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What's up, guys! I purchased a 1998 Yamaha YZ250 for $1,300 in February. The ultimate goal was to restore the bike to race the Non-Current Class (up to 98') at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Complex. The bike was purchased from a 16 year old kid, and maintenance was clearly an after thought. However, there were a few nice upgrades from a previous owner. They include a Boyseen Clutch Cover, Water Pump, and Reeds. I did a poor job documenting the entire process, but below are photos that tell some of the story,
Here's the bike completely disassembled. 
I sent to cylinder to PowerSeal to have it replated. Turned out fantastic and they were a pleasure to work with.
The wheels were sent to Dubya. The stock hubs were powder coated blue and laced to a new set of D.I.D's. Bearings were replaced.
Enzo completed the shock rebuild and front fork revalve.
Additional items replaced include;
*Frame, Sub-Frame, Swimgarm, and Triple Clamps were powder coated.
*Motoseat seat cover
*New bearings throughout
*Full Rebuild Kit
*Brake & Throttle Cables
*Renthal Bars & Grips
*Brake Pads
*Tusk Brake Pedal
*ProTaper Clutch Perch
*Sprockets & Chain
*Radiators
Here's the finished product. Really happy with the results and just in time to race at Mid-Ohio!
If any of you guys make it to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, I'll be in a school bus parked in the back corner with the Louisville Vintage Motoworks crew, near the burnout competition. Stop by and say hello.
