ETR174 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hello everyone I am new to these forums. I have a 1993 Yamaha Banshee and did have a 2003 Raptor 80 when I was younger, it recently got sold. My father has a torn apart dirt bike in the shed in my backyard and I decided to look at it. He said if I wanted to give it a shot to try to get it working I can. He has taken apart the intake and some electrical components (I think its the CDI). I found all the parts and everything is good but just one problem... I don't know the damn model! these are the best photos I can get tonight but I will get some tomorrow. From what I saw it looks like a 2 stroke judging the pipe. I just don't want to start it with regular gas and find out its a 2 stroke. Just some extra things to help it is liquid cooled and It seems like a 125. My Banshees intake ports are larger than the port on this bike. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted October 17, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2014 No. Its not liquid cooled and having (i think) a head stud showing at the back of the head its a 175. 6 studs for 175, 4 for the 125. Dependant on the side the oil tank is on and if it has a round or square section sw arm will date it. As is its a 1979/80 ish Yamaha Dt175MX. The 125 is litterally identical bar a clutch plate,bigger bore and 4 or 6 head studs. Easy upgrade, or in my case down. I will be making my 175 a 125 for my daughter. Put the first half of the engine/frame number up and we can say for certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETR174 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Ok sorry for the wait but I finally pulled it out today and here are some pictures. From what I can see someone owned it removed the turn signals. Found the carb and part of the fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted October 17, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2014 It's a DT175E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted October 17, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2014 Like i sais even just the first 3 characters of THE RUDDY CHASSIS NUMBER will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted October 17, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2014 i'm going off the paint scheme, the number plate bracket and the silencer Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETR174 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 i'm going off the paint scheme, the number plate bracket and the silencer Jason That's what Im basing it off too. So I have another question. I have this 4 inch pod filter I originally bought for my Banshee but it didnt work out. It fits snug on the carb so would I be able to use it? I took the main out and the main is clogged and I have a 150 from my Banshee. Could I use the 150 in it? Would it be about right with the increased air flow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted October 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yeah, the air filter and battery box is missing and you dont have it? 150 shouldnt be far out so give it a try, lift the needle one place too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted October 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yes i agree its like yours paul just more knackerd and yellow but seeing as my dt would stump all of that logic. The chassis number will tell without any doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted October 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yes i agree its like yours paul just more knackerd and yellow but seeing as my dt would stump all of that logic. The chassis number will tell without any doubt. That was my point, it's NOT like mine its a DT175E so the vin number begins with? 2A7?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETR174 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Yes I saw it is stamped with 2A7. My Banshee for instance is labeled 3GG which means its a Banshee from the model year 1987 to I believe 1997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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