CorradosandYahas

Hey guys, this is my first post so ill head over to the intro forum and formerly introduce myself after this. I recently got two parts bikes for free with the ambition of making one working bike out of them. I want your guys advice on which is a better resto project. Bike one 1975 DT175. Pros: Runs and drives currently with alot of parts robbed from the second bike. Kind of like the chrome springs and reservoirs on the rear suspension. came with a service manual(usually a bad sign) good rubber Cons: Electrical is a nightmare. I really believe a PO tried to get all the electrical accesories to run straight of the magneto. And he Used black wire and wire nuts for all of it. I was able to get it sorted out enough, but it needs a new harness. No ignition switch key so I have the shorter ign switch from the second bike zip tied to the frame. No tach cable Did i mention the electrical is a nightmare. Bike two 1978 DT175MX Pros: Started second kick after being parked with most parts in boxes for 8 years. Fewer miles on the odo doesn't have the goofy head with all the plugs in it. has expansion chamber on the pipe both gauges worked before i stole the cables for the other bike Cons: Carb is damn near destroyed took about an hour of cleaning just to get the oxidization and scale out of the bowl. Clutch is seized with no oil in the gearcase when i got it Tires are toast and wheels are missing about 8 spokes. Are either of these bikes more rare or "vintage" than the other? What are the chances of getting the clutch pack free'd up without splitting the case? And most importantly which bike is going to be more fun to fart around on both on and off road? Thanks in advance -Dave EDIT: Can yamaha order keys with just the ign switch number? I noticed the number on the key is the same as the switch.