Into the unknown!

[Nirrot]

Hi there all. I'm very new to the club and have possibly taken on a project too far. I've own bikes before but newer ones that it's not worth getting too hands on with (other than a cleaning rag!) I've now gone and got myself a 1979 XS 250. A definate project bike. It's a rolling chassis with engine, and 'box of bits'. The engine supposedly runs but need to find out for myself if that's true. Feeling a bit daunted and wondering where to start. Some friends reckon that servicing as I go is the way, where as others think I should just hook it all up and see if it starts. The whole lot only set me back £100 so it's no great shakes if (when)I screw something up. Any helpful hints or thoughts for newbie?

[DirtyDT]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Check out the workshop and project sections near the bottom of the main page post your questions in the workshop and start a project thread. Use the search function.

As to hooking it up, I would after checking that it is not seized and a few other things but others would say don't. Up to you really.

Good luck and we tend to like pictures on the forum.

[bippo]

Hey and welcome to the forum! Would be a good idea to post a project thread in the relevant section - there are many knowledgeable people on here who'd love to help out.

[Sacha]

aboard! Good luck with the XS. Sounds like it'll be a great project!

[blackhat250]

Welcome nirrot" yeh its a task of patience, you have to ask yourself, how far do i go,,, is it ridable / show standard or what,

coz ther a lot of money to be thrown at a project,,, and if its profit your after, the XS250 wasnt desirable in the1970"s , so can"t see that changing now,, great experience tho, the reward is getting it up and running ,,and riding down the sunny lanes ,

[Nirrot]

Definately not looking for profit. 4 friends deciding to do a 'top gear' style challenge. Find a cheap bike, get it running and then wait for the gold envelope!