First of all I would like to thank you for your TH-cam videos on how to fix an old Yamaha Dt 175. Few years back an old man gave a 1976 Yamaha DT 175 with no ignition key and had only 250 miles in it. I sat it aside for awhile until I retired and wanted to bring it alive. I didn't know where to start until I came across your videos, I've watch them over and over again until I had the guts to tackle the job. I was able to obtain a key for the bike by the numbers in the ignition switch. I followed your video on how to check for the electrical spark and also dump some gasoline to the carburetor to start the bike. After several tries, the bike fired up. I then went ahead and check the 2T oil pump and followed the one in your video on bleeding the oil to the engine. I went ahead and had it running around the block, again thank you very much.
Hi Cell, thank you very much for your kind words. I am so glad to hear that some of these videos have been of some help. It sounds like you know how to have fun in your retirement. These old bikes are just such a joy to play with, and are very simple, can't say the same about the newer ones. My question is.... now that you have this one running again, how about finding another one to continue the journey. Thanks for spending your time with me in the shop. Lots of fun going on here.
Back in the 70's when I was riding the Mojave in the winter and dusty forestry service trails in the summer, was told them green Filterons Sucked and went with the K&N. If Malcolm Smith liked them how could they be wrong. Used them on everything. Loved that 1/2 extra.. horsepower. Cleaned and lubed them religiously. My truck ended up with .010 taper in the bore at 100K miles al Yamaha needed bore jobs on a yearly basis. Used Can-AM enduro I bought came with a Tween Air filter that I also cleaned and lubed religiously. It never needed a new piston or rings ran like a clock. Great video Dale, anxious to see how the suspension works out.
Yes, I hear you John, I have used the K&N filters in the past. I think they are a good filter, but not much better than the UNI or other similar filters. Just have to do your maintenance on any of them. I just had this one laying around, so I wanted to use it. I also am excited to find out how the suspension works. It's a fun project for sure.
The nail in the coffin for the K&N was when the crankcase oil analysis came back with very high amounts of Silica. if you are on a race budget and a monthly rebuild schedule that would be fine, for a cow trailer, not so much. @@montana2strokeracer
Hey Dayle great job with the airbox. Just wondered if you thought about using a rivnut for the rear mount saves needing three hands and also having a nut that could come loose.
Hey Dale, how about welding another small tube on the bottom of the air box and using a stock rubber, It looks like it might work that way. Great job as always.
Hey Don, that was my original plan, I really thought I had an old radiator hose that would do the trick, but 2 inch was all I could find. Napa hates it when I come in looking for something they have to measure. I don't know what the Yamaha OEM one looks like or the dimensions, I think KDI has them, but they are pretty expensive and not knowing the size......I would hate to have one sitting on the shelf that I can't use.
Yes Frank, I used the lens out of a spare helmet, it is hard to set up though, I have to tape it on my camera, I have done it in the past, but it takes a long time to set up.
Hi Dale, do you think that a preformed radiator hose would work from the filter to the carb? then all you have to do is weld a flange on your air box. Rich
Hey Rich, you bet, I went through my stash and couldn't find one that was 2 1/4 OD, Napa hates to see me walk in the door when I'm looking for something like this. That was my hope though.
Dale I have to say that some mighty fine work you're doing, but what do you really call that bike now a Yazuki or a Suzmaha??? At any rate you have done a fine job putting a bike together. By the way I'm just kidding, but truth to be told the bike has an equal amount of both makers parts on it!!! I wished I could get you to work on my bike and squared away?
Thanks Joseph, I've been calling it a Yamazuki, yes, your right, just about half and half. It is a fun project, wish I was a better welder, but it is what it is. As soon as the frame and suspension mods are done then I will dive into making an expansion chamber......not sure how that will go.....only time will tell. Hey thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
Hey buddy, just for your info.... a quarter sheet is, half of a half sheet. I know my hillbilly thoughts are hard to follow. Glad you're here following though I sure appreciate it. Oh, by the way I did drill a hole for tightening the hose clamp.
@@montana2strokeracer I deleted my post with regards to drilling the hole as soon as I saw that you had in fact done this, you must have read it during the 5 minutes that it was posted up! I do follows yous vids, your workmanship is very good!
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First of all I would like to thank you for your TH-cam videos on how to fix an old Yamaha Dt 175. Few years back an old man gave a 1976 Yamaha DT 175 with no ignition key and had only 250 miles in it. I sat it aside for awhile until I retired and wanted to bring it alive. I didn't know where to start until I came across your videos, I've watch them over and over again until I had the guts to tackle the job. I was able to obtain a key for the bike by the numbers in the ignition switch. I followed your video on how to check for the electrical spark and also dump some gasoline to the carburetor to start the bike. After several tries, the bike fired up. I then went ahead and check the 2T oil pump and followed the one in your video on bleeding the oil to the engine. I went ahead and had it running around the block, again thank you very much.
Hi Cell, thank you very much for your kind words. I am so glad to hear that some of these videos have been of some help. It sounds like you know how to have fun in your retirement. These old bikes are just such a joy to play with, and are very simple, can't say the same about the newer ones. My question is.... now that you have this one running again, how about finding another one to continue the journey. Thanks for spending your time with me in the shop. Lots of fun going on here.
Back in the 70's when I was riding the Mojave in the winter and dusty forestry service trails in the summer, was told them green Filterons Sucked and went with the K&N. If Malcolm Smith liked them how could they be wrong. Used them on everything. Loved that 1/2 extra.. horsepower. Cleaned and lubed them religiously. My truck ended up with .010 taper in the bore at 100K miles al Yamaha needed bore jobs on a yearly basis. Used Can-AM enduro I bought came with a Tween Air filter that I also cleaned and lubed religiously. It never needed a new piston or rings ran like a clock.
