Nirrot Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Here is a 1979 xs 250 that I picked up for £100. The plan is to get it up and running as cheaply as possible, and then at a later date maybe flat track it. The guy I got it off had started to hack away at the frame to make a bobber so after making sure I have a running engine suring up the back end will be my first job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 10, 2013 the backend is always the first to go when modding the xs, tracker, cafe or other. makes it easier to mount an alternative rear guard on. there's an article in Classic bike about tube bending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirrot Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Good to know thanks drewpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 10, 2013 Do you have the rest of it or just the rolling chassis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirrot Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Got an engine and some other bits and bobs but my basic shopping list is getting rather long. I'm starting with the absolute basics (battery, oil filter, gaskets, spark plugs etc.) just to see if it runs. Then I'll look into the good bits. Gonna need a rewire too. On that point how little can I get away with being connected to see if I have a running engine? If you haven't alrwady guessed I'm a complete novice. My first project so willing to listen to any advice/tips and generally any basic advice offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 10, 2013 Drewpy is probably your man. Check out his blog for inspiration. LINKY Nice pictures at the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beef Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 you could do worse than to go to your profile and fill in the info so people know where you are and stuff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirrot Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 It's been very quiet in my garage! I have a question please about this picture... I'm trying to find an acceptable replacement part for this clutch tension spring. I assume it's the same part that goes into the pretty much all models but I the only part number I can find (90506-10023-00) seems to be an obsolete part. Does anyone know what I can use instead, and where I can get it from? Thanks for any help you can offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted June 24, 2013 Moderator Share Posted June 24, 2013 not too hard to find http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-NEW-OEM-FACTORY-YAMAHA-TENSION-SPRING-DS6-TD-R-TR-2-3-5-TX-650-750-TZ-250-/190783456849?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6b948651 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-TZ250-TZ350-YDS-YR-R5-XS1-TX750-XS650-CLUTCH-TENSION-SPRING-90506-10023-/321129838943 http://www.classicracing.nl/spring-tension-90506-10023-p-1988.html http://www.mikesxs.net/products-22.html http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-vintage-motorcycle-xs650-yr1-yr2-xs400-xs360-tz-250-350-tx-tr-td-r5-ds-/120941664771 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 expensive with the postage though Drew! I thought you would be able to pick one up from a local motorbike dealer/shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 hey drewps reckon even I could have found one of those at Stafford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yip tommy " i got a full box of springs at Staff show, for A tenner, all sizes, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 bargain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirrot Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks all. I'm sure it won't be the last part I'm asking for help with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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