DTR Build Up
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The old site used to buzz with life. Every day there a group of lads that came on here religiously. Then the scamming came and the site got locked down Seiki just lost interest. That was it. Seiki said he was going to close the old site. This is a free alternative that I can run from a small computer at my house. Sure I don't have a static ip and it isn't a dedicated line. But it will always be here. Even if it is unavailable.
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So the people on Facebook we don't really want on the forum to be honest. Don't get me wrong, they have their place. But people who use forums do so for the community. The people on Facebook just tend to take and give nothing back.
I mean you can't go into as much depth about your build like you have here on Facebook.
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Well i took my tank to the powdercoaters and had it stripped, turns out it was absolutely covered in filler and that it has a massive dent and is all just horrible to look at. So now i'm back in the market for another tank. wasted like £70 on buying a tank and having it stripped which i'll never get back
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Well after feeling a bit down that i wasted £70 on a crap tank i decided to go in search for a good shape tank, started on ebay however there was very little there and i wanted to see what i was getting first hand. So i gave Tommy Keene a message on facebook, he sells loads of DT parts and if you're after literally anything give him a shout. The next day i took a trip down to reading and had a look through what he has got. I ended up coming back with a bit more than just the tank, i had to make the 90 mile trip worth it! So i now have, some very good condition wheels. No rust on the rim or spokes but the spokes are doing their usual thing where they look dirty and worn all complete with spacers and spindles. Nice original tank that i'm airing the petrol out of to take to the powdercoaters. Foot pegs with springs and pins and little rubber mounts for the tank and petrol tap and boost bottle. Spent a lot less than i anticipated! So hopefully should have the tank on in white the next few weeks with some petrol in it and start this beast!
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http://i.imgur.com/RfpSVej.jpg?1just need the speedo drive as a spacer then i can put that front wheel on, will look like a bike then lol
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Well i've had the tank powdercoated and put a new petcock seal on and got the tank mounted up. Took me a few goes to get it started but it jumped into life! Carb seems pretty well set up, but i'll find that more when i go to ride the thing. Exhaust isn't all hooked up though so it's loud
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Thought i'd share how the bike is looking now, it's left the shed now for the first time in a year and few months. very exciting.
I've got clutch cable, chain, sprockets and front and rear wheel bearings all on order and probably some other stuff. So all i have left to do is seat, plastics, lights and indicators, speedo and just the front caliper. Exciting times -
That pipe looks fantastic, I need one of those! What is the weight of it, pretty good? She's looking really sharp.
Will you fit White plastics?
I could'nt find a decent 88-90' DT when I was looking. Wish I did hang on. It is the one to have. Got a soft spot for the old white with Red decal 3RN1' Its an era thing.
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I missed out on a Nice 'Endurance Blue' 1989 from France, I'd Love to rep up these old 3DB1's. Second favourite lovely retro look.
I'm inspired to actually rebuild my 'shed mobile'
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Thankyou, give Romeu Henriques a message on facebook. He makes them, way better than a chrome dep as they always seem to rust. Can't really comment on weight as i've never held a different expansion chamber ever! It's not a lot though.
Yeah white plastics are hopefully going to be my next purchase, i might even fit the red version decals 3rn1. They're my favourite decals of possibly all the years and never been a fan of the motocross, sponsors logos everywhere stickers.
What's your "Shed mobile" i hope it isn't the bike you have in your thread, that ones going to be awesome!
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Thought i should share some progress. Got my new tyre fitted (120/100, literally just fits. May have to wear off some of the rubber before MOT as it just catches on the swingarm), fitted my panels and probably done some other things i've forgotten about.
Need to fit a speedo, front mudguard and light (going polisport), Recover the seat when i pick up a staple gun, some little niggly bits and then rebuild the rear brake as it's leaking. Should hopefully be off to mot at the end of february if everything goes to plan! -
What are you wrapping the seat in?
I have seen aftermarket seat covers and they can be hit and miss. The oem one is nice but this is a special build. Have you considered something different like the original with the yamaha stitching removed and letter colours changed.
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I've got a seat cover from the guy who does the plastics in portugal, it's red with a white yamaha. Was originally going to do plain black until scrim mentioned a red seat cover. It does look like a good quality seat cover, but my eyes are very untrained in the world of seat covers lol
