Thanks David that clears that up.
Regards

In the very last stage of restoring a TY250A and found that the fuel tank on the bike is aluminium.
Would I be correct in assuming this tank is more likely to have come from a 1977 TY250D part number 493-24110-00-06 and if so are these tanks commonly available?
Also on the original tank is the ...

Hi Alastair,

PM sent. Thank you for your assistance.

Regards
Barry Thornton

Hi Alastair,

Thanks for your reply.
I have been told the steering stops (part # 493-23432-10) only fit the `75 model. I have never seen them fitted.
Again I have been told, but have never seen, that Yamaha published a four page information document on this option complete with instructions and ...

In the parts list for the `74-5 TY250A there are parts listed under the heading 'Alternate Parts For Enduro Specification" that cover foot pegs, rear brake pedal, pivot shaft and steering stoppers.
I have been unable to find any other reference to this Enduro Specification from Yamaha, other than ...

Hi Mark,
Your attachment with the 0-120km face is exactly like the one I am restoring from the front. The correct bracket for this speedometer is a round circle band with a return leg that attaches to the front fork. The band fits over the rear body of the speedometer and is sized to be an ...

Hi David,

The minimum specification would be the following:-
Works/ good face and clear glass/ no rust to inner face rim/ no excessive rust to the main body but the "normal" rust found under the rubber gasket no problem. No dings to body.
I have both a good mounting bracket and the rear body cover ...

You would think this would be the case but I have had little success in locating a good speedometer locally and even on ebay they seem to be thin on the ground. I`ll take your advice and see what is available via the UK forums but would be interested in hearing from anybody with one they are no ...

Hi,
Just joined the Forum and I have already found it a great scource for information to assist me in the restoration of my TY250A.
However I now need advice on how to take the speedometer apart and in particular the removal of the top rim that is spun onto the main body.
I have previously tried to ...