Rare Yamaha MX 175 Dirt Bike Find. Will It Run?

[@2vintage]

Has anyone ever owned one of these before? It's my first time owning one. They are pretty small in person! Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video if you enjoyed! It really helps me out a lot! Check out me Instagram: 2_vintage_ Thank you for all the support!

[@cliff_wolfe414]

My dad used to own one he would rip dat thing and fly

[@bkm72]

I had an '81 MX100 when I was a kid. Interesting 2 stroke that didn't use premix

[@wallpaperman9051]

I got a ‘75 Mx 100 that I’m going to fully rebuild. The seat height is 28.7 inches for the 100

[@wallpaperman9051]

When you finish this build, you should race the Kawasaki 175 with Chuck

[@aussie_fisher_guy3052]

Check a yamaha DT 175 side cover of the same era may fit?

[@2clappedout477]

i legit had no idea this bike even existed until this very moment.

[@staygold902]

Must live under a rock

[@2clappedout477]

@@staygold902 :(

[@fairbanksairriders]

The Yamaha MX175 was a revolutionary enduro bike in its day!

[@davidcarnell6032]

Your channel has been a real blessing to me, I found your channel by 'accident' a month ago and have been watching your videos of restored vintage dirt bikes, my story is that when I was 13 going on 14 I started riding dirt bikes and I rode until 18 but after HS I was in a street bike accident that left me unable to ride and after college, yes I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology also, I figured that I would never experience riding a bike again but your Go-Pro rides are an opportunity for me to once again get back behind the controls and hear the bikes that I loved, I'm now 59 and doing the math you'll note that I rode in the mid to late 70's so muscle cars and dirt bikes were my childhood. BIG Thank You

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

I really enjoyed the one I had, it was given to me by a hay farmer I was working for as payment one month. It was clean as a whistle just bad oil pump. Had it for bout 4 years, sold it to a kid in next town over, still running today. He brings it to me to service on occasion, kinda warms the soul to see her now and then.

[@bertflores6377]

I had a MX175 new as a youngster about 15yo. The lettering was yellow. Anyhow thanks for making this video, it really made me smile big watching you bring it back to life. I've always day dreamed I'd find one cheap like this one that just needed some major TLC. The search continues.

[@j.w.3345]

Nice find! Years ago I bought a few bikes that had the slide stuck open. When I checked for spark, it pulled a LOT of crud into the cylinder. Now when I'm looking at a bike, I check for basic compression. Kick it over by hand. When I get home, step one...clean out the air box! Keep on wrenching! Great channel!! J

[@joecarlino7870]

This frame size was used for the 90/100cc dual purpose bikes sold in late 60's ~ early 70's. This engine is the MX125 with a larger diameter piston. Back in early 70's, more 100's were sold than 125's. The small frame size and mild engine tune provided a very welcoming machine for Yamaha dealer salesman to demonstrate to the many thousands of American first time motorcycle buyers. I have a Yamaha 1981 DT175h. My first bike was a 1970 Suzuki TS90 Honcho.

[@feetfunguz9240]

Great job getting that machine running again! Always nice to see bikes put back to life.

[@smokeyou812]

Sometimes watching you work makes my head spin Joe. It's like watching someone on coke clean house, except I know you don't do drugs. I need to at least have my coffee before watching your videos. Lmao. Wish most shops were this dedicated

[@mikeymike1705]

At first I thought that was a Can-am, which is a bike I'd like to see you work on, an early/mid '70's MX or T'n'T, if you can find one that is.

[@Mr7352]

my maneger at work just sold me a 1972 kawasaki 175 for 400 bucks locked up and a few other things need to work on but looks like it will be fun to get going with your videos to help Thanks ,they help alot.

[@nicks2wheelchannel920]

I remember my brother bought one off our neighbor back in 1995 for $50 It only needed a cdi and he got one for $25 for 75 dollars total it was a great bike until he collided mid air with our friend on an RM 125 and poked a hole in the side case

[@bigospig]

That is in GREAT condition for a 40 year old dirt bike!

[@IamBATMAN2024]

Yamaha 👌

[@wallpaperman9051]

Ever since I saw this in your garage, I’ve been waiting for this build to happen. I got a ‘75 mx100 that I’m gonna rebuild

[@mmaaddict78]

I had an mx100 as my first bike. Not sure what year it was, but it was yellow and black with dual shocks.

