SR250 brat

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Got a piece of junk 1981 yamaha sr250 that I decided to play around with. I couldn't decide on a paint scheme so I chose the boring route and went all white. I will be posting progress pictures of the build.
 

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Before and after polishing
 

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Holes drilled in the cover and the front and rear brakes
 

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Using Duro HF904 dual sport tires.
Front 18x4.1 and rear 130/90-16
 

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New parts from dime city cycles
 

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Mini LED turn signals. Extremely bright for the size
 

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Case splitting and cleaning
 

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Decided to add a kick starter to the sr250. Found all the parts needed
 

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Found a rare 1971 suzuki t125 stinger fuel tank. Little rusty so I am soaking it in vinegar and then using Caswell sealer
 

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Chopped the fenders
 

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Seat pan made
 

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Using an old yoga mat for the padding. I'm also attempting to sew my first seat
 

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everything painted white
 

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I found an extra sr250 swingarm and decided to extend it 6 inches. Here's a comparison of the original vs the extended
 

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An extra suzuki t125 tank I had. Wanted to see a different color on it
 

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Tank finished
 

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Rebuilt the forks with new seals and also added an external spring to help stiffen the front up
 

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Found an old 1960s headlight with speedo. The mini speedo from dime city cycles fits perfectly.
 

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Laced up the wheels which was a pain in the a$$
 

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