I have acquired a 1986 XT250, which seems sound in wind and limb. It feels nice and sharp in the low gears, starts well hot or cold, but will not pull above 5000 rpm in top which seems to be around 55mph (its a KPH speedo!).

My current theory - it's much cheaper than rebuilding the engone - is that it is overgeared. Does anyone know what standard gearing is? Has anyone tried different gearing? Is it a nice bike or should I have bought a Honda XR or XLS - be gentle wit me!

Thanks

Geoff

I was employed at a yamaha dealership in `86 and I can not ever remember wanting to ride a 250 off the lot. They were under powered and over geared. So the bike is probably running great for what it is. Hope that was gentle enough!

dont know anything about yamaha's... but just a thought as you have a KPH speedo.. is the an unofficial import ? some of the grey import 400's had limiters built in the speedo