[@wallpaperman9051]

My mx100 is my first bike, I just gotta get her running. You probably had the ‘74, the first year of producion

[@mmaaddict78]

@@titletownclowns1545 Haven’t owned the bike in nearly 30 years so I couldn’t tell ya lol

[@domcycled3504]

Cool bike! I remember when I was a kid my brother traded a 1976 KX125 for a 1978 MX175, he was thinking the extra 50cc would help him beat 125 Elsinores. I'm pretty sure he regretted that move.

[@mattdogg02]

Man, I was supposed to pick up an 1977 MX100 today for $300, but the lady sold it last night!

[@2vintage]

Ah that's the worst when that happens! Very cool bikes!

[@bmarcstrail]

2vin im heart broken, I passed on this exact bike last week for $400. I assumed it would be too big for my wife and didn't go look. I actually thought you bought it until you said it was missing a side cover. Appreciate your channel. I learn more from you than most.

[@davesplace1307]

I wish I could like the video more than once!! I am super excited to see this bike on the trails again WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT VIDEO

[@smokeyou812]

Sounds really good. That one wasn't really in that bad of shape

[@haydeneely7158]

I just picked up a 1980 mx 100 for 80 bucks and got it all running ! fun bikes

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Had its twin in middle school. Great beater bike. She was a tough beast and ran great for 3 years until I blew pistonin pieces. Rebuilt top end and sold it, guy that bought it still has it 30+yrs later.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Hell with that pump, just mix fuel, I had an 82 MX 175 same story, mixed the fuel no problems.

[@ilenikcarb3030]

picked up this exact bike 2 days ago needed new carb but as soon as i threw it and a fuel filter on it ran like a dream been looking for info on it but its super cool you happened to also pick one up because im an avid veiwer of the channel

[@jefflayman12]

Those are some cool bikes! I just bought a super nice 1976 Suzuki RM250. I love those old 2 strokes!

[@treadhead]

" MOSQUITO SPRAYERS " 60's & 70 's FOULED SPARK PLUGS. RUNNING = GOOD TIMES !!!

[@chadrogers68]

My second bike was an 82 MX 100. I loved riding that little bike, it was an awesome trail cycle. When i bought it in the early 90s the gentleman had it sitting in his dining room. It was in awesome shape with just some rust in the tank. I wish I still had it for my kids when they get a little bigger.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thank you, your channel provides a little calm reassurance of what life is supposed to be, not all world of warcraft, ticktock, Instagram. Hands-on repair

[@sirjonplum]

My mate had a dt 175mx back in the 80s brings back memories 👍🏻

[@Leavittcustomcreations]

I miss my old dt175! These ill girls are a tad different but still super sick!

[@frankydngr]

These are really cool old bikes. Ive worked on quite a few 70's 2-strokes and found that most of them needed the pipe to be "de-coked". It made an amazing difference if the tune just always just out of reach.

[@loganboyer8816]

I had the mx100 as a kid. Same design. Same color scheme. Bike ran great.

[@neilbrown3359]

I had a 100 and a 175. In my opinion it's better than the IT 175 because its smaller so it has a much tighter feel plus the gearing is higher. I love the old Yamaha's because you can interchange parts from so many different models! They were thinking when they manufactured their bikes back then!!

[@dancando6391]

I was so excited to finish up a project I had purchased. Got an older Craftsman Riding mower... I did a quick run down off all the issues. Checked to make sure it ran. Painted the body of it to make it look nice and purty! Well. was rebuilding the carb and the tip of the float needle broke off! It was that rubber one. Well. A new one was about the same price as the rebuild kit. So... Cheap carburetor on the way and i can almost wrap it up (Few spindles for it and repaint the deck) Then I should have a mower that'll last me a few years at least.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Small but great little ripper. That one is bout cherry, mine had minor issues mostly plastics and was missing stator cover. Found a parts bike and made her whole again. Always fired right up.

[@idontthinkso2058]

I am from the uk . Dt 175mx was the best bike i ever owned . Absolutely bulletproof it will climb anything and do it everyday .

[@bingskiddd]

OMG, I love this channel. I've been binge watching all morning, Love It! Keep at it Brother..........

[@joshwilliamson9724]

Love these videos man, most people would just give up on seized parts like that and replace em

[@superjtrdr]

I had an MX 100 in 74. That mistakable sound. Love it.

