Two Stroke Motocross

Two Stroke Motocross Forum => General Two Stroke Talk => Topic started by: Charles Owens on October 06, 2010, 06:25:20 PM

Title: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: Charles Owens on October 06, 2010, 06:25:20 PM

I just went to pick up a parts bike.
We get it home, my buddy rides it.  Then with my broken rib, I take a short test ride.
Wow. :)
I'm considering hanging on to it and doing another build, set it up for some scrambles.
What do you guys think?

2000 YZ 250, needs a little TLC but nothing a rebuild won't take care of.

VIDEO0029 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW9olA6Fr8I#)

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: Coop on October 06, 2010, 08:08:00 PM

Yeah I would never consider that a parts bike.  :)

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: TMKIWI on October 06, 2010, 09:17:59 PM

Keep it.

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: keeptwostrokesalive on October 07, 2010, 04:18:52 AM

Looks good.  Keep it and fix that baby up just like the 125

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: JohnN on October 07, 2010, 07:18:49 AM

That is not a parts bike!! That is a motorcycle that needs a little TLC.

I bet with a little bit of work you could sell it for a decent price and get another two-stroke out into circulation. Maybe even make a few dollars for your troubles.

I vote to fix it!

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: MXLord327 on October 07, 2010, 11:48:50 AM

Nice Bike!!  It looks almost identical to my '98.  I am hoping to upgrade to an '06 or new sometime soon though.....

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: ktm150rippa on October 08, 2010, 05:41:52 AM

hey if you do rebuild it can you take pics/videos of you doing it. I really wanna do this it looks like alot of fun but there is some stuff idk how to do.

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: Charles Owens on October 08, 2010, 05:54:03 AM

I have decided to keep it, but I have to get rid of the 125.. I think I will be swapping some parts over to the 250 and selling the rest.

So I have a fresh rebuilt complete motor, with Athena top end if anyone is looking. :)

And yes I'm sure i'll take tons of pics, I picked up a new Sony DSLR lastnight. Gotta test it out. :)

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: KXAF888 on October 08, 2010, 02:35:19 PM

I would definatly hold onto that bike, as it looks reletively clean(hell, even the plastic aren't the typical YZ "white").  The bike would be a great build up project, new bearings, seals, topend(300cc kit anyone?), chain & sprockets, hoops, and some fresh graphics..that thing will outlast 2 generations of new 450 4 storkes!!! ;)

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: factoryX on October 09, 2010, 10:08:26 PM

I would love to have that parts bike to ride --- I mean for parts.  :-\

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: Charles Owens on October 10, 2010, 04:42:55 AM

Ok well I took my 125 and swapped some parts to the 250. :)
Fuel tank, plastics, etc. It looks like the 125 just a little more between the frame rails. :)
It was a tough choice to make but I am definately glad I decided to keep it.
It had a fresh top end when I picked it up (183 PSI), just have to do some jetting, chain and sprockets, brake pads and a clutch cable.
Should be ready about the same time my ribs can handle it.

Title: Re: I think I may have found a new project. :)
Post by: scotty dog on October 11, 2010, 12:23:38 PM

Good choice that looks like a pretty tidy bike, would be very nice with a little lovin...