yamaha 465

[erectordale]

was wondering what a good running cosmetically sound bike was worth and how are they for reliability and power. found a nice 1 with title for 400.00

[tecat-z]

Dale, is it a YZ or IT 465. They preceded the 490 engines, and from what i understand were pretty tempermental. Many people consider the late 70's YZ 400 to be a very good engine. I believe the 490 is a big bore 465. Think the 465's were made in 80-81.

[MTS]

465 was 81-83? i think, i had a 82 IT, Done up, ported ect, Ate the *Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited* outa 490's, just ran cleaner, not sure why, i had nothing but good with mine, i did eventually eat 5th gear, for 400$ i would have it in a heat beat.

[tecat-z]

Here in the states the yz 490 debuted in 82, but i think the IT 465 may have gone to 82? The IT's were a bit less aggressive in tune, but were still plenty fast. And may have actually been better! And for a trike conversion i would think those IT engines might work better than the YZ counterparts. Where we have raced in Three Rivers, there is a 82 or 83 IT 490. Dale, it sat up next to the concession stand. Don't know if you noticed it. It was the big light blue bike with yellow decals. Might be the owners bike or something?