How do I know what I have?

[Mackee]

Hi, Everyone. I got a wheeler for $50 and I have no idea what it is...Other than it is a 1985 Yamaha. This is my first three wheeler. It has no plastic. I wrote the VIN down and went to my local dealer. They told me that Yamaha does not keep records back that far and that they couldn't help me out. Anyway, I have an engine number but not sure if that will tell me what I need to know. If I can tell from this, I will post it on here. I have an pic so maybe that will help you out. Any help is greatly appreciated. I am sure I will be asking a lot of questions and looking for plastic and other parts to get her back running. Thanks!

[Shawn72]

Looks like a 225DR

[MIK6]

I see a reverse lever. Its a 85 225DR. From the looks of the headlight it was prob light blue. Any 225 DX or DR plastic will fit it. Search the forum for either and you will see al ot of different pictures of them.

MIK6 / Mike

[Derek]

Yep, I see a lever too defiantly a 225DR. Like Mike said almost all parts are interchangeable.

[Mackee]

Thanks for all the help! Now that I know what it is, I can get to work putting her back together.

[225DX DUDE]

Thanks for all the help! Now that I know what it is, I can get to work putting her back together.

If its an 85 than its a DRN. So it is a Yamaha 225DRN.

[ATC-Eric]

Whats keeping it from running??

[Mackee]

Do you know what the "N"stands for? Sorry, I am new to this and learning fast.

[Mackee]

Just to ask...No one produces aftermarket plastic for these anymore do they?

[HypnotizeMindz]

i'm no rocket scientist, but i'd say N is for neutral

[225DX DUDE]

Do you know what the "N"stands for? Sorry, I am new to this and learning fast.

I am pretty sure the "N" is just for the year model. When looking for parts it doesnt matter, as the 225dx and 225dr parts interchange.

As for the aftermarket plastic, I haven't seen any for the ytm225's.

[Mackee]

THanks for the info!

[Mackee]

I am a vintage jap motorcycle guy and have only restored bikes back to their original condition. I am wondering if I should put this one back original or do something different. Is my 225DRN rare enough to put back original or should I customize it?

I know I ask a lot of questions but I do not know that much about trikes. Thanks for the input.

[thefox]

The DR is not exactly a rare model, I would do what you want with it. There are not a ton of them around but they are there.

What bikes have you restored?

[MonroeMike]

There's a manual for that in Oscar Mayer's collection.

http://www.oscarmayer.net/atc/manuals/

[Mackee]

Well, in that case, I will do what I want. I plan on keeping it until my kids sell it off for some extra $.

I have restored several. The most recent are a 1966 Honda 305 Dream and a 1972 Honda 350K4 Super sport.

MM, I will check around in OM's collection.

I will post pics of the build. Hard part is finding time with my busy schedule and a 19month old.

[Mackee]

Just got back from another Yami dealer and picked up the original Yamaha parts microfiche for my 1985 225DRN. Probably not worth much but it is cool to have with the bike. heck, he gave it to me for free...Said no one has been in his store for years looking for parts for a trike.

[Mackee]

Finally got to start tearing her down this afternoon. Got a lot done. Pulled the recoil housing since there was no pull rope and there weren't any guts. Go figure. So, I'll add that to my ever growing list of parts.

Wonder if I should start a new build page?

[thefox]

Starting a new thread about the build would be great. And as always, the more pictures to go along with the progress the better.

Post up some pictures of the Dream and CB in the Bikers forum too. I have been helping my brother with a '70 CB350 restoration.