
Price: 10,250.00 USD
1972 Yamaha DT2MX
1972 YAMAHA DT2MX 250 Frame Off Restoration
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1972 Yamaha DT2 MX 250
Absolutely Stunning Iconic Classic 2 Stroke MX
Extremely Rare First Year Yamaha Designed Strictly for MX
Full Comprehensive Frame-Off Restoration to Factory Specifications
No Expense Spared, Took Several Months For Us To Complete
From Tom White, Motocross Action Magazine:
“Up until 1972, Yamaha’s AT1s (125s), DT1s (250s) and RT1s (360s) were little more than stripped street bikes—enhanced with GYT (Genuine Yamaha Tuning) kit components. Nothing had been done to resolve the mediocre street-oriented chassis. Not to mention that the MX line came standard with forks and shocks right off street-going models. The 1972 DT2MX was the first Yamaha model designed strictly for the motocross market. The DT2MX came standard with reed valve induction, a CDI ignition with button-mag and Yamaha’s Autolube system, which automatically mixed oil with the gas. Most serious racers removed the Autolube system and ran pre-mix as a safety measure.
Changes to the chassis and bodywork were significant. The engine was lowered 40mm in the frame. This allowed the exhaust system to snake from left to right above the cylinder head. Plastic fenders were standard, and the rims were shouldered aluminum”
Restored By Kaplan Cycles
- Fresh Rebuilt Motor, Just Broken In
- Powdercoated Frame, Professionally Painted Tins
Runs Incredible, Very Fast & Fun Ride
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Please Watch our Hi Res 4k Video for Demonstration and Full Breakdown
This Restoration Work-order Cost $14,153.00
76 Hours Labor invested in Service, Detail, and Paint
@ 150/hr = $11,400 plus $2,753 in Parts and Paint Plus Tax = $15,051
Plus The Cost of The Bike
Starting with a good running bike
with a mint dent-free frame and perfect engine cases
Bike Was Completely Dismantled, Every Last Nut and Bolt
Frame + Chassis Components Were Sent Out For Pro Sandblast & Powder-coat
OEM Tank Stripped + Prepped
Factory OEM Tins Professionally Painted to OEM Spec with OEM Replica Decals Cleared Coated in
New OEM Fuel Tank Rubber Dampers
3 Hours Ride time on New Wiseco Piston & Rings
New Base Gasket
New Head Gasket
New Crank Seals
New Mikuni Carburetor
New Clutch Basket
New Clutch Plates & Springs
New Fuel Petcock
New Fuel Lines
New Carb Vent Lines
New Intake Seals + Clamps
New Air Filter, Fiberglass Airbox Restored
New NGK Spark Plug
All New Engine Hardware
Restored + Repainted Period Correct Bassani Aftermarket Race Exhaust
Vapor Blasted + Painted Engine while it was out of the frame
Engine case covers sanded + painted original Semigloss
Cylinder Painted + Polished to Original Spec
New Kill Switch
New Clutch Cable
Restored Engine Remounted in Mint Restored Frame
New Throttle Cable
New Whirlpool Throttle
New Oury Grips
New Handlebars
New Clutch Perch + Clutch Lever
OEM Foot Pegs Restored with New Hardware
Every Original Nut + Bolt Vapor Blasted then Clear Coated
Triple Clamps Stripped and Painted
New Steering Head Bearings
OEM Wheels Vapor Blasted + Professionally Polished
Brake Backing Plates Buffed + Pro Polished
New Brake Shoes Front + Rear
New Dunlop Tires, Tubes, and Rim Strips
New Seat Cover + New Seat Foam
Rear Shocks Restored- Shock body vapor blasted, polished
Springs Repainted
Rear Brake Rod Powdercoated
Swingarm Powdercoated
New Swingarm Bushings
OEM Chain Guide Restored with New Chain Roller
New Gold 520 Chain
New 53T Sprocket
WAY TO MUCH TO LIST IT ALL
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR FULL DETAILS
call Jr With Any Questions
We Finance & We Take Trades
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PICKUP:
We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.
We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.
Item specifics
- Condition
- Used
- Seller Notes
- “Please watch our video, see photos, and read entire description before bidding.”
- Year
- 1972
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- D1f193774
- Mileage
- 10
- Engine Size (cc)
- 250
- Type
- Off-Road
- For Sale By
- Dealer
- Warranty
- Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
- Exterior Color
- Silver & Red
- Model
- DT2MX
- Make
- Yamaha
- Vehicle Title
- Clean
- Sub Model (Optional)
- DT2 MX




































