Introduced in 1975, but produced for the 1976 model year, this first 125cc 6-speed monoshock motocrosser set a new standard for all 125 racers and manufacturers.

Welcome to the Vintage Yamaha YZ digital library. This library is focused on YZ Yamaha's. The models include: YZ50, YZ60, YZ80, YZ85, YZ100, YZ125, YZ175, YZ250, YZ360, YZ400, …

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Jimmy Weinert won on a Kawasaki that year, and Yamaha promptly hired him for the 1975 series, which he won on an exotic OW26 works bike. Unknown rookie Bob Hannah then won every single race in the 1976 Florida series on a similar works bike. Yamaha and Rick Burgett would win the 500 crown again in 1978.

The 1975 Models Were Yellow W/Black+White "C" Checkerboard Stripes. The Tanks Were Held Down By Straps As Well. This Is The Last Year Of The "Strap Tank" And The First Year Of …

2012年6月14日 · Yamaha YZ360, YZ400, YZ465, YZ490, WR500 ENGINE, PARTS, AND FRAME Identification page In an effort to help fellow bikers properly ID their bike I have provided the following information on VIN ( Vehicle Identification Number ) , Engine ID and part identification. All the information provided is to the best of my knowledge correct.

2008年11月12日 · It's a vintage bike that people enjoy working on & modifying to their own taste. It's different - not like the other dozens of 500cc's that I see (blow by) every weekend. It's for the same guy that goes to the drag strip in his V-8 Vega and gets off on explosive power. Long desert trails and climbing are exactly what it's for.

1989年9月1日 · IT CAME TO BE KNOWN, SIMPLY, AS THE DBFH, SHORThand for the Dirt Bike From Hell, the title bestowed upon Cycle World's test Yamaha YZ490 thanks to its devilish handling and diabolic power curve.

2007年5月16日 · Then I would keep an eye open for a 81 yz465 frame and swap everything over to that at some point to get the sharper turning. I think the 80 looks the best with the traditional Yamaha speed block graphics. Alternatively, you could fit a yz465 swing arm into the 82 yz490 and it should be pretty close to an 81 yz465.

To find the vin number, look at the steering neck, and the top of the engine case. These are stamped into the metal (See attached reference photo's).