Yamaha tz 500 history book

Reports in the foreign press have told of the tz500s impact in gp racing, told of the. They finished them off with tyreshredding monsters like the kawasaki kr750. Like the 500 cc gp bike, the new tz750as four pipes were crowded together tightly under the engine. The 500 rear section was significantly more attractive than either the. Yamaha tz500 technical analysis from 1980 ye olde cycle. The motorcycle was powered by a two stroke 125 cc engine the first water cooled two stroke 125cc roadracer from yamaha was released late in 1979 in the shape of the tz 125g. Mar 22, 2012 this machine was the yamaha tz twin, evolving from the aircooled td3tr3, these buzzy two strokes turned out to be competitive, cheap to run and supremely reliable. As an agile craft that many people could enjoy with a sense of assurance, it sent shockwaves through the small watercraft industry. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. Plenty of bits and pieces to keep it running or look. Rm sothebys is the number one classic car and investment quality auction house in the world. Since its launch of the first model in 1973, it is a pioneer of commercial road racers who continue to play an active part in various categories ranging from world gp to regional championships. Yamaha cv80 zuma cv 80 service maintenance repair manual 1984 1987 here.

You can find 1 used and new yamaha tz 750 motocycles for sale here. Just guessing, but the pic of grant on a sheene yamaha could be from the 500cc race, hence on one of those 500 tzs, while the other pics on a honda could be from the big, unlimited race. The motorcycle has a pair of brand new dunlop gold seal k70 tires, and a brand new battery. But best of all from a tz owners perspective is the intimate look at racing yamaha tzs and later bimota tzs in this golden era of motorcycle competition.

The yamaha tz 125 was a racing motorcycle produced by the yamaha motor company from 1980 to 2010. The yamaha tz750 was a series production twostroke race motorcycle built by yamaha to compete in the formula 750 class in the 1970s. Hi i have a yamaha tz350 shock absorber for sale, have a look at my. The record book yamaha was in the mix from the very start of motocross in america, winning three championships in the first three years. It is identified by the single square headlight at the front of the box fairing, clipons located on top of the yoke, single seat. Yamaha tx500 tx 500 model history and technical specifications here. Yamaha tz250 tz 250 model history and technical specifications here. Every buyer must check yamaha tz car history before getting a car loan or credit. We provide equipment, spare parts, complete fairing sets for racing and more. The yamaha tx500 was yamahas first foray into midsize 4stroke territory, and while initial impressions were highly favorable, the tx500 proved less than easy to live with, perhaps because it was a little too hightech for its time. The early history of the yamaha champions riding school mon, 22 sep 2014 00.

For any given period in the history of motorcycles, there will be certain machines that are considered classics. The maxton range of tz powered racers incorporated many of the road bike cycle parts, forks, discs etc in their tt and gp winning machines. At the start of 1972, yamaha factory mechanic ferry brouwer fitted a preproduction watercooled top end setup to brit chas mortimers td3. Yamaha introduced the tzr125 in 1987 and production ended in 1992. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. But, the record book doesnt reflect the drama and controversy involved at the time. Choosing the five most influential motorcycles of alltime is no easy task. I am listing the bike for a friend so i will try to respond as quickly as possible. This bike is as it was back when it came off the track in the eighties down to the tyres. This category is reserved for concourse or show quality machines only, in which everything on the machine is fully functional and operates as n. The reliability of the ypvs function was optimized by honing relief processing. Honda, motorcycles, wheels, bike, history, bicycle kick, historia, motorbikes, bicycle. Find all the latest facts, figures and yamaha tz specs based on year, make and model. Other 1973 yamaha rd 350 rd 250 rz 250 rd 400 rz 500.

Karsmakers was injured in 1974, preventing him and yamaha from defending the 500. The only bad point is the right step bracket is cracked. Any sportbike, chopper, touring, minibike, scooter, as well as yamaha tz 750 moto parts. Motor has been gone through and is in good condition. Black 35mm clip on handlebars for yamaha tz250 c d e 7678 tz250 f 79. Media in category yamaha tz 500 this category contains only the following file. Yamaha cw50 zuma cw 50 model history and technical specifications here.

