Spring ride on a 1972 Yamaha 360 Enduro

[@Truetoo102]

That was my very first motorcycle I bought one used back in 1978, I saved all summer and bought it for 500.00 dollars if I remember right. I was only 16. So much fun to ride. I remember it would kick back sometimes (ouch). Thanks for sharing.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hi there, yes these are great bikes, enjoyed your story, and yes they can kick like a mule.

[@AlfUckhamHall]

Love the burble of a DT, wish I still had mine, it was stolen around 1980.

[@montana2strokeracer]

I hear you, those old Yamaha's have a great sound. So sad your bike was stolen.

[@FlowJunkie65]

Sweet bike, Dale. I think ALL Yamaha Enduros are classics that should be well cared for and ridden as they were meant to be ridden. Tough trail bikes!

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thank you and yes, I agree, I think these classics are as good now as then. Still enjoying mine.

[@frankdillon6127]

yeah boy im here ,let go !!!

[@montana2strokeracer]

Let her rip, glad to see ya here Frank

[@surenasasanfar9406]

Hi beautiful landscapes Together with a classic motorcycle very nice . Of course spring and summer becomes more beautiful 🌳🌲🌴 Thank you

[@montana2strokeracer]

Yes classic bikes make everything better, we are ready for the warmer weather.

[@jeffsilver4730]

Nice country around there.... thanks for posting.

[@montana2strokeracer]

You bet Jeff, nice to have you along for the ride.

[@grahamsampson769]

Thanks for the ride Dale! Looks like the warmer weather brought out a few folks.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Yeah we are all ready for the warmer temps. Nice days like this brings us out in masses. Thanks for takin the ride with me.

[@hughdolben6010]

Great video Dale ,i love watching your tour videos,

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks Hugh, enjoy everyone hanging out in the shop with me.

[@earleclemans4836]

Would love to have one like that

[@cainbeeping8480]

Wow that is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing brother

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks, Montana is really open country, till you get in the rockies.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Hey Dale, great to see a little more of your town, very beautiful by the river. I enjoyed the two stroke tour, such a nice running bike. Best wishes, Dean.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hey nice having you along for the ride Dean. It really gets nice soon when it greens up, just got to get out while you can.

[@torevenheim9607]

Nice ride 😊

[@matthewbishop8219]

That was cool. your bike runs great. Thanks for the ride along 🙂

[@montana2strokeracer]

You bet, Thanks for going along....on the ride.

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes that was a cool trip Peace out

[@montana2strokeracer]

It was a cool ride as I remember, but had fun anyway.

[@LarryJohnson-tc7xc]

The Ole Yamaha 360 still got it, keeps right up with the traffic no strain at all.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Yeah the old girl still has it.

[@DerveyZ]

I love the Color of the bike!

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks, it is a nice color, dont see to many any more.

[@mattdomenic4814]

Dale you got class! I’d rather ride an enduro than a Harley, got both, still like the enduro better. Thanks for the living room recliner ride.

[@montana2strokeracer]

You bet Matt, glad to see you along for the ride. The Enduro is just fun!!!

[@cainbeeping8480]

And yes. I want that beautiful bike to.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Man cant have too many bikes.

[@gregslair4278]

Hi Dale. Thanks for the ride. You got some pretty scenery around there and a damn nice looking bike.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Thanks Greg, nice to have you along for this one. Nothing like a good vintage enduro

[@cainbeeping8480]

Thanks for the ride brother

[@montana2strokeracer]

Nice to see ya along for the ride

[@jlrutube1312]

I had a 72 Yam Enduro when I was 13. Then the 125 a few years later. I had a friend with the 360 just like they one you have... same basic color... He let me ride it once. Cool bike. I ride street bikes now. If I had somewhere to ride off road I would like a enduro again but I have no access to dirt now. I'm 65 now so the Yamahas and those fun times are all just memories now.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hi there, those old bikes are just amazing even 50 years later. Parts are available and the bikes are easy to work on. I find these bikes for as little as 150.00. They are fun to ride on the back streets too. My suggestion is to try to find one to put together and go out and have fun on them again. No reason to just have old memories. Go make some new ones. Good luck my friend.

[@EwFatppl]

Just get a dt125 and ride it

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

The weather is about to get really nice. Wish I was there! I finally saw some things I recognize! I remember being on my Electra Glide back around 1996 and taking a picture of the bike with the falls in the background. I don't remember a State park but that was a long time ago. Looks like they need a Goose XING sign!

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hey Rob, yeah the weather is getting there, but we have 6 inches of snow and 13 F coming this week. This might be the last blast. Nicer next week. The state park you saw was Giant springs, always been there, just put up a big honkin sign. Yes those geese down there are a nusiance. If you run over one the libs will come after you.

