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Post by delphiniums3 on Sept 24, 2014 9:29:02 GMT
Just bought '79 Silver 250 SD, very original, only 10K miles. Have previously owned 3x SD. Thought that joining a Forum would be a good idea. Would be nice to meet others with similar interests. Have also 1980 Yam XS250 and Suzi GSX, all in great shape.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2014 9:59:15 GMT
79 Silver 250 SD - good choice I have one too... Welcome along.  |
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Post by stevegbr on Sept 24, 2014 10:14:46 GMT
hello and welcome delphiniums3, enjoy the forum.  |
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Post by greybeard on Sept 24, 2014 10:42:03 GMT
Welcome Delphs!!!! Good choices - especially the XS!!! I have the 400 version - 1978. Drop your location into your profile so we know where to harrass you  |
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Hi All.
Sept 24, 2014 11:06:57 GMT
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Post by Cheggy on Sept 24, 2014 11:06:57 GMT
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Post by delphiniums3 on Sept 24, 2014 12:47:27 GMT
Thanks All,
This seems to be a good place for us nostalgia buffs. Hope to get a few photos sorted soon. Problem with the S/Dream .... Starts and sounds like new but ran it for about 10 mins last night and after this, RHS downpipe was glowing red ! Never seen this before ! Checked plugs today and they both looked identical and good. Any ideas ?? Only had the bike a few days, but apart from the o/ heating issue the bike is great. Quite surprized by how many original parts are still available - D. Silver, CMS etc. Does anyone know the code for the 1978 / 79 Siler Paintwork ?
Thanks and Regards All, H. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2014 12:52:24 GMT
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Post by delphiniums3 on Sept 24, 2014 13:04:35 GMT
Hi,
Thanks for prompt response. Both RHS and LHS plugs look like typical ' good ' examples from Haynes' manual. Plugs were very gently tightened as were the Downpipes. I'll investigate more later this week and get back to you.
Any assistance is much appreciated .......... I'm good on the cosmetic / general maintenance stuff, but not so hot on engine work !
Thanks Again, H. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2014 13:32:51 GMT
Totally with you on that, Delph....I'm good on that stuff, too but no engine stripping grease monkey. But we do have some mechanical boffins on here......so everything is catered for, generally. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2014 17:30:32 GMT
Welcome.
I am sure you will enjoy...love your choice in bikes.
Gee.
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Post by revver on Sept 24, 2014 19:07:25 GMT
welcome aboard
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Post by ian on Sept 24, 2014 19:53:21 GMT
Welcome. Looking forward to those pictures. I haven't had any overheating problems myself, but one suggestion I have seen is an air leak at the carb rubbers. IIRC, if you squirt carb cleaner around the joints & the revs increase, then you have an air leak. Think WD40 might work too. You'd think that would show on the plug though ?
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Post by delphiniums3 on Sept 29, 2014 14:03:37 GMT
Hello Again,
Did a load of work over the weekend checking various stuff............ compression, leaks, air cleaner, etc. Conclusion is that all is OK, which concurs with the sweet sounding motor. Looks as though pattern downpipes will get V. Hot if not tightened up properly ( should have checked this really - will do so in future ).
Thanks to all who suggested various checks ......... much appreciated. Push - In compression tester highly recommended for ease and piece of mind ( cheap on e - bay ).
Anyway. Thanks again all. I look forward to having the Superdream, XS and GSX 250s all on the road next springtime. |
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Post by Somersetdreamer on Sept 29, 2014 19:12:36 GMT
Would be great to see some pics of your bikes I have owned the same bikes over the many years I have been into biking the GSX 400 , XS 250 and now I have 2 SD 250 s , I wish I still had GSX 400 it was a great bike |
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Post by mike on Oct 1, 2014 19:58:21 GMT
Welcome. I am surprised people still have XS250's I had one once not a good bike at all in my opinion.
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