Do not forget to read about yamaha tz problems, recalls and complaints. The yamaha tz 350 was a racing motorcycle produced by the yamaha motor company from 1973 to 1981 for competition in the grand prix motorcycle racing series. Waverunner 500 marine jet 500t yamaha released the waverunner 500 marine jet 500t, the worlds first sitdown type open stern production pwc. Yamaha yzr500 buch book racers 24 magazine yzr tz 500 250 tz500 tz250 tz350 rd. Despite being a yamaha fan and racer for many years i will condemn yamaha for never. The yzr500 was the yamaha motor corporation s entry for 500cc grand prix motorcycle. Yamaha tz350 tz 350 illustrated online parts diagram schematics here. There are currently 16 yamaha bikes as well as hundreds of other classic motorcycles, cafe racers and racing bikes for sale on classic driver. Yamaha tz 500 for sale in uk 10 used yamaha tz 500. Yamaha now had the updated yzr 500 factory racer, but a whole fleet of tz 500 production racers also appeared. On paper it looked promising and bristled with innovation. Yamaha motorcycle service manuals, parts manuals and technical specifications. Yamaha tz750 tz 750 exploded view parts diagram schematics here.

This machine was the yamaha tz twin, evolving from the aircooled td3tr3, these buzzy two strokes turned out to be competitive, cheap to run and supremely reliable. Rare in this condition the bike is practically new which is extraordinary for a bike of 36 years age this mythical yamaha tz 700 is immediately available in switzerland. Yamaha placed great emphasis on their race successes with these rd based machines during the 70s, but in reality they never did officially win the 250 championship as a factory effort. Vintage barry sheene poster motorcycle mechanics centerfold. The paddock was buzzing with excitement at this revelation and by the time the gp season had kicked off, several other leading riders had appeared with the same equipment. A good book about yamahas twostroke production racers, expecially tdtrtz bikes. As 10,000 rpm, the pressure pulses hit each flatsided pipe, they began to physically deform the thinwalled chambers. A good book about yamahas twostroke production racers, expecially tdtr tz bikes. Yamaha tz350 tz 350 model history and technical specifications here. Yamaha cw50 zuma cw 50 illustrated online parts diagram schematics here. Yamaha tz500 technical analysis from 1980 ye olde cycle shoppe. Sepp hage 5times german champion on his yamaha tz 500 j. Yamaha cw50 zuma cw 50 workshop service repair manual 1989 2014 here.

Bonera, however, was primarily responsible for winning the. Yamaha tz500 tz 500 4a0 spondon recently rebuilt motor. View our entire inventory of new or used yamaha classic vintage motorcycles. It is possible to get market price of new or used yamaha tz by vin number. On this page we have tried to collect the information and quality images yamaha tz 350 1973 that can be saved or downloaded to your device.

The yzr500 was the yamaha motor corporation s entry for 500cc grand prix motorcycle racing between the years of 1973 and 2002. Pit walk photo collection tz350 and 250 discussion. I think you can argue the tz750 is one of yamahas most iconic race bikes. The history behind this stunning 1982 yamaha tz500j that was found in an office block in japan. These inline four twostrokes are getting rare nowadays and quite collectable. Yamaha tz500 technical analysis from 1980 january 03, 2017 zack loucks i know, its not an official road test but it was too cool not to include in the library.

Yamaha tx650 tx 650 exploded view parts diagram schematics 1970 1973 here. Fyi there are some expensive tz yamaha parts on the bike so please feel free to ask questions if needed before bidding. The basic engineering involved meant the tz was a doddle to work on too. Yamaha tzs for sale used motorcycles on oodle classifieds. I think it is also a time when tire and chassis technology hadnt quite caught up with engine performance. They finished them off with tyreshredding monsters like the kawasaki kr750 triple, the suzuki gt750 and the yamaha tz750. The motorcycle was powered by a 350 cc two stroke engine. Motorcyclist called it the most notorious and successful roadracing motorcycle of the 1970s. Yamaha xt 500 the bastard pipeburn purveyors of classic. Buy yamaha tz motorcycles and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Gianfranco bonera partnered phil read at mv agusta. Another journal called it the dominant motorcycle of the era, noting its nine consecutive daytona 200 wins, starting.

Jon gives us and his thoughts about some of the famous names involved in motorsport at the time and the false image they portrayed according to jon in the eye of the fickle media. It takes you back in time to when bikes could truly be nasty beasts. A page setup for the lovers and enthusiasts of the yamaha tzs feel free to post photos and dont forget to give us a like and a follow cheers. The inclusion of watercooling in addition to other slight improvements over the bikes air cooled predecessors, the tr2, tr2b and tr3, saw yamahas 350cc production offering fast becoming an almost unbeatable weapon in the hands of the. Riders who rode it to world championships are giacomo agostini 1975, kenny roberts 1978, 1979, 1980, eddie lawson 1984, 1986, 1988. The tz250a is super hard to find in japan these days. Original bike from 1982, racing world, european, and german.

