HotelBushranger
New Member
Figure I'll post this up and scunge some info off you blokes
My 1980 Yamaha XS 250, bought for $300 after sitting in a blokes shed for a few years. Was originally going to keep it stock but have decided to cafe racer it.
Lessons learnt so far:
a) Don't start indescriminately start taking things apart.
b) Make sure everything is put away in labelled bags.
c) Plan your work (ties in with a).
d) Have plenty of time.
e) Have plenty of money.
f) Have plenty of clothes you don't mind getting covered in oil.
g) Have understanding parents.
Need to get that crack in the kickstarter recess fixed, once that's done I can put the engine back together. Have just ordered new clutch plates, chain and sprocket kit, and a +2 tooth rear sprocket. Saving up to buy these:
http://www.sportingforless.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C04
Also not sure on things like brakes, want to give it better front brakes so have been looking at MikesXS, but seems 650 and 250 master cylinders aren't compatible, was given advice by the Yamaha Club to just get a 'modern' master cylinder, don't exactly know what that suggests ??? Also have plans for the tank and seat, going to repaint the tank and hopefully make my own cafe seat.
Think that's about it at the moment, will try to keep up to date and any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers guys
My 1980 Yamaha XS 250, bought for $300 after sitting in a blokes shed for a few years. Was originally going to keep it stock but have decided to cafe racer it.
Lessons learnt so far:
a) Don't start indescriminately start taking things apart.
b) Make sure everything is put away in labelled bags.
c) Plan your work (ties in with a).
d) Have plenty of time.
e) Have plenty of money.
f) Have plenty of clothes you don't mind getting covered in oil.
g) Have understanding parents.
Need to get that crack in the kickstarter recess fixed, once that's done I can put the engine back together. Have just ordered new clutch plates, chain and sprocket kit, and a +2 tooth rear sprocket. Saving up to buy these:
http://www.sportingforless.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C04
Also not sure on things like brakes, want to give it better front brakes so have been looking at MikesXS, but seems 650 and 250 master cylinders aren't compatible, was given advice by the Yamaha Club to just get a 'modern' master cylinder, don't exactly know what that suggests ??? Also have plans for the tank and seat, going to repaint the tank and hopefully make my own cafe seat.
Think that's about it at the moment, will try to keep up to date and any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers guys