1974 Yamaha DT175
1975 Model Year
1975 Model Year
1974 Yamaha DT 175B
1974 Yamaha DT175 ,75 Model Year , Matching number supplied with VJMC Dating certificate , US market model , Twin plug head , Imported 2019 and fully restored 2019/2020 , Registered with current V5C , Absolutely beautiful condition , Engine rebuild , 12 volt upgrade , New tyres , New chain , New fork seals etc , Starts easily and runs superbly , Comes with Invoice history , Workshop and parts manual , Superb ,
YAMAHA DT 175B (1974) (6,111mls 22 Oct 2024)
Bought from the chap who renovated the bike including the fitment of an expensive (£450+ plus fitting) high quality 12v conversion.
Very original and in just lovely condition all round. Bike runs on Motul Semi Synthetic and starts easily and runs perfectly.
£4995 ono viewing welcome
Please contact for further information
watch a walk round video on our YouTube channel
Delivery and Shipping arranged
[email protected]
07852757691
Over 40 years in business - the confidence to buy with over 100 vehicles in stock
Registration Date: 31 December 1974
Service / Renovation History
2020 WORK LIST:
Frame & Cycle parts
- Frame pressure washed, cleaned polished and touched up where necessary /No evidence of damage/collision. The bottom rails are perfect indicating minimal off-road activity
Top & bottom yolk removed and repainted /Headstock fitted with new ball races & greased
Swinging Arm & Chainguards
Swinging arm & chainguards removed and refinished in gloss black complete with brand-new bushings and inserts - filled with fresh grease
New grease nipple
Front Forks & Stanchions
Front forks removed and rebuilt with new seals and filled with SAE10 oil to factory spec
Stanchions in excellent condition with no evidence of wear or pitting
Sliders stripped and carefully polished using wet and dry and polish
Rear Shocks
Period-correct thermal phase shocks partially dismantled, cleaned / checked
Refinished in Satin Black
Chain & Sprockets
New gold final drive chain & sprockets / (rear sprocket zinc electroplated to match period finish) / New Tab Washers
Front & Rear Wheels & Tyres
Front & rear wheels stripped & polished / Rear wheel spokes/nipples removed & replated / New bearings fitted
Both rims in excellent condition with original chrome showing no rusting
Period pattern Kenda block pattern tyres with new inner tubes & rim tapes
Brakes
Brake plates & hubs polished with wet and dry (not machine polished) then hand polished
New Vesrah brake shoes/springs fitted to the front / New EBC shoes fitted to the rear
Ancillaries
Mudguards, shrouds, headlamp bucket & taillight bracket re-sprayed in period correct crystal silver with clearcoat finish
Exact reproduction seat cover & foam sourced from California USA (£250) / Seat pan and hinges stripped and repainted Satin Black
Two new period pattern Yamaha mirrors fitted
Fuel & Air
Oil/ fuel/ intake/ exhaust / Air filter & box removed, cleaned and repainted / New air filter foam, oiled and fitted over cage
Fuel tank de-rusted and soda flushed / Tourmax petcock fitted with using new OEM fibre washers
Fuel cap dismantled, internals electroplated and new rubber gasket fitted
Carburettor
Carburettor dismantled and ultrasonically cleaned / Rebuilt with new jets and gaskets / Repainted in factory correct black enamel /New rubber boot fitted to top
Autolube Oil Pump
Oil pump dismantled & ultrasonically cleaned / Rebuilt with new seals & and gaskets / Stroke & range adjusted to factory spec
New banjo, delivery line & gaskets / Oil tank cleaned and fitted with OEM hose to oil pump / New cap & cork gasket
Exhaust
Silencer & baffles (Krisman spark arrestor) decarbonised refinished finished in heat resistant black, with new o-ring gaskets between tail & silencer body
Heat guard, repolished, and refinished and fitted with new felt washers
Engine/ Gearbox
Cylinder head & barrel removed, cleaned and inspected
(No evidence of seizure or overheating. Original piston and rings in good condition overall)
