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Yes, it's been a slow old process. Between starting the project and now I've had 2 kids, moved house and worked away from home a lot. I've also stripped, sprayed and renovated an MZ Skorpion for everyday use so it's not like I've been lazy. this project has always been a play thing. Main issues...

I've finally got my XS250 running and am on to the snagging list before I get the bike MOT'd in the spring. Hopefully to rip around on during the warmer months. This is how she's looking at the moment. I recently fitted a head gasket after finding the compression was incredibly low on one side...

So, after some family stuff happening and preventing me playing motorbikes, I'm finally finding the time to get on with my "Orange Thing" project. The major tasks I've managed to perform are: 1. Paint decorative 'go faster' stripes on tank. 2. paint immitation number ovals on sode panels. 3...

Scorpio, this is the only photo of the exhaust I have at the moment. It was fitted to the bike when I bought it and I think it looks great. Its really stubby which I like. Sorry I can't be of any help with Fabrication information. It was like that when it arrived. If you want me to take some...

Here's the front mudguard. Cut down, brackets fabricated and fitted. From an unknown bike it was bought at an autojumble for £5 ($8 approx). It had a dent at the front so I cut that off and trimmed the back end to length. It is quite high off the wheel to give more of a street scrambler look...

I'm with you there Sesty. When the tank and seat are in place the headlamp may look better. A bit less prominent. Moving the ignition key to the side might neaten the whole look too.

Made a headlamp and front indicator mount out of an old Plasma TV hanging bracket. Unfortunately I dont really like the headlamp but it's going to have to stay due to the budget constraints I placed on the project. The headlamp is too long but the lens diameter is too small. It does look...

Engine in now its time to start bolting everything back on.

You can see here the back end has been cut off to shorten the bike. I still have no idea how I will make a seat so I'll be scouring this forum for help on seat making. Fabricating a base will dictate the final look, although I'm still not sure what style I want to try. Thinking just a thin flat...

The first coats have been applied and the frame and tank are drying in the sun. I had to spray them in a tiny shed and to avoid overspray and dust I let them dry on the washing line.

Here the bike is completely stripped. Some minor disassembly on component parts but the frame, tank and swingarm are ready to be stripped and painted. I used a selection of wire brushes, wire drill attachments and a fantastic drill mounted pad called 'Face Off' to remove paint. Nitromors is a...

Engine out and ready to be cleaned. Just a few more parts to remove and the frame and swingarm are ready to be stripped for painting.

A few days later I start to remove everything from the bike for a complete strip down. Everything is labelled and bagged. A collection of parts to sell on a well known auction site will help to fund the build at a later date.

I'd like to share a few pics of my project XS250 build. The intention is to make a brat style or bobber-esque bike that is practical to use every day. My main consideration was that it all had to be done on a limited budget. That said, I didn't want to merely take the front mudguard off and...

XS250 strip and build

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm currently doing a custom job on my 1980 XS250. Its gone from a tatty brown bike to an orange bike that everyone laughs at. Including me, and I chose the colour. I'm going for a brat look but the whole point of the project is...