pumpkinboy1991

Yeah it certainly seems that way! A new cylinder head gasket alone is £35 lol, which has to be replaced every time you take the head off! hope my numbers come up on the lotto this week!

Yeah, you're right - I doubt I have put 100 hrs on it as I very rarely get the chance to take it out but having said that I don't know when the last rebuild would have been before I bought it and as you say - better safe than sorry. So I'll open it up before it goes out again, thanks again for the info!

Thanks for the info dt50, it is much appreciated. I have been carrying out routine maintenance, such as oil/filter changes and I have also been regularly checking the valve clearance. I was warned before I bought the bike that the tolerances are small as it is a racing spec bike, so thankfully I have been trying to keep on top of the basics. As for the cylinder lining, I've never had the full head off to inspect or rebuild it, so it's probably something I should do in that case. I don't race the bike, just trail riding and recreational MX at the local track but I'm never putting it through its paces and thrashing it the way more serious racers would, so I imagine that stands in my favour. What do you think?

I don't need to buy anything crucial at the moment, but I would like to do some upgrades when I rebuild it at the end of this year (it's a bit rusty in places as you can see) so I would need to know which year it is to select the correct things I would like to buy.

Hi all, had a YZF 250 for a few years now and only now thought of questioning whether it was sold to me correctly as a 2005 model (I have my doubts). It was my first serious motocross bike and I was "young and naïve..." so I didn't look thoroughly enough for the tell tale signs of just how to make sure you are getting what you have been advertised. I'm hoping someone on here can identify the bike year, I have my suspicions it is actually a 2003 model after some google searches, but where better to ask for proof than on the Yamaha Owners forum!! Regardless of age, I really enjoy riding it, I'd just prefer to know exactly what I have Any advice, info would be appreciated. PS it does need some TLC so not too many sniggers please! Chassis Number: *CG14C-00XXXX* Engine Number: *G329E-00XXXX* http://www.flickr.com/photos/71867429@N07/8599918165/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/71867429@N07/8599916131/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/71867429@N07/8601014472/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/71867429@N07/8601013866/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/71867429@N07/8601013196/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/71867429@N07/8601012706/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/71867429@N07/8601012070/in/photostream/