Hey folks, new here but I've been reading a bit. I just bought an 85 rm250 project. The bike runs but barely. The PO said it had the wrong carb on it. So first things first what is the correct carb? The one on it now says dekni made in Japan. Number on it is dd300g03. It looks like it has an electric choke on it and it's just kinda plugged into the intake with some hose clamps.
Second is the compression. I haven't tested it but the kick starter is super easy to push. I could do it with my arm really but it doesn't fire until I've nearly worn myself out kicking it. Should it be this easy to kick over?
Third is the exhaust. It just kinda hangs there. Fitting into the exhaust port it's loose like nothing else. If it weren't zip ties to the frame it would just fall out. I assume the exhaust should fit nice and tight so I'm thinking it must be something not original to the bike.
My goal on this bike is just some mild trail riding and the price was 400 bucks so I couldn't pass it up.....i don't want to have more than about 1000 more into it. Any thoughts on where I should start and what to do? I'm good mechanically but not at all familiar with old dirt bikes.