Those are two fine looking bikes , makes me long for the days when things were that simple .

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Know the feeling John, everything is just going too fast and is too complicated these days. These bikes are just as fun now as they were then. If you can only get them to run on what is called gas these days.

Very cool to see you ride these after putting so much effort into getting them up, running and looking great. A nice capstone to all you've done. Great work, Dale!!

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim, it is rewarding for sure.

It's so good Dale to see the two Yamahas being ridden. These vintage bikes definately have something that modern bikes don't. The YL2C reminds me of the FS1/E 50cc I had as a teenager, crikey, almost half a century ago! As I've mentioned before I owned a GT380 so I'm keen to see your triple project take shape. All the best, Darren.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Darren, how's things down under? These old bikes have a soul, new ones mostly don't even look like a bike anymore. You and I know what's more fun. Yes, the 380 is going to be a neat project. Kind of thinking about how to proceed with it.

Cool factor: off the chart !👊👊

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Buddy. Its fun!!!

Both are beautiful bikes but the green is my cup of tea.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

I hear you Cain, Yamaha candy green is my fav.

when i was a kid 15 years old i had a yamaha 305, 1966, you talking bout bad--that thing would peel the sod off the ground when you hammered the throttle, it would not charge the battery back up when you rode it and at that age i could not fix it nor could i find anybody else 2 fix it, so my dad traded it 4 a set of cutting torches one day and i still have the torch and it still works, so now im 65 years old and still ride a chopper, and have a lot of fond memory's of when i was a kid, glad 2 see you hav'en some fun with those little bikes...

@montana2strokeracer

2 ай бұрын

I sure remember the 305's, they were fast for their time. They are highly valued these days. Getting harder to find and to find parts for.

Could be interesting Dale! Still enjoying your videos, keep it up please.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Barry, think it's going to be another fun project. It's nice to be moving into spring here. Not so much the cold but the short days. Ready for summer.

Birds are chirpin in Montana!

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Yes they are brother, I am ready too. Ready for the sunshine and mild temps.

That's gonna be an interesting project Dale. Looking forward to seeing what you do it. Stay safe out there.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

I think so too Dave, its just a lot of fun playing with this stuff. If you mess it up, you just start over. Part of the fun. Thanks buddy, you too.

Beautiful bikes!

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, my friend. Sure, appreciate you watching.

I’ve been following your journey with the yl2c as I’ve been rebuilding a garage sale find of a 1966 ygs1. Literally just rebuilt the rear rim today. tomorrow should be the first day it’s road worthy after months of on again and off again work. Super excited!

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Awesome Andrew, hope it goes as anticipated. These are really fun bikes; I have enjoyed making this one roadworthy again.

Boy, Dale what a crowd! there wasn't a seat in the shop!

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's a good crowd today.

love to see it, beautiful bikes

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, these were a lot of fun and a lot of work.

Great video Dale, I enjoyed the ride around the neighborhood. The GT380 would make for a nice sprinter, but whatever you do with it will be cool. Interesting that you can ride without a number plate attached. You can bet there would be a police car waiting for me if I did that! Best wishes, Dean.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dean, yes, its warming up here, sure enjoying it. Oh, I don't worry about license plates too much, it's not like I'm going anywhere, just down the road and back. Never had anyone say anything about it. There are lots of kids on minibikes and dirt bikes riding here on the street in front of the house. It's just not a priority to the local police, they have more important things to worry about. I am starting to gather some thoughts about this GT380 project. It is going to be fun as usual, and a bit challenging. I like that though, take care brother.

Both of those bike are nice runners Dale, great job on both of them.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Don, they were a lot of fun.

Couple of beautiful bikes Dale, I remember when I was in high school I had a DT 175 that was all tricked out it was the blue black and white bike. What a sweet bike that was, of course being an Enduro I rode that bike everywhere. So the Big sky country huh?❤ Always wanted to get out that way I lived in Texas for quite a while 20 years plus building custom homes. Now I'm up in Ohio close to my daughter and my grandchildren. I don't know if I mentioned my other bike my gs650g which I guess the proper name is a katana. Hopefully I'll get to ride it this summer. Not sure though I just got over a blood clot surgery in my leg it was quite an ordeal 8-hour surgery and my surgeon said he didn't think I was going to make it out of the operating room. Hopefully things will work out I'm feeling much better walking a lot and doing things and I have projects myself I have to get videoed and actually finished. Anyhow my friend again a couple of awesome motorcycles from the Yamaha hey days. You take care and God bless

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Joseph, sorry to hear about your surgery, I am hoping you heal up and get back on your bike soon, this stuff helps me keep my sanity these days. Keeps me away from the news and all the negative things going on these days. I have found these bikes are just as fun now as they were back then. I just don't twist the grip like I did then. Take care of yourself brother, get yourself another enduro, you will be glad you did.

