Yamaha DT175 – 1979

Year: 1979
Make: Yamaha
Model: DT175 MX
Drive Type: Chain
Mileage: 8,005
Gears: Six-speed manual
Start Type: Kick start

Purchased as an unfinished project this Yamaha DT175 has now been fully restored.

The restorer used as many genuine Yamaha parts as possible including:

Complete Fork Legs
Bottom Yoke
Headlight
Headstock Bearings
Swinging Arm Bush Kit
Rear Light Fitting
Conrod Kit
Piston and Rings
Gasket Set
Sprockets
Rear Foot Pegs
Front Mudguard (Very Rare)
Inner Rear Mudguard
Side Panels
Fuel Tank
Handlebars
Grips
Kick Start
Gear Selector
Tacho
Ignition Switch
Flasher Unit
Air Filter
All Rubbers

Work Completed:

Full Engine Rebuild
New Piston Kit
Oil Pump
Head bead blasted and painted
Engine Cases Vapour Blasted
Clutch Case and Drive Case re-painted
Original Exhaust re-painted
Original Carb and Tap Vapour Blasted
Frame Stove Enameled
Original Wheels respoked with Stainless Spokes
Original Seat Recovered
Fuel Tank Painted

An excellent restoration that looks to have been completed indoors!

Yamaha FS1E – 1976

Year: 1976
Make: Yamaha
Model: FS1E
Start Type: Kick start
Mileage: 16,547
Drive Type: Chain
Gears: Four-speed manual

Restored Yamaha FS1E -DX in Kenny Roberts Yellow.

Beautiful unmarked paintwork in the correct colour with the correct decals.

Rebuilt in 2011 with genuine Yamaha parts:

Wheels Rebuilt with new Rims and Spokes.

Frame, Swinging Arm, Hubs and Brake Plates all powder coated.

New Mudguard, Indicators, Exhaust, Side Panel Knobs, Wheel Adjusters and Chain Guard.

New Wheel Bearings, Headstock Bearings, Mirrors, Levers Ignition Switch.

This bike still retains the original Pedal Mechanism in working order.

A great 1970’s “Sixteener” special restored to its former glory.

Yamaha XS1100 – 1979

Year: 1979
Colour: Red
Make: Yamaha
Engine Size: 1100
Model: XS
Start Type: Electric
Drive Type: Shaft

This is a total restoration of a 1979 Yamaha XS1100.

Below is a list of items performed during the restoration.

Total strip down and inspection

Frame was blasted and painted

Engine was disassembled and rebuilt

Transmission was inspected and 2nd gear was updated

New clutch and springs

Engine was assembled and painted

All engine covers were buffed and installed with new polished stainless steel fasteners

Front forks were rebuilt and polished

Brand new tires front and rear

Front and rear brakes were disassembled and rebuilt

New battery

New handle bars, controls and grips

New mirrors

New turn signals front and rear

New paint and also emblems on tank and side covers have been restored

Tank has been acid etched and Kreemed for rust free protection

Petcocks rebuilt

Carbs were disassembled, rebuilt and synchronized

All new fuel lines

All lubes and filters replaced

New spark plugs and caps

As you can see this is a very complete restoration of an XS1100, finished to a high standard with some nice pictures that show the restoration process.