Damn that’s a gorgeous classic right there. My 86’ IT200 had 85’ YZ250 suspension, pretty trick I thought, at least for 86’ lol. Hey to all my dirt riding bros ✌️🇺🇸
Nice! I own a 1980 yz250, 1981 IT175, and 1982 YZ490 with a 465 cylinder. The blaster head on the 250 is a cool idea for higher compression. These old air cooled 2 strokes are so cool and pretty simple to work on.
1981 Yamaha YZ250 and Suzuki RM250 really were the the weapon of choice in that year. The Prolink Honda suspension wasn't well sorted out in the first year although it was water cooled. The KX250 had a great motor (that's every year). Husqvarna's CR250 was a fairly solid choice for those familiar with the Swedish steeds. Maico 250 had a superior chassis but engine lacked the zip for GP/Supercross style tracks. KTM's MX250 was still designed for European style tracks from a geometry standpoint and the Bombardier powered CanAm was wickedly powerful but the chassis needed upgrades from stock and was a bit portly. My investigated formed opinion, like that 7th planet from the sun, may stink to others...
CR 250 eat all exept kawa. yamaha was popular chepaer , nice bike easy for parts (since they brake like soda cracker) Suzuki ok but not for me. Husqvarna not that popular in the 80s late 70s, ofcourse Husq has great reputation. Not tu mention a CR with mugen kit, no one compare to mugen honda
At 1981 when the Yamahas had the outdated monoshock design, the Suzuki RM's had the world's first full floater swing arm, which was basically the concept all motorbikes use to this day.
Well, by this time the rear shock layout was better than the ones that went right up through the backbone. The H model was still competitive esp in this modified spec.
My brothers rode dirt bikes back in the 70s and 80s. The rich kind in town got a brand new 1981 yz250. That thing was fast at the time. They did hare scrambles all the time. I would trade my 2012 ktm for this in a heartbeat.
BEAUTIFUL, I had a 76 yz 125 that thing was fast!! I got with the Motor in a Milk Crate. These Old bikes have the Greatest look. I Don't like the looks of the New bikes just flat across the top and I hate the fenders also. I would Rather have that old 250 to 100 new ones. Great Job
Bob Hannah made that bike popular, great iconic bike any of those models, I rode the 80 125, when I jumpet to 250 CR 250 1982 way superior bien. I own today a 1979 YZ80 tha i am restoring now , cool memories HOnda man here
@@garymallard4699 did you like the 490’s better ? I know the 465’s ran better but the 490’s had better suspension but they pinged bad. The head was a bad design according to the magazine’s at the time. And that 4 speed ? Not too great. Honda did the same thing with the 81’ 450, they blew cranks right n left and had a 4 speed. 82’ was a 480 but still a 4 speed then in 83’ they nailed it. Damn I wish I was young again lol.
@@deborahchesser7375 the magazines are not that expert ..they are biased and stupid... not the opinion of more than a group of like minded friends...yeah they were not the best ...who cares when you are out enjoying riding....
I never like it when Yamaha stared cutting that big arch out of the piston on the intake side.. Adds to the piston slap, the two rec holes with full skit was much better. My 490 is a rattle trap because of that, know matter how tight of a fit that piston starts to rattle quick.
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The yellow and black Yamaha's from that era. The sound of air cooled two strokes. That's what my childhood dreams were made from.
And water cooled RZ 350's don't sound too bad either !!
that sounds sweet love the old yz
Damn that’s a gorgeous classic right there. My 86’ IT200 had 85’ YZ250 suspension, pretty trick I thought, at least for 86’ lol. Hey to all my dirt riding bros ✌️🇺🇸
I love those old YZ,s
freaking awesome. wish you could still buy this exact bike today.
That sounds GREAT!!
