Bolton

Hi All. Could use a bit of advice with my 2002 DT 175. It had a partial seizure recently and I had it re-bored and installed new piston and rings/ gaskets etc. I think seizure happened because my wife (yes, it always helps to have someone else to blame) took it out on a 40 degree (104degree F) day and rode it as fast as it would go on the highway for about an hour. It started first time from the repair and I have done maybe 300kms (200miles) on her since. Last week she simply refused to kick start. I had started her normally that morning. She started second or third kick. I then rode her with no problems for about 30 kms and stopped at a friends place for a few hours. Came out and it would not kick start. Checked plug. Seemed to be running rich. Plug wet and black, but she did did spark. I eventually push started her with help from friend. Thick grey smoke came out of exhaust pipe for first few seconds then that stopped and bike ran fine and normally and I rode her home. Yesterday she again would not kick start. I am beyond my level of knowledge here. Anyone got any clues? Cheers All. Bolton

Thanks all. Will check all of those. Does anyone know what compression tester should read whilst kicking it over? What are standard factory mixture screw settings on carb? Cheers Bolton.

Hi All. Could use a bit of advice with my 2002 DT 175. It had a partial seizure recently and I had it re-bored and installed new piston and rings/ gaskets etc.. It started first time from the repair and I have done maybe 300kms (200miles) on her since. Last week she simply refused to kick start. I had started her normally that morning. She started second or third kick. I then rode her with no problems for about 30 kms and stopped at a friends place for a few hours. Came out and it would not kick start. Checked plug. Seemed to be running rich. Plug wet and black, but she did did spark. I eventually push started her with help from friend. Thick grey smoke came out of exhaust pipe for first few seconds then that stopped and bike ran fine and normally and I rode her home. Yesterday she again would not kick start. I am beyond my level of knowledge here. Anyone got any clues? Cheers All. Bolton

Hi All. I 'm a new member in Perth Western Australia. I 'm a bloke in his 50's who loves a beer and runs 2 older dual purpose bikes (BMW R1100GS and 2002 DT 175) and an ancient Landrover. I WILL ask lots of stupid questions. My main aim in joining is for technical support, as I know forums like this have members with a wealth of knowledge. I also aim to contribute and will post details and photos of any jobs I do and explain exactly how I fixed it. All the best and look forward to talking to you all. Regards.