Cat amongst the pigeons: Why do 76-81 YZ's sell so much cheaper than the others?

[JohnnyO]

They're just so plain and all look the same from 77-81, the most boring bike on the track. Sure most are competitive but very un inspiring. A lot of people building vintage bikes want something that looks trick and Yamaha's just don't do it for me..

Maybe right there but in 81 I reckon yammy had the best looking open class bike. That 81 Honda is hideous.

I reckon Maico and Husky had the best looking 81's.

[09.0]

Would it be a supply and demand issue ie there's a lot more Yamahas available compared to Hondas etc hence the lower prices ?

how do you explain rm's from '77 onwards? They were the bike to have, in abundance and command better prices than yz's. euro bikes are the better looking Evo bikes!

[Ted]

They're just so plain and all look the same from 77-81, the most boring bike on the track. Sure most are competitive but very un inspiring. A lot of people building vintage bikes want something that looks trick and Yamaha's just don't do it for me..

Maybe right there but in 81 I reckon yammy had the best looking open class bike. That 81 Honda is hideous.

I reckon Maico and Husky had the best looking 81's.

So do I but he was only talking jap bikes

[suzuki27]

I reckon the 250H is so much better than the G as an Evo race bike. Hands down a far better bike.
The yammies are an acquired taste. They feel so different to ride courtesy of the top heavy mono.

[mainline]

I reckon they're one of the best looking bikes of the era

[JohnnyO]

I reckon they're one of the best looking bikes of the era

Come on mainline.. Compared to the 79 KX and RM that thing's a dinosaur that still looks like a 125D with a shiny swingarm!

[Ted]

Nice stand

[mainline]

I reckon they're one of the best looking bikes of the era

Come on mainline.. Compared to the 79 KX and RM that thing's a dinosaur that still looks like a 125D with a shiny swingarm!

That's only because the monoshocks were ahead of their time. Don't get me wrong, I think they all have their place and i'd own any of them in a heartbeat.
 I don't think any of us would look back on this era with such passion if all the bikes didn't have such different looks from one another.

[Woody]

mmm, very plain. aren't they 

[JohnnyO]

I reckon they're one of the best looking bikes of the era

Come on mainline.. Compared to the 79 KX and RM that thing's a dinosaur that still looks like a 125D with a shiny swingarm!

That's only because the monoshocks were ahead of their time. Don't get me wrong, I think they all have their place and i'd own any of them in a heartbeat.
 I don't think any of us would look back on this era with such passion if all the bikes didn't have such different looks from one another.

I'm just having a dig at you I actually had a brand new 250E and 400F back in the day..

[mainline]

All cool, I know some have their faves. My problem is I want one of each

[zorroz]

Speak of the devil YZ250G for $4800!!

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/goulburn-2580/motorcycles/vmx-yamaha-yz-250-good-original-bike-elsinore-cr/1011313647

[Paul552]

I reckon they're one of the best looking bikes of the era

I agree with mainline. Nicest bike of the era!

[GMC]

The second most popular thing to do to a YZ to make it interesting is to make it yellow (or white if you live in the USA)

The most popular thing to do to a YZ to make it interesting is to use the wheels and forks to build a HL

 

[maico police]

The most popular thing to do to a YZ to make it interesting is to use the wheels and forks to build a HL

Yes its nice to know that those wheels and forks, after years of handling bumps at high speed, finally get a chance to have a relax.

It's a bit like a retirement home for them.