Prelude2k

So my friend is moving away & he wheeled over his old Yamaha 250 and said I could have it for free. I took it; sure it's old and needs some work, but it has about 4000 miles on it and the price was right. I know next to jack about bikes, I'm the first to admit. All I know is it's a 1980 Yamaha 250cc, 4 stroke, looks to be single cylinder, street bike. From my searching on the web, i think it may be an XT 250 or SR 250, but haven't found pics of what it looks like yet.

It's been sitting around for a while, I think I might try to put it back into decent running condition. Anyone care to point me in the right direction? Web resources, knowledgable bike forums, anything will help.

Thanks a lot.

-phil

scottrnelson

If you want to see a picture of an SR-250, go to google.com, click on "Images", and type in Yamaha SR-250. At least that should help you know what type of motorcycle it is. The XT-250 looks like a dirt bike.

It will be a little bit more work to track down SR-250 enthusiasts.

2kturkey

If it's street then it's an SR250 - great bike for those with "duck's disease".

Prelude2k

Yep you're right, it's an SR. Now I just gotta find a shop manual for it somehow. Just want to see if I can get it to run again.

Hey, you sayin' I'm short? Heh. Good call. But I got it from a guy who is 6'+, go figure.

wamus2k

most likely.. the thing needs to be cleaned up.. The carburetor will definetly need to be washed out .Probably a new battery might be needed or even try to recharge the old one if possible.

Double check the brake lines.. Tires.. Lube the chain...

SSK

LOL!! I used to drive a blue 82 Yamaha SR250 during grad school! Not particularly exciting as far as bikes go but it got me from point A to point B. Nice starter bike. I ended up donating mine to charity for the tax deduction.

Prelude2k

hehe. cool. Happen to have the shop manual collecting dust somewhere??