Some rules (and quotes) for the garage:
- If it can’t be fixed with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem.
- After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you will have to pee.
- Anything is possible when you don’t know what you are talking about.
- “If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate.” – R. Buckminster Fuller
- “Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
I see you have restored a couple of the Yamaha Moto Bikes. Any suggestions on where to find one, restored or unrestored. I had what I believe was the Type C model when I was a kid, with the lower front forks being aluminum, just like the yellow one you restored. I have a picture of myself on it about 12 years old hanging in my office. Any advice/direction would be appreciated.
Thanks,
John Owen
Hi John,
Three of the ones I restored were found on craigslist in different parts of the country (Jacksonville, rural Maryland, and Seattle). The fourth was purchased by a friend at the Barber Vintage Festival. And the fifth one belongs to my cousin. I’ve also seen them for sale from time-to-time on eBay (both restored and not). The bmxmuseum.com website is another good place to look. Happy hunting!
I have a similar bike however i do not know if it’s a yamaha
Can i send you some pics and maybe help me whete to finds part to restore it?
A good place to find info on and photos of old BMX bikes is https://bmxmuseum.com
If what you have is not a Yamaha, chances are you’ll be able to find out what it is there.
Ebay is the only place I know of for parts.