That’s embarrassing, I thought the mirror was another carb

I almost forgot! I saw another sweet old Dtr a week or so ago! It was an early model, 88~99 side & tank panel jobbie. It was near Poole in Dorset. Looked well worn & loved by what I could glance at. I noticed it had an ally tailpipe, that’s it. Didn’t even have time to notice the colour (my sis drives like a lunatic!). It’s sweet to see another old one still beating about the countryside though!...

It’s really not that bad most of the roughness can be buffed out

I am very happy with my buzzing Aprilia. That will glide along at 90 and scream to 100+ (indicated it's Italian so take that with a pinch of salt).

Either way, it's fast enough for me. I only ride locally.

Sorry to hear that you failed

Will try, thanks bud...

Dt’s don’t die! They just slowly fade away (if they’re treated right) any 2 stroke does.
Which is the issue, did the power loss come on slowly over time or just happen? Slowly would suggest normal wear to rings like the man said...
I’m wary of anything that claims to fix without work. Apart from that teralyne/whatever they pump through 4 strokes. But 2T are different, like you say, anything that breaks down carbon is not likely to be lubrication friendly to your bearings...

A reward well earnt;

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-captain-tom-moore-to-be-knighted-after-raising-33m-for-nhs-11991235

those bikes from baracing are always insane!

finally looks so good the bike

I've got my latest DT project outside till get round to starting on it but have no worries about being stolen, have 3 chains on it with largest chain on rear wheel through ground anchor.

@NINJA I've actually managed to get a garage space! Will try to chain it the best I can

@Steady-Eddy Eddy! Great to hear from you There was a forum outage a wee while ago. Down but never out.

Sorry to hear about the ball joint, these things happen. But a fresh new one should see you for a while.

Sad about the DT, but there is plenty life in you yet, you could always get another one. Perhaps a doer uper to give some joy back into the world.

That sucks about the marshaling, everything happens for a reason though.

How's the new home? Happy with it. Was it difficult to downsize?

Wishing you all the best

Calum

Yeah, I get it. I don't want a heavy thumper. But part of me doesn't want the two stroke hassle factor either! Haha I'm getting old I think!

That is stunning, jealous as hell!

@Minia You could also try any of these suppliers as well, maybe one of them will have some in stock???

https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/562/parts-suppliers-database

Hhmm, nothing new in there. @Louis-James has already been there done that. Documented it and using it.

I would be interested in 2, ta

Haha Snap Calum! I've owned mine just coming on for three years. Bought it as a rolling project, which then turned into, new inner and outer sills, boot floor and rear arches. Happy days. Tempted to post a build thread! haha