Nirrot Posted February 10, 2013 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.
Moderator drewpy Posted February 10, 2013 Moderator 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
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 10, 2013 Moderator Posted February 10, 2013 Do you have the rest of it or just the rolling chassis?
Nirrot Posted February 10, 2013 Author 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.
Moderator DirtyDT Posted February 10, 2013 Moderator Posted February 10, 2013 Drewpy is probably your man. Check out his blog for inspiration. LINKY Nice pictures at the bottom.
beef Posted February 10, 2013 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..
Nirrot Posted June 23, 2013 Author 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.
Moderator drewpy Posted June 24, 2013 Moderator 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
Tommy xs Posted June 24, 2013 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
Tommy xs Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 hey drewps reckon even I could have found one of those at Stafford.
blackhat250 Posted June 24, 2013 Posted June 24, 2013 Yip tommy " i got a full box of springs at Staff show, for A tenner, all sizes,
Nirrot Posted June 25, 2013 Author Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks all. I'm sure it won't be the last part I'm asking for help with!
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