Yes, the gas tank decals are the one visible difference. I also read that the 1985's replaced the steel (stainless?) reeds with the fiberglass (boysen) style...
I concur with rushfann2. 1984 ==> "L" 1985 ==> "N" 1986 ==> "S" I worked at/hung around a Yamaha dealership in the mid-80s, and Yamaha (at least at that time)...
Hi, I just got a 1978 MX or DT?? 175 for $15.00!! everythings in good shape but It needs a top end overhaul, were do you get gasket sets piston? or other parts...
Hi, just discovered this group. Very pleased to find I'm not the only person in the world still hanging on to these bikes. I have a very early IT400,...
Took my 400 out last weekend on a ride. Maybe it lacks the latest suspension, maybe the brakes could be improved but Jeez it hauls in a straight line. Some of...
New to the board... thanks to a friend that turned me on to it! I had been looking for information on my just bought 1982IT465 all over the internet without...
Hello Everyone: I have been looking around for parts for my 86 IT200 and have found some good parts sites on the net. You can look up parts from copies fo the...
Hello Everyone, Sorry about the previous post it looks like the decal thing has been beat to death. Anyway a couple of questions for everyone out there: I...
Not sure about the pipe problem and for the Oil Ratio I was told to use 40:1 and I even bought that little cup thing to help mix. I think a Poll would be...
Hi Mike, About pre-mix, To me this seems like an area of constant debate. Everyone has a opinion on the best ratio to run. Most ratios I have heard of run ...
I'm currently experiencing the same problem w/ the DG pipe on my '82 IT465. It seems that the angle of the pipe when it's in place and clamped down doesn't...
Yep, that is the same problem I am having, the angle of the male engine exhast port does not line up well at all with the female exhaust port on the pipe....
Hi friends, I noticed the problem you are having to allign the exhaust as i had the same kind of problem in the past. In order to seal properly male and female...
Hey thanks for the idea, I am going to look into this and see if I can get it work like you described. Mike ... male ... done ... where ... put ... and ... cut...
That sounds like a plan to me! I just posted a pic of mine in Photos area and will take pictures as I do this project. Hopefully it will work as yours did....
On my 1986 IT200 I have just replaced the front disc brake line and cleaned out the master cyl. and installed new fluid. Now it will not pump up.... Any tips...
Bleed the brakes in the normal way 1. Open bleed screw at caliper 2. Pull brake lever 3. Close bleed screw 4. Release brake handle Repeat this until all air is...
I had the same problem in the past. It took me hours to get the front brake working again after changing the line until a freind helped me with the following...
