Noob with XL250R

[sfsr]

Hi,
Been reading a few posts so thought I better join in
Wanted to do a bit of greenlaning and stuff so bought an XL250R last year as a cheapo project.
Piccy as bought:


however whilst replacing the bits i didn't like and making as useable as poss I've ended up spending far too much and putting it back to near standard. I've still got a few things to sort out before Its ready for an MOT
as it was at the start of Feb:


the list of "to do" jobs include freeing off the speedo drive in the fornt hub, replacing the rear wheel as the rim is badly corroded and making a rear light and number plate mounting bracket.

I haven't set myself a deadline for it being finished but I want to some use of it this summer

cheers
Tom

[catteeclan]

Looking good Tom. Don't go too mad or you won't want to take it off road.

[sfsr]

ahhh don't worry its gonna see the dirt regardless of how clean it is

[uncle nick]

Looks good. What year is it?

I'd like one of those headlight cowls for mine.

[sfsr]

Its a '83 model. the headlamp cowl is a standard item and I think it originally had a black decal on it.

[catteeclan]

I'd like one of those headlight cowls for mine.

Looks the same as my 500r.

[sfsr]

hmm been awhile since my last post, I've made a bit of progress with it: the rear light and number plate are now fitted, a few mare parts are sitting in the box waiting to be fitted but I'm struggling to find the time to work on it so i doubt I'm going to get much time to ride it. I've stuck it up for sale on a couple of other bike forums and if it goes then so be it.
Hopefully I can pick up another one when I have more spare time.