el_simo
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Hi guys,
I recently bought a 1972 250cc Yamaha YDS7 for €250. Its a non-runner but is in pretty good shape. No keys etc. None of the parts are secured as the previous owner shipped it from the UK. The bike is missing a few minor parts but I'm sure they wont be too much trouble to replace. The tank is pretty rusted inside as you can see in the picture. I was hoping one of you guys may be able to give me some advice regarding this?
I graduated last year in industrial design so I'm hoping to try out a few ideas and get some practical, hands-on experience. I'm looking forward to designing, building and finally riding my very own cutom cafe! My dad, who is nearly finished restoring a 1974 Honda C 50 is ademant I restore the bike to it's original condition but the appeal of a cafe is too great. He'll be helping me out with the mechanical end of things.
I'll be posting up some concepts soon enough. For the meantime I'll be focusing my attention on the engine.
Anyways, Im looking forward to showing you guys my progress.
Si
I recently bought a 1972 250cc Yamaha YDS7 for €250. Its a non-runner but is in pretty good shape. No keys etc. None of the parts are secured as the previous owner shipped it from the UK. The bike is missing a few minor parts but I'm sure they wont be too much trouble to replace. The tank is pretty rusted inside as you can see in the picture. I was hoping one of you guys may be able to give me some advice regarding this?
I graduated last year in industrial design so I'm hoping to try out a few ideas and get some practical, hands-on experience. I'm looking forward to designing, building and finally riding my very own cutom cafe! My dad, who is nearly finished restoring a 1974 Honda C 50 is ademant I restore the bike to it's original condition but the appeal of a cafe is too great. He'll be helping me out with the mechanical end of things.
I'll be posting up some concepts soon enough. For the meantime I'll be focusing my attention on the engine.
Anyways, Im looking forward to showing you guys my progress.
Si
Looks fine here, as you can see it's basically the RD250.
Nothing was secured, most things are just held in place with various different nuts and bolts.
The block looks fine, may need to be blasted though I'd say.
Lots of blue tape holding the headlight etc. together. I dont think the clocks are originals.
The tank got a respray.
As you can see the rust inside the tank is a bit of a problem. I was hoping to get some advice re:cleaning/blasting this here.