Hairyaxeman

Cheers for the advice guys, very helpful. Drewpy sorry if this is a stupid question but what do you mean by plating? Good advice on putting stuff into boxes as things can get over whelming if you have more than 1 thing on the go at the same time. I'm now sending out a few emails to local powder coating companies. Foamy I'm not sure if the part can be saved, see what you think- When you talk about trimming down the tabs do you mean the bits I've circled? If I was to trim them so there is a gap of a few mm would that be ok?

Thanks cynic I've just added a new topic in the projects section!

Hi there guys, So I've started my first restoration on my little dt50 I picked up for 50 quid. I never planned to start a project but I always liked the little dt and when one came up at this price I thought well why the hell not. It didn't take me long to strip it down to the frame but thinking I've picked the wrong time of year as its very cold in my garage Can anybody advise me if I should get the frame and swing arm painted or powder coated? Also I've been searching for a new rear shock as mines pretty shot. I've taken the carb to bits just yesterday and its cleaned up very nicely however when removing the insulating ring fitted above the carb mouth seal it broke Can anybody tell me where I can get a new one???? I don't think I'm going to do much in the way of taking the engine apart as my mechanical knowledge is quite limited so I'll probably just change the gaskets, fluids, clean it up and paint it. Anyway thats about where I am at the moment, if anyone could give me some advice or has experience with these bikes i'd love to hear from you. I'll do my best to update the post as much as I can! Cheers for reading. Dan

Thanks for your replies guys. Sorry cynic if I come across anymore I'll let you know I've got some questions about the dt can someone point me in the right direction as to post them

Hi there guys, I thought I would join the forum as I have a few yamaha bikes, a 1989 dt50mx which I'm restoring and a TTR250 open enduro The dt50 is my first restoration project, I brought it for 50 quid and have stripped it down to the bare frame, now cleaning up the engine and carb and hoping to get the frame and swing arm powder coated. I'd like to hear from anyone with experience with this bike as I'm more than likely going to come across a few issues! The TTR I brought as I always wanted one, I had a model of one as a kid withe purple rims and seat so when one came up for sale near me I just had to have it. Anyway i'm looking forward to being a part of the community. Cheers Dan