1989 rebuild update
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Slow down! Is the steering lock not integrated with the ignition switch? Didn't think that was such a "new" invention.
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@irongamer727 Not on the old DTRs mate. They're recessed into the frame. Like all the DT's before them.
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Wheels fitted, brakes bled, c&s fitted, stainless spokes really make a difference. What I wanted for my 88 but never got, would like to have a go at rebuilding wheels myself next, anyone attempted it? Central Wheels did do a great job though, at a price. Need to get the decals sorted this week and minor bits to fit such as chain guard, disc guard, etc. Will update photo soon.
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Building wheels inst an artform anymore than rebuilding engines. Slow and steady gets the job done. Its quite satisfying.
If you feel you fuck it up, you could always just assemble the wheel, and pay someone to true it. Picture from my Xt600:
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I just used a an adjustable wrench for the last bit. Most was done with a screwdriver (it fits the ends of the nipples) Im sure you could get a cheap spokewrench on ebay.
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@jens-eskildsen How did you true it?
The thing you got to remember, any imperfection in the true procedure will drastically show itself when you're doing 70 plus mile an hour. You can't really replicste that with home tools.
Again, not something I am deeply familiar with.
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Yeah I just had a little ganders. Apparently it's one of those specialist skills that anyone can do, with a bit of practice.
I should look into it some time. If you're going to do it, stainless steel spokes and nipples is a must.