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General Chatter / Re: Trouble at KTM

Last post by SoCal250 - Today at 01:53:47 AM

More big cuts at KTM

KTM to slash workforce by over 50%, MotoGP operations to be hit
Bajaj announces job cuts while blaming previous management for KTM's financial struggles

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The 4-Stroke Blasphemy Forum / Re: Yamaha XT225

Last post by SoCal250 - Today at 01:25:25 AM

You are a patient man. Nobody here would blame you for transplanting a YZ250 mill into that thing.

The XT225 (& the XT250) has the reputation of being bullet-proof, low maintenance, and ultra reliable. My specimen is none of those things. I bought the POS on St. Patrick's Day 2022, and I'm still working on trying to get it running right. I don't know that I have much patience remaining for this turd.

Don't give me any ideas about two-stroke transplants! Now you've got me searching classified ads. Coincidently, I came across a 2005 YZ250 engine that's supposedly ready to bolt in and run after adding carb & exhaust -- same year as the XT. I wonder how hard it would be to make one fit? Hmmm...

Nobody here would blame you for transplanting a YZ250 mill into that thing.

I'm guessing that you can't get away with that in CA.

You are correct...but if no one knows it's not an issue right? I'd just have to put the 4T lump back in if I wanted to sell it.

#3

General Chatter / Re: DG anodizing

Last post by AAAltered - October 30, 2025, 09:24:56 PM

I personally used Colors Inc in Indiana as mentioned above, perhaps 15 years ago. Had the heads and swinger done together so they match, beautifully.... All done via US Mail.

#4

General Chatter / Re: Shifter Oil Seal

Last post by 2steve - October 30, 2025, 08:37:00 PM

I did use that on my 400, Milan. Bought from some dude in the UK a few years ago.
Still quite happy with the result.
I would consider using Mark's solution along with it if I didn't have plenty of other issues to work on.
No leak here, but it eliminated the wiggling in the shaft that you don't necessarily notice on a 7500 mile bike.

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The 4-Stroke Blasphemy Forum / Re: Yamaha XT225

Last post by 2steve - October 30, 2025, 07:06:27 PM

You are a patient man. Nobody here would blame you for transplanting a YZ250 mill into that thing.

I'm guessing that you can't get away with that in CA.

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The 4-Stroke Blasphemy Forum / Re: Yamaha XT225

Last post by 85RZwade - October 30, 2025, 06:53:28 PM

You are a patient man. Nobody here would blame you for transplanting a YZ250 mill into that thing.

#7

General Chatter / Re: Shifter Oil Seal

Last post by m in sc - October 30, 2025, 05:39:10 PM

ive seen people use it. the issue is actually from the support on the cover wearing and allowing the shaft to flex, not the motor. (like 99% of the time).  we fixed this on matts 400 by putting a bronze bushing in the cover. done, fixed.  its a band aid that kit, but it is 'ok' . not sure it it will work on the tzr. 

#8

General Chatter / Shifter Oil Seal

Last post by Milan - October 30, 2025, 04:41:14 PM

I have a TZR250 & an 87 RD350.
Both are leaking at the gear shift shaft.

Has anyone used this type of seal.
I have also seen them on Ebay.

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Change-Seal-Ring-Yamaha/dp/B0BDQBKPJ9

M

#9

Show Off / Re: 1966 Suzuki S32-2 "Olympia...

Last post by Rizingson - October 30, 2025, 04:21:59 PM

Neat bike.

Is it a survivor or has it been restored?

It has been restored sometime prior to 2011 when I purchased it.

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Haus of Projects / Re: Gray Ghost 421

Last post by 85RZwade - October 30, 2025, 03:13:04 PM

Tim, what are your performance expectations of this machine? Formidable or ferocious?