[@jamesws3]

Finally got to see a bit of Montana! Very nice. Good to spend some time outdoors riding those great bikes you've made.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Lots of wide open spaces here, at least till you get in the rockies. Yeah it was a good time riding. Super fun on the old bikes.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Love the 2 stock sound

[@montana2strokeracer]

Yeah its pretty sweet

[@highmilagerider1154]

I just bought this exact bike to restore. Barn find for $150. Hasn't run since 1984. But is in excellent shape. MY bike doesn't have what I believe is a Decompression valve under the left switch gear? Is it likely that the original owner took it off or could it have been made without one? Should I put one back on? What is the black lever under the pep cock valve? and why is it pushed down before starting the bike? And lastly do you have videos showing the full tear down/Restoration/and rebuild for this bike on your channel? I have never restored a bike like this. Thanks for your help. I sub'd and can't wait to get started.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hey nice score and a wonderful price. Yes, they should all have the decompression valve. It should be on the front side of your cylinder, round rubber cover on it. They are hard to find, even the cable and lever are. It makes it so much easier to start. The only thing under the petcock that I know of is the choke on the carburetor, it helps start it when cold. At this time, I have not restored one of these, I do own the one in the video and work on it occasionally, and have some videos on the carburetor rebuild, I have also rebuilt the forks, not on this bike but just on a spare set, i put them on my 125 MX bike. I am getting ready to build a MX250 which is the same lower end. I have a video on the tear down of that engine. Thanks for the sub and for hanging out in the shop with me.

[@cainbeeping8480]

The back tire is bigger than the front wow

[@montana2strokeracer]

They are all stock, 325x19 front 400x18 rear.

[@oldguysoldbikes]

Last time I was riding in Montana (Billings for a BMW rally) it was 103 degrees. This looks like it might just be a little more pleasant.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hi Jack, yeah lots of folks come to Montana for the cool summers, most are surprised to find out that we have many days in the 100's. Especially here on high plains. At least we do cool of in the evenings.

[@arthasmenethil4]

Hi dale! Why does my yamaha rs100 2 stroke idle increase when it's getting hot or if I've just used it for a ride? The idle changes from 1200 rpm to 1600 rpm. Im still using a stock mikuni carburetor and iv'e cleaned it many times.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hi there, I think the first thing I would do is check the crankshaft seals, then the intake to see if any air is being sucked into the engine. You can do what is called a leak down check, but these bikes are all getting old, most of the time I just change the crankshaft seals.... rubber just doesn't last 50 years very good.

[@Mark-ou3gr]

Are we on a poker run here 😮,???

[@cainbeeping8480]

Yah about 720 the view was what mine was. Got a mount for my helmet so maybe better next time

[@montana2strokeracer]

720 wow, mine will probably take 2 years to get that many views.

[@cainbeeping8480]

@@montana2strokeracer no I mean at 720 on your video time wise.

[@bretreetz1503]

Nice thanks for the ride. Bret here from Michigan just got a 1972 ts250 runs goods fires second third kick fun bike boggs hard at 60mph any ideas? Thanks dale

[@montana2strokeracer]

Pull the baffle out and try again. Pipe could be plugged with carbon. TS 250 one of my all time favorites. You will enjoy it. Thanks for following the channel.

[@bretreetz1503]

@@montana2strokeracer thanks dale your videos are great good detail and straight to it I'm leaning towards a reed valve but can't seem to find one with the cage. My cage has a couple chips around the carb intake

[@bretreetz1503]

I will check my pipe first though thanks.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Wow you must have a newer engine in that there were no reed valves in 72. Think those started around 76 or 77. Unless an aftermarket one was installed.

[@bretreetz1503]

@@montana2strokeracer not to familiar with the older bikes but the vins are different on the forks and motor and I can't seem to look it up to save my life I know the frame is a 72 but I don't know about the motor would be nice to knoe

[@ardentartisticstonemasonry4756]

My first bike @12

[@montana2strokeracer]

Awesome, man thats a big bike for a 12 year old. They are great machines no doubt.

[@southysmototonysouthwell1779]

I don't remember mine ever being that easy to start. Nice old bike.

[@montana2strokeracer]

That compression release really helps. They are great bikes.

[@garyevans9509]

Cheers dale is yours hard to find neutral when hot?

[@montana2strokeracer]

Hey Gary, no I have never had any trouble with neutral.

[@mrutherford8590]

I had a 1973 and I gave it away to a guy I barely knew. What was I thinking

[@montana2strokeracer]

Exactly, I have done similar things also.

[@cainbeeping8480]

What was that that ran out in front of you hand how is the fishing?

[@montana2strokeracer]

Oh yeah the ducks down on the river, lots of them down there you have to watch for them. Fishing is great, dont do much anymore, but Montana has a lot of blue ribbon trout streams.

[@douglaslambert579]

Did you lose the silencer?

[@montana2strokeracer]

Northwest Montana, yes.

[@Mark-ou3gr]

Thanks for the tour to nowhere 😢