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  • Carburetor help

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    After some research I did manage to find the sizes, and some more detailed photos so now I can actually buy some. I do think that it's rather a stopper or something than an adjustment tho obviously it changes the needle height, either way I'm sure they're important. Thank you all for the help!
  • KTM EXC LED Headlight on Yamaha DTX – Anyone Done This Swap?

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    CalumC
    Oh that's really cool! Well it looks well loved for, it's an appreciating classic that's for sure. I don't know of anyone who's done that conversion. The common one from back in the day were the Polysport conversions, but they're more enduro so not designed for peak brightness
  • 88 Dtr air joint help

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    CalumC
    Yes, the air leak will definitely not be helped by not plugging up the oil inlet on the manfild, albeit a tiny leak. Yes the '88 DTR ran the TMS26 carb not the TM28 carb found on all other years. That said, I am not aware of any other changes. So finding a suitable inlet manifold (probably can still be had new) and the airboot shouldn't be hard. But finding a genuine Mikuni 28mm is trickier. A split in the carb boot is not ideal, but it won't be the source of your problem. I'd just smear some silicone onto it and allow that to harden. Crank seals are common causes for air leaks, as well as the gasket on the inlet manifolds (once you sort the oil connector out). Spray some WD40 around the general vicinity and if the revs drop back to normal then you've found your culprit .
  • 6k rpm limit

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    @Rat80y The drain bolt stretching is a common thing on the DTR, IMO it's a design feature as if you overtighten it it usually snaps. Whilst being a right PITA to get the clutch cover off and wind out the broken part, it does mean the thread in the crankcase is saved (new crankcases = much more difficult/expensive than taking off an engine cover) so I hope you've ordered genuine from Fowlers (get a load of copper washers as well for future gearbox oil changes). Tightening torque is 15Nm so it's also well worth getting yourself a 1/4" drive torque wrench like this one: https://planetx.co.uk/products/jobsworth-pro-torque-wrench-set-1 There is some truth in both your AI source and what your friend said. In the days of the 12bhp learner restriction, DTRs with the powervalve pinned shut would struggle to rev beyond 6k rpm but properly set up/derestricted/full power it should rev to around 10k.
  • Noob

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    Glad to have give it a once over Bent oil sump bolt
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    I use the Athena pipe with the 170 cylinder, it works quite well, and most of the power is in the midrange, even if I can get it to rev higher with modified ignition curve, the torque is in the midrange. I have seen Mick Abbey writing somewhere that the stinger ID needs to be at least 22mm (or was it 23) with the 170 kit, so that is a bit tight at least with the Athena pipe. The black paint seems to hold up quite well on the Athena-branded version.
  • Newbie

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    Very nice! Welcome!
  • CDI help

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    I recommend Zeeltronic too.
  • hello everyone

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    @hotshot-iii @aragian Gawd! I made the mistake of buying a chinese "racing" coil and that caused me so much grief. A fresh DTR rebuild and I was plagued with running issues which I couldn't get my head around. Wasn't until my brother bought his RD 350 and he took it in for a Dyno where the chap refused to run the bike due to the coil and suddenly it hit me!
  • Help with starter motor wiring

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  • DT rear axle to WR200 swingarm?

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    I found out that the shorter rear axle collar(part numper 90387-202U8) is the same on the Wr200 and Dt. If anyone has that longer collar(part numper 90387-206X8), could you measure its length? And if anyone has a wr200 rear axle, could you measure its length? The rear axle part numbers of the Wr and Dt are almost the same WR axle part numper 3XP-25381-00 DT axle part numper 3BN-25381-00
  • Do I need to use 2-stroke petrol mix or is regular petrol okay?

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    CalumC
    Yes your DT will be autolube. If it wasn't... you'd have known by now. You'll need to keep an on eye on the two stroke level and refill it as it gets depleted.
  • simple tail tidy?

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    @Calum Is that undeslung exhaust a custom job? I'm building a DT LC 'X' (supermoto-inspired) and want to run a underslung exhaust on it. I'm thinking a underslung DTR exhaust could fit pretty well, some minor mods will probably be needed though. I have a modified DTR Athena 170 cylinder with cylinder reed, and a Zeeltronic for that engine.
  • hello forum

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    CalumC
    Hi Mohamed, That is a cool looking bike you have there. I am not too familiar with the newer models as it's not something we get over here and I don't know what performance upgrades are available in your region. Definitely like to see more of what you do to the bike though! Welcome to the forum.
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    Hello there, As far as I was aware the Yamaha DT was discontinued in 2007 instead Yamaha makes rhe WR series. That looks like a cool looking bike though, would love to know more about it. I take it you're in the Asian market, hence why this is still available. I didn't know that the bike was still being produced there. I'd almost argue the bike's styling is closer to the 80's LC model vs the earlier 70's model, with the bike using an aircooled design over the liquid cooled variant. Sorry I can't be much more help than that, still cool bike though!
  • Yamaha Dt200 Swingarm to Dt125

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    Thanks for the good answer. I would like a slightly longer swingarm, so the dt200 swingarm does not meet my needs. Wr200 swingarm would be a bit longer, but requires more work...
  • BIke cant get started

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    Could be a lot of things.. but everything is probably not as it should be if it's not starting.. What I can think of: -Leaky crank seals -Damaged/leaking reed/intake -Carb issue -Ignition angle off (flywheel key?) Is the spark plug wet? Is there a good suction pulse from the carb when kicking it? With some experience you can feel it if you cover the carb with your hand on full throttle while kicking/cranking the engine. It should not blow, only suck, and the pulse should be 'strong enough'. Old fuel can make it hard to start too.
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    CalumC
    @hotshot-iii That's a very cool video and local to me too! A crated Banshee, wow what a museum piece. I had no affiliation with the Banshee prior to this build, but what a machine and what an era for motorcycling. All lost to time now and kids these days won't know the joys of machines like that.
  • Forgot where wires go...

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    CalumC
    Sadly Imgur is no longer accessible in the UK. So I am not able to see the photo. But in essence, yes the bullet connector for the loom connects to the neutral switch on the gearbox. So using a spade connector and a wire to go to the bullet connector.
  • Yamaha DT 125 R derestriction

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    CalumC
    @rich1299 said in Yamaha DT 125 R derestriction: Hi I’m looking at de restrictions on my 2007 dt 125 Could you possibly tell me what I can do to get more power Hi @rich1299, It's literally described in the last paragraph of the post I made. Zeeltronic ignition system gives a big boost to midrange DEP system also boost mid range VForce Reed block Bigger carb Athena 170 Kit Cylinder porting Head squish adjusting Lightened flyhweel Just to give you some ideas...