Bradford_angler

do the neutral and oil light both sit in the same clock, also you checked the bulbs - there not blown are they ?

can it be done, is there the pysical room, would it be stable enough after before I go out and buy an engine

is the swing are tubular or square section ? is it CDI or point managed .. does it still have the LH side lighting switch intact on the left hand side of the bike, just above where the side stand meets the bike, there should be a small silver box, this should be the regulator - does it stanley or anything on it, any part nos .. under the engine (near kick start) and on the frame (near headstock) there should be some number .. what are the 1st four of them (hopefully they will match)

There is quite a lot you can do, I guess you have no pics. Sadly there aren't many DT forums out there, although there is some banter and good help on the thumper website (XT500 lads). My experience is on the DT400 and DT175 range, Is it 6v or 12v twin or mono shock how many positions on the ignition switch two or four if you look in the headlight, how many bulbs can you see I guess it has a MDI unit and not points

There's some RD stuff on here. After a mail the link started working again http://www.smokeriders.com/Technical/wirin...g_diagrams.html

thanks . . for the info and the prices at SSS don't seem half bad . . I guess I will start with the frame and add a bit at a time ..

s'pose it is a how long is a piece of string, but how much does it cost to prepare and powder coat a frame and swing arm ? saw it done on the telly with wheel for a vintage car . . looks quite hard work so guess it is expensive. Also not knowing anything about the process are the different types of coating and is there anything to watch out for ? and is it specialist for bikes or will I get a similar result from anyone I pull out of the yellow pages ?