Submitted by: Stefan Halushka
Classification: Chopper/Bobber
Make, Model & Year: 1997 Yamaha XT225
Fondly known as: Steve McQueen, Retro Scrambler, though others refer to it as Captain America
Time spent: Two years on and o
Intake: Stayed with factory carb but with a bigger jet. Only removed a small portion of intake, just enough to increase airflow.
Exhaust: Delkevic aftermarket exhaust. Refurbished all other exhaust parts.
Transmission: 5 speed manual clutch, EZ pull lever.
Frame: Stock so there would be no issues going trail riding.
Suspension: Stock, all new seals and refurbished the shock tubes.
Wheels, tires and brakes: Stock but upgraded where possible.
Finish – Paint: Bike was stripped down to the frame and the frame was repainted in my front yard. I painted the tank in my shed. I designed the graphics and either painted or had a local shop make for me. Ended up panting tank twice because the clear didn’t adhear.
Accessories: I designed the seat, mock up was made from wood and cardboard. Had a local guy make it. I fabled all the lights, everything had to be different because I had gotten rid of all the original fenders, lights, and related. I used the old instrument panel but had to fad a cover plate.
