Welcome to my Classic Motorcycle blog ————————
This site was last updated 3rd Nov 2024 (Work in Progress)
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Yamaha RD250E - DVE 483V
Restoration
I purchased this Yamaha RD250E from a local guy who as you can see from the second picture had made quite a few changes to it. This is the first full strip down restoration on this bike using the new C model tank it came with, a later restoration sees it go from blue to its original white and red E model colour. One of the most difficult tasks was to find another frame as the back end had been cut off and need welding on from the donor frame as per the third picture
I've lived in Peterborough all my life and live happily with my wife Sally who is very tolerant with my bike hobby. Although I enjoy restoring classic bikes I also ride them
as well. I've been restoring bikes for over 25 years as a part time hobby and this blog shows some of the bikes I have restored, refreshed or just owned and rode.
I am not a mechanic by trade and have taught myself everything I know over the years.
Most of the restored bikes have been totally stripped and fully rebuilt including the engines, I try to keep them as original as possible.
I do all of the finishing myself and most of the paintwork, I do use a local company to do the tank and panels to a very high standard.
I rebuild and set up the engines, but any rebores or crank rebuilds have been done by professionals.
Should you wish to contact me please do so by emailing mgmbikes@yahoo.co.uk, please note I only work on my own bikes now.