Recent content by schonc

Re: Xl250 parked for 30 years So... not dead... just been a very busy year. Started a new job in a completely new industry to the old job. Small start up tech company and we've been running wfo. But I have found time here and there to work on the bike. This weekend I finally got it to a point...

Update on the project. Got the engine back together. Carb cleaned up and rebuilt. As far as I know, everything on the engine side should be good to go now. I'm attempting an epoxy fix on the forks. I've heard of this fix a few times but this is the first I've attempted. I think its probably...

Another day, another cover off the engine. This time the valve cover, and it don't look so good. At this time I think I'll just reassemble and run it like it is, at least for now. Looks to me that someone has been in there before. The "gasket" looks to be rtv or similar and seems like it was...

I've checked out xlint's website. Theres a surprising amount of upgrades there. I put together a list of parts which could make this a pretty expensive build... I'll have to get this thing running in stock form and decide how much I like it/how much I want to spend on it. PM on it's way Sent...

Ah yes, makes sense. I'll check them out next time. Thanks for the help irk! Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

Had a hour to put towards the engine. Good news... Got the side cover off and it was pretty packed with gunk that came in from the adjuster hole but only minor corrosion on the front outside of the case. While I was there I noticed that the sprocket cover had a bolt hole busted off. Should...

Yeah I was checking it out... want to trade tanks? Haha Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

I was thinking I'd 3d print a new plug and put an o-ring on it but wasn't sure how well abs would hold up. I think I'll give it a try just as an experiment. I'll likely be ordering a plug from you shortly after haha One thing I've been trying to find is a shop manual. Is there any chance one is...

I'm a new member here on DTT. I joined to look at ideas for this build. Here's a few photos to start. I'll fill in the back story with a few follow up posts. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk