I like old bikes but don’t have room for them all. This is a one-year-only model, a 1972 Yamaha DS7 250cc twin, sibling to the equally famous R5 and RD350 models. This one has lived all its life in Durham and Siler City except for a few years in Alabama. I bought it from a guy who bought it when he graduated Duke in 1973. He had it all that time until I got it last year. It has new tires, a new chain, new sprockets, a new battery. The engine was professionally rebuilt and the seat professionally reupholstered some time in the last 15-20 years. It leaves a drip or two on the garage floor now and then, I haven’t looked into it yet. All the electrics work and it runs and drives well. Starts purring on the first kick. I have not cleaned it up and polished it and tweaked it to perfection yet, but you can ride it today. If and when I get around to dolling it up, the price will go up. Great bike, great history.
Price: Auction
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Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
