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Sweet man!! Thanks for the reply. I think I will just take the ignition switch off the bike and get a key made. New switches for the bike runs anywhere from $25 (for the chinese knock off parts that I dont trust) to $150 for the actual NOS piece. I figured the suspension, brakes, and such dont come close to a more modern bike- I have a 73 BMW- so I am used to the bike I am riding not being modern. I just love older bikes I dont know why probably because they are easier to work on. There are two bikes being parted out on ebay right now as we speak for the 250A so if you need some parts you can check there- however it seems like the sellers are trying to make the most money they can. All and all the bike is pretty decent- only really needing a key and new tires to get back on the road. Cosmetics are fair but I am not in it for the looks of a bike. I plan on beating the you know what you of it. Thanks again for the info!!!

So I just picked up a 74 dt250 in very decent condition. It runs, goes through the gears, brakes etc, and is just a bit faded on the gas tank and front and rear fenders. IT does not have a title and I got it for $300 at an action. I wanted it to basically ride back and forth to work (10 miles round trip) and ride around on the fire trails here in Northern AZ; nothing extreme but I will require it to climb hills. Needs new tires, carb work (I think), and basic oil and fluid changes to get it running well. I rode it back from the action, and every 10 mins or so the bike would cut out. Two kicks later I am back up and running for another 10 mins then it kicks out again... I am thinking it might be a slight leak in the carb (maybe the float bowl is going empty to soon?) or just a clogged jet. So my first step is to take off the carb, replace all gaskets and clean. ANyone got any ideas about this one? Also I am looking for an ignition (checked ebay) because the bike came without a key. Still starts when kicked, but I want the lights and such to work if I am going to make it street legal. Does anyone have a lead on a conversion chart of parts from other years that will work with the 74? Thanks!!!!

Hey DTGordo I just picked up a 74 DT250 in very decent condition at an action for $300 and I have a few questions for you. I hope you dont mind. Its an AZ bike so it is kinda faded on the top of the gas tank but otherwise it is a solid bike IMO- just the fork seals, clean out and replace gaskets on the carb, tires and basic oil changes are all it needs. A key did not come with the bike (but it still starts just no elec when kicked) so I am looking for an ignition with a key (I want to register it and I think the DMV wont be happy about it not having a key). The NOS one is $170 or some crazy amount and I was wondering if you knew of a conversion chart of parts to see what other years' ignition would fit the 74 that I just got. Looking to spend NOT $170 haha. Second, and most important, how do you like the bike overall? Basically I am using it to ride back and forth to work about 10 miles round trip, and on the fire trails here in Arizona (no sand). I just need something that will get me around on the trails (must climb some hills) and wondering if I made a good choice with the dt250. Not looking to do anything extreme. This is my first dirt bike but 6th bike overall. I can post some pics in a few days. Thanks for the help!