First, let me say welcome to all who come here, even if just to visit. I recently aquired a Yamaha DS6 and I did a search for message boards like this where I...
... visit. ... boards ... of ... We'd ... Hi fellow DS6 enthusiasts. I am a new member to the group. I have owned a DS6 from new (1969) I have two going, one...
Hello, John, and welcome to the group! Right now it seems to be you and me, but once the RD prices get out of control, I think the old DS will become more...
That's a brand new bike! Mine is not nearly as clean... It has clubman bars on it, a smaller headlight (I think from an earlier Yamaha) with an H4 conversion....
... Hi Jim. I sent a reply directly to you but don't know if it went through. Anyway. The DS6 Blinkers are a bit of a strange animal. The casing of the...
Jim. The numbers of my two working blinker cans are as follows: Nippon Denso 12V 85 c/m 8W X 2 + 3.4W 3L and Denso 12V 85 c/m 8W X 2 - 0 7G Hope this helps ...
Hello, John. I went to NAPA and bought a basic flasher for $1.75 and it works fine. It has two connectors and a metal body (which I think grounds). It is much...
... More musings on DS^ Blinkers. 1. I found the wattage of thr bulbs to be critical also (8 WATTS) from memory. 2. The earth connections was also critical in...
Hello, everyone. I hope you had as much fun as I did this long Memorial day weekend! I tore the bike apart and painted the fork spring covers, headlight mount...
The good news is that I have completed the scanning of the DS6 owner's manual. I also did it at 400DPI, so the quality is as good as having the original in...
I just finished painting my tins! I finished the clear at 9:15pm last night. It's far from perfect, but also a far cry from the onion bag finish that came on...
I busted-butt this weekend to get the fresh tins on the bike. I think they look pretty good! Far from show-quality, but MUCH nicer than the "onion-bag" finish...
To all: I have been working on scanning in the factory workshop manual for the DS-6 (B and C are both covered). Again, it will have to be on CD, delivered...
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I posted a page with specifications of the DS6 C abd B models, and I noticed an error. In the final drive ratio, the scrambler has a smaller drive gear for the...
To all: Sorry it took me so long, but I got that anoying spammer off the list. Hopefully she (or he) won't be back again. Sorry to all the loyal members. Best...
Hello, I see that this group has been inactive for some time but I am hoping that some one might be able to help me. I have recently picked up a 1970 Yamaha...
Hello there! I am the one who started this board, and agree that there is not a lot of traffic on here these days... I am actually looking to sell my bike, as...
Thanks for your response. My budget is very tight so I don't foresee being able to afford a whole other bike. I do believe I have sourced another ds6b engine...
Sounds good! Keep us posted on your progress, and post up some pictures as you go! I have pics of mine before and after there if you look in the gallery.... ...
Updates: I did manage to source two other ds6b motors and discovered that at1 pistons will fit this engine or ds3 and possibly ds5 pistons if I don't mind not...
WOW! Sounds like I should be asking more for my bike! (Just kidding). It is actually listed on Craig's List right now (Hartford, CT area) at $1,500. I am...
This sounds like a killer deal but work has slowed, over time is gone and my savings are depleted. If for some reason you still have this for sale around...
Thanks! Did you see the 'before' pics (green) the previous owner watch a bit too much American Chopper and used an onion bag to create 'scales' on that bike in...
I think it is a super-cool bike now. The ricers and the harley guys all respect it when it rolls up. It's a nice feeling! Jim Leach Owner, align=baseline...
Welcome aboard! I have not been able to ride my bike for a while now, and it needs some work. I am considering selling it, and actually had it on Craig's List...
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