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Marque Remarks => Yamaha => Topic started by: jimson on July 24, 2015, 03:25:22 pm
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G'day viewers I have a 1978 DT250 it's a basket case. I pulled it out of the scrap metal yard a few years back & put it away. Now I was thinking of making it into a going play bike. So what are they like as enduro's or for the bush. I can't believe how ugly they are compared to the previous model DTs . Jimson
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same as a 78 model, different colour-not ugly at all. as pretty as bronwyn bishop in a to tight bikini with a large boil on her thigh(http://[URL=http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/gbankier/media/IMG_8554_zpsfe995737.jpg.html][img width=800 height=532]http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a561/gbankier/IMG_8554_zpsfe995737.jpg)[/URL](http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a561/gbankier/IMG_8554_zpsfe995737.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/gbankier/media/IMG_8554_zpsfe995737.jpg.html)[/img]
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I'm looking for inspiration & you had to through that woman's name in yuk lol So ugly they are but mine will look nothing like original if I comit to doing a shed build. So did they handle okay & I except the engine is not that much different from the earlier model DT's ? Jimson
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Wow settle down I can't keep up with all the information lol So what's the verdic are they any good ?
Jimson
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Wow settle down I can't keep up with all the information lol So what's the verdic are they any good ?
Jimson
They handle adequately if a little heavy but you can always trim the fat...
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_locnoqiecE1qbzpb0o1_1280.jpg)
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Thanks Cyclegod I have seen that pic on google image & I must say it looks cool but the bike I have will be built for the dirt. Jimson
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they were OK J. As mentioned heavy, didn't go too hard and suspension was on the soft side. More dual jobbie than true trail bike. Very reliable and fun but not a serious "race" bike in any form.
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Thanks for that I like the reliable & fun side of that. I'm not good at going fast. Unless you ask my girlfriend lol so the bike will just be for fun. Jimson
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A bloke was riding a nice original monoshock DT250 at Harrow on the weekend. His father had bought it new. He seemed to be getting along at a reasonable clip on it, and I saw him out on the loop on both days. "Reliable and fun" should be easily achieved from yours!
Tex
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c315/jimson13566/Mobile%20Uploads/43662142-C1D2-4188-AC76-79BA4A821324_zps9zvuhbiv.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/jimson13566/media/Mobile%20Uploads/43662142-C1D2-4188-AC76-79BA4A821324_zps9zvuhbiv.jpg.html)
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This is what I dragged out of the scrap metal yard a few years back. As I have a stash of earlier DT bits I thought I could use some to make this into a play bike. I also have a spare engine as well , so it could be cheap fun lol. Jimson
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G'day viewers just wondering if anyone knows what petrol tanks fit the 78/79 DT250 I don't like the square shape of the tank on this model.jimson
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How would it look with a YZ125C tank? may have to change the seat though.
Tony.
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G'day viewers just wondering if anyone knows what petrol tanks fit the 78/79 DT250 I don't like the square shape of the tank on this model
Well there's a big, blue Malcolm Smith tank going in the For Sale section...
http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=39003.msg375683;topicseen#msg375683
Tex
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Tony I think all those tanks are on HL500s lol & Tex I looked at that, but I think it's to chunky for what I want. Thanks I'll keep looking. jimson
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Hahaha, yes most did end up on HL's, except the one hanging in my shed, may have a seat that "could" work too......
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https://www.google.com.au/search?q=yz125c&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=917&tbm=isch&imgil=5WgCtlMY30xqiM%253A%253B1n3za0Xcmz369M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fyz125c.blogspot.com%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=5WgCtlMY30xqiM%253A%252C1n3za0Xcmz369M%252C_&usg=__oEh7Oyza6NDEzVgWotrLMl7AfvU%3D&ved=0CCUQyjdqFQoTCMmbiOnlkMgCFSHcpgoddfIMXQ&ei=V4MEVomUL6G4mwX15LPoBQ#imgrc=Sz1Vesaik59KeM%3A&usg=__oEh7Oyza6NDEzVgWotrLMl7AfvU%3D (https://www.google.com.au/search?q=yz125c&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=917&tbm=isch&imgil=5WgCtlMY30xqiM%253A%253B1n3za0Xcmz369M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fyz125c.blogspot.com%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=5WgCtlMY30xqiM%253A%252C1n3za0Xcmz369M%252C_&usg=__oEh7Oyza6NDEzVgWotrLMl7AfvU%3D&ved=0CCUQyjdqFQoTCMmbiOnlkMgCFSHcpgoddfIMXQ&ei=V4MEVomUL6G4mwX15LPoBQ#imgrc=Sz1Vesaik59KeM%3A&usg=__oEh7Oyza6NDEzVgWotrLMl7AfvU%3D)
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Sounds interesting what area do you live in ? & how much $ do you want for said items. Thanks jimson
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I live 30 mins south of Canberra, I will try to get some pics over the weekend and pm them to you.
