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Makotosun

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Hello
I bought the bike about a year ago. It seems to be very original and shows 1176 miles on the odometer but no telling if that is correct. The bike is Orange and it looks like it has been painted before because the clear on the tank has hardened drips on the bottom and the white lines that border the sides of the tank seem to have Orange color in them.  So far I have bought a seat cover and base from KDI reproductions and they are very nice.  I would like to find somebody I can send the Orange parts to for painting. I will spend some time on this site, I am sure I will find some paint options.  The rear turn signal housings are pitted.  Is there somebody who is restoring these?  I had a DT 125 40 years ago when I was a kid so I am really looking forward to bringing this bike back to a nice, original example - but not going to make a show bike out of it because I plan to ride this bike.
Thanks for any help or advise I can get.
Rodger

Chassis  DT1F-30458   Engine DT1F-30458

I will post some pictures when that is possible.
18 Jun 2023 09:46 #1

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Replied by WyoDan on topic NEW MEMBER- 1971 Yamaha DT 250

Hey there I am restoring one now. I am having some electrical issues and need some reference photos.
18 Jun 2023 09:51 #2

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Replied by WyoDan on topic NEW MEMBER- 1971 Yamaha DT 250

I have this white wiring (rectifier circut) coming out of the case but nothing to plug it in to. 
18 Jun 2023 09:53 #3

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Replied by MarkT on topic NEW MEMBER- 1971 Yamaha DT 250

Wyodan, check owner and/or service manuals.  White at stator is optional daytime charge wire, not normally used.  just make sure it can't contact ground.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
18 Jun 2023 10:49 #4

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Replied by WyoDan on topic NEW MEMBER- 1971 Yamaha DT 250

Ok thanks, that makes sense. No manuals in hand but will mess around online and see if I can find the page. 
18 Jun 2023 11:39 #5

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Replied by Ht1kid on topic NEW MEMBER- 1971 Yamaha DT 250

Greetings from Tennessee 

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  manuals maybe in the tech library on this site
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18 Jun 2023 13:49 #6

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Replied by MarkT on topic NEW MEMBER- 1971 Yamaha DT 250

As HT1kid said, manuals are in Tech Library here. 

From the 1971 DT250 Service Manual:

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(If you switch to the white, then you'll have an unused green coming out of stator, I would not recommend doing this unless you have an issue with green "daytime charging" wire)
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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18 Jun 2023 14:17 #7

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Replied by MarkT on topic NEW MEMBER- 1971 Yamaha DT 250

P.S. Two Brothers Painting... Oklahoma I think... does excellent work painting these bikes.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
18 Jun 2023 14:27 #8

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www.facebook.com/p/2-Brothers-100054407174044/

I have 4 Enduros painted by Tim Rains. Excellent quality.
The hours spent riding my Enduros is not deducted from my life span.
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18 Jun 2023 14:42 #9

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Replied by Ht1kid on topic NEW MEMBER- 1971 Yamaha DT 250

If you want to paint it yourself do a search on this site for Yamaha paint matches 
19 Jun 2023 07:56 #10

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