Yamaha Dirtbike Projects

LATEST Yamaha Dirtbike Projects

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  Project Lowbucks: Our ‘78 YZ 250 Build Nears Completion

  Installing the fork, motor, carburetor and more on our 1978 YZ 250 project bike

  Nov. 13, 2014
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  Project Lowbucks ’78 YZ250: Paint, Plastic Restore and More

  Restoring the finish of the bumpers and fuel tank and restoring the seat on our vintage YZ250 project dirt bike

  Oct. 17, 2014
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  Project Lowbucks Yamaha YZ250: Cleanup on Wheels and Triple Clamps

  More restoration on our 1978 Yamaha YZ250 Lowbucks restoration project

  Sep. 08, 2014
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  Project Lowbucks 1978 Yamaha YZ250, Part 3

  Getting off the dirt, grease and grime and painting our 1978 Yamaha YZ250

  Jul. 08, 2014
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  Project Lowbucks 3 – 1978 Yamaha YZ250E Part 2

  The second installment of our newest Project Lowbucks build on the Yamaha YZ250E – pulling the bike apart

  Jun. 11, 2014
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  Project Lowbucks 3: 1978 Yamaha YZ250E

  Rick Sieman begins his third Project Lowbucks dirt bike build – this time focusing on a ’78 Yamaha YZ250E

  May. 27, 2014
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  Project Foo Fighter: 2007 Yamaha XT225 Build, Part 4

  The conclusion of the Foo Fighter dirt bike project on our 2007 Yamaha XT225 ... or is it?

  Jul. 21, 2010
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  Project Foo Fighter: 2007 Yamaha XT225 Build, Part 3

  The Foo Fighter project on our XT225 is still coming along nicely. We continue to improve its on- and off-road abilities.

  May. 10, 2010
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  2002 Yamaha YZ125 Restoration, Part 3

  We install the engine on our Yamaha YZ125 dirt bike, as well as parts from Boyesen, Works Connections and Moto-Master.

  May. 06, 2010
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  Project Foo Fighter: 2007 Yamaha XT225 Build, Part Two

  Project Foo Fighter takes a few steps closer to becoming a great trail bike conversion with great fuel economy.

  Apr. 06, 2010
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  2002 Yamaha YZ125 Restoration, Part 2

  Motion Pro, Pivot Works and Pro Wheel Racing contribute to resurrecting this Yamaha YZ125 on a budget.

  Mar. 22, 2010
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  Project Foo Fighter: 2007 Yamaha XT225 Build

  We picked up a brand-new 2007 Yamaha XT225 dual-sport bike dirt cheap to make an all-around on- and off-road bike.

  Mar. 15, 2010
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  Project Yamaha YZ125: Overview and Powder Coating

  When it's not an option to buy a new motorcycle, sometimes breathing life into an old one is a great start. We dig a 2002 Yamaha YZ125 dirtbike out of storage, and take a close look.

  Aug. 11, 2009
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  Project Comparison: Honda CRF230F and Yamaha TTR-230R

  We started with the Honda CRF230F and later on, due to an avalanche of mail, proceeded to work on a Yamaha TTR-230R. Both of these bikes are inexpensive, very reliable and parts are reasonable.

  Apr. 14, 2009
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  Project Yamaha TTR230R: Reader Questions Answered

  "Yes, we made the custom spacer to take up the difference in length. It's not hard. Just find a section of thick walled tubing and cut it to length." And more answers to our readers' questions.

  Dec. 19, 2008
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  Project Yamaha TTR230: Production Version of the Works Shock

  Last month, we installed a Works Performance shock on our project Yamaha TTR230, and were ultra-pleased with the performance. However, the shock we installed was a prototype, and we had some installation issues. Is the production unit better?

  Nov. 23, 2008
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  Project Yamaha TTR230: Installing Works Shock

  Pro series shock not only has a remote reservoir and pre-load adjustments, you can also change the compression and rebound externally.

  Oct. 15, 2008
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  Project Yamaha TTR 230 Dirtbike More Questions

  I just recently purchased an 07 ttr 230. it has really low miles and runs perfect except sometimes it just starts reving really high then dies. I think i need to reset the floats in the carb. Is this common with these bikes? Do you have any other advice o

  Jun. 16, 2008
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  Project Yamaha TTR 230 Tech Q & A

  Rick Sieman answers your deepest questions about chain guides, gearing and lights for the Project Yamaha.

  Apr. 07, 2008

• Project TTR 230 - Getting the Forks Dialed In

  We noticed that the shift-side fork seal was leaking a bit. This was puzzling, as the fork tubes on both legs were perfect, with no scratches, pitting or rough spots.

  Mar. 17, 2008