The tank has no tap or cap but is in fairly decent shape for it's age, it is yellow and has a couple of very small dents and will need painting.
The seat is complete but will need a cover, I believe it is from a YZ125C as well, but when I get some pics I will take some measurements of the mounting points so that you can determine if it will fit or not.
I haven't really thought about a price, it's been hanging in my garage for about 12 years gathering dust alongside a coffin tank from a Maico.
I'll work out a price for the tank and seat separately in case the seat won't work for you, or if you have a price in mind once you've seen the pics, just let me know.
Tony.
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Sounds good Tony. I'll be in Binalong on Monday but not sure how much time I'll have.jimson
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Where's home for you Jimson? I am in Michelago NSW.
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Sanctuary point it's about 20 minutes out of Nowra NSW.
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I don't think it would be expensive to Pack n Send or post, they weigh bugger all!
Another possible option is I could get it to Wollongong on our next visit to my daughter and son in law, but that may not be for a month or more.
We have visitors on the weekend so I won't be able to travel anywhere.
Tony.
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If young Jimson passes on the tank, i know of someone who may be interested. Not wanting to cut in of course.
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hi
i have a mx400 alloy tank
also a complete dt250 1977 running trail bike mick jones got it running for me
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All good, Jimson has first right of refusal as you say.
Tony.
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Jimg1au If the others aren't interested I would be in the MX 400 tank . Iain
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don't know how wide the tunnell in a 125C tank is,but Jimson's tanks tunnells 100 out to 190 for a pretty good reason,it's a bigarse wide frame top tube with that mono shock running up in there,if the c tank fitted,don't plan on riding any big distance??,just saying ;), :P
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Good point Mick, I don't know how far Jimson intends on riding or if it will fit, some measurements may help?
I'm happy to measure the tunnel in the C tank to determine whether or not it will fit....no point buying bits that will never fit!
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My c/x tank measures 95mm at the seam and about 60mm where it wraps around the shock spring, measured at the bottom edge of the tank (without taking it off the bike :D )
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Sorry for the delay fellas, here are some pics of the tank, seat to follow just as soon as I find it!
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y464/ajcmbrown/IMG_20151001_064308547_zpszyewltvx.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y464/ajcmbrown/IMG_20151001_064321626_zpsenojganm.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y464/ajcmbrown/IMG_20151001_064337883_zpsdeeeihec.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y464/ajcmbrown/IMG_20151001_064349424_zps1vih8ii8.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y464/ajcmbrown/IMG_20151001_064431910_zpsma8npwy7.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y464/ajcmbrown/IMG_20151001_064509888_zpscqbtep6w.jpg)
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How much $ are you looking at for the tank ? Jimson
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Does $200 sound fair Jimson?
I've looked all over the internet to try to get an idea of what these are worth, but they vary from $300 + shipping from the USA, to $800 shipped.
I truly don't know what I should ask for this tank, but my biggest gripe is "For Sale, offers" or "what's it worth" ads and I am going to avoid that scenario.
So I have set a price, maybe the collective knowledge here can tell me if I am being fair or otherwise, I am a reasonable person at the end of the day.
The only ones I can find are these:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-YZ125-GAS-TANK-VINTAGE-AHRMA-YZ-MOTOCROSS-TANK-/321819495357?hash=item4aedefcbbd
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-YZ-125-1975-aluminum-cafe-bobber-vintage-gas-fuel-tank-/321873429551?hash=item4af126c42f
Personally I think these guys are just being greedy pricks.
Tony.
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That's a good price Tony & I'm sure someone on here will snap it up. My DT250 project is a budget build & your tank is way to good for a 1978 DT250 bush hack lol So I'll let all the other peoples in VMX land have a shot. Thanks jimson
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No worries Jimson. I would rather someone here utilise it rather than stick it up on Fleabay!
Tony.
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Mate I would like to buy that tank off you. Could you ship it to Brisbane?
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the first one looks like it is off a YZ80D - not a 125?
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Hi Pinned, I have had a couple of PM's before your post so to be fair I will offer it to those first in, if they don't buy it then it's yours. I can post to Brisbane but that would be extra, it would be cheap to post though, these are so light!
Tony.
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the first one looks like it is off a YZ80D - not a 125?
YZ100 ;)
which is the same tank as the 125C/X...
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the first one looks like it is off a YZ80D - not a 125?
YZ100 ;)
which is the same tank as the 125C/X...
And YZ175C/X, did they come to Oz?
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the first one looks like it is off a YZ80D - not a 125?
YZ100 ;)
which is the same tank as the 125C/X...
And YZ175C/X, did they come to Oz?
No.