Bill Epperly Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Just started restoring a 1974 Yamaha 250 DR. It belong to my father-in-law and hasn't ran in 10 years . I finally talked him into bring it to my barn to clean it up and get it running again. the bikes a mess!...a little rust poking through some of the rims and a LOT of cleaning and polishing up to do, replace all hoses etc. This is my first restore job. Iv'e started at the front and will work my way back. I was polishing the aluminium lower forks and realized that there is some sort of coating that I've polished off . Needed to do it though because of the corrosion. What can i seal it with when I'm done though? Just wanted to see if there are any other 250 DR owners out there or someone I can touch base with from time to time as I work through the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted November 27, 2006 Moderator Share Posted November 27, 2006 Just started restoring a 1974 Yamaha 250 DR. It belong to my father-in-law and hasn't ran in 10 years . I finally talked him into bring it to my barn to clean it up and get it running again. the bikes a mess!...a little rust poking through some of the rims and a LOT of cleaning and polishing up to do, replace all hoses etc. This is my first restore job. Iv'e started at the front and will work my way back. I was polishing the aluminium lower forks and realized that there is some sort of coating that I've polished off . Needed to do it though because of the corrosion. What can i seal it with when I'm done though? Just wanted to see if there are any other 250 DR owners out there or someone I can touch base with from time to time as I work through the bike. most ally was laquered, and the concensus was to leave bare and polish, as the laquer yellows with age. post a pic of the bike because i can't seem to google a yam dr 250 only a suzy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Epperly Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 most ally was laquered, and the concensus was to leave bare and polish, as the laquer yellows with age. post a pic of the bike because i can't seem to google a yam dr 250 only a suzy!! Yah, the othe side looks kinda yellow. That sounds good, it would a pain to have to clear coat it again. My camera is being fixed...as soon as I get it back I'll post a picture. It could be RD instead of DR...can't remember off hand. I'm trying to talk my father-in-law into riding again, he's 70. It would be cool to spend an afternoon riding with him. You ever ride up through Scotland? my wife and I took a road trip in a car last year up the west coast and back down the middle. I'd love to do it on a bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted December 1, 2006 Moderator Share Posted December 1, 2006 It could be RD instead of DR...can't remember off hand. A bit of Lisdexia setting in , eh? Is it a 2-Stroke?......& is it a single or a twin? It sounds like it could be an RD ....or maybe a DT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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