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Yamaha YZ/OW250 1982
« on: November 15, 2012, 12:55:29 pm »
Factory privateer bike For Sale with a OW250 engine (aircooled powervalve).
Rick Johnson had one of these for part of 1982 season.

http://www.movmx.com/bikes-for-sale.html







1982 YZ 250 Air Cooled Power Valve machine. Jeff Jennings' Factory Support ride. You could not buy this bike in 82. Only factory or Support riders got these. Documented with copy of original contract between Jeff and Yamaha. The only air cooled power valve motor I know of. Supposedly only a dozen or so left in existence. Not really for sale, but could be bought. $10, 000 Curtis 816.797.2753

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Re: Yamaha YZ/OW250 1982
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2012, 03:50:14 pm »
Interesting bike what other parts are on this bike?
Current bikes. KTM MC 250 77 Husky CR 360 77, Husky 82 420 Auto Bitsa XR 200 project. Dont need a pickle just need to ride my motorcickle

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Re: Yamaha YZ/OW250 1982
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2012, 05:01:05 pm »
Looks pretty stock except for the barrel & head :)

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Re: Yamaha YZ/OW250 1982
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2012, 06:17:03 pm »
Thats what I thought, standard "J" with a Works engine.
Maybe suspension would be better tuned than stock, running firmer springs.

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Re: Yamaha YZ/OW250 1982
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2012, 07:09:46 pm »
I pay 3.5k just for the eingine but I dont want the rest
Current bikes. KTM MC 250 77 Husky CR 360 77, Husky 82 420 Auto Bitsa XR 200 project. Dont need a pickle just need to ride my motorcickle