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Paul Hendrick

Paul Hendrick in Ownership Guides ★ Featured

Restoring a 1974 Yamaha DT250: Castrol R, Autolube Pumps, and Two-Stroke Rebirth

Resurrecting an iconic Japanese dual-sport taught me the nuances of rotary valves, crank seals, and the irreplaceable thrill of an early two-stroke powerband.

Restoring a 1974 Yamaha DT250: Castrol R, Autolube Pumps, and Two-Stroke Rebirth

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Paul Hendrick

Paul Hendrick in Restoration Stories

Barn Find vs. Running Survivor: How to Calculate the True Cost of Your First Classic Project

A cheap $800 rolling chassis can easily become a $5,000 money pit. Here is how to evaluate stuck engines, rotten tanks, and missing unobtainable trim.

Barn Find vs. Running Survivor: How to Calculate the True Cost of Your First Classic Project

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