[@travharrell1713]

Every time I watch you put the plug on the head and kick it over to check for spark, it reminds me of my buddy. This was around 77. We were riding out bikes in the woods a few mile from our houses. He had a yz 80. It quit on him. After kicking a while with no result, he took the plug out and set it on the head to kick it and see if it had spark. He couldn't see any spark so he had the bright idea to hold the plug while I kicked it. It definitely had spark. We cried for minutes from laughing so hard at him. Turned out to be out of gas.

[@markhensley9378]

Really good running little bike! Didn't take much time to get it going. You might be able to soften the petcock seal by letting it soak in automatic transmission fluid. But get a new seal coming to be on the safe side. Thanks for your time and videos.

[@juk-hw5lv]

I've been riding a DT125MX (essentially this bike, but street legal) for 2 years as my daily transportation, including a 200-mile trip while moving in for college. Worker flawlessly. I decided to sell it to some collectioner, because the parts were expensive, and it was in dire need of visual restoration. A very good bike indeed, and a practical one too.

[@brandonbellacima66]

Love how you bring everything back to life 🤘🏻 #SaveAllBikesAndAtv’s

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Had one identical to it when I was younger, that thing ripped!! Have fun.

[@carsonmurphy5604]

Finally you get around to doing a bike I have. Love the vid, nice pick.

[@chrisgroves9829]

I had a mix 100 when I was 11 years old in 79 .my friend had a mix 175 .believe it or not they're pretty fast😀have fun buddy good find

[@angelcelis9090]

Please clean the air box and the inside that goes to the carb definitely especially when it’s that dirty it’s a good habit to do it to every bike especially your own bikes I love the videos tho man been watching since it was you and Charlie with your Honda 125s

[@trose7620]

Loved the one I had in junior high. Fast as hell. Tons of fun to ride.

[@PongbyAtari]

I had friends brother & sister that use to have matching MX 100's I wanted one so bad looks like a cool little bike 175cc bikes were kind of a personal favorite of mine as I mentioned in your last 175cc video.

[@chumps7974]

I came into possession of a DT 100. The tank was rusty and it started leaking when I started restoring it. It is also missing the top of the run switch. This the video I needed.

[@josephsogness4530]

I absolutely love your videos man really enjoy watching you fix these bikes thank you for the videos

[@jasonphillips4229]

Pretty cool bike worth every penny compared to some of the bikes you have bought.Good job brother.

[@wisecampmotorcycles8258]

They also made 80cc versions of this bike. MX 80, and the street legal version, the GTMX 80.

[@derrickdiaz3419]

Sweet! This reminds me of my 76’ KD175 !

[@Codyjames83]

Two in a row always check your air box that would have been sucked in for surely nice classic bike in pretty awesome shape to

[@NortheastVintage]

Use a B8ES plug in that bike. The old non resistor plugs give a better spark. Also try PB Blaster instead of WD-40 for breaking loose stuck parts. I think you’ll be impressed.

[@sevendyseven4090]

This entire video has been brought to you by the word 'Awesome' !! P.S. Yamaha made the MX100 & MX80 also.

[@biglek3232]

I had one here in the UK years back it was excellent fun on the dirt lanes lol, my older brother has still got one tucked away great little bikes

[@johnathanroberts4194]

Had a brand new 1979 MX 175 I was 13 years old. That bike was a lot of fun and Fast...

[@daig1984]

I knew this 1 would run great! Can’t wait to see it rip

[@Greggg57]

New looking carb and an ultrasonic cleaner demonstrating its value. Good bike.

[@jeremybussells1901]

Bought an mx 100 USED in probably 1986. Wicked little bike. I only weighed 150 pounds back then.

[@brodyooo6890]

Had a mx100 growing up as a kid 1978 killer little bike killed my back lol ready to see you ride if

[@tacticalidiot1694]

just a week ago i traded a dt 50 mx for a 1982 175. the engine on the 50 was shoot apparently, so thats why i couldnt get it running right. but this old school bike in my opinion just has the best vintage crosser look ever im loving mine

[@keb-j9i]

Love the old Yamahas, I have a couple XT350s, you should try to hunt down a dual sport

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

That's a nice find. Remember, if you want any of that stuff vapor blasted, PM me. I will do it for free. Those wheel would come out looking amazing. There is a way to bring back that rubber. Look up how to revitalize carb boots. The principle is the same.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Bringing back some great memories.

