Yamaha XT250 1981 - Hard enduro

Classic Yamaha XT 250 - 1981
Weight of taillight was flexing the rear fender to the point that the number plate was caugh by the rear tire, thats why the easy riding.
At least i now know where the banging sound came from...
Bike choice of John Rambo
Max power 22 Hp @ 8000 rpm
Dry weight 114 kg / 251.3 lbs
Less power than my XT500, but the lighter weight makes up for that.
Fun little bike to ride.
Enjoy.
4K as always.
#xt250 #rideandplay

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Of course in the movie First Blood, the Yamaha's engine sound was that of a 2-stroke--probably to make the scenes seem more intense and hectic.

[@fargoalspach557]

I loved mine.

[@finntw86]

very nice quality video. I ride a Serow 250 (XT250 2019) but I love your XT250 1981, it is classic.

[@gizsealface]

I had one from new in 1980, and my mate had the 500. Other than having more low grunt to pop wheelies (which isn`t my thing anyway) the 250 was the better bike, especially off-road. Did a fair bit more per tank also. Handled better on road and off.

[@corvairkid17]

I ride an SR250, and people sit on it every time I leave it anywhere. Even amongst other bikes, people bee-line to it.

[@Playandride]

:)

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

Those 250 r absolutely bullet proof...a buddy of mine rode his from Maine to Miami without a single problem...

[@ArcticJeff]

Classic XT. I have an 84 XT200 with a 225 crank and top end in it. Almost the same looking bike as yours.

[@Playandride]

Love these bikes😎

[@thorstenfrolich8453]

My first bike in 1987,after had make my driving licence 😍

[@xahyoutube]

Best moto.

[@Playandride]

Thats for shure.

[@nitishkumarpadmanabhan8344]

Can u plz explain why the bike sound is different here?

[@Playandride]

Different in the beginning? If you seen the first Rambo movie, you know that bike was dubbed with 2-stroke audio, i did the same for the first part😁

[@carlosmariogarrogarro464]

esa moto es una de las mejores que yo he tenido en mi vida hace 17 años que tengo una y no la cambio por nada del mundo de igual tengo una variedad de repuestos para ellas o sea que esa moto creo que muere conmigo

[@Playandride]

: )

[@allans7281]

Good video I love the editing Yeah “Rambo bike!” 🤟So sweet!! Where did u ride? Thx So Cali USA

[@Playandride]

Thanks man :) Somewhere in Sweden 🙂

[@corvairkid17]

Btw, make sure the "roll pin" mod has been done to save the camshaft!!!!!

[@Playandride]

Must check that out, thanks.

[@dereksnyder_4244]

could you say more about the roll pin? i just got an 81 xt250 and i'm putting the engine together

[@corvairkid17]

@@dereksnyder_4244 roll pin gets driven into end of crankshaft to increase flow to the camshaft.

[@derekfox6103]

Yamaha put a bulliton out about it. It requires a certain diameter and length roller pin that gets driven into the end of the crankshaft beyond flush. You should be able to find the specs by doing a google search and reading thru the forums. If you are unsure if it has already been done to your bike, you can look at the serial# on the engine and see if there is any round punch indentations next to the numbers. This was the designation showing that this mod has been done.

[@dis-fuction1425]

Got mine for 900 bucks, top tier motorcycle my god

[@Playandride]

Indeed 👍

[@LynchE1]

Who's the mini crewmate

[@Playandride]

This is my son, future XT owner :)

[@LynchE1]

@@Playandride well have fun on your adventures guy.

[@Playandride]

@@LynchE1 :)

[@chronicillz1879]

where was this filmed?

[@Playandride]

North of Stockholm

[@gejmsik211]

Hey, what camera is this recorded with?

[@Playandride]

The old Gopro Hero 7 Black.

[@Mr10thomas10]

Hey what tyres do you use on your xt250?

[@Playandride]

Just some old motocross tires i got for free when fixing up this bike, will change to something more road friendly soon.

[@gizsealface]

I used to use metzeler motor cross on mine big fat 17" on the rear which only fit on full chain extension. So I welded on extension plates to have the wheel sit a couple of inches further back. Great bike , went anywhere.

[@bradywilliams2951]

Decorative gauges? ;)

[@Playandride]

Yes, need to fix that...