1979 Yamaha It 175 Review

The yamaha dt 175 mx model is a enduro offroad bike manufactured by yamaha.

1979 yamaha it 175 review.

For the next two years of 1978 e models and 1979 f models the it line made a reputable name for itself. Bikez has a high number of users looking for used bikes. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 15 00 hp 10 9 kw 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of. Click here to sell a used 1979 yamaha dt 175 mx or advertise any other mc for sale you can list all 1979 yamaha dt 175 mx available and also sign up for e mail notification when such bikes are advertised in the future.

The 175 was the top of the 90 125 175 cc engine line with the 250 the start of the 250 360 400 engine line. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake drum brake in the front and a expanding brake drum brake in the rear. The rear is also typical it is toatal crap. The plastic and frame are beautiful but the con rod bearing was shot.

Before this point there was always some form of compromise whenever a machine was claimed to be a trail type with road based chassis and engines being press ganged into service with little more that a raised exhaust pipe and a set of off road tyres being fitted. In this version sold from year 1979 the dry weight is and it is equiped with a single cylinder two stroke motor. You truly cannot go wrong with either choice so buy what fits. In 1977 after reveling in the instant success of the it400c yamaha expanded the line to include the it175d and the it250d.

Yamaha dt175 by frank melling if ever there was a case of the right bike at the right time it was the yamaha dt175mx. Front forks are good there could be more travel and action though they are good and reliable. The 79 has a terry kit in the suspension which makes the seat as tall or taller than the xr650l i had but it is very plush. Sell or buy used bikes.

The front is typical of all yamas from this era great for the time. 1979 yamaha it175 f photos specs and reviews. Yamaha dt175 model history the yamaha off road business began in earnest in february 1968 with the launch of the 250cc dt1. In 1978 everyone had a baby yam in their garage because they were dirt cheap.

Fuel was supplied via a membrane. The 175 s tended to see less abuse but the 250 s mechanicals were understressed even when abused. 1979 yamaha mx175 photos specs and reviews. Bikez biz has an efficient motorcycle classifieds.

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder two stroke.