For years I had bikes with drum brakes without any issues ever, never crashed, never died because of drum brakes. It's the rider not the brakes nor the bike. Had the same bike as this in every respect, color and the year all the same as this. Was a bullet proof bike and now I'm considering buying one the same again. Brings back memories . Nice Vid .. With thanks....
Yea I never understood why people state drum brakes as being garbage.. if you understand how to maintain them and adjust them, they're just as good as discs imo. I've even had brake shops install new pad liners onto the brake shoes using sintered woven brake material, and that bike would lock up the motor with just a light touch!
Have the same bike in blue, live in UK but bike imported from France, was used as a camper van bike so very low mileage and no rust! Rear shock was wasted and took a while to find a nos one from the USA. No aftermarket one available and could not find anyone to repair original. Also fitted 175 barrel and head, converted to 12v electrics also, brilliant bike even now, thank you, love watching the 70s and 80s bikes in action, merci!
I had a 1979 dt250 and it was the most durable dirtbike I ever owned. 2 tips. Playing with the engine timing until you find your sweet spot and the muffler packing will help smooth out the low rpm sputter and make it rev freer!
Still watch this lots of times Micou,. Identical to the one i bought on hire..purchase at 18 yrs old, unburstABLE bike! beautiful example right down to paintwork and sound. Merci beaucoup mosnieur!, Muy bien, Muito bien! many thanks!
Just bought my DT250mx/E back from a collector. He’s had it 3 years and never even started it. It’s American so it’s silver apart from a battery new paint graphics that are show standard and a seat cover, it’s in perfect condition. Ho I also changed the bars because they where chrome. Turned out. In the USA they fitted with as standard, still got them. But a nice set of Matt black renthals look better. I’ll get it perfect. And put some nice tyres and enduro tubes on it. Then when all this silliness is over, do a adventure on it. Maybe Switzerland or Austria. Or just Scotland or Cornwall coast trip. Depending on the rules. But I will pack a tent. And have a Advenchurer on it. That’s what I did on my original DT175mx back in 79. I wish I was out with you on this video it looks incredible. Like all your videos. I’ve been doing a bit of work on my 250 most nights, and it’s a delight to work on. I like it more and more. The kickstarter was bent out and back. Turned out to be a very easy fix . If anyone is considering it one. These are good bikes, just do it. I’m trying not not to make mine concourse. I want use it, ride and enjoy it, hey press on the M and check my ke250b1 out you’ll like it. Cheers
Bought one of these new in 1981, same colour scheme as this one did over 20,000 miles on it, loved it it only made way for a honda cb650z i diddent love that !!
I haven’t rode my 250mx yet. But watched video a few time that looks so usable. I can’t wait. I just can’t decide on the. Tyres. I’ve bought two sets. So far. Think I’ll probably end up with continentals
Yes that’s the problem I have the original tyres with 600 miles a little bit of dry cracks. I bought new Michelin trials tyres side walls looked very large. I have the TKC s on my DT400B and they look the part and work well. I even bought the paw print tyre to see how they looked. I’m probably over thinking it. Hey that’s for the reply. And the video it a inspiration. Looking forward to seeing you mt250. I’ve a couple one totally original and one I’ve given a lot of love. Both 75 ko models. But I’m really looking forward to the DT250E. Press on the H and check my ke250b out you’ll like it. Cheers
Very sweet bike, I would love to have it here in the states. Only thing I would do is replace the stock pipe and silencer and jet it, other than that it needs nothing.
Fais gaffe Micou !! Tu t'embourgeoises ... on sort des années 70, berceau des années Trail bike ... tu fais dans l'accessoire en plastique ... c'est pas bon signe .. nan je déconne, très bel exemplaire de 250 DTMX ! J'aime 👍
Super vidéo ! Très content de découvrir cette version 250, assez rare en France et méconnue sans doute en raison de son positionnement "compromis" entre le best-seller 125 et l'emblématique 400. Je suis très surpris de la vitesse de pointe annoncée, cette 250 ayant la réputation d'être à peine plus performante que la 125....
Bonjour. J'ai acheté cette moto à un frontalier de l'Allemagne d'où venait cette moto. J'ai moi-même été surpris par sa pêche et sa vitesse. A l'inverse, la 400 est très décevante malgré sa cylindrée, étouffée par les premières lois anti pollution et de bruit californiennes.
@@micoumeekoo Besides, I think I'd prefer the more free-revving nature of the 250. I know 2-strokes are usually more powerful than the equivalent 4-strokes but how does this DT compare, performance-wise, with your XT250 of similar era?