[@Chickenteam22]

The Bike is Sooooo ClEaN

[@bookworm8079]

Lmao

[@mydixieerect5567]

@@bookworm8079 Lmfao lol

[@Chickenteam22]

@@bookworm8079 lol

[@styropyro4066]

Lol

[@BIKERDUDE240]

What a cool bike loved the video! Great job on the oil pump, I didn't think that was gonna be revived lol.

[@peteschannel508]

Got a mx 100 and I need to get it rebuilt top and bottom. My 1st 2 stroke bike I owned and still got it. The 175 would have been fun! Nice bike.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Love the sound of those. Music to my earss, really miss my old one. Getting oil by seals?? Pretty heavy smoke. Nice!!!

[@mattsfishingadventures363]

My friend has a 1979 mx175.those bikes are great 😊

[@charliebriggsii4732]

You can put shift lever in vise to straighten it with big adjustable wrench. Very cool bike.

[@Matt_Holcomb]

This is how I found your channel Joe. I got a dt175 from a buddy for free

[@trose7620]

Very cool, light, fun and fast.

[@greatwhite4755]

If you have time to get thedents out you can fill it with water leave the cats on and freeze it when you freeze it the ice expands and knocks the dents out slowly you might have to do it a few times my dad did it with his Harley tank when I was a kid

[@greatwhite4755]

Cap on

[@colinculverwell325]

That oil pump has parts missing. There should be a round plate (washer) held with a nut on that threaded part. You should also have some shims in there that set the pump plunger stroke. Leave the fuel tap rubber in petrol overnight. Sometimes they just dry out and shrink and you can get them back.

[@frankreinhardt441]

When i was a kid, I had a DT100, my best friend had a MX100, great memories.

[@andyhuneycutt7675]

Awesome bike I had one years ago. I took the oil injection off mine and went with premix.

[@chadpas14]

My brother had that same bike when we were kids. It always sheared the moon shaft key for the magneto.

[@timc5303]

Hi,Should have a battery,lights and indicators etc as standard.

[@NACHO.F.BUILDS]

I love you videos man keep up the great work

[@Genepifilm]

So nice, I ve restored mine this month

[@ImGrungry]

My dad used to have one of these back in the day when he was racing 80cc two-strokes

[@jameshutchinson5513]

Get yourself a cable oiler for works great for stuck cables.

[@rileyrekucki7515]

I picked up a 1980 Yamaha mx175 2 years ago in cherry condition and still have it to this day

[@grizdeluxe]

One of my friends had one when I was a kid. I was always jealous of it. It was faster than my XR 75. :)

[@dustincartner9773]

I restored a mx100 same year you can get decals and plastics from DC plastics for a decent price great bikes for a beginner rider or someone of small stature

[@markflint8202]

Another good video happy days , keep up the good work love the vids

[@adhdrebel982]

I had a CT 175 they were smallish but easy to retrieve if bottomed out in a mud hole or pushed through a rough spot. BUT it would run circles around the 350 HD Sprints ( small cop bikes easily ) use land scape fuel premix - no alke and 2 year shelf life 94 octane ..

[@wesleyoos71]

One of the best things about a 2 stroke is there extremely simple. It's 100 percent combustion no valves just compression and power. A piston cylonder and a spark plug. When the blow anyone could rebuild one.

[@damien3833]

Dude nice find!

[@justinlloyd9342]

My first bike was a 79 Mx100 what a great bike I miss the good old days

[@zbigniew7584]

Now thats a sweet bike 👍

[@aidanpollack2319]

Hell ya man love the vids keep them coming

[@cliff_wolfe414]

Nice bike u gotta love the classics

[@Elite_Eli_Editz]

Such a good find good job dude👏👏👏

[@mikeschlup5279]

Those were trail bikes back in the day...enduro porting...learned about oil pump and petcock stuff...

[@GG-cw1er]

Sweet could you do a full build kind of thing on a bike?

[@michaelmays9292]

Have very good memories on that some model bike . Stayed in Ohio over a summer ,and my cousin had that same year bike in 1982 fun bike from what I can remember im 51 now was 12 when I rode it

[@johnmurphy1868]

You're so good to watch i love your channel thank you

[@buddymcclure6170]

You should add doing the complete carburetor to include cleaning and reassembly.