Dtx Project Codename Moneypit

[Calum]

@Zrako That's not running the snorkel is it?

Is the powervalve working?

[Zrako]

@Calum the previous owner decided to cut it out for some strange reasons. A small bit left of the snorkel on the filter housing. The powervalve resets nice and freely when I turn the key. Should I take the exp. pipe off and inspect it ? Im just cleaned it from carbon and put it back on right order as per haynes manual and set the cable tension...

[Zrako]

... bike wont start up without stator removed from rotor. Neither kickstarted

[Zrako]

Done 150 miles on her today. Wasnt easy to wide smile all day but after some complications we made it together.

[Calum]

Yes mate that's awesome!

Lovely photos.

Where did you end up?

[andrewj1680]

Looking good mate

[NINJA]

@Zrako Fish & chips by the sea was it??? LOL

[Zrako]

Thanks guys . It was couple days and nights without sleep but build it in one week back together.
We had some breakfast in Portaferry ,and then Bangor and Lisburn . Lovely coastal roads in Northern Ireland. Some day for it.
Btw: did anyone ever experienced in 85mph in 6th gear locked back wheel and engine cutout?
Wasnt nice experience...

[NINJA]

@Zrako said in Dtx Project Codename Moneypit:

Btw: did anyone ever experienced in 85mph in 6th gear locked back wheel and engine cutout?
Wasnt nice experience...

Doesn't sound like fun, more like a clean underwear situation???

[Calum]

@Zrako 85mph on a dt.

I know the same thing happened to my brother on hos Aprilia. Was just running too lean.

Same thing happened, albeit slower, on his YZ. Heat seizure. Engine was just overcooling and contracted around the piston.

[Zrako]

Yep with rebuild engine wasnt boggin in 6th gear on straight road. I was sliding like 10 meters then clutch. Was looking around bike 5 minutes and bumpstarted it no problem. Didnt felt confident since I didnt know what happened.

[Louis-DT-WR]

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[Zrako]

Well , went for a spin today and exactly 400 miles after rebuild the bike gave up again
Splashed coolant from cap all over me and stuck in second gear...

[Calum]

Ahh never mate!

What happened?

Head gasket go?

These engines are fairly bomb proof so I'm sure the damage will be minimal.

The fact you were having issues with this build suggests something wasn't right.

If you need any help just throw up a thread in the appropriate section and we'll come to your rescue!

[Zrako]

Yeah all the time something silly with the bike but still love it dont know why haha.
Bike mechanic stopped there for help , after 5 min he told me that its in gearbox. Bent fork or something but dont know about the coolant as I am bumpstart it and as far as I didnt stopped the engine sounded sweet , couldnt change gear or release the clutch . Yeah. Made it home 7 miles on 2nd gear with clutch lever. Full coolant overflow tank but cylinder and head is dry and clean.
Not sure which section to choose mate.

[declan]

@Zrako I run a cheap quick action throttle real smooth and all my bikes have them

[Zrako]

@declan I have aftermarket throttle too but not sure if quick action . Maybe 1/2 turn or 1/3

[declan]

@Zrako I've got 1/4 turn I run the same one on all bikes but I didn't run the stock throttle so can't say if it's better but on my 4 stroke I can't live without it lol

[Calum]

@Zrako Turning Tuning zone engine probably the best bet.

Bent selector forks. That is only going to happen on faulty installation surely. Thst or you have been crazy shifting. I have ran my dt without a clutch for months with no issues.

[Zrako]

Well , today Im finished my USD forks conversion on my "moneypit DT " . I've been working on it for a few weeks... firstly Im bought Ktm exc 300 forks from 2002 and same seller was selling ktm 450 forks from 2003 too so ended up eith 2 sets Im thought they are exactly same silly. Liked the 450 ones I think they are 48mm so decided to put them on. And will make everything required to direct fit on Dt the other ones 300 for sale. Measured everything 100 times and even after that the machined components wasnt 100% so I had to modify them after typical for me
Here if few pics from my garage , going to test ride and adjust them tomorrow.

Brake line and speedo cable is a bit shorter than it should be but its ok adjusted. Now just need upgrade the wrap around handguards and thats it. Sorry for so many pics hopefully you will like it guys because I love it