Posted by Rob Kleinschmidt on November 28, 2011, 1:50 am
> As part of a financial settlement I recently acquired a late 70's
> Kawasaki 250 Enduro (it looks something like an XR250). I've never
> seen a Kawi like it around here (Vancouver, BC, Canada).
> It sat outside under a tarp for 10 years but I'm told it still runs.
> The motor is covered in rust-like grunge (and I hope some minimal
> detailing will make it look less like a derelict).
> Are they any good? Will I have any trouble getting parts?
> Is there anything in particular I need to know?
> Any opinions appreciated.
> SQ
> cc r.m.dirt
Nice thing about a two stroke is they don't have many
parts. If it were me, I'd figure on replacing all the bearings
and worry mostly about stuff like barrels, pistons and
rings, which two strokes love to eat.
Would that be an F11 ?
Posted by . on November 28, 2011, 5:52 am
> Are they any good?
They were good bikes when they were new.
This one isn't new.
> Will I have any trouble getting parts?
Go to www.bikebandit.com and click on OEM parts and follow the links
through
Kawasaki > off road > year > model
> Is there anything in particular I need to know?
If the rod bearing has pitted from rust, it won't last very long and
you'll have to remove the engine from the frame and split the cases to
remove the crankshaft for repairs.
Posted by . on November 28, 2011, 12:38 pm
> Reference tiago's reply in rec.motorcycles.dirt; the bike turned out
> to be a KL250 4-stroke:
> http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Kawasaki%20KL250%207%20%201.jpg
An enduro is usually a two-stroke, a dual sport is usually a four-
stroke.
You have a dual sport.
Posted by . on November 28, 2011, 10:18 pm
> A usually reliable source sez it runs, and if so I'm gonna take it
> up in the woods. If not, well, than I guess you're right. However,
> the way life is arranged ya gotta take some chances if you're gonna
> get anywhere. Say luh vee.
Don't ride it any further into the woods than you're willing to walk
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> Kawasaki 250 Enduro (it looks something like an XR250). I've never
> seen a Kawi like it around here (Vancouver, BC, Canada).
> It sat outside under a tarp for 10 years but I'm told it still runs.
> The motor is covered in rust-like grunge (and I hope some minimal
> detailing will make it look less like a derelict).
> Are they any good? Will I have any trouble getting parts?
> Is there anything in particular I need to know?
> Any opinions appreciated.
> SQ
> cc r.m.dirt