say who recreated the sticker on the frame?

[@davidfischer7895]

Great job, I have the same bike I want to restore, any recommendations for tracking down electrical stuff?

[@robertsrbell7811]

Just seen your veido I'm restoring a 1974 175 dt could tell me were you got you sticker and by the way verry nice job.

[@anthonycamacho6475]

Nice

[@jefferyjohnson6344]

First bike I owned as well

[@nxdirtbag]

Looks beautiful. I know it’s been a few years, but I am rebuilding the same bike and wanted to ask, did you have to change the jetting? If so, what size jets are you using? Thank you.

[@TheOriginalCoda]

My first bike was a '77 DT100. Got it for a tenner (£10) from a friend. Was great fun until another friend seized the engine because they put veggie oil instead of mineral oil into the tank. The two oils when mixed under heat and pressure become rubber... 😥I need to find another one.

[@JohnnySplattWadd]

I just scored a 75 DT 175 same color but running and complete. Problem is none the electronics work except the horn. Yes, new 6v battery installed. Any recommendations appreciated.

[@seanmcpat]

Hey there, is that a 2.75-19 tire on the front? I am having a hell of a time finding a replacement for this bike and was wondering if I could just use a 2.75-19 on the stock 3.00-19 I have. Thanks!!!!