I have a 74 MX360 & a 75 MX400b and they both still run like a bat out of hell. The 400 you can putt it around like a enduro down trails then stand in it and it instantly screams out like a YZ with no hesitation,, The 360 you can enduro it but to really make it screams its potential you have to get on the pipe and keep it there and when you do it is surprising how it can rutt some trails up,. Ive never been able to run them against each other, but honestly im not sure the 400 wld actually smoke the 360,, the 400 probably wld spin a lot and the 360's torque plants it to the ground. 400 has more instant YZ tipe rap to it but the 360's power when on the pipe is amazing and you'd best not grown up on these days bikes and underestimate these 48 49 year old saw horses with handlebars,, you gotta man handle the 360 and the 400 w/drum brakes to corner it, stop fast and quick turn as you stand back in it better understand how to lock your knees and hold on letting it dance a bit to aim it forward and not end up in the trees. If you grew up on these you understand what im trying to explain. And Dont go tryin to do no superman or backflips of nak naks on them it wldnt turn out good,,lol. Really they are some super fun bikes to ride, i enjoy the old bikes more than the new, thats just my ol 57yr old MXer ass. Ride On,,,
J'adore votre vidéo et votre belle moto. j'en ai une également de 1977. Pouvez-vous me donner le nbre de dents du pignon et de la couronne d'origine, svp? Merci, Christophe
Bonjour Christophe. Le parts list donne 14 x 47 comme rapport final. Personnellement, je rajoute presque toujours une dent de plus en sortie de boîte. Je n'aime pas trop les moteurs qui moulinent dans les tours, je préfère m'en servir dans les moyens régimes. Et tant pis si on perd un poil en nervosité. Bonne route.
If this is an F model, it's supposed to be a '79 isn't it? The 1980 Yamahas were G models. In the US, they phased out the DT250 by that time and replaced it with the XT250.
For years I had bikes with drum brakes without any issues ever, never crashed, never died because of drum brakes. It's the rider not the brakes nor the bike. Had the same bike as this in every respect, color and the year all the same as this. Was a bullet proof bike and now I'm considering buying one the same again. Brings back memories . Nice Vid .. With thanks....
Yea I never understood why people state drum brakes as being garbage.. if you understand how to maintain them and adjust them, they're just as good as discs imo. I've even had brake shops install new pad liners onto the brake shoes using sintered woven brake material, and that bike would lock up the motor with just a light touch!
Have the same bike in blue, live in UK but bike imported from France, was used as a camper van bike so very low mileage and no rust! Rear shock was wasted and took a while to find a nos one from the USA. No aftermarket one available and could not find anyone to repair original. Also fitted 175 barrel and head, converted to 12v electrics also, brilliant bike even now, thank you, love watching the 70s and 80s bikes in action, merci!
Great bike. In the mid 1980's, I got a 1979 MX 100. I had so many cool adventures on it. The 250 looks fun.
TWO STROKES 4 EVER BAYBEE! 70'S HEAVEN! DAMM! TAKE ME BACK!
I had a 1979 dt250 and it was the most durable dirtbike I ever owned. 2 tips. Playing with the engine timing until you find your sweet spot and the muffler packing will help smooth out the low rpm sputter and make it rev freer!
Finding the sweet spot, same with the YZ's of the 70's, and what a big difference it makes.
I also had one and they are bulletproof. Rode it everywhere. Fast too. Topped out 77mph.
They never stop.Had one back in 1987 Great bike.
Still watch this lots of times Micou,. Identical to the one i bought on hire..purchase at 18 yrs old, unburstABLE bike! beautiful example right down to paintwork and sound. Merci beaucoup mosnieur!, Muy bien, Muito bien! many thanks!
Looks and sounds like my old one at 17 years old. 45 mph off road was exciting in the day !
Lovely bike sir.
Just bought my DT250mx/E back from a collector. He’s had it 3 years and never even started it. It’s American so it’s silver apart from a battery new paint graphics that are show standard and a seat cover, it’s in perfect condition. Ho I also changed the bars because they where chrome. Turned out. In the USA they fitted with as standard, still got them. But a nice set of Matt black renthals look better. I’ll get it perfect. And put some nice tyres and enduro tubes on it. Then when all this silliness is over, do a adventure on it. Maybe Switzerland or Austria. Or just Scotland or Cornwall coast trip. Depending on the rules. But I will pack a tent. And have a Advenchurer on it.
That’s what I did on my original DT175mx back in 79. I wish I was out with you on this video it looks incredible. Like all your videos. I’ve been doing a bit of work on my 250 most nights, and it’s a delight to work on. I like it more and more. The kickstarter was bent out and back. Turned out to be a very easy fix . If anyone is considering it one. These are good bikes, just do it. I’m trying not not to make mine concourse. I want use it, ride and enjoy it, hey press on the M and check my ke250b1 out you’ll like it. Cheers
Merci Micou pour tes vidéos et bravo pour l'état de tes bécanes, en plus je trouve que tu as un vrai talent de réalisation ✌
Bought one of these new in 1981, same colour scheme as this one
did over 20,000 miles on it, loved it
it only made way for a honda cb650z i diddent love that !!
forgot to say phh395x where are you now
What a great video!!! Thanks from Canada!
Thanks for this beautiful video Micou, your 250 DTMX is very clean ...i have a 1978 400 DTMX .
