Motorcycles, lets see em.

[908/930]

Baz, do you happen to have an endoscope camera you can send into the tank and take a look? If it was me I would find a way to check for rust possibly inspection mirror? If there is any you could use something like Rust dissolver to clean it up, or vinegar for longer time. If it is clean I would do what you are thinking with some 2 stroke oil and gas.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by 908/930

Baz, do you happen to have an endoscope camera you can send into the tank and take a look? If it was me I would find a way to check for rust possibly inspection mirror? If there is any you could use something like Rust dissolver to clean it up, or vinegar for longer time. If it is clean I would do what you are thinking with some 2 stroke oil and gas.

Thanks - I'll use the gas/oil mix after the baking soda then. Tank wasn't really bad so just trying to hedge my bets going forward.

[Baz]

I'm learning new things as I continue refurbish work on my Blue bike. I never knew the metric screws on Japanese bikes used a different type of Phillips head.

The tool you are supposed to use on these is called a Japanese Industrial Standard Driver. I just ordered a set from Amazon.

I've been using my regular Phillips head drivers without any issues but like everyone else I abhor the prospect of the unnecessary disfigurement of fasteners.

Primer:
https://revlimiter.net/blog/2014/09/the-japanese-phillips-jis-screwdrivers/

[Baz]

Well I have everything back together and bike runs good. Only the battery connector (pos) was not tight as it should be so now working on that....of course.

I don't know why these battery manufacturers don't design a single bolt attachment instead of having to screw around with a bolt and nut deal. My problem right now is - even though I have several of the smaller sized battery bolt/nut combos that come with these batteries....I can't get the nut into the slot - too big.

I was looking online for a smaller size and it dawned on me all I have to do is grind mine down until it fits.

But why should I have to do this? It's the year 2023 but it doesn't seem like it sometimes.....

[Baz]

Plus my new VFR is supposed to arrive today and it's pouring rain out......sheesh.......

[Baz]

New bike arrived but too rainy to take any pics. Also got the battery situation resolved.

Posting to share this FB MP ad for a '71 Yamaha DT250! We had a group in high school ('70-'72 for me) that parked all their bikes together out front in the student parking lot. Quite an assortment, but at that time the Yams were the more popular brand, and this model was THE ONE, as far as I was concerned.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1246959672762822/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

Pretty cool to see one for sale. Little rough but certainly worthy of purchase!

Marshall, Michigan USA, videos and other bikes available at VintageOEMcycle.com
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72 Yamaha DT2 250cc Enduro w/title, 2-stroke single cylinder classic. Kickstart only, approx 6,500 miles, fires up nice, runs and rides great, bars are tweaked, headlight is blown and there's no battery or turn signals (on the todo list). Tank is clean and coated, open to offers.

[908/930]

Well I am not sure if I should have but I did it anyways, have wanted one of these for a while.

[manbridge 74]

Originally Posted by Baz

New bike arrived but too rainy to take any pics. Also got the battery situation resolved.

Posting to share this FB MP ad for a '71 Yamaha DT250! We had a group in high school ('70-'72 for me) that parked all their bikes together out front in the student parking lot. Quite an assortment, but at that time the Yams were the more popular brand, and this model was THE ONE, as far as I was concerned.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1246959672762822/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

Pretty cool to see one for sale. Little rough but certainly worthy of purchase!

Marshall, Michigan USA, videos and other bikes available at VintageOEMcycle.com
👇
72 Yamaha DT2 250cc Enduro w/title, 2-stroke single cylinder classic. Kickstart only, approx 6,500 miles, fires up nice, runs and rides great, bars are tweaked, headlight is blown and there's no battery or turn signals (on the todo list). Tank is clean and coated, open to offers.

I like to ride the same year TY 250 trials version…. Got to where I could ride it up on top of a large metal desk.

[MMARSH]

Originally Posted by 908/930

Well I am not sure if I should have but I did it anyways, have wanted one of these for a while.

Nice find.

[908/930]

Thanks, it should be fun, or possibly not. Sort of the 930 of the bike world.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by 908/930

Well I am not sure if I should have but I did it anyways, have wanted one of these for a while.

Congrats on the bike, it looks interesting! What is it?

[908/930]

Thanks Shaun. I should have mentioned what it is, 2013, KTM RC8R. Not as fast as todays 1L bikes but quite sure it is quick enough for me.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Well it looks great! Hope you can enjoy it before real winter sets in. Today it's in the 60s and I can't ride which is very sad since it's 40s from here on out at best.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by 908/930

Well I am not sure if I should have but I did it anyways, have wanted one of these for a while.

Great looking machine there, 908....congrats! Looks like a LOT of fun. Safe riding my brother!

Originally Posted by manbridge 74

I like to ride the same year TY 250 trials version…. Got to where I could ride it up on top of a large metal desk.

Those trails bikes are unreal! They've always fascinated me and watching a skilled rider on one is beyond cool!

[dewolf]

1997 Ducati 600SS. Not fast, but is fun to ride.



1998 Yamaha R6. Fast and fun. Carby model.

[908/930]

Thanks Baz, I should be safe until spring anyways, as Shaun mentioned it is getting cool up here. You guy's down south need to be extra careful while riding. All the people escaping the cold will be flocking down. Many years ago a GF who was living in Florida warned me to look for extra large rim sunglasses on the heads of people driving, she said to stay away from them. From what I noticed while driving around Fla she was right.

[gsxrken]

Amazing how well the 916 holds up. An absolutely timeless design. I still intend to buy one and finally satisfy the itch that I couldn’t reach back then.

[brp914]

Originally Posted by gsxrken

Amazing how well the 916 holds up. An absolutely timeless design. I still intend to buy one and finally satisfy the itch that I couldn’t reach back then.

I had a Duc 848. I paid beaucoup bucks for an unobtainium dry clutch conversion. Great looking and sounding bike, but you may be spoiled by the reliability of Japanese bikes. Torquey but loses its breath up top. The v twin rattles the bike to bits. My rear view mirror broke, a coolant pipe broke, and the clutch broke and was worn out after just 15k miles. Then the timing belts...I had a very reliable CBR that lost a piston ring at 90k miles. Both my Gixxers crashed in the 70k mile range but were reliable and running great. Not that I wouldn't consider a 998, of course. Current Italian bike Aprilia V4R:

[gsxrken]

Originally Posted by brp914

I had a Duc 848. I paid beaucoup bucks for an unobtainium dry clutch conversion. Great looking and sounding bike, but you may be spoiled by the reliability of Japanese bikes. Torquey but loses its breath up top. The v twin rattles the bike to bits. My rear view mirror broke, a coolant pipe broke, and the clutch broke and was worn out after just 15k miles. Then the timing belts...I had a very reliable CBR that lost a piston ring at 90k miles. Both my Gixxers crashed in the 70k mile range but were reliable and running great. Not that I wouldn't consider a 998, of course. Current Italian bike Aprilia V4R:

Very nice. Yep, wouldn’t kick a 998 out of the garage myself. And my son has a 2021 Aprilia.

We’ve got similarly stocked garage… P-car, vintage Mustang, and the bike of the moment.

[Baz]

Anyone know where this place is? Wow!