Here's my 1980 IT250 with a 1982 yz250 front end on it for beefier forks and the dual leading shoe brake.
The Yamaha IT Pictures?
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yamaha_sasquatch
, Mar 27 2012 06:56 AM
65 replies to this topic
Posted 27 March 2012 - 06:56 AM
Anyone have pictures they would like to share of their Yamaha IT enduros? (125-490 doesn't matter they're all great) I love this series of bikes and they are rare in my area other wise i would have more than one. I'm sure someone else out there shares the love for what is essentially a blue yz with lights.
Here's my 1980 IT250 with a 1982 yz250 front end on it for beefier forks and the dual leading shoe brake.
Here's my 1980 IT250 with a 1982 yz250 front end on it for beefier forks and the dual leading shoe brake.
Posted 27 March 2012 - 07:38 AM
This was my UK model Yamaha IT125H back in 1981. We didn't get the all white version.
I sold the bike a Year later and bought a new Honda XR200RC. I have another IT125H, it's awaiting restoration !
I'll post up some of my current IT's later.
Dave R.
I sold the bike a Year later and bought a new Honda XR200RC. I have another IT125H, it's awaiting restoration !
I'll post up some of my current IT's later.
Dave R.
Posted 27 March 2012 - 01:21 PM
Here's my friends 78 IT 175. either a 77 or 78, I forget now but he entered it in a show.
First trip away from home after restore.
Now she's broken in.
First trip away from home after restore.
Now she's broken in.
Posted 27 March 2012 - 02:07 PM
I have an 85 IT200. I love the bike but unfortunately have no place to ride it, I'll try to post pics tonight.
Posted 27 March 2012 - 03:05 PM
Jonboat aren't you in pa? Are you close to trevorton/shamokin or st. Clair? That's where we ride. It's an hour and a half drive but its worth it.
The IT's aren't to common around here either. I'd love to find a 250 to ride. I was slightly underwhelmed riding the it175 especially after riding an it250 a year earlier. It's nice on tight trails but in open areas it could use some more power. My dt400 and a friends xl 500 will eat the bike alive. Yeah its over twice the displacement but they aren't race bikes and weigh 300lbs.
The IT's aren't to common around here either. I'd love to find a 250 to ride. I was slightly underwhelmed riding the it175 especially after riding an it250 a year earlier. It's nice on tight trails but in open areas it could use some more power. My dt400 and a friends xl 500 will eat the bike alive. Yeah its over twice the displacement but they aren't race bikes and weigh 300lbs.
Posted 27 March 2012 - 03:20 PM
79yamdt, on 27 March 2012 - 03:05 PM, said:
Jonboat aren't you in pa? Are you close to trevorton/shamokin or st. Clair? That's where we ride. It's an hour and a half drive but its worth it.
The IT's aren't to common around here either. I'd love to find a 250 to ride. I was slightly underwhelmed riding the it175 especially after riding an it250 a year earlier. It's nice on tight trails but in open areas it could use some more power. My dt400 and a friends xl 500 will eat the bike alive. Yeah its over twice the displacement but they aren't race bikes and weigh 300lbs.
The IT's aren't to common around here either. I'd love to find a 250 to ride. I was slightly underwhelmed riding the it175 especially after riding an it250 a year earlier. It's nice on tight trails but in open areas it could use some more power. My dt400 and a friends xl 500 will eat the bike alive. Yeah its over twice the displacement but they aren't race bikes and weigh 300lbs.
Posted 27 March 2012 - 04:51 PM
yamaha_sasquatch, on 27 March 2012 - 03:20 PM, said:
I rode with a friend who had a dt400 once and my IT left it in the dust the dt was a dog it couldnt keep speedup on hill climbs and had slow acceleration, not sure if it was just his bike or not but it was comfortable to ride lol
An IT250 would leave my bike in the dust for sure. The 175 is what I was referring to. The 250's rip pretty good and is probably my dream bike. My friend with the 175 had a beat up 250 that had the clutch basket grenade and destroy a few other parts such as the case. That bike was awesome. I think an IT400 would probably be too much the 250 is a perfect size.
Edited by 79yamdt, 27 March 2012 - 06:06 PM.
Posted 27 March 2012 - 06:56 PM
http://s1268.photobu...737057307_n.jpg
I saw you talking about some places in PA i'm from south of [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]st. Clair i'm from Pine grove anyway here is a pit of my 84 IT 490 since that pic was taken i tore it down and repainted the frame and motor and i'm getting it back together now and its looking good here is a youtube vid of me getting the rear end together [/font]
I saw you talking about some places in PA i'm from south of [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]st. Clair i'm from Pine grove anyway here is a pit of my 84 IT 490 since that pic was taken i tore it down and repainted the frame and motor and i'm getting it back together now and its looking good here is a youtube vid of me getting the rear end together [/font]
Posted 28 March 2012 - 06:00 AM
Mr Miller, on 27 March 2012 - 06:56 PM, said:
http://s1268.photobu...737057307_n.jpg
I saw you talking about some places in PA i'm from south of [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]st. Clair i'm from Pine grove anyway here is a pit of my 84 IT 490 since that pic was taken i tore it down and repainted the frame and motor and i'm getting it back together now and its looking good here is a youtube vid of me getting the rear end together [/font]
I saw you talking about some places in PA i'm from south of [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]st. Clair i'm from Pine grove anyway here is a pit of my 84 IT 490 since that pic was taken i tore it down and repainted the frame and motor and i'm getting it back together now and its looking good here is a youtube vid of me getting the rear end together [/font]
looks like a fun project
Posted 28 March 2012 - 07:46 AM
Here is my 1977 IT175D.
