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bassman
03-14-2007, 03:03 PM
Ok, so the ad says it's a "1986 Yamaha tri moto 200". Of course, I think we can all point out the fault in that one. Here's the pic suplied in the listing:
http://d.im.craigslist.org/3o/iv/zSeS4VRzcu9tI1x3QVKu7n6TFXBn.jpg

What year/model 200 could it be? I am thinking it isn't a 225....but I could be wrong, as I have no experiances with older utility type yamahas at all.
oldskool83
03-14-2007, 03:20 PM
225 was shaft drive, 200 was chain drive. 225 had a rear shock 200 didnt stock unless its a rear suspension kit.

i cannot see the pic

other easy ways to tell is just look on bikepics.com when your unsure of somthing.
bassman
03-14-2007, 03:54 PM
Bike pics isn't helping me very well at the moment.
Here's a direct link:
http://d.im.craigslist.org/3o/iv/zSeS4VRzcu9tI1x3QVKu7n6TFXBn.jpg
thefox
03-14-2007, 06:27 PM
It is a Yamaha YTM200 (chain drive, pull start, front suspension only). They were made from 1983-1985, but there are very few differences between the years. Judging by the decals I would say it is an '83.
oldskool83
03-14-2007, 09:02 PM
yep thats a tri moto 200. 225's has black plastic gaurds down at the rear fenders.

you could always try yamahas web site and look at decals to get the right year.
Yamahauler
03-14-2007, 09:43 PM
Its a 1984 tri moto 200. (judging by decals) The decal is "C" shaped around the outline of the tank, not L shaped like the 83's.

They did make 225's in 86, they had lightning bolt decals I cant remember if Ive seen an 86 200, dont think so though.
thefox
03-15-2007, 09:31 AM
Its a 1984 tri moto 200. (judging by decals) The decal is "C" shaped around the outline of the tank, not L shaped like the 83's.

They did make 225's in 86, they had lightning bolt decals I cant remember if Ive seen an 86 200, dont think so though.

I thought it was the other way around, the 83 tank decal has the thick/short stripe that runs along the bottom of the tank and the 84 has a think/longer stripe.

1983 YTM200 (k)
http://parts.yamaha-motor.com/partimage.gifx?d=80303,2,0

1984 YTM200 (L)
http://parts.yamaha-motor.com/partimage.gifx?d=80304,2,0
Yamahauler
03-15-2007, 01:10 PM
Ohhh maybe it is differant for chain 200's

But i know the 1983 200e's all have decals like the ones you and I have.

Sorry. listen to fox, haha, he knows everything about 200 chains ;)