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1974 Yamaha Moto Bike

A-Model.

o Original rear fender with reflector o Original Chain Guard o Original Grips o Original A-Model - No provision for banana seat on shock mounts

Elesdee · 2007-01-24 11:30pm

holy grail...right here..if jesus saw it he'd convert to this!

elfdoublecross · 2007-02-12 4:56pm

awesome!

shivadread · 2007-02-13 12:59am

Really like this bike and what a stunning example

bikemike · 2007-04-10 10:03pm

I just came across an original/unused 1974 Moto-Bike owners manual!! It shows specifically the no banana seat bike in manual pictures.

It just brought me right back to '74, wish I was kid again.

I may put this up on ebay so that someone whom needs it for the show can use it. Otherwise, I will just take it out once a year and keep reliving my youth.

Mike

bike wierdo · 2007-08-23 1:42pm

my god this bike is amazing and normally i dont like that colour but it looks so good on that bike.every angle of this lovly bike looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

from bike wierdo

Kai · 2007-08-23 9:50pm

If I could make a suggestion,Chen shin makes a tire much more appropriate for a bike of that vintage.They say C-93-1 on 'em,and they are kind of a flat,vaguely diamond shaped tread.I love the bike,but hate the Comp 3s on it.

bom · 2007-09-06 2:05pm

hi that is one fine looking bike you got there. i really need some forks just like those ones can you tell me where to get them and maybe how much they are. PLEAZZE!!! If not i will buy those ones for $100

badbiker · 2007-10-20 1:19pm

i'll buy the holl bike off you for that

TylerBeenJamin · 2008-03-19 4:57pm

cool

wm6f · 2009-03-01 9:35am

Does anyone know what years Yamaha built the moto? I have had mine since 1973. Is there any way of telling just how old the bike is. I was supprised there is no info on this bike except right here on BMXmuseum.com Did the moto come in diffrent colors. I thought it came in yellow, green, orange. I have the orange model. Thank for your help......73
Wayne

oldskooldude · 2009-03-01 9:41am

I had a `75 that was identical to this BITD. It was by far the heaviest bike I ever owned...but man...you could sure get some major air on those jumps!!! And it was unbreakable! one of my all time favorite bikes.

Last edited by oldskooldude (2009-03-01 9:42am)

wm6f · 2009-03-02 10:53am

So do you think that the moto was built in 1973, 1974, and in 1975. A friend a Inkies bike shop said that Yamaha, Honda, and Kawasaki all built this style of bike. But try to find out any info on the net about these bikes and you can't. I plan on a complete restore with all new parts. I will take a before and after photos. 73.......Wayne

oldskooldude · 2009-03-02 11:06am

I believe the Motobikes were made from 1974-1976. I can tell by your screen name and the "73" reference that you are a ham operator. I have been into radios since I was a kid...and am currently working on getting my General Class License. 73s - Chuck

Last edited by oldskooldude (2009-03-02 11:10am)

wm6f · 2009-03-14 8:26am

Hello to all. Good luck Chuck on the General. That was the easy one for me. Thirteen words per min. on the key, and I aced the exam. It's the Extra that is very hard. I was down at Inkies bike shop talking to Tod, the manager. He showed me his 1973. Its a combo of all different parts, front end parts, and it all aluminum frame. My Yamaha is all steel frame. I did not know they made an aluminum frame. Tod called it "his bastard". I was going to ask you what is your call sign? I been hamming for around fifteen years. Take it easy, lots of study on the exam, you should ace it. See ya down the logg.........73

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