Posts: 3
Joined: 4/29/2008
Location: Homosassa, FL USA
Hello People, I am new to the forum, just bought a bike almost as old as I am. When I finally get it to fire it runs like a raped ape. Trouble is that I kick it until I need oxygen. The over flow runs a lot of gas out, how difficult is it to rebuild the carb and what is the best repair manual to buy.
Posts: 3
Joined: 4/29/2008
Location: Homosassa, FL USA
I have never heard of "Chicken Farm" but within an hour or so there are a couple of tracks and the ever present powerline right of way.
Posts: 2082
Joined: 8/16/2006
Location: Ormond Beach, FL USA
Edited Date/Time:
Go here immediately: www.flvmx.com
You need to come race with us.
Posts: 3
Joined: 4/29/2008
Location: Homosassa, FL USA
The Hard Rock Cycle Park is going to be my first venture on this machine, a couple of practice days (not to be too embarrassed ) and I would love to join you.
Posts: 22032
Joined: 4/1/2008
Location: USA
Edited Date/Time:
You need to go to www.x-tremevintageyz.com and spend lots of money. Then get you some vintage gear from Metro Racing so you can look the part. Search ebay for a YZ465 front brake backing plate. It has the dual actuated brakes, they work really good for being old drums. Yamaha still has a lot of stuff available, hopefully you have a dealer that is halfway decent to work with. I'm sure the rear monoshock needs fresh oil and a charge, there are several people out there to rebuild those if you don't want to spend $700.00 - 900.00 for a new Fox, Works or Ohlins rear shock. Best thing about it is that you'll never have to buy another new bike, other than the 81 YZ250 that is the next newest bike for the GP/Evo 2 class. Build it nice and maintain it and you'll have a competive bike that will never be outdated. Plus it will always be worth something. That's more than can be said for some of this new stuff. Have fun!!
Posts: 22032
Joined: 4/1/2008
Location: USA
Try again. www.x-tremevintageyz.com . Not sure why that web address came up as it did. Really not sure why the hell I can't edit it either???
Posts: 1097
Joined: 8/16/2006
Location: Saddleback Park, CA USA
Posts: 190
Joined: 4/1/2008
Location: Orleans, FRA
Good luck with your project, check out also the S.E. Vet/Vintage riders: S.E. VMX
a faster bike just means you'll be shutting off sooner
Posts: 72
Joined: 8/16/2006
Location: Canyon Country, CA USA
The 1980 YZ250 has one of the best 250cc engine ever produced !!!
Alpinestars Indy Vice LE Tech 7 Boots
$349.99 
2018 Fox Rodka Gear
New gear from Fox Racing
Answer Elite Spring Combos
New Berry and Yellow Elite Combos from Answer
Fox Racing Youth V1 Star Wars C-3PO LE Helmet Sale
$120 
Bell Moto-9 Carbon Flex Seven Edition Helmet Sale
$379 
2018.1 Seven MX Gear
New gear from Seven MX
