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Hi all I've just bought a 1981 xs 250 that's been restored. And I plan to take it around Spain next year with a few mates. Sounds fun eh. But I just can't belI've how slow this bike is?? 65 mph max!!. Have they always been this slow or is something wrong. She starts off the button and runs sweet. Just NO power at all. Please help!!

Hi, I'm new to the site and wondered if anyone could help me at all. I am restoring/bobbing a 1980 XS250 and am looking for an exhaust. As far as I can tell/know, the XS400 and 250 engines are very similar. Will an XS 400 exhaust fit an 250 at all? Also, I'm going to lower the back end from 350mm which is what are on there at the mo to probably 280mm. Are the mounting sizes a universal size or will I have to buy some shocks especially for the XS250? If anyone could help me I would be very great full. Cheers, it is very much appreciated. [sharedmedia=garage:vehicles:999] Joe

Hi all, I signed up for the forum a while ago but thought it was about time I introduced myself. I recently swapped my '97 XV535S for an '81 XS250 and it seems I've got my work cut out for me. I've had a good look round the bike and am thinking that I need to get it running now after buying it with loads of bits missing and generally in unknown condition. Once it's had a run and I know it's salvegable then it's back to pieces for more cosmetic work and titivation - I've even got a colour scheme picked out, getting a bit ahead of myself there eh? I guess I'll have lots of questions for everyone whilst I undertake this project but I'll also try and get some pict…

Hi all new member here,I just brought a 1980 sx250 about a month ago ,been sat in some shed for 5 years ,but it started ok when I viewed it .so took it home stripped it back everything off ,rust treated it painted it cleaned the lot and now it's nearly ready to ride ,just waiting on some new bit to arrive in the post.any how but haven't touched the inside of the motor except to change the oil and tidy up some frayed wires,well up to a week ago it had compression in the kick start ,but then a couple of days later it seems to have lost compression, I haven't done a compression test on it yet but a friend said it might a stuck valve ,any other thoughts or even suggestion on…

Hi i just got my self a 1980 yamaha xs250 project post on wanted section, this is for new member welcomes

Hi Guys, have just joined as I have a problem. Bought a US spec 1983 XS650 SK Heritage Special, and the headlamp appears too wide for the supporting "ears". This means the ears or brackets don't lie flat against the sides of the headlamp bowl, and thus the indicator stems both lean backwards. I've not seen any other XS 650's with this oddity, but there seems to be only one headlamp shell listed, albeit in Chrome or black, but all the same size with 7" glass. Looks like it needs a 6" headlamp, but none listed. Anyone help please?

hi all... thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Gollum, biker for many years, and currently own 3 Yam's (see topic title). I've arrived here in search of some bits, which were lost when the ex-wife and her boyfriend stole and sold (for scrap!) the majority of a pristine 1981 XS650 which was stripped down in the garage. I managed to track down most of the bits they took but the engine mounts had already been sold by the time my detective work led me to the scrapyard in question. so, if anyone can come to my aid, and point me in the right direction, I'll be in your debt Gollum

Hi all are there more triple owners here?? And how many in Australia. I am a new member I just got a triple, mar 1978, it has been sitting 11 years but going and on the road now. I need a set of handlebars for it. Any factory bars for sale out there? thank Eddie

hi i have a xt 600e she wont turnover battery is charged.when i press start button nothing happens nutral light slightly dims...........I have posted in the 'Workshop' area if anyone can offer advice there I'd appreciate it Edited by Airhead

Hi I am a new member with a Xt 125 Clutch problem. I have been given the task of sorting out my nephews motorbike, does anyone have a work shop manual or step by step guidance on how to remove the clutch and push rod assembly. Any help would be much appreciated. Steve1959

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Hi, I have purchased a 1980 xt 500 that was brought in from Greece, I also received the customs documentation with it. I applied to get it registered but was told that it would need the age verified by the Yamaha owners club. I would be very grateful for any advice on the best way to go about it

Hello all I’m a new member and I’ve had my XT for some years. It’s was saved from the scrap man with many parts missing or broke. Just wondering if many members have ended up with something similar from parts. 👍 Smigger

hi im new to this site as ive just bought an x reg xt 250 and would like to no if anybody out there can recommend someone to re anodize my gold wheels and a number for re spraying the petrol tank as I want to restore the bike back to its best thanks and I look forward to a response regards ash

Hi there i have a xt125x (2009) and wanted to fit renthal handguards to it but am not sure if they will fit so was wondering if anyone could help me out. Any help would be much apprichiated this is a link of the ones i am on about: http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/renthal-moto-handguards-p-11054.html

Hi all, I've picked up a little project of and old xt125, which has been sitting in a barn for many years all there but ideally I'd like to get it running again before the strip down, anyway it'll keep me amused with other projects going on also. Cheers all

Hi chaps, I've got round to stripping down the xt which has been left outside for many years. The main bigger was getting the swing arm out, what started as an hours job ended up being a three hour job attacking it with a grinder... But it came out. The header pipe has rotted out and stuck in the cylinder head, next challenge!, I have sent off the frame and parts off for shot blasting and painting then the collection and sourcing of new parts begins

Hi all, Just got my bike out from winter rest and had to change the battery,all of a sudden now my display won't work. Everything else is fine! Has any one any ideas ? Thanks all

can anyone help please,i have a xt125r 07 which i use every day,over the last few months the seat has started splitting,on talking to my dealer i was told this model did not have a replacement cover,and that i would have to buy a new seat unit,£140 !!!!,surely not ????

Having a few problems with my kick start and clutch. Any help out there?