Just picked up a free vintage '80 YZ

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Edited Date/Time 12/4/2014 2:23pm
1980 yz50. 1 year only model.

I thought it was a good deal until I tried to find some of the parts that are missing on it. The missing parts would cost more than the things worth. Missing plastic, carb, and shifter. Otherwise looks all there. Kicks over with compression.

Anyone else have one?









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mgifracing 12/3/2014 3:12pm
12/3/2014 3:12pm
I would love to have one. Parts unlimited and western power have carbs that will work for under 100 and the shifter shouldn't be to hard to source. It's a keeper. Check with Speed and sport on the side covers.
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Myke 12/3/2014 5:58pm
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mgifracing wrote:
I would love to have one. Parts unlimited and western power have carbs that will work for under 100 and the shifter shouldn't be to hard...
I would love to have one. Parts unlimited and western power have carbs that will work for under 100 and the shifter shouldn't be to hard to source. It's a keeper. Check with Speed and sport on the side covers.
Thanks! I will look into this.
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1bigsave 12/3/2014 6:34pm
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Old survivor bikes are always cool.
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newmann 12/3/2014 7:12pm
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I believe the 81 YZ60 plastics will all interchange. Maybe fenders and side panels from the 82 and 83 YZ60. Keep an eye on Ebay. Not sure if DC Plastics makes anything for them or not. I have a really nice 80 YZ50 that needs a little work and a pretty mint 81 YZ60. The little 50 will haul ass! Have had a few of them.

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Cygnus 12/3/2014 8:31pm
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I built My daughter an '81 60 from salvage that was very competitive on the flattrack against the boys on newer KX and KTM 65's.wish I had some pics. I had it painted Blue like the newer yams. Taught a few other kids to shift on that bike too. Nice score man!
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Mouse153 12/3/2014 8:44pm
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Check with www.dcvmx.com and amsracing.com
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mxrose3 12/3/2014 9:20pm
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From what I've read, it uses a round slide Mikuni 22mm carb. Should be able to find one pretty easy.... just a matter of getting the correct jets for it.
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dl117 12/4/2014 4:38am
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holly shit, that was my very first bike in 81.......so cool, I hope you find the parts you need to get it back up and running
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pete24 12/4/2014 6:54am
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Myke did you own that thing when you were here the other day? i got a box of carbs and i bet i have one that fits it
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Myke 12/4/2014 6:59am
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Thanks again for all the tips.

I did find DC plastics is making the rear fender. $49.00
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Myke 12/4/2014 7:00am
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pete24 wrote:
Myke did you own that thing when you were here the other day? i got a box of carbs and i bet i have one that...
Myke did you own that thing when you were here the other day? i got a box of carbs and i bet i have one that fits it
No I didn't. I picked it up this week.

Here is a link to a carb: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Yamaha-YZ50-Carburetor-MIKUNI-Brand-Sold-For-Parts-or-Reapair-Only-/361131183516?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5415188d9c&vxp=mtr
mgifracing 12/4/2014 7:30am
12/4/2014 7:30am
We have a yearly vintage race here in Wichita and the kids have a modern class. A kid from Topeka showed up on a YZ 60 and waxed(DESTROYED) all of the kids on current bikes. My kid was shocked beyond belief. Cool stuff. He couldn't believe a bike from my generation had just smoked him.
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newmann 12/4/2014 7:50am
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Little Newmann is all grown up now. 80 CR80 and YZ50



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newmann 12/4/2014 7:52am
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81 YZ60. You can see the similarities.





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Myke 12/4/2014 2:23pm
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Wow that '81 is clean!

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