My new project

[NSR]

A 250 TF1 or RSGS?
Only a bit of a clean up and a heap of parts A very Long term project.

[Didier77]

SWM 250 TF2 1979 :clin:

[NSR]

Okay, I did not think of a TF2. What is the difference?

[vinduro77]

Yes..It looks like a 18979 or maybe a 1981 TF2 depending if you have a rubber block like the RS.GS under the tank?

anyway, it should be embossed on the left steering stem, even under few horrible paints layers

The difference is:
The frame rear loop is nearer the seat as its takes a MC mudguard.
the steering with the right tank is still LESS than the GS version
the engine ports, disk valve and gearing are slightly different been a motocross (saying that I run one similar engine on a bike I use, with a 15t at the front sprocket and 44t at the rear is fine, just a bit more picky)
your seat base will be different to fit the mudguard, so if you do not have it, do not think to get a RS.GS one, it will not fit.
or alternatively, you will have to cut the rear loop, weld one from a TF1 or RS.GS and then you can transform the bike as an enduro.
the front forks tubes should be longueur than GS, that is very good anyway!
Mind when you order your front brake cable, it's just a bit longueur than GS.


If you need help or parts, let me know, but first you need to take a bite of paint removal (do not scratch) and check what is stamped on your frame/steering stem.

Good luck, seems like a great project...but be ready with lots of $ to spend :clin:

Cheers, Philippe

www.oldknobblies.com

[NSR]

Okay I will have a think about what I do with it . my mates are on to me to ride some dirt track so keep it MX and do some dirt track.

[gitane-mais]

NSR = australian god of New Super Rotax

[NSR]

I picked up this bike on the weekend. What a mess!! Everything is seized and corroded. I think it will be a long slow rebuild.

[jmsflor]

There is a lot of work, Noël. :Mick

But it is possible !

Good luck ! :clin:

[gitane-mais]

A really big challenge

[THIERRY]

You have a mission Noel, you must save this SWM now!! ....and we will follow your restoration on Squadra, for sure.

[wrpw]

eh beh,
roulera pas demain celle la.

bon courage et BRAVO

luc feignant

[2nis]

WD40 + start pilot = go fast ????

[jmb]

Ready to race !

heu ...nearly !