Nice! I own a 1980 yz250, 1981 IT175, and 1982 YZ490 with a 465 cylinder. The blaster head on the 250 is a cool idea for higher compression. These old air cooled 2 strokes are so cool and pretty simple to work on.
that is so sweet, fond fond memories of daze past, my buds were on that bike I was on RM125 in those days
It's an awesome bike.❤
Great build. Sounds amazing fellas ✊🔥💪✌️
1981 Yamaha YZ250 and Suzuki RM250 really were the the weapon of choice in that year. The Prolink Honda suspension wasn't well sorted out in the first year although it was water cooled. The KX250 had a great motor (that's every year). Husqvarna's CR250 was a fairly solid choice for those familiar with the Swedish steeds. Maico 250 had a superior chassis but engine lacked the zip for GP/Supercross style tracks. KTM's MX250 was still designed for European style tracks from a geometry standpoint and the Bombardier powered CanAm was wickedly powerful but the chassis needed upgrades from stock and was a bit portly. My investigated formed opinion, like that 7th planet from the sun, may stink to others...
CR 250 eat all exept kawa. yamaha was popular chepaer , nice bike easy for parts (since they brake like soda cracker) Suzuki ok but not for me. Husqvarna not that popular in the 80s late 70s, ofcourse Husq has great reputation. Not tu mention a CR with mugen kit, no one compare to mugen honda
The rm250 suspension in 1981 was definitely the best. First year of the full floater swing arm..
Beautiful bike! It turned out great
At 1981 when the Yamahas had the outdated monoshock design, the Suzuki RM's had the world's first full floater swing arm, which was basically the concept all motorbikes use to this day.
Well, by this time the rear shock layout was better than the ones that went right up through the backbone.
The H model was still competitive esp in this modified spec.
My brothers rode dirt bikes back in the 70s and 80s. The rich kind in town got a brand new 1981 yz250. That thing was fast at the time. They did hare scrambles all the time. I would trade my 2012 ktm for this in a heartbeat.
Love it, great job
dig it i have a 78 250 im bringing back from the dead
Those last year AC bikes needed a disc! 😂😂 As much as the WC bikes did. This thing is beautiful!
Nice work 👍🏻 👍🏻☺️❤️
Bella ,bravo, complimenti per il restauro eccezionale. Hanno un fascino incredibile ❤❤❤
BEAUTIFUL, I had a 76 yz 125 that thing was fast!! I got with the Motor in a Milk Crate. These Old bikes have the Greatest look. I Don't like the looks of the New bikes just flat across the top and I hate the fenders also. I would Rather have that old 250 to 100 new ones. Great Job
Great project. ❤ it.
She's really Beatiful .
Bob Hannah made that bike popular, great iconic bike any of those models, I rode the 80 125, when I jumpet to 250 CR 250 1982 way superior bien. I own today a 1979 YZ80 tha i am restoring now , cool memories HOnda man here
Cool!
Bob Hannah days !!
Nice silencer what brand is it
Nice
I had a 81 same
Nice spotted a couple bodges tho, owner sounds drunk 😂
sweet
I had a 1978 YZ250. Friend had a 1978 Honda CR250. The Honda was light years better than the Yamaha.
Think purrs
😍🥰
I had a 81 125 and a 465...
The 465 ate the 490’s for lunch too. YZ H series hell yeh brother
@@deborahchesser7375
i had both 465's and 3 490's
@@garymallard4699 did you like the 490’s better ? I know the 465’s ran better but the 490’s had better suspension but they pinged bad. The head was a bad design according to the magazine’s at the time. And that 4 speed ? Not too great. Honda did the same thing with the 81’ 450, they blew cranks right n left and had a 4 speed. 82’ was a 480 but still a 4 speed then in 83’ they nailed it. Damn I wish I was young again lol.
@@deborahchesser7375
the magazines are not that expert ..they are biased and stupid... not the opinion of more than a group of like minded friends...yeah they were not the best ...who cares when you are out enjoying riding....
@@garymallard4699 yeh that’s true, I’d ride anything just to go riding that’s for sure.
Why is it, I actually smell two stroke exhaust near the end of this clip?
I never like it when Yamaha stared cutting that big arch out of the piston on the intake side.. Adds to the piston slap, the two rec holes with full skit was much better. My 490 is a rattle trap because of that, know matter how tight of a fit that piston starts to rattle quick.
Look at that sexy old girl! Excellent work guys. I had an 84 back in the day
stesso sound del mio 89😃
Are you sure that's an 81, looks like an 80 to me
I had 80 & 81 bikes...but i can't remember lol...had many after that time too...into 90's
Yes it is an 1981
It's a 81 with an 80 tank sticker
Except the jetting is too rich