@josephdangelo1503

3 ай бұрын

@@montana2strokeracer thank you so much Dale, all the kind words are appreciated. I may just trade that street bike in for another Enduro. Take care of yourself brother and God bless

Great rides Dale thanks for taking me along ! .. Love that color of green Yamaha came out with back in the day... You really know how to restore these old classics , Enjoyed !

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Shawn, nice to have you along for the ride. Yamaha Candy green......has got to be my favorite also. Really enjoy playing with these old bikes.

@shawnmrfixitlee6478

3 ай бұрын

I do to Dale.. Just when you think you have seen it all you get another one and find others troubles.. LOL @@montana2strokeracer

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

I know man, the fun never stops!

Just hanging out with c&c equipment,who tee who,precision transmission, course steve Morris engines 😉😉😉😉 have awesome weekend again take care.....

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Dale, you're hanging with a great crowd there my friend.

That was fun! Great to see the bikes out on road. They look great in the sunshine and I agree with you on the CT1 tank shape, that's what sold me on the AS1. Can't wait to see the other Yamaha you have in the works too. No snow left on the ground in Montana eh? I remember we used to always get one last snowfall sometime in March up in Alberta when I lived there. Enjoy it! Looking forward to seeing you do some magic with that old frame and engine too.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Gigi, yeah, the sun is shining, and the temps are climbing, and the days are getting longer. I am sure you remember how short the days get here in this part of the world in the winter. Not sure where you lived in Alberta, but I would bet you are familiar with the Chinook winds (the native people called them snow eaters) we get a foot of snow here and the next days the winds come in and it's all gone. Have you lost the "eh" since moving down under? You had a little slip there my friend. Hope you have your move behind you and are getting resettled. Moving is a pain. Hope you're on the mend also. Yes, the Suzuki triple project is bound to be a hoot! Once I get some of the projects finished up, I want to get the AS1C out and start on it. I really like those little twins. Take care of yourself!

@gigicocreates

3 ай бұрын

Hey Dale@@montana2strokeracer. Totally eh! I get teased for that here sometimes too. I remember the Chinooks! Big part of growing up for me and they were really dramatic in Calgary, where I lived for 12 years before moving to the Rockies. Taking my time with the move. Thankfully I don't have to hurry, I have it pretty good here. I really enjoy the creative side of fixing and restoring things. You are very resourceful and that's part of the joy, watching to see what you'll come up with. All good Dale.

Nice video ❤ Would be a neat back story on the old condemned building on the corner with the big smoke stack😉 I'm jus say'n, Flodaddy ❤

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Mike, yes that was the old Great Falls Select brewery, was bought out in the 60s by Olympia brewing co. Now Pabst I think. There is a welding/fabrication shop in the ground level of that building now.

Beautiful bikes Dale.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave, lots of fun bringing them back to life.

Interesting to plot Yamaha development from these bikes to ones in my teenage years in 1970s UK; it can't have cost much for them to turn a YL2C into an FS1-E super moped and sell loads of them (but I had a Malaguti Cavalcone Super Cross enduro moped...). I always liked the DT175 too, a great looking little bike. Thanks Dale.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Mark, yes interesting for sure....it is just a lot of fun to see what you can make out of motorcycle parts. Even if it doesn't make much sense.

Dale, bet Alan Millard will be watching from across the pond.LOL

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

I'm sure Alan has better things to do than to watch so old guy work on old motorcycles in Montana.

Great video Dale , The Trail master sounds great . You know I have always loved the old CT 1 , I had that exact bike out of high school and I rode the wheels off of her . Now finally moving on the to real excitement , the GT 380 what a Gasser this will be . You had better make it a short tracker Dale . It was just borne to be a flat tracker . I wish I was close enough to help with the pipes . I cant wait to see her all done and hear that beautiful music . No silencers ! Thanks again Dale for all your hard work . Murr

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Murr, yes, the CTs have always been my favorite, just the right combination of power and weight. Yeah, I knew you would be excited to hear I found a frame. I think your right too.... flat tracker is the most intelligent way to go. So, you don't have to mess with long travel suspension and that stuff. I am getting ready to make the pipe for the 250MX, I have the dimensions for that pipe as supplied by Yamaha in the day. Going to have to try to find dimensions for the 380 pipes. I wouldn't dare put silencers on this bike, well maybe later, but certainly not at fire up.