Reed valve & block inspected and refitted with new gaskets
Crankshaft shows no sign of wear or noise when running
Main bearings & gudgeon pin are good
Barrel & cylinder head repainted in heat resistant black including fins
Fins cut back to natural (factory) finish for contrast
Engine shows no sign of being split since factory assembly with Yamabond still visible around the horizontal joints in the crank cases
Clutch
New clutch springs fitted / Crank case seals on clutch side & ignition side both replaced
Engine Casings
All engine casings removed, cleaned and finished with wet and dry paper and metal polish (no machine polishing) / New gasket set
Gearbox
Gearbox oil replaced to 1300cc as per factory grade / New oil seals on kickstarter, shifter linkage & gearbox output shafts
Electrical & Instruments
New Yuasa 6 V battery fitted in 2019 (12v conversion in Mar 2024 £450) / Replica aftermarket period correct indicators & stems fitted, complete with 6V bulbs
Rex's speedshop 6V voltage regulator fitted to magneto output (these were a factory extra in 1975 and standard from '76 on)
New points & flywheel removed and cleaned
Auto advance retard system lightly oiled & timed to factory spec with DTI indicator and "buzz box"
Switches & Ignition fob dismantled, cleaned and reassembled with light grease on moving parts
Spare keys cut (original one satisfactory)
Matching Keyring with DT 175 logo
9 Feb 2024 – Derry ordered up the 12v conversion kit and gel battery to carry out conversion (£400)
Vape Powerdynamo kit (406.16 € / £345.49) plus Rex Speed Shop batter & 55/60w headlamp bulb (£71.70) ex fitting. Rex stuff delivered 12 Feb 24 – est Vape delivery 13 Feb 24.
Removal of original flywheel, generator, coil points and advance retard mechanism. Fit battery and replace all 12v bulbs.
26 Feb 2024 – New fuel line pipe (Yambits).
7 August 2024 – RRPM Forks drained, springs removed and cut to 460mm (vs 441mm factory) as they too long and were solid. New fluid. £126
1974 Yamaha DT175 ,75 Model Year , Matching number supplied with VJMC Dating certificate , US market model , Twin plug head , Imported 2019 and fully restored 2019/2020 , Registered with current V5C , Absolutely beautiful condition , Engine rebuild , 12 volt upgrade , New tyres , New chain , New fork seals etc , Starts easily and runs superbly , Comes with Invoice history , Workshop and parts manual , Superb ,
YAMAHA DT 175B (1974) (6,111mls 22 Oct 2024)
Bought from the chap who renovated the bike including the fitment of an expensive (£450+ plus fitting) high quality 12v conversion.
Very original and in just lovely condition all round. Bike runs on Motul Semi Synthetic and starts easily and runs perfectly.
£4995 ono viewing welcome
Please contact for further information
watch a walk round video on our YouTube channel
Delivery and Shipping arranged
[email protected]
07852757691
Over 40 years in business - the confidence to buy with over 100 vehicles in stock
Registration Date: 31 December 1974
Service / Renovation History
2020 WORK LIST:
Frame & Cycle parts
- Frame pressure washed, cleaned polished and touched up where necessary /No evidence of damage/collision. The bottom rails are perfect indicating minimal off-road activity
Top & bottom yolk removed and repainted /Headstock fitted with new ball races & greased
Swinging Arm & Chainguards
Swinging arm & chainguards removed and refinished in gloss black complete with brand-new bushings and inserts - filled with fresh grease
New grease nipple
Front Forks & Stanchions
Front forks removed and rebuilt with new seals and filled with SAE10 oil to factory spec
Stanchions in excellent condition with no evidence of wear or pitting
Sliders stripped and carefully polished using wet and dry and polish
Rear Shocks
Period-correct thermal phase shocks partially dismantled, cleaned / checked
Refinished in Satin Black
Chain & Sprockets
