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Couldn’t pass up this swap meet find šŸ˜ this 1977 DG Yamaha IT175 is built top of the line for it’s time. Yes the riding video is up next, but here are a few things featured on this beauty that will take you back to 1977 in the best way šŸ‘Œ This bike has KYB pneumatic forks that were state-of-the-art for their time. Here is what Cycle World had to say about this same setup. - ā€œAdjustable rebound damping feature, in four detented positions, makes on-site tuning easier and more effective. The machined billet construction and the generous 38mm stanchion tubes make for a virtually flex-free front end assem-bly, which works extremely well on this machine. The combination of DG swing arm and Luft-prepared monoshock is as effective a combination as we’ve seen to date. The adjustibility of the Yamaha damper is retained, while the Luft reservoir maintains fade-free operation. Internal changes which reduce damping, especially during the compression stroke, enhance rider comfort while allowing f...

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