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[vintageyamie]

Im building a '78 yamaha dt 250 into a cafe/bobber bike, wish me luck.

 

[vintageyamie]

I lowered the bike lastnight and plan on putting different bars on it tonight

 

[DreadRock]

Cool man was trying to pick up a old KAW 175 to do the same thing but dont look like its going to happen. both your bikes look in good shape ! keep posting pics of what your doing and good luck ! and welcome to DTT

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Welcome to the site, sir.

 

[bradj]

Your gonna break something bad if you dont rase the front of that bike up

 

[Ease]

Awesome bike!
Front end looks sketchy.

 

[silverdollar]

good luck and enjoy every bit of the build.

 

[vintageyamie]

i did raise it up about 2 inches from that pic.

 

[vintageyamie]

Black spokes

 

[vintageyamie]

cafe bars installed

 

[vintageyamie]

White forks and a yellow headlight installed. Now to start working on the suspension and the rear of the bike...

 

[vintageyamie]

the back of the bike so far

 

[vintageyamie]

Front wheel is done

 

[adriannarnold]

Looking good so far. Really like that front wheel and the white fork tubes. The low front end still looks a little sketchy to me. How much clearance do you have up front? An unexpected dip in the road could end badly and painful. I would probably raise it another 2 inches.

Changing your seat out for one with a lower profile will also give your bike a lower look

Ride safe

 

[vintageyamie]

the bike rides great ive drove it around to work and back... ive prob put around 100 miles on it since i lowered it, in town and country roads. ive hit holes, train tracks and all testing it and its great.

 

[DreadRock]

Very cool bike man ! IMHO i agree on the seat needs diff seat and maybe rear fender but its your bike man and its very cool !

 

[vintageyamie]

I plan on changing out the seat, just saving pennies... Anyone know where i can get a nice seat for it and any suggestions on what kind of seat would look good on it?

 

[DreadRock]

dont think they make one just for that bike . might need to make one or take the seat off and get your tape measure out and go from there....know there are a few talented guys on here who could help you along . hurrican7 is makeing a nice seat for yams his thread might help you

 

[vintageyamie]

Back wheel almost complete

 

[vintageyamie]

I found a seat to purchase for it. Now im looking for some shorter forks