Trial 250 yamaha

Aluminum would have been a better way to go. Probably the best feature is primary kick starting. How we hate hunting for neutral in inconvenient places, such, as the side of a hill and the like.

Too, there are times when a rider falls in a trials section and holds up the line of riders waiting at that section while he fishes for neutral. Now one can right the bike, pull in the clutch and kick, and get the hell out of there fast! Gear shifting is smooth and precise, but we felt the TY was ared just a tad on the high side.

Changing the countershaft sprocket one or two teeth cures the ailment. In keeping with recent Yamaha two-stroke tradition, the newly designed Single features reed-valve induction, and shares a few internal pieces with other engines in the line. But most of the unit is all new, even down to the cylinder and head assemblies. In nit-picking we could complain about the miserable handgrips, the vulnerable sidestand, the lighting dilemma and a few other non-serious incidentals.

We can applaude the fine suspension, the brakes and the niceties such as the ease of fueling and kick starting. View Article Pages. Randy Riggs. More From This Issue.

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Runs but needs a tune-up. Will not start as is. No title. Great restoration piece. You will be the talk of all your friends! Has less wear and tear for being 45 years old. Feel free to ask me questions. Only serious offers inquire. Low ballers will not be responded to. Was going to restore it myself but have a different vehic.

This bike had been sitting in garage since Ran when parked so they say. Well sure enough after cleaning the tank and cleaning the carburetor, air filter Kicked it a few times started and runs good. Goes though the gears. Good bike for total restore or ride as is. Fully restore to original bikes go for in classic Blue Book. Needs original rear shocks ,head lamp and tail lamp. Tank ha. City: Bozeman, MT.