In 1972 at age 7, my parents bought me a used Cat 250x. Gold, solid footpeg, Tecumseh 2.5hp (small metal gas tank). I rode the wheels off it and had to replace the short-block after throwing a rod. It was later replaced by a Honda SL70 and a dozen bikes since then. Always wanted my first bike back. After years of watching Craig's List, I found my bike's twin sister 250xe (the pink one). Had original engine, wheels, tires, etc. (Serial #7002571). $80 later it was mine. Here are my before and after. It is displayed in my office now...
Still working on a chain guard replica...
Still working on a chain guard replica...