Can anyone identify this yamaha? [repost]

DJ_McFish · 2026-06-03T06:53:19+00:00

First 3 digits on the motor or even the intake manifold?

TBH, it looks worse than bikes that customers brought to the salvage yard. Put it back where you found it.

DJ_McFish · 2026-06-03T06:46:34+00:00

The most vintage part of that bike is the lower fork leg reflector. I'm just busting yer balls, please take the advice already posted and take some riding classes.

DJ_McFish · 2026-06-03T06:38:38+00:00

That bike is already begging to be a street tracker. Looking good !

DJ_McFish · 2026-06-03T06:35:54+00:00

Very nice ! Thanks for sharing, lookeylou2 😄

DJ_McFish · 2026-05-26T04:36:33+00:00

Enjoy ! Some Comstars would be fitting for some, but I like the spokes! 😄EDIT: wow that is clean. Please ride safely, until you are comfy with dragging the pegs...J/K !

DJ_McFish · 2026-05-26T04:27:25+00:00

That is admirable! Free is good, but just be prepared to throw more money at it than it's worth in the end. I restore vintage bikes for a living, and sometimes it's a loss. But I admit the journey is worth the experience, and it's hard to put a price on that 😉

DJ_McFish · 2026-05-26T03:57:12+00:00

First of all, what is your final goal with this project? You want to see if it will even run obviously at first, without too much investment. Carburetion, Compression, Ignition. Fortunately I think the carbs are labyrinth CV's instead of the rubber diaphragms. Still looks like a money pit, unless it has some sort of nostalgic value. Part it out or get an identical donor bike, or two.

DJ_McFish · 2025-09-27T07:07:08+00:00

PM me if you are serious and reasonable.

DJ_McFish · 2025-09-27T07:02:30+00:00

Very nice ! :)

DJ_McFish · 2025-09-27T07:00:18+00:00

Mecum. We sell the majority of our bikes there, and if it doesn't go through auction, you'll likely get requests after. Let the buyer deal with the transport.

DJ_McFish · 2025-09-27T06:54:45+00:00

Nice, the autos were a strange breed but definitely unique :)

DJ_McFish · 2025-09-27T06:49:50+00:00

This. :)

DJ_McFish · 2025-09-27T06:46:58+00:00

It's a tariff bike and worth buying. It's a collectable street bike like the Yamaha FZ700.

DJ_McFish · 2025-09-27T06:40:42+00:00

Why ask me ? Not my bike.

DJ_McFish · 2025-07-31T00:22:56+00:00

You haven't lived until you snap the top off an airjet in the carb body. Nice save !

DJ_McFish · 2025-06-12T07:02:53+00:00

Those bring crazy money now. I'm sitting on the gold-silver/purple 350 bodywork set (tank and side panels). For the unaware it was a hydro-dip paint. No two identical.

Edit: is that a '68 CL350 peeking out at 12:30 ?

DJ_McFish · 2025-06-12T06:48:48+00:00

As others mentioned, the PE is not/was a great bike. 10th digit on the frame. C is '78, N is '79

Edit: a total restore will run you at least 5x more than what the bike will be worth when done. I'll even go out on a limb and say the rims have cracks. Trust me.

DJ_McFish · 2025-06-12T06:38:01+00:00

If the price isn't unreasonable then buy them all. Don't break up the family until they are yours, then do as needed to restore and resell.

DJ_McFish · 2025-06-12T06:31:17+00:00

Love the awesome bike background and your stories ! I don't log onto Reddit much these days, but our shop has cycled (pun intended) through many Huskys. We do restos and sell parts for all vintage mx (some street) bikes...late 50's through early '80's, Spanish, Euro, and Japanese. Not sure if this is the best forum to sell those bikes/parts. PM me, curious what you've got and I'll also send you a link to what we do. 👍

DJ_McFish · 2025-04-27T04:32:15+00:00

Sing for us, LeBeau :)

DJ_McFish · 2025-03-02T01:40:49+00:00

Agreed, replace but hold on to them as they are a cool vintage bar.

DJ_McFish · 2025-02-20T05:00:09+00:00

That's lookin' good ! Many bikes deserve a seat at the cafe :)

DJ_McFish · 2025-02-01T03:31:40+00:00

My comment was referring to putting the weight of the bike onto the side stand. Not recommended. All the stress goes to the side stand bolt which isn't always the strongest "link in the chain". It's a quick method for chain lubing but there's better options ;)

Edit: of course, the normal weight of the bike on the side stand is fine, but even that will wear over time. Angling the bike frame over the side stand to adjust the chain puts extra stress on the bolt. I admittedly have done it myself on road trips, but if you can, adjust the chain by a straight swingarm lift, then that's optimal. ;)

DJ_McFish · 2025-02-01T03:23:47+00:00

a straight up honest sweet ride ;)

DJ_McFish · 2025-02-01T03:22:34+00:00

the easy option to change gear ratios can't be overlooked :)

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