Yamaha DT175 1975

[@raysouza6535]

I had a 1979 DT175, I've rode motorcycles for 45 years, It is still to this day one of the most fun motorcycles I've ever owned, the road ends who cares just keep going, I loved that bike!

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Year, the first ones give us lasting memories. I still smile when I ride one of these DTs or my TY250. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulwhittaker606]

Had so much fun on one of those.

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Not too late to get another one.........

[@bryanbrowning5746]

In 2004, I bought a DT175 that was a good runner, but the oil injection pump was bad, and its owner ran premix in it. My neighbors 14(at the time)year old son saw me tinkering on it in the garage, and fell in love with it. He would drop by and offer to help me work on it, so I would just lay out the tools, and he learned to how to fix it. My sons had no interest, so it was fun watching him learn the mechanics of the bike. When he was 16, he needed a bike to learn and take his license test on, so I trained him using my 1972 CT90, and he was allowed to take his license test on that, as well. By that time, my interest was waning toward the 175, so I sold it to him for just what I had put into it, and let him make payments on it. He used that bike all through college, and he still has it, along with a beautiful DT400 that he restored. Whenever we get together, he always talks about the great times we had listening to classic rock songs, and watching the 175 come back to its former glory. He’s now married and his wife understands that his riding and “garage time” are what he uses to alleviate work stress and anxiety. You have a very nice project to keep you busy, and I’m going to follow along as it progresses.

[@AustinVintageWheels]

That's a great story! You made a difference. I have thought about doing a neighbourhood 'simple mechanics' class for teens, even if its simple oil changes or checking tires. I think teaching young people to solve mechanical problems will help them for a lifetime of problem solving and understanding their machines. I hope to have the Yamaha piston and cylinder back next week and have a followup video in coming weeks. Glad you liked it. You see the part 2 video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPWaahsaciHf5o

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Ahhhhh Martin Sexton, you spring to my mind with a smile when I see this bike. Taken at 65 earlier this year - I never got to say goodbye. Cheers old chap 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Check out the par 2 of the restoration of this DT175- disassembly and re-assembly of the front end to replace bearings and seals! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPWaahsaciHf5o

[@PhilbyFavourites]

@@AustinVintageWheelscheers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@robertparisi8016]

I had a dt 250 1974, I paid $1000 for it new, dad wouldn't let me buy the green dt 360, removed the directional, installed knobbies, pointed moto x pegs instead of rubber, fork brace, removed the tack, installed a small taillight for less weight, mostly trail ridden, rode it to high school, felt so cool on it, almost 50 yrs ago, cool 2 stroke bike, it could take a beating!

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Yup, many of us have similar stories of discovering the freedom of motorcycles on one of these DTs. Gentle, willing, dependable and always ready for a ride! Thanks for the story.

[@corey6393]

Got my DT 125 when I was 14. Rode the wheels of it. Fast forward to my mid 30's, found a 1975 DT 175, original owner, 1100 miles, $400. So. Much. Fun. Had it for several years, but had to sell to pay for things in life. Always keep an eye open for another. In my 50's now, and still like riding on two wheels. You have a new sub from me. Keep it up!

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Good luck finding another! They sold a ton of them so they are out there. All the parts are available too. I'll havethe part 2 video out shortly so stay tuned.

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Check out the par 2 of the restoration of this DT175- disassembly and re-assembly of the front end to replace bearings and seals! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPWaahsaciHf5o

[@danielgreen7159]

I had a 73 125 enduro way back when. Never had another bike til now, a klx250.

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

Mine was yellow! I was 15 when I bought it with every last dollar I had. Haha

[@e34m51]

I just bought a 1974 DT360 , just like the one I had when I was 15 1/2 , I had a silver dt360 back then . Love these bikes , my grandchildren sit on the tank and hold on for fun !!