I haven’t rode my 250mx yet. But watched video a few time that looks so usable. I can’t wait. I just can’t decide on the. Tyres. I’ve bought two sets. So far. Think I’ll probably end up with continentals
Hello. I choose my tyres to respect the 70' look, the small square paved pattern. But I think that the Conti TKC can be a good choice
Yes that’s the problem I have the original tyres with 600 miles a little bit of dry cracks. I bought new Michelin trials tyres side walls looked very large. I have the TKC s on my DT400B and they look the part and work well. I even bought the paw print tyre to see how they looked. I’m probably over thinking it. Hey that’s for the reply. And the video it a inspiration. Looking forward to seeing you mt250. I’ve a couple one totally original and one I’ve given a lot of love. Both 75 ko models. But I’m really looking forward to the DT250E. Press on the H and check my ke250b out you’ll like it. Cheers
I have both the 250MX and the 175MX... great bikes
So CLEAN.... wow. Congrats.
Very sweet bike, I would love to have it here in the states. Only thing I would do is replace the stock pipe and silencer and jet it, other than that it needs nothing.
wow...that bike is fast....love it everytime
Tres bon. I have a 74 DT360. Love these bikes.
Bonjour. It happens that my next video will be about my 1974 DT360. Please wait some weeks.
Beautiful landscapes and a great bike! Catch the "thumb up"!
Muito bom seus vídeos,principalmente o cantar do Galo!!!!
Super Video und ein tolles Motorrad!❤😊
Ich hatte damals die kleine Schwester Yamaha DT 175..😊 Leider hab ich sie verkauft..😪
Mit Bikergruss
Wilfried🏍
Fais gaffe Micou !! Tu t'embourgeoises ... on sort des années 70, berceau des années Trail bike ... tu fais dans l'accessoire en plastique ... c'est pas bon signe .. nan je déconne, très bel exemplaire de 250 DTMX ! J'aime 👍
Super vidéo ! Très content de découvrir cette version 250, assez rare en France et méconnue sans doute en raison de son positionnement "compromis" entre le best-seller 125 et l'emblématique 400.
Je suis très surpris de la vitesse de pointe annoncée, cette 250 ayant la réputation d'être à peine plus performante que la 125....
Bonjour. J'ai acheté cette moto à un frontalier de l'Allemagne d'où venait cette moto. J'ai moi-même été surpris par sa pêche et sa vitesse. A l'inverse, la 400 est très décevante malgré sa cylindrée, étouffée par les premières lois anti pollution et de bruit californiennes.
@@micoumeekoo Besides, I think I'd prefer the more free-revving nature of the 250. I know 2-strokes are usually more powerful than the equivalent 4-strokes but how does this DT compare, performance-wise, with your XT250 of similar era?
I have a 74 MX360 & a 75 MX400b and they both still run like a bat out of hell. The 400 you can putt it around like a enduro down trails then stand in it and it instantly screams out like a YZ with no hesitation,, The 360 you can enduro it but to really make it screams its potential you have to get on the pipe and keep it there and when you do it is surprising how it can rutt some trails up,. Ive never been able to run them against each other, but honestly im not sure the 400 wld actually smoke the 360,, the 400 probably wld spin a lot and the 360's torque plants it to the ground. 400 has more instant YZ tipe rap to it but the 360's power when on the pipe is amazing and you'd best not grown up on these days bikes and underestimate these 48 49 year old saw horses with handlebars,, you gotta man handle the 360 and the 400 w/drum brakes to corner it, stop fast and quick turn as you stand back in it better understand how to lock your knees and hold on letting it dance a bit to aim it forward and not end up in the trees. If you grew up on these you understand what im trying to explain. And Dont go tryin to do no superman or backflips of nak naks on them it wldnt turn out good,,lol. Really they are some super fun bikes to ride, i enjoy the old bikes more than the new, thats just my ol 57yr old MXer ass. Ride On,,,
Best bike ever made I had 125
Le mec est amoureux de sa DTMX ça se sent 👍🏻😉
I had exactly the same bike and I never forgive myself for selling it.
I bought it brand new and after 4 years I sold it with only 8000km on it.
me too
J'adore votre vidéo et votre belle moto. j'en ai une également de 1977. Pouvez-vous me donner le nbre de dents du pignon et de la couronne d'origine, svp? Merci, Christophe
Bonjour Christophe. Le parts list donne 14 x 47 comme rapport final. Personnellement, je rajoute presque toujours une dent de plus en sortie de boîte. Je n'aime pas trop les moteurs qui moulinent dans les tours, je préfère m'en servir dans les moyens régimes. Et tant pis si on perd un poil en nervosité. Bonne route.
Tres bien! Very good!
If this is an F model, it's supposed to be a '79 isn't it? The 1980 Yamahas were G models. In the US, they phased out the DT250 by that time and replaced it with the XT250.
I think you're correct. Well, as far as the XT range goes, my '80 XT500 was a G and my friend's '79 model, an F.
How does an old lightweight bike like this compare in the twisties, to an newer bike??
my father has the same one yallow color... but its to old now ... just stored in home...
any new model of this bike plz.plz..
I had a silver/black one, it wasn't too spectacular, maybe it needed a engine overhaul.
Love it👍
...the best thing ? the 400cc motor fits directly in...
Had exactly the same in 81 paid 750dollars good days / then an it 250 that irritated the neighbors 🇦🇺
ahah ! excellente vidéo !
The problem with drum brakes is that they lock the wheels too easily.