Fettled Bike Number 3.

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Yamaha DT100D. 1977 US import.

This model was never brought into the UK officially. We had to make do with the 1976 model year right up to 1983/4 when the 100 was discontinued.

It came into my life somewhat unexpectedly. I was looking for another bike to restore, but had very little space left to keep it.
The VFR lived in the shed and the DT175 lived in the conservatory, and it was obvious that I could only have a small bike.

I thought of a Yam GT80, basically a kids bike fitted with road gear. Pretty much a TY80 with lights. Since I have worked extensively on TY80s in a previous life, this seemed a goer. However since it was never officially imported here, spare parts would have to be found in the US and that incurred expensive shipping costs.

Also thought of a TY80 and modifying the stator to be abe to run lights and indicators, making up my own wiring harness as I went.

Then the 100 turned up. I know the Yam RT100 like the back of my hand and the RT is pretty much a DT100 without road equipment. I was not terribly excited , but put in a cheekily low high bid. I did not expect to win, I expected to be £500 or so too low.
I checked a few days later to see what it went for and nearly fainted when I found out it was mine. Seller was happy because he bought it from a mate and made a modest profit. This was around July last year.

Again, I documented the (light) restoration for another motorcycle forum and can be copied and pasted on here if anyone is interested.
This, unlike the 175 and VFR was done with a confining budget in mind. It was not to be a money no object restoration.
The 100 was never that popular in the UK for it to be particularly sought after.

Of course, as is the case on any restoration, unexpected problems mean that any budget is blown out of the water. Thankfully not by too much in the case. Unlike the 175 that cost twice the purchase price to put right.

DT100 aka little yeller. A tiny bike with a big heart. An absolute hoot to ride. Xmas 2023.
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She is now road registered, wears her black, historic vehicle class numberplate with pride and is mot and tax free.
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As soon as the missus set eyes on it she said "ooh I would love to ride that" so I really built it for the missus, it is her bike. Again, all the mechanicals were sorted and all bearings, brakes, cables ect are new.
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Again if you would like to see the restoration, warts and all, just sing out.
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Really is a tiny little bike, poor thing lugging my 16st frame around.

Tiny but a very crisp and willing motor.
It is a hoot to ride both on and off road, but suspension is of course far too soft for my lardy arse off road.
On road, its tiny size means it can be flung around like a bicycle.

Furthest road trip so far is around 30 miles without any problems at all, and top speed is 55mph, absolutely caning the poor thing. It is far happier at 40-45mph. She runs lovely at that speed.

Helmet and gloves for scale. It really is a moped with a 100cc engine in.
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Probably some regulatory wrinkle but the classic DT100 seems to have a cult following in Indonesia.
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

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A sorry stray turned up on my doorstep in July 2023. A poor abused bike popular with kids in the US back in the day.

Strange to think those same kids will be in their 60s now with grandkids.

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