1986 XC250 Restore

This is pictures of one of my latest finds that is going to be added to my collection . It's a 1986 XC 250 single shock bike that I bought last week . Its rough but worth restoring . I have an low hour matching engine for this bike that I bought 2 months ago that had a like new Up-Tite pipe with it . I sold the pipe not knowing that I would find this bike . I will keep posting as I get more in this project .

More pictures .

Looks like a pretty good starting point. They're pretty bikes when restored.
I didn't like the front brake on my 86 400, but apart from that a really nice bike to ride.

Up Date on the restore . Pulled out the engine and the bottom end is bad due the heat and antifreeze from a bad head gasket . Going to flush out the case's . I have another 1986 XC 250 motor on the shelf with low hours to go in this bike . Always good to buy parts and bikes for moments like this . Also found the former owner so now I have a title for this bike also .