As some of you may know the Yamaha IT range was not officially imported into the UK until 1980.
This one was privately imported to the UK from the States in 1978, and ridden in Enduro for a while.
I bought it a few years ago, and ride it when the weather is good and the bones don't ache !
I usually swop the seat, tank and side panels for a very used set before riding !
Dave R.
As some of you may know the Yamaha IT range was not officially imported into the UK until 1980.
This one was privately imported to the UK from the States in 1978, and ridden in Enduro for a while.
I bought it a few years ago, and ride it when the weather is good and the bones don't ache !
I usually swop the seat, tank and side panels for a very used set before riding !
Dave R.
Posted 28 March 2012 - 09:46 AM
Mr Miller, on 27 March 2012 - 06:56 PM, said:
http://s1268.photobu...737057307_n.jpg
I saw you talking about some places in PA i'm from south of [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]st. Clair i'm from Pine grove anyway here is a pit of my 84 IT 490 since that pic was taken i tore it down and repainted the frame and motor and i'm getting it back together now and its looking good here is a youtube vid of me getting the rear end together [/font]
I saw you talking about some places in PA i'm from south of [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]st. Clair i'm from Pine grove anyway here is a pit of my 84 IT 490 since that pic was taken i tore it down and repainted the frame and motor and i'm getting it back together now and its looking good here is a youtube vid of me getting the rear end together [/font]
Yeah I'm familiar with that area. My dad's side of the family is from there so we are up there a few times a year. I'm sure you know about Reading Anthracite then if you live that close to St. Clair. I wish I lived closer.
I bet that thing is a beast. I rode my friends yz 465 and it was insane. Whenever the thing would actually get traction you'd be doing a wheelie no matter what gear your in. It's no fun on the trails but on wide open fields and the coal hills it's lots of fun to open her up and hold on for dear life.
Posted 28 March 2012 - 10:03 PM
I thought my '79 250 turned out pretty nice.
The 400 was pretty nice too:
I also liked the 250J
The Yamaha IT's are the best!
The 400 was pretty nice too:
I also liked the 250J
The Yamaha IT's are the best!
Posted 29 March 2012 - 08:26 AM
Helmet_Hair, you have had a fine collection of IT's !
Here is a before and after of my 1978 IT175E :
After spending far too much money :
Don't use this one much, it's a bit too good for getting dirty ! After all, I have two more 175E's as well as the IT175D.
Here is a before and after of my 1978 IT175E :
After spending far too much money :
Don't use this one much, it's a bit too good for getting dirty ! After all, I have two more 175E's as well as the IT175D.
Posted 29 March 2012 - 03:26 PM
Martin I Henry, on 29 March 2012 - 08:26 AM, said:
Helmet_Hair, you have had a fine collection of IT's !
Here is a before and after of my 1978 IT175E :
After spending far too much money :
Don't use this one much, it's a bit too good for getting dirty ! After all, I have two more 175E's as well as the IT175D.
Here is a before and after of my 1978 IT175E :
After spending far too much money :
Don't use this one much, it's a bit too good for getting dirty ! After all, I have two more 175E's as well as the IT175D.
Posted 30 March 2012 - 08:43 AM
Here is my 1980 IT425G, it's not pretty, but the motor is good and makes lots of power !
Waiting to be restored back to a good usable condition :
Dave R.
Waiting to be restored back to a good usable condition :
Dave R.
Posted 30 March 2012 - 09:33 AM
Martin I Henry, on 29 March 2012 - 08:26 AM, said:
Helmet_Hair, you have had a fine collection of IT's !
Here is a before and after of my 1978 IT175E :
After spending far too much money :
Don't use this one much, it's a bit too good for getting dirty ! After all, I have two more 175E's as well as the IT175D.
Here is a before and after of my 1978 IT175E :
After spending far too much money :
Don't use this one much, it's a bit too good for getting dirty ! After all, I have two more 175E's as well as the IT175D.
All your bikes look great. What kind of paint did you use on your engine? I'm looking to paint the engine and cases on my bike but want something that's gonna not look like junk in a few rides. I'm okay with wear marks like whats on your IT425 but my case looks like it's been through a sandblaster or something.
Edited by 79yamdt, 30 March 2012 - 09:34 AM.
Posted 30 March 2012 - 12:23 PM
I used this stuff for the engine : http://www.ebay.co.u...=item41611f129b
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Not sure if it is available in the States.
I have had other engines powder coated satin black, it seems more scratch resistant than the rattle can paint.
Dave R.
Not sure if it is available in the States.
I have had other engines powder coated satin black, it seems more scratch resistant than the rattle can paint.
Dave R.
