1990 Yamaha TZ250 3TC

Description

Please note: The seller of this bike is Iconic’s own Olly’s father. Olly notes his dad is 79 this year and bump starting a two-stroke track bike in freezing cold England isn’t as easy for him as it used to be! As you can imagine, the man who got Olly into racing in the first place knows how to care for a bike and this one is in proper condition. He has provided the following videos of it running:

Ever since its introduction in the early 70s, Yamaha’s parallel-twin TZ racers were a popular choice for privateer racers. The 80s were full of significant updates for the model, including reed valve induction in 1985 and the Deltabox aluminum frame a year later.

The 1990 model has slightly smaller crankcase and a stronger water pump but ultimately became the final year of the parallel twin engine. Yamaha had been successful with its YZR250 in GP racing and the following year saw a complete revamp of the platform, merging proven racing designs of the YZR with practicality of the TZ. Want to know more? You can check out a period Yamaha advertisement here.

This example is VIN: 3TC000180. The seller acquired the bike five years as a part exchange against a newer TZ250 4TW and states, “I’ve loved this model and always wanted one just for fun, if only to fire it up.”

True mileage unknown.

Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Over the time I’ve owned it, the bike was stripped and the chassis and swingarm were cleaned. New bearing fitted in swingarm and head stock. Carbs serviced. Samco hoses installed.”

Modifications:
“The previous owner installed 3TC pistons and heads. The bike’s been resprayed.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop slicks which are aged out.

The sale includes bodywork, seat, sprockets, carb jetting, numerous gaskets and O-rings, original shock, two exhaust silencers, service manual, parts manual.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England, this Yamaha is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any TZ250 3TC stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!