Great video Dale, anxious to see how the suspension works out.
Yes, I hear you John, I have used the K&N filters in the past. I think they are a good filter, but not much better than the UNI or other similar filters. Just have to do your maintenance on any of them. I just had this one laying around, so I wanted to use it. I also am excited to find out how the suspension works. It's a fun project for sure.
The nail in the coffin for the K&N was when the crankcase oil analysis came back with very high amounts of Silica. if you are on a race budget and a monthly rebuild schedule that would be fine, for a cow trailer, not so much. @@montana2strokeracer
Thanks again for showing us the way! Great fabrication and problem solving.
Thanks Pete, appreciate your support
Brilliant work on that airbox Dale. I'm very envious of how easy you make it all look. That bike's going to be a cracker!
Cheers,
Peter.
Thanks Peter, love this type of work, enjoy it a lot.
Awesome fabrication video! You're getting more and more intricate and complex. Taking custom and fabrication to new levels. Very enjoyable!
Thanks Jim, its all fun, I really enjoy the fab work.
Looks great! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Thanks Evan, lot more to come on this project
Once again Dale you have nailed it great job and skill 🤗
Thanks Darren, glad you got a chance to drop by.
man back in the late 60`s we used the light green foam and clamp filters on the flat trackers worked good, especially with a little oil squeezed in.
Gone are the days of the light green foam Frank, things these days have to be colorful and pretty.....LOL
Awesome. You are amazing Dale.
Thanks David, sure appreciate your support, more to come on this project.
tricky little job that dale but should work fine once connected up great job as always keep up the great work next video please
Thanks Mark, I think so too, lots to do yet on this machine. Stay tuned.
Since you enjoy fabrication work, maybe you can fabricate some side panels and paint them to match the tank.
Perfect timing, I need to do the same on my Grandsons bike. This will give me some good pointers. Thanks
Thanks John, good luck with your fabrication, it is fun to do. I not the best welder, but the more I do the better I get. Still learning!
Reminds me of the CZ airbox . Nice work as always brother. 👊
Your right James, didn't think of that. Thanks man.
Nice work Dale.
Thank you, Jack, lots more to come on this machine.
Superior fabrication Dale, that is beautiful work.
Thanks Jeff, still more to come!
make sure you cover that carb intake. Great work!!
Thanks Tom, took the tape off to measure air horn, and forgot to put it back on.
Merci 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Looks good brother.
Thanks Cain!
Nice work dale👌. I'm jus say'n, Flodaddy ❤
Thanks Mike, lots more to do on this bike, hope you stay tuned.
Absolute gem of fabrication dale just curious if compressing that foam filter would restrict the air
Thanks, I am sure there are those who would think so, personally I can't see it will make much difference, that's just me.
Hey Dayle great job with the airbox. Just wondered if you thought about using a rivnut for the rear mount saves needing three hands and also having a nut that could come loose.
Thank you, Bob, that is an excellent Idea. I will have to investigate.
Here!
been here from the beginning cant stop now,LOL
I am so glad you're here Frank, you inspire me with some of your stories and comments.
Hey Dale, how about welding another small tube on the bottom of the air box and using a stock rubber, It looks like it might work that way. Great job as always.
Hey Don, that was my original plan, I really thought I had an old radiator hose that would do the trick, but 2 inch was all I could find. Napa hates it when I come in looking for something they have to measure. I don't know what the Yamaha OEM one looks like or the dimensions, I think KDI has them, but they are pretty expensive and not knowing the size......I would hate to have one sitting on the shelf that I can't use.
@@montana2strokeracer I think I might have an old one around here somewhere, if I can find it I will drop it in the mail to you.
Hey Don just measure the inlet and outlet, the ID on both ends need to be 2 1/4 inches.
like the welding shots, did you shoot through another auto darkening helmet?
Yes Frank, I used the lens out of a spare helmet, it is hard to set up though, I have to tape it on my camera, I have done it in the past, but it takes a long time to set up.
Hi Dale, do you think that a preformed radiator hose would work from the filter to the carb? then all you have to do is weld a flange on your air box.
Rich
Hey Rich, you bet, I went through my stash and couldn't find one that was 2 1/4 OD, Napa hates to see me walk in the door when I'm looking for something like this. That was my hope though.
glad I could help!@@montana2strokeracer
Half of a half =1/4
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Dale I have to say that some mighty fine work you're doing, but what do you really call that bike now a Yazuki or a Suzmaha??? At any rate you have done a fine job putting a bike together. By the way I'm just kidding, but truth to be told the bike has an equal amount of both makers parts on it!!! I wished I could get you to work on my bike and squared away?
Thanks Joseph, I've been calling it a Yamazuki, yes, your right, just about half and half. It is a fun project, wish I was a better welder, but it is what it is. As soon as the frame and suspension mods are done then I will dive into making an expansion chamber......not sure how that will go.....only time will tell. Hey thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
@@montana2strokeracerDale it is a pleasure watching a person do the quality of work you do 😁
Thank you for the kind words Joseph!
Dale, just for your info, half of half a sheet is a quarter of a sheet! 🙂
Hey buddy, just for your info.... a quarter sheet is, half of a half sheet. I know my hillbilly thoughts are hard to follow. Glad you're here following though I sure appreciate it. Oh, by the way I did drill a hole for tightening the hose clamp.
@@montana2strokeracer I deleted my post with regards to drilling the hole as soon as I saw that you had in fact done this, you must have read it during the 5 minutes that it was posted up! I do follows yous vids, your workmanship is very good!
No, TH-cam sends an email for each comment, if you delete in the comment section, I still get the email of the original comment. It happens so quick that the original is gone but the email still goes through. I generally see the emails before I get to reading the comment section on TH-cam every 2 or 3 days.