Single track with a 1972 Yamaha CT2 175.

[@AndrewAudio]

I pulled one out of an abandoned barn, sitting since 79. I fixed it up nicely.

[@DarinMcQuoid]

nice!

[@ratbrain7743]

brings back good memories. I bought one in 71. my first real bike. I was 15. Put bout every hop part you could on it . Rode it home 100 miles. Broke it in by the book. Put bout every hop part you could on it . After about 6 months every light on it was gone. Then the tach and speedo. Tank dented all up. Rims bent. Broke the frame and everything else. 3 years later. I rode it off a little jump into a La. bayou when it was finally shot. I'm 65 now and still got sum nice scars from that bad boy. Had a CR500 since 96. Most fun bike I ever had. Except maybe My RZ350

[@johnnydangerously9426]

That is some really steep hills , the old ct175 works great 👍

[@terencemeehan8237]

Nice bike and a nice place to ride it. I have a 1975 Suzuki ts185 ride it on the old logging roads. Sounds like your lugging yours a bit, two strokes like to be reved up keeps pistons & plugs clean. Doesn’t stall as much. Sounds much better when your reving up. Looks like a nice day of riding. Thanks for sharing your ride!

[@DarinMcQuoid]

Thanks! I have a '72 Suzuki TS185 as well. It needs to be ridden at higher rpms than the Yamaha, surprisingly different engines. I prefer the Yamaha engine on technical trails but the Suzuki handles better. Of course both are pretty bad compared to a modern bike! I have 1k miles on the current plug so no fouling issues :)

[@TheCNoom]

​@@DarinMcQuoidif you had to choose, which one would you keep?

[@DarinMcQuoid]

@@TheCNoom Tough call of course, the Suzuki handles better in my opinion, and is lighter. But the Yamaha has a much wider power band and because of that, is letter better on tight single track. The Yamaha is also a lot more forgiving of jetting, mine is happy enough from 3,000 to 7,000 feet, while the Suzuki will be a bit lean at 3,000 and rich at 7,000. So overall the Yamaha (which is also easier to get parts for). Both are fun and different, more so than modern bikes which are prone to being quite similar dressed in different colors.

[@josephperazzo9431]

Cool! Looks fun! Would love to get one of these classics.

[@AndrewAudio]

I got mine all rusty and locked up. She runs and drives now and looks damn good while doing it.

[@Misumena.V]

beauty of a bike!! I need to replace the 2nd gear shift fork in mine, I don't get a positive shift into 2nd gear sometimes and I'm nervous to ride it! The Yamaha enduros are definitely my favorite series! Can't wait to get my hands on a 1972 RT1 or a DT360 (green for sure). Enjoy the classic bike, the CT2's are a rare breed

[@DarinMcQuoid]

Thanks, sure is a fun ride, briefly owned a '72 RT as well, great bike too. If you ever need any help these guys are incredible; www.yamaha-enduros.com/

[@justin________7477]

New bikes are nice, but you can't replace the sound of an old 2 stroke.

[@DarinMcQuoid]

I hear you, on a new bike most of the time but the growl of the old two strokes is great, just a whole different experience.

[@frankietaylor5905]

Yes sir, the bike is lush. The tickover, is set too low

[@barrymartin7027]

What’s a tick over?

[@JimmyPelletier-r7g]

Hello , on your front brake lever , is there a switch for the rear brake light ? Thanks

[@DarinMcQuoid]

Yes there is