@bigmurr725

3 ай бұрын

@@montana2strokeracer thanks Dale it’s gonna be a lot of fun. I will keep my eye out for some pipe dimensions for that GT 380 although I’ve been out of the pipe building business for many many years. Keep up the great workDale

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy I appreciate the help

Hi Dale Nice looking bikes. I also have a 70 ct1 bike with the vin numbers that match. Hope to get started on that project soon. Summer is coming open the doors to the shop. Almost done with my shop setting things up and getting ready to run electrical. Have a good day Dale.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark, Awesome, I really like the midsize enduros. Oh, so you're building a new shop, man that is great, hope it's all you want it to be. I would be pretty bored without my shop; these days I spend at least 8 hrs. a day there. Retirement is great.

Thanks for the video Dale. Seeing you riding without gloves got me thinking about old school MX gloves, they were yellow pig skin with strips of black neoprene stitched into fingers and across the knuckles. Would look great when you ride the RM one day! I see you didn't get that snow storm that hammered the NW.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Steve, hey I still have a pair of those gloves, think they have some holes in the fingers though, still would be a cool idea to sport them on one of my rides. Yeah, really nice here, Denver is getting hammered, and we are going to be in the 70s Monday and Tuesday. Jet stream is a funny thing.

great job dale thay need a thrashing to clear them out sound well though carnt wait to see what u do with the gt engine owt 2 stroke love them keep up the great work

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks Mark, your right a good thrashing does them some good. Starting to think about the GT380 project.

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Fun project. Could do a hill climb bike as well.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Good idea Frank just don't think my old bones will enjoy the falling off part.

That's the reward dude. You fixem you ridem.

As an old Motocrosser, and Trials rider, I may be scared to ride that thing Dale! It would be fun though, if I could keep myself from running it full bore, and killing myself.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

I hear you Johnnie, my brain says twist the grip.... but my body says no. Too easy to break stuff when you're old. But Im going to build it any way......just because I can.

I had 3 friends in high school who had CT1''s, and I wanted one SO bad. I owned a Suzuki X-6 250 Hustler, and when I finally sold it, I went down to the Yamaha dealer, and he had sold the one I'd been looking for! I always remember how torquey those 175's were, and how my buddies could wheelie them!

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

I agree with you Wayne, I really like the midsize bikes, the 185/175 models have the 250 power with the 125 weight. Perfect for an old guy like me.

Thanks Dale. Good to see those two little bikes running. I really like that 175. The triple is going to be some incredible machine! Cheers, Peter.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter, yes both where a lot of work and finally done. The triple......lots more work, lots of fun, and a bit insane.

great bikes Dale! Hope all is going well for you!

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Taylor, all is well here, will be glad to see summer.

@tayloratwell4205

3 ай бұрын

@@montana2strokeracer do you still have that 1975 CR250 Elsinore? I didn't know if you still had that around. Guess I don't remember seeing only a couple episodes.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Yep, still here, just got stuff ahead of it, probably this summer will get her in and torn down.

@tayloratwell4205

3 ай бұрын

@@montana2strokeracer great Dale, excited to see that come together

That would make a great 4 wheeler motor don't need a title

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Another great suggestion Troy. Might be a good idea to get this old fart on 4 wheels instead of two. Thanks buddy.

Love your bikes and vids Dale!

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff, glad to have you along for the ride.

Cool project! Where do you find bikes like this?

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Collin, the answer is anywhere you can. I found two 1971 AT-1s about 10 years ago, and this is one of them, they were on FB marketplace about 100 miles from me. Really ruff when I got them, this one I converted to a CT-1, I have an entire playlist on it, think it is called AT-1 to CT-1. I just really keep my eyes open for them, I carried mail in town here for 20 years and I would find them under the eaves of people's houses, in junk piles in their back yard and at yard sales. Ten years ago, they were still plentiful and cheap, (some people just gave them to me, just to get rid of them) Today, hard to find and expensive. Thanks for watchin.

Well I've seen videos of a banshee (yamaha 350) engine in a dirtbike and it went pretty well, should be fun whatever you build. CT-1 does look nice just noticed the ignition on the side didnt notice that before

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Yeah man a lot of insane project bikes out there, I love each and every one, it is a lot of fun to do stuff like this. Yes, most of the 60s bikes had the key in the side panels. Think Yamaha brought it to the front under the tank in 69.

👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩🤩🤙👌

Now I know I'm not well. I just bought a 79 Suzuki GS1000L from a neighbor down the road. He also works on the older bikes.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Yes, you just know when you don't feel right, I'm just sure you have it bad. I like those big road bikes, but they are just not my cup of tea, but I'm sure if one was offered at the right price, it would be sitting in my shop though. Good neighbor to have, and he likes old bikes.....thats groovy!!!

