Ok, one more 70s built

[reilley1]

A long long time ago I got a Yamaha Moto Bike for X-mas

   

Recently, a friend gave me this:

   

Couldn't possibly leave it like that.


 

Thanks to Ben Joy for the number plate


   

   


Thanks also to  Johnny Johnson, Dave Taitano and Cruiserking

[danny silverstreak]

 

[Jazzchimp]

Did that tip I gave you for the tyres come in useful?? 


What a fantastic build! pity we can't get to see your builds for real.. I'm going to have to book a flight to the US!

[lazychubs]

you have some of the nicest builds ive seen
can i see the 4 leaf clover you have lol
you get given to many bikes lol

[duncan]

Great restoration.

You can tell that rear coaster hub was built to last!

The whole bike looks very durable - rims, spokes, forks, frame.

[DR VINOAH]

reilley

the jedi master

[RATTY]

Your builds are truly inspiring, Well done mate...

[Bob_Acid]

Rick, pukka build as ever man.   

[dirtyvans]

how cool is that, i wonder if any made it to the UK

1970's builds rock

[region11]

They just keep getting better

[theRuler]

good job rick that looks hot
when i think old school bmx, i think reilley1

[kdw712]

Another blinding build rick

and on my favourite early bike as well

it looks stunning !

[tdoublejj]

 absolutley beautiful!!!!!

 superb resto job.

 

   tjj

[reilley1]

Thanks all

In case you anyone is wondering, It's a drum brake with a freewheel.  I found it in some pile of wheels and thought it would look cool on a some 70s build.

I have ridden it and even jumped it, don't know how we did it.  Brought back a memory of grade school when I got into a jumping contest with some kid who hated me named Tom Woodrup.  After I beat him (Apparently ole Tom was a lousy jumper) we became pretty good friends

thanks for the tip on the tires by the way. 

Don't have the square plate or numbers for the # 55. I couldn't let an original plate with Yamaha decals go to waste. Besides, mine was an A model and eventually I'll get one that is all original

I got some e-mail on the stand.  It is a home made painted  PVC one.  Total cost around $5.00 

[jT Racing]

nice bike rick.

[zed4130]

Truelly not worthy great bike well done