New gold final drive chain & sprockets / (rear sprocket zinc electroplated to match period finish) / New Tab Washers
Front & Rear Wheels & Tyres
Front & rear wheels stripped & polished / Rear wheel spokes/nipples removed & replated / New bearings fitted
Both rims in excellent condition with original chrome showing no rusting
Period pattern Kenda block pattern tyres with new inner tubes & rim tapes
Brakes
Brake plates & hubs polished with wet and dry (not machine polished) then hand polished
New Vesrah brake shoes/springs fitted to the front / New EBC shoes fitted to the rear
Ancillaries
Mudguards, shrouds, headlamp bucket & taillight bracket re-sprayed in period correct crystal silver with clearcoat finish
Exact reproduction seat cover & foam sourced from California USA (£250) / Seat pan and hinges stripped and repainted Satin Black
Two new period pattern Yamaha mirrors fitted
Fuel & Air
Oil/ fuel/ intake/ exhaust / Air filter & box removed, cleaned and repainted / New air filter foam, oiled and fitted over cage
Fuel tank de-rusted and soda flushed / Tourmax petcock fitted with using new OEM fibre washers
Fuel cap dismantled, internals electroplated and new rubber gasket fitted
Carburettor
Carburettor dismantled and ultrasonically cleaned / Rebuilt with new jets and gaskets / Repainted in factory correct black enamel /New rubber boot fitted to top
Autolube Oil Pump
Oil pump dismantled & ultrasonically cleaned / Rebuilt with new seals & and gaskets / Stroke & range adjusted to factory spec
New banjo, delivery line & gaskets / Oil tank cleaned and fitted with OEM hose to oil pump / New cap & cork gasket
Exhaust
Silencer & baffles (Krisman spark arrestor) decarbonised refinished finished in heat resistant black, with new o-ring gaskets between tail & silencer body
Heat guard, repolished, and refinished and fitted with new felt washers
Engine/ Gearbox
Cylinder head & barrel removed, cleaned and inspected
(No evidence of seizure or overheating. Original piston and rings in good condition overall)
Reed valve & block inspected and refitted with new gaskets
Crankshaft shows no sign of wear or noise when running
Main bearings & gudgeon pin are good
Barrel & cylinder head repainted in heat resistant black including fins
Fins cut back to natural (factory) finish for contrast
Engine shows no sign of being split since factory assembly with Yamabond still visible around the horizontal joints in the crank cases
Clutch
New clutch springs fitted / Crank case seals on clutch side & ignition side both replaced
Engine Casings
All engine casings removed, cleaned and finished with wet and dry paper and metal polish (no machine polishing) / New gasket set
Gearbox
Gearbox oil replaced to 1300cc as per factory grade / New oil seals on kickstarter, shifter linkage & gearbox output shafts
Electrical & Instruments
New Yuasa 6 V battery fitted in 2019 (12v conversion in Mar 2024 £450) / Replica aftermarket period correct indicators & stems fitted, complete with 6V bulbs
Rex's speedshop 6V voltage regulator fitted to magneto output (these were a factory extra in 1975 and standard from '76 on)
New points & flywheel removed and cleaned
Auto advance retard system lightly oiled & timed to factory spec with DTI indicator and "buzz box"
Switches & Ignition fob dismantled, cleaned and reassembled with light grease on moving parts
Spare keys cut (original one satisfactory)
Matching Keyring with DT 175 logo
9 Feb 2024 – Derry ordered up the 12v conversion kit and gel battery to carry out conversion (£400)
Vape Powerdynamo kit (406.16 € / £345.49) plus Rex Speed Shop batter & 55/60w headlamp bulb (£71.70) ex fitting. Rex stuff delivered 12 Feb 24 – est Vape delivery 13 Feb 24.
Removal of original flywheel, generator, coil points and advance retard mechanism. Fit battery and replace all 12v bulbs.
26 Feb 2024 – New fuel line pipe (Yambits).
7 August 2024 – RRPM Forks drained, springs removed and cut to 460mm (vs 441mm factory) as they too long and were solid. New fluid. £126