Dale I wished you could see my bikes.youd get a charge out of them.😊

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Well heck James, send me some pic's, always like to see what others are doing. dsweger@bresnan.net

as a kid i didn't like the tank shape seemed to me the Japanese wanted to look distinct. back in the day, so they turned the tank around. all bikes of the day had the tank slope to the rear.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

They sure have evolved, but they were distinct for sure.

Glad I found you question I own a 69 DT1B 250 that I bought new in 69 it has 2200 miles on it I keep it in my down stairs living room and I need the rubber trim rings for the speedo and Tach wondered if you know where to get a set . Thanks Gary

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Gary, you bet, need to look no farther than KDI Reproductions, for those rubber instrument rings, he shows the two that are the same size for about 22.00. If yours has the small tach, I don't think he has those. But if both are the same size, you're in luck. I think the small one is being reproduced somewhere but can recall off the top of my head, where. Good luck brother.

I really like your CT 1, I have a ct 2 runs really good. Just put turn signals on it and put another nos flasher on but they still won’t flash. They just light up. Maybe you’ve had this problem before Any help would be appreciated Dale. Thanks Walt.

@quickturn66

3 ай бұрын

If the bulbs don’t draw enough current they won’t flash. That’s why they don’t flash on one side if a bulb burns out. There’s a heater wire wrapped around a bimetallic stripe in the flasher that gets hot and causing it to bend and break contact then they go out and when it bends back they light back up.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Walt, yes, I have had the same problem, if the flasher is at fault, I just use the 6volt 2 prong Honda flasher from Amazon for 14.95. You will have to do some wiring to adapt it. It's just a 2 prong like automotive, you can pick up a pigtail on amazon or at napa. They work good for me. Not finicky like the OEM ones and are cheap. Good luck Walt.

@99SVT

3 ай бұрын

@@montana2strokeracer thanks I’ll give that a try. I’ll let you know how it works out.

Glad you found a frame for that triple, how about a cafe racer? You might have to title it. I have a 1970 kawasaki A7 Avenger twin cylinder dual rotary valve 350cc engine only. Not sure what to do with it, I tried to stuff that engine into a 1970 100cc G4tr and was too tight.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Gary, think it will be another fun project. Yeah....probably need a title for a cafe racer. I remember the Avengers, have you had it running? I think that is a bit smaller than this triple, you might shoehorn it in a DT1 frame. I am going to pull a DT1 frame up from the shed and do some measuring for this 380....I really think the front to back engine location is too short. But got to look at it anyway. Glad to see I'm not the only one out there to try silly stuff like this.

@garyisabelle8078

3 ай бұрын

@montana2strokeracer with all the frame modification skills you have, I suppose you will make it fit.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Well, I don't know....I really think I will have to use the 380 frame but got to look at it.

Still need a title to transport a motor vehicle

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Not here, or in the 9 states I have lived. Most dirt bikes are not sold with a title, only a manufactures statement of origin. I buy a lot of bikes that have only a bill of sale. If I wish to license them, I submit the paperwork along with the bill of sale to the DMV and they will issue a title. Just no need to go through the trouble for a off road vehicle. I have never in my 70+ years had anyone stop me and make me prove ownership of a bike in the back of my truck or on a trailer.

Hello dale! What are the stock sprocket sizes for yamaha ct1

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hi there, it really depends on the model you have, the most common is the wide ratio transmission, sprockets for it would be 45/16. The not as common model with the close ratio transmission (engine serial number will start with 200) will be 37/16.

Couldn’t find Simpy’s Motorcycle Parts seller on EBay. Have I spelled it correctly? Thanks

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Oh my, I didn't give the whole name. Sorry Dennis. Try this. Simpy's motorcycle parts barn.

How about a vintage road racer?

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

That would be super cool, but we are a little backward up here, no tracks available, but the build would be fun for sure.

what year do these bikes come from ???

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey Joe, the red one is a 1967 Yamaha YL2C Trailmaster 100, the green machine is a (hybrid 69,70,71 parts used) 1970 CT-1 Yamaha 175 Enduro.

dale What state are you in ??

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Montana

How about an old school chopper? Just kidding!

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Thats the lure of this stuff, no rules, just anything goes.

Hill Climber?

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Nice, don't think my old bones would survive the buck off though.

Here

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Nice to see ya.

Drag race it or HILL CLIMB.

@montana2strokeracer

3 ай бұрын

Hey John, I could see it either way, the nearest dragstrip is 300 miles, haven't heard of a hill climb in these parts in years. Not sure at 70 if I have the courage for either. But good suggestions non the less.