Hey Kaplan when I was a young guy I had three Yamahas I had the 360 Enduro in the seventies early seventies and then I had a 250 YZ later on and then I moved back up to the 360 y z class and then I ran that for a while and just before I graduated high school I got the 5 this is Big Dave from Chicago land area
Kaplan got your ears on? I won the 15th annual prairie dog motorcycle club 100 mile cloudcroft New Mexico Mile high Enduro placing first overall on the 1974 model version of what you're riding in this video.. she was making a hell of a noise down in the frame area around the back of the transmission without 10 miles to go to the finish line and it stayed together to the finish.... Upon further inspection the next day the frame was cracked around the rear lower engine mount to the swingarm pivot point.... After pulling a cap off of the piggyback reservoir on the rear shocks there was no oil in them instead there was silver dust but I got a great big trophy for my efforts
Wow that brings me right back to my early days of riding. The whole neighborhood had different models of these classics. From the 90 to 360 what an exciting time.
I have this bike, runs but needs to be restored, doesn’t have oil tank so has to be premixed. Bought it off Craigslist in San Francisco about six years ago for 1k.
I'm 71 years old and these where the class of bikes I developed my off road riding skills back in their day ..they are pretty docile with a long power band so not to flip you over backwards like the MX well so it makes a good beginners bike even though it's 360 cc's that relates more to tractor pulling torque it'll take you right up the side of a mountain no problem as I have won the cloudcroft Mile high Enduro with the 1974 version.. actually the 1973 version like this one is a little better in certain ways as the wheelbase is slightly shorter than the 1974 so the 1973 will turn tighter radiuses in the woods around trees and things. I can safely say I'll bet money that this one is totally original as all the things that they mentioned are original would have been totally destroyed and most missing if they could ever been in a hands of our crowd.. and when he mentioned the airbox is intact that's the first thing that would have been gone as we had to remove it to install a larger carburetor as they come with about a 28 mm which makes them docile as I added a 36 mm carburetor the air box goes bye-bye and you have to build a completely different one which usually is a foam sock and away you go... Without asking this bike is worth what they're asking for it's a piece of time standing
Great video! I’m am lucky enough to own one now, same Baja Brown with 4200 miles. Had two of these back in the day and found one about 5 years ago and bought it.
What a beauty!!!have you guys ever seen a 1980 SUZUKI DS100? I had one when I was a kid. Every time I hear a 2 stroke,it brings back great memories. I definitely want to purchase a classic Enduro from you guys. I will keep checking the website for a bike I can afford. Thank you for preserving these bikes. God bless
I got a pair of RD(?)350’s off an old lady back in the day(1990ish). Twin cylinder. Ugly as sin! We laughed about it till we got one running. Stood up in 3 gears. Freaking rocket! For what it was. Service manual said 13.8 quarter miles stock.
A friend of mine had that exact bike when I was 15 years old, around 1975. The motor was pretty good, but the suspension was laughable. At best it had 4 inches of travel on the rear, but after you sit on it you only have 2 inches left, if you're lucky.
"Absolutely no piston slap because it's a new piston".... 1.5 seconds later ....rattle rattle rattle. No big deal , they all do it even when they were new , just funny. Nice looking bike.
My brother is addicted to these. Had a few of them. They make a much better road bike than a MX bike. Great engine, but handles like a pregnant whale for MX duty. With modern rubber and brake material, it would make a good light dual-sport. Consider Boyesen reeds mandatory- get rid of the OE steel reeds immediately.
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I had one in '73 while a high school kid in Panama. Man, I rode that thing everywhere. School, dates, rainy season, jungle, beach, everywhere.
Hey Kaplan when I was a young guy I had three Yamahas I had the 360 Enduro in the seventies early seventies and then I had a 250 YZ later on and then I moved back up to the 360 y z class and then I ran that for a while and just before I graduated high school I got the 5 this is Big Dave from Chicago land area
Just the sound takes me back to my youth
In 1976 that was my first taste of freedom, mine was green. Thanks for sharing Ken.
I bought a new one in 1973. I was 16 years old. Later I rode it in 1975 to class at Helena Votech
My friend had a 74. green one...we used to take turns riding it...a fun bike.
Kaplan got your ears on? I won the 15th annual prairie dog motorcycle club 100 mile cloudcroft New Mexico Mile high Enduro placing first overall on the 1974 model version of what you're riding in this video.. she was making a hell of a noise down in the frame area around the back of the transmission without 10 miles to go to the finish line and it stayed together to the finish.... Upon further inspection the next day the frame was cracked around the rear lower engine mount to the swingarm pivot point.... After pulling a cap off of the piggyback reservoir on the rear shocks there was no oil in them instead there was silver dust but I got a great big trophy for my efforts
Wow that brings me right back to my early days of riding. The whole neighborhood had different models of these classics. From the 90 to 360 what an exciting time.
Last year of the REAL enduro. All metal baby!
My dad had a 74 Yamaha 360, set up for motocross/scrambling it had aftermarket plastic tank n fenders. I miss that bike. R.I.P. Dad.
