Little Help with a Yamaha MX100?

[mcso434]

A friend of mine has this bike. We assume it's a MX100 based on the markings. He is looking to sell it, but we would like to get more information about it if possible. Like year, if it is actually a MX100, any guesses on what it might be worth? It runs pretty good, the brakes work, forks and shocks work. Any help would be great. Thank you.

 

[Vet261]

Doing some searching around looks like early 80s like 1981-1983 they sold red ones.

I'm not sure what to say on value.

 

[mcso434]

Doing some searching around looks like early 80s like 1981-1983 they sold red ones.

I'm not sure what to say on value.

Yeah, I was thinking '82 based on my research too. Thought I'd try to get some educated or experienced opinions on here. His idea on asking price is $600. Anyone think that's a bit of overreach?

 

[AHRMA361]

I think it's a 1983 model. Nice, docile little bike.

It's basically a DT100 with no lights or signals. $600 is a great price.

 

[Vet261]

His idea on asking price is $600. Anyone think that's a bit of overreach?

Where is he located? I might be tempted to buy it just to plunk around mid ohio on.

 

[mcso434]

Homerville, Oh.

 

[Vet261]

Sent you a message, not too far from me. I'd be interested in taking a look at it.

 

[Vet261]

Picked it up yesterday!
I need to be careful here, the Yamahas are close to outnumbering the Suzukis in my shop now!

Needs a few small parts and I'll be zipping around Mid Ohio on it.

Also from more research, I thought it was a 1983, but Yamaha does not show an MX100 past 1981 on their parts fiche. So maybe it's an 81 then. Surprised the VIN doesn't seem to help.

 

[NQ1965]

We have our 1999 RT100 that we've owned for probably 20yrs now. A few cosmetic updates but overall, not far from being the exact same bike.
DT/MX engine, super reliable.

 

[Vet261]

Lil red got a bath today.

Few little things to fix up and she's good to go!..

 

[trent56mx]

Had the enduro version of that about 30 years ago. Will be cool to see this, probably bother you for a quick cruise.

 

[NQ1965]

You won't find a better bike for training kids on how to use a clutch. First gear is so low you can nearly keep up with walking beside it.

 

[k01]

Some of us are offended that a foo foo bike took the name of the mighty 1974 100 MX.

Lol

 

[mcso434]

Lil red got a bath today.

Few little things to fix up and she's good to go!..

Good deal. Glad someone picked this up. Now it'll get some use instead of sitting in a shed.