A lot of us older adults did things as kids that would make parents today cringe. It’s a wonder that a lot of kids have any fun at all today – or the type of fun that involves riding… more»
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Two-Stroke Survivor: 1964 Yamaha YG-1 80
Small, vintage motorcycles can be addicting. To paraphrase the classic slogan of a certain potato chip, I betcha can’t buy just one… small, two-stroke motorcycle, such as this 1964 Yamaha YG-1. This bike is posted here on craigslist in… more»
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Yamahauler Tribute: 1971 Dodge B100 Van
The early 1970s were what I consider the beginning of the adventure decade. Bicycles, especially ten-speed bikes, and downhill skiing were big sporting activities. Another one that really caught me by the neck would be motorcycles, especially off-road motorcycles…. more»
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Parked 30 Years! 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel 80
The nostalgia factor may hit some of you right in the feels when you check out this listing for a pair of Honda big Wheel BW 80s. The seller has gone into his parents’ barn and dug out this… more»
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Japanese Spec Superbike: 1984 Yamaha RZV500R
Made only for the Japanese market, this 1984 Yamaha RZV500R was created to pay homage to a similar motorcycle – the YZR500 – that well-known motorcycle Grand Prix racer Kenny Roberts rode to victory in the early-1980s. The seller… more»
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Two Stroke Survivor: 1971 Yamaha CS3 200
Most of us started our lifelong love of motorcycles on a small CC bike. Whether it was a Honda 50 or a mini bike with a pull starter, not many of us were riding huge motorcycles as our first… more»
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Yamaha’s Last Real Enduro? 1973 Yamaha RT3 360
I was never a big math fan even though I somehow made it through college and was and still am a licensed architect. At least geometry is something that most people can wrap their heads around compared to calculus…. more»
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Second Fiddle? 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto YT125
Seemingly always playing second fiddle to Honda, like Burger King is to McDonald’s or everything is to Amazon, Yamaha made some very nice motorcycles. I have two, at least, that I can think of off-hand. This 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto… more»
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Original Big Wheel: 1985 Yamaha BW200
I never really thought about it before, but with the 1980s being an era when where starting and owning a business was a real goal for a lot of people, even the names of a couple of motorcycles reflected… more»
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Giant Killer: 1975 Yamaha RD350
This zippy little hornet surprised many much larger bikes back in the mid-1970s, and it wasn’t just the trail of blue smoke that was left behind from its two-stroke engine. This 1975 Yamaha RD350 was known as a giant… more»
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The Other One: 1985 Yamaha YT125 Tri-Moto
Most of us know of the famous Honda ATC90, arguably the one that started it all in 1970, as in the three-wheeler craze. This is the other one, or one of the other ones, as many motorcycle companies made… more»
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Blast From The Past: 1978 Yamaha XS750E
This 1978 Yamaha XS750E is a blast from the past for me as I have the same bike. Mine has been sitting in storage for way too long in northern Minnesota and this example for sale here on eBay… more»
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Yamaha-Powered Oddball: 1980s Tri-Magnum
The Tri-Magnum is one unusual vehicle and normally we see them being powered by a Honda Goldwing drivetrain, this one is a little different at being a little different. This 1980s Tri-Magnum can be found here on eBay in… more»
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Barn Fire Charred Chappy: 1975 Yamaha Chappy
This is more of a burned barn find, but it looks like a relatively easy restoration for those of you who are into small motorized bikes/scooters/motorcycles as much as I am. This little oddball is a scorched 1975 Yamaha… more»
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On/Off-Road Gem: 1975 Yamaha DT250
I should be so lucky to start on the first kick, as the seller says about this 1975 Yamaha DT250. This great-looking bike is listed on eBay with a current bid price of $3,200, and it’s selling to the… more»
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Motorcycle Mother Lode: 450 Bikes Go To Auction
Where will you be on July 22nd at 9:00 AM? If you want a two wheeled bargain like the Yamaha XS 1100 pictured above, you had better be one of two places: preferably in Austin, Minnesota at the mother… more»