Yamahas smaller works four cylinder 2 stroke racer, the yzr500, or ow19, first saw competition in the 1973 french grand prix, won by the late, great, jarno saarinen. Race bike mart classic race motorcycles by yamaha tz. Yamaha, tz 250, 20022009 airduct right side price from 60 eur load more. History of waverunners pwc, marinejet yamaha motor co. In about 1971 yamaha began to produce modular twins with a 54mm stroke, and this production system gave us the r5, rd 250 and 350, tz 250.

In addition, barry sheene, paul smart and jack findlay launched the new suzuki rg 500. We go butttosaddle at daytona with the most notorious and successful roadracing motorcycle of the. Unfollow yamaha tz500 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Yamaha tz700tz750 the yamaha tz700750, thebeast originally has a 64 x 54 bore stroke 694,5 ccm but already later in 1973 this was changed into 66,4 x 54 mm 747,6 ccm. Dec 16, 2010 just guessing, but the pic of grant on a sheene yamaha could be from the 500cc race, hence on one of those 500 tz s, while the other pics on a honda could be from the big, unlimited race. Yamaha tz250 tz 250 4dp 3yl in good condition all items sent via signed recorded delivery from harrow.

Presented motorcycle yamaha tz 350 by year 1973 like many motorcyclists. Yamaha tz250 tz 250 illustrated online parts diagram schematics here. Yamaha tz vin decoder lookup yamaha tz vin and get. Back in 1984, i entered the swann series on one of the ex toshiba yamaha dealer team tz500js. Excellent a very correct and original even if it shows the patina of its age or an exceptionally wellrestored motorcycle. Yamaha tz 1 yamaha tz 250 v twin 1 yamaha tz250 1 for sale by era.

The yamaha tx500 classic japanese motorcycles motorcycle. The resulting yamaha tx500 was yamaha s first foray into midsize 4stroke territory, and while initial impressions were highly favorable, the tx500 proved less than easy to live with, perhaps because it was a little too hightech for its time. Taking the twentyfiveyear rule as a yardstick, and the purists criterion, two motorcycles from the middle 80s stand out. Also pay attention to the other series of the motorcycle, for example, 1973. Honda, bee, history, animals, animales, historia, animaux, bees, animal books. Race bike mart number one for salewant adverts for classic race motorcycles, road motorcycles and memorabilia race bike mart classic race motorcycles by yamaha tz login or register. It became the base model for the production road racer tz500 released in 1980. The bike had originally been little more than basically a double tz250, including a rather large dose of the 250s peakiness, and had been fitted with reed valve induction to tame its. Jan 18, 2016 in about 1971 yamaha began to produce modular twins with a 54mm stroke, and this production system gave us the r5, rd 250 and 350, tz 250 and 350, and tz750all with the same stroke and six. Sheene tz 500 on ebay motorcycle racing nostalgia the. This was at a time when the grand national consisted of several disciplines, where yamaha riders dominated the road. Barry sheene poster motorcycle mechanics centerfold yamaha tz500 moto. Back in the seventies, when gaffa tape across your leathers counted as body armour, the japanese finally consigned the four stroke racing machine to the dustbin of history. May 29, 20 10 yamaha tz 500 19801983 yamaha tz 500 1981 barry sheene worst bike ever.

This is an excellent book on the history of yamaha in gp road racing. Sports fairing from up to five different materials. Joint for yamaha worldwide mail order service new genuine yamaha spare parts yamaha part no. Race bike mart number one for salewant adverts for classic race motorcycles. The famous tz four cylinder bikes are covered with useful information about their. Race bike mart classic race motorcycles by yamaha tz350. The new tz750, piloted by agostini, survived several challenges not the least of which was heavily damaged yamaha exhaust pipes. Watercooled twostroke crankcase reed valve with builtin couple balancer a 90 degree vtype 2 cylinder engine is mounted on a lightweight aluminum delta box frame, and an inverted fork, a curved swing. The carburetors have been rebuilt and the motorcycle runs good. Year bike picture description 1980 1980 yamaha tz 500 g fine example of a 1980s two stroke 500cc gp bike.