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Wecome to Vintage Yamaha Enduro Fans!

68.DT1You have just stumbled into the greatest trove of information about these wonderful old bikes on the internet! Those old two stroke wonders that fueled the off-road craze in the late 60's and 70's. The bikes you rode (or really wanted to ride!) as a kid.

Over the past decade, there has been a resurgence in interest in vintage Yamaha enduros from the 1970's. These are the original bikes that started it all, back when every vacant lot was an impromptu race track, and parents were not worried about getting sued for letting their neighbor's kids ride their kids' bike! Back when helmets were actually optional and the best bikes mixed oil in the fuel. Ethanol was not even a bad idea! Yamaha stole the motorcycle scene in 1968 with their unstoppable DT1 250 Enduro. Yamaha defined a new market for motorcycles - dual-sports - designed for off-road riding, The DT1 was equipped with universal tread tires and had enough ground clearance to navigate the back country. It had a 250 cc, single-cylinder, 5-port engine based on a motocross design, and Ceriani-type front suspension. A capable desert bike designed in California and built in the factory at Iwata, Japan.
From the DT1 which started it all in 1968 up through the last of the strokers in 1979 (in the US) we will focus on stories of rides, restorations, customizations, and even those great stories from back in the day. We have some of the premium parts vendors lined up to have a presence, some great and talented writers (you will be able to contribute too!) and tons of hard-to-find information about all of the various models.

We have in residence in our forum and blogs some of the pre-emminent experts on tuning, restoring and riding these bikes. Some of our group used to be original Yamaha shop mechanics from back in the day. Some are amazing restoration experts. Some have actually ridden the vintage bikes on lengthy trips - not back then but now! Of course, we have just as many newby types so don't feel intimidated asking basic questions. 

The Best Site on the Internet for Vintage Yamaha Enduros!
 We all still ride them and occasionally get together for what we like to call "EnduroFest". These have occurred in Southern California; Moab, Utah; with more planned for the future including Ouray, Colorado! We also have video sections in our forum and don't forget to visit our Youtube Channel! In the upper right you can see links to our Pinterest, LInkedIN, Twitter, GooglePlus and of course, our Facebook Pages!  {module SP Simple Youtube}

bqup6jirv7yulf3cThe site has not only the forum where you can get answers to your technical questions, and add pics of your own projects, but also blogsdownloadable service manuals, and much, much more. The site is still very much in development so now is the time to get in on the ground floor!There is currently no membership fee, though donations to support the site are appreciated. We are considering a subscription model for certain upcoming advanced features, but for now the site is free. If you do donate, you get a neat special "badge" on your profile so everyone can see how cool you are!

Take a few minutes to read  and understand the forum rules - basically play nice - and then join right in! Post up some pics of your bike(s), and add a short intro to yourself.

Go to your Profile page and add an Avatar so folks will recognize you easily on the site.

Also don't forget to look through the Blog section. A good read was had by all. Blog posts are simulcast onto our Facebook Page if you happen to be one of those types :) We have several affiliated Facebook pages which are amazingly active and have tons of members from around the world. You will get to see pictures and memorabilia from Japan, Australia, South Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia in addition to the main US based membership. What are you waiting for?


We have an archive of dealer information (parts and service bullitens, brochures, etc) that will be slowly rolled out, including some things not previously seen in this country.

Our resident technical expert, EnduroNut made a trip to the factory some years ago, visited the museum, and was granted access into some of the company vaults! Good stuff to be sure.

We have in residence "The Enduro Doctor", AKA DEET who restores ignitions, wiring harnesses, oil pumps, and bar controls like nobody's business! He hopefully will make some of his cadium-plated specialty tools available in our soon to be rolled out storefront. Who knows - he may be willing to autograph your next Stator!

Joe Gresh, infamous noted feature editor for Motorcyclist Magazine has agreed to contribute a column where you can sit down and get a regular cuppa Joe. He is working in Australia at the moment, so we are working on the technical details of getting him to post via his phone . . .

Ctune80 is a presence in the Yamaha Enduro Appreciation Group on Facebook and brings his extensive collection of pictures to the site, as well as his witty commentary. Watch his blog for regular servings of eye candy.

We will also be adding other celebrity guest editors who will add their occasional article to the site. Good reading for all.

nevadatatThe original Vintage Trans America Trail groupe (GruppeTAT) are all present and accounted for.

Vinnie the Snake is hopefully going to be a regular contributor, and of course, your editor is the sometimes mechanically challenged Makotosun!

ou can expect all three legs of the TAT ride to be re-documented and fleshed out here for all to see. While we work on that, you can read Joes tale in Motorcyclist Magazine "The Trans America Trail Unplugged! 

We have a discussion forum since a lot of folks prefer that format. The forum, as well as several other features are only available once you join the site. You need to be a member to participate in the ongoing discussion!

You will learn more about these bikes on this site than anywhere on the planet outside of the company archives in Japan. Welcome to the site and consider contributing your tales, photos and suggestions to make the community more robust!

 


 

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