I haven't seen one of these for 30+ years out here. It sounds great they were a heap of fun 🇦🇺😁🦘🦘🦘
Reminds me of my first bike a Yamaha DT250 two stroke enduro.
This is a dream bike.
That’s what I want.😳Yamaha RT3 360
i picked up the enduro version of this bike as a basket case put it back together it started first kick
That engine sound takes me right back to 1971, I was 14 and had a brand new AT1.
Loved my dt 175. 040 over with a wiseco. Some port work. Stock reeds. Ran like a beast. Total sleeper Enduro.
I have this bike, runs but needs to be restored, doesn’t have oil tank so has to be premixed. Bought it off Craigslist in San Francisco about six years ago for 1k.
ever heard of the Ohlins 360cc kit for the yz250?
Yamaha should make a retro version.
I'm 71 years old and these where the class of bikes I developed my off road riding skills back in their day ..they are pretty docile with a long power band so not to flip you over backwards like the MX well so it makes a good beginners bike even though it's 360 cc's that relates more to tractor pulling torque it'll take you right up the side of a mountain no problem as I have won the cloudcroft Mile high Enduro with the 1974 version.. actually the 1973 version like this one is a little better in certain ways as the wheelbase is slightly shorter than the 1974 so the 1973 will turn tighter radiuses in the woods around trees and things. I can safely say I'll bet money that this one is totally original as all the things that they mentioned are original would have been totally destroyed and most missing if they could ever been in a hands of our crowd.. and when he mentioned the airbox is intact that's the first thing that would have been gone as we had to remove it to install a larger carburetor as they come with about a 28 mm which makes them docile as I added a 36 mm carburetor the air box goes bye-bye and you have to build a completely different one which usually is a foam sock and away you go... Without asking this bike is worth what they're asking for it's a piece of time standing
Love early 70s Japanese enduros..had a 1972 Suzuki TS 125 as a teenager..would love this.
This is one of the better correct Yamaha Enduro's that you have had. Looks and runs like it should. nice.
One of these just came for sale down the street today... I'm looking at this to figure out how bad I want to buy it.
Great video! I’m am lucky enough to own one now, same Baja Brown with 4200 miles. Had two of these back in the day and found one about 5 years ago and bought it.
I've road 1 of these back in the 90s and that bike was insane fast. Couldnt beleive the old bike was so fast. Bulled like a 500.
We had one of those in the early 90s, ran like a top and had incredible torque. Torque that was better than 4 cycle single bikes.
What a beauty!!!have you guys ever seen a 1980 SUZUKI DS100? I had one when I was a kid. Every time I hear a 2 stroke,it brings back great memories. I definitely want to purchase a classic Enduro from you guys. I will keep checking the website for a bike I can afford. Thank you for preserving these bikes. God bless
Super clean… Nice bike! Someday you’ll own a Yamaha was the advertisement slogan back then
This was my dream bike growing up. I never could afford one.
I had a nice little Yamaha, I miss that bike
Team blue 💙
I got a pair of RD(?)350’s off an old lady back in the day(1990ish). Twin cylinder. Ugly as sin! We laughed about it till we got one running. Stood up in 3 gears. Freaking rocket! For what it was. Service manual said 13.8 quarter miles stock.
A friend of mines dad had the exact bike - he possibly still has it - Not a bike to kick start - had to push start after it kicked back
Best one kick bikes !
Clean bike 🔥
Oh wait I did give it to one of the best bike restores in Seattle.....right Bob
i still wanna see ya put a moderen 2 stroke pipe on one of these just to see the power difference n sound
Be careful that fat knuckle duster doesn’t damage the paint work
I have one where can I find parts
Just bought one. one owner, have every registration receipt from 73-76 when he parked it. original title, and receipt when bought new. .
3,216 Miles
That's not a choke lever. That is a compression release
If I had one I would give it away!
My Dad had that . But sent it back . It came back as a Ossa 250 pioneer.
B e a u tifal
A friend of mine had that exact bike when I was 15 years old, around 1975. The motor was pretty good, but the suspension was laughable. At best it had 4 inches of travel on the rear, but after you sit on it you only have 2 inches left, if you're lucky.
Dirt roads of I had this one.
Look greenies, no smoke!. Bring back 2 strokes!.
Not a fan of the Kaw. side mounted carb. design, so preferred the Yamaha.
Would love to have it
20LIKE!!!!!!
"Absolutely no piston slap because it's a new piston".... 1.5 seconds later ....rattle rattle rattle. No big deal , they all do it even when they were new , just funny. Nice looking bike.
Would love to have that one !! Is it going to be auctioned ?
The one I want
Had a '72 would take a '73.
My brother is addicted to these. Had a few of them. They make a much better road bike than a MX bike. Great engine, but handles like a pregnant whale for MX duty.
With modern rubber and brake material, it would make a good light dual-sport.
Consider Boyesen reeds mandatory- get rid of the OE steel reeds immediately.