DTR Build Up
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It still isn't much, but a damn sight more than what it was before. The engine is now finished, it had a new topend with a 57mm piston. New carb is on, a mikuni tmx30 which has taken a fair bit of fettling to get into the intake manifold, airbox and even getting the throttle cable to fit. I had my first go at painting, i did the airbox in white to match with the plastics. It definitely isn't the best and will have to be redone. Also my stator is now in, just need to get a nut and washer to hold it on. CDI is in place and so is the coil. Was getting a spark plug cap in the post however it got damaged, new one should be here tomorrow. Also now this bike has a key and ignition, kickstart and few other pieces. Going to be getting an exhaust and put the oil pump on this month. Should MAYBE see it start this month if not next month.I really did not know what i was getting myself into, a lot of work has gone into this and i'm still getting nowhere.
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There's still masses of wiring to be done, i'm wondering what actually needs to be plugged in sensor wise. Will not having a sidestand switch stop it from starting? Etc.
i have now tidied up all the wiring with a few cable ties and ordered myself a nice stainless exhaust off of Romeu
We now have spark! And plenty of compression too. My bits today came from wemoto, long list but everything to hook up the battery, gear lever, air filter, spark plug, reed valve gasket. Plus i added some carbon fiber reeds (not too sure on them, they don't look like proper carbon fiber :/). this is my first bike with a kickstart and it sure is hard to kick, did just have a fresh top end so i'm judging that's why. See people on youtube easily turn it over and start their bike with their hand!But that's all for this month, car insurance at 18 is a killer. Hopefully should have my exhaust from romeu by the end of the month, just need an oil pump, boost bottle and petrol tank and this baby should (hopefully) start. Would be nice to hear it for once.
I've also won another left hand switch, side stand and right hand switch for just £10 + shipping, hope the connectors are still on the switches.
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So here we are up to today, i've now finished the exhaust on the bike. We have one of Romeu's hand made stainless steel wraparound expansion chamber paired with a dep end can. I still need the rubber connector
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http://i.imgur.com/htkMP8E.jpg?2Here's one for Callum, got the proper size bolts for the rectifier. No more 5 washers ahaha
http://i.imgur.com/yxaZZjp.jpg?2Also i've got a fuel tank, in white. However it needs redoing as all of the paint is cracked to death. This will be getting powdercoated, however im not sure whether powdercoating a petrol tank is a good idea?
http://i.imgur.com/sNMpdNG.jpg?2and the second set of left hand switches turned up. They didn't have any of the connectors cut off! However they had a plastic housing that was cracked. So i changed the insides into the metal housing that i had! A lot beefier.
http://i.imgur.com/ihboGJn.jpg?2And i didn't get any photos of it, but i have the auto lube system in place now too. With a clear pip so i can see the oil going into the engine
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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!
