1974 Yamaha ag (CT) 175 cafe racer project

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 6:40 pm
So I bought a couple of 1970's Yamaha AG 175 bikes really cheap with a vision to turn them from scrap back into something fun!
Basically the AG is the Aus/NZ agricultural/farm bike - it is based around the Yamaha CT3 (reed valve induction) 175 Enduro.

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How I got them (this is the one I decided to use)

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40 years of dirt, grease and farmer jury rigging made for a big job!

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Frame cleaned up and gloss blacked

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new colour choice - painting with acrylic laquer

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Big dings in the tank, about 10-15 in total, plus some signfiicant rust pitting where the seat wore away the paint

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Tank getting primer after being filled with 2k filler

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Trial fit - only the headlight housing brackets have been clear coated.

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PLAN:
- apply yamaha vinyls to tank
- apply clear coat to everything
- cut and buff with megs 105 205
- slap the bass
- paint cylinder + head with gloss black high temp paint > polish fin ends



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 5:41 am
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wet sanded > cut and buffed with megs 105 205, and then vinyls applied

came up pretty good!

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 2:15 pm
nice work ,for a cafe racer ,decale a bit much,maybe something else,other than that great. :allgood:
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:08 pm
yeah I was thinking of just puttin small white one on the back of the seat and leaving the tank blank.

I havent cleared the tank over the decals so I can remove anytime, as I am indecisive!

thanks for the feedback

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:50 pm
I don't agree with the removal of the decals. I think the YAMAHA looks good and it shows attention to detail. I'm an avid supersport rider/racer and I think it really sets things off to have something that's not stock, look OEM. I always paint my race plastics with something eye-catching but put the logos back on so people notice it, but they don't.

That's just me, but I really think the decal looks right. Nice job either way!



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:23 am
the bike as it is today

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 10:58 am
Looks great.
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