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Sweet! That and the DT400that followed make great longer distance bikes that are fine to cruise at highway speeds. My 175 can run at maybe 60 cruising, 70-ish if screaming. Ok around town but I cringe wrapping it so high for a long period of time

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Check out the par 2 of the restoration of this DT175- disassembly and re-assembly of the front end to replace bearings and seals! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPWaahsaciHf5o

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Check out the par 2 of the restoration of this DT175- disassembly and re-assembly of the front end to replace bearings and seals! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPWaahsaciHf5o

[@keetlarsson970]

At 13 years old I had that exact same bike and the same story as yours. still have one polaroid pic of it from 40 years ago. thanks for the video nice to see that color scheme again. I bought mine cheap,didnt hardly run after much frustration, found that the issue was a partially plugged spark arrestor.

[@AustinVintageWheels]

The first one is always special! Stay tuned as I plan to have the next part of te restoration out in in the next week! Plugged spark arrestor? Plugged with what? A mouse nest?

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Check out the par 2 of the restoration of this DT175- disassembly and re-assembly of the front end to replace bearings and seals! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPWaahsaciHf5o

[@keetlarsson970]

@@AustinVintageWheels Plugged with crusty carbon sludge, I think the engine was getting too much 2 stroke oil.

[@RedRupert64]

Great bikes! I had the DT175 MX that came after that one. Great, great fun! I also learnt to ride on- and off-road on mine!

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Yup! I also got a '79 DT175 model new with the fancy monoshock! The still sell almost the same bike in non-US markets. See my video riding one in Tobago this summer

[@alistairshaw3206]

I've got a 1972 DT3 250 Enduro, good bike, it won best Japanese bike at the Scottish motorcycle show a couple of years ago.

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Sweet! The DT1 was a game changer in '69. They sold like hotcakes. The AMCA magazine did a 10 page spread on it earlier this year. Congrats on your '72 show win! There's even a 1970 movie with Robert Redford as a desert racer on a DT1. Crappy movie, but features the little Yammie! Check it out on Amazon: Its called Little Fauss and Big Halsey

[@tony-ce7qp]

ooooo so nice!

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Thanks! Stay tuned for part 2 video coming out in the next week

[@louisavondart9178]

Those Yamahas had good power but they handled like a park bench. I'd fly by them on my Honda MT 125 as the riders picked them up off the ground. Memories.....

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Ha! Maybe you were just a better rider?

[@paulscountry456]

No the power was not good and they were a pile,I had the 175 ,only crappy bike I ever owned and a embarrassment as my friends had good bikes like Cr or Rm. .or yz lol

[@markmclaughlin4801]

These are great bikes. If they still made them I would buy one....thanks for posting

[@AustinVintageWheels]

They do sell them new in some non-US markets! I was in Tobago this summer and went trail riding on a brand new DT175 that has been virtually unchanged since the 1980 model. It was a ton of fun. See the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKuxoJicrJ5jd5Y with the ride starting at the 50 second mark. Or, just do what I did and find one on Craigslist!

[@markmclaughlin4801]

@AustinVintageWheels now that is very interesting. I think its the best bike for knocking around on...that and maybe the Yamaha XT500. Thanks for the message

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Check out the par 2 of the restoration of this DT175- disassembly and re-assembly of the front end to replace bearings and seals! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPWaahsaciHf5o

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Check out the part 2 of the restoration of this DT175- disassembly and re-assembly of the front end to replace bearings and seals! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPWaahsaciHf5o

[@paulscountry456]

I had one it was a gutless pile and all worn out when I got it ,a good bike like a cr or yz 125 would destroy it,it was embarrassing to own ,they also made other crappy enduros during that period.lol

[@AustinVintageWheels]

For sure! But those bikes were dedicated race bike with rebuild periods measured in 'hours of use' while I abused by slow 175 for years without worry. Not a fair comparision!

[@paulscountry456]

Sure great point but they were a real pile of crap and gutless and did not even sound good, Honda made far better bikes of this type at the time.

[@paulscountry456]

If it makes you feel better it's way better than the bus...? Lol

[@apacherider7110]

I can honestly say it was the worst bike I ever owned. 👎

[@AustinVintageWheels]

Bummer about that. For ,me, it was dependable and forgiving and easy to ride. Perfect for a first motorcycle or lover!