rayqualityman Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 hi I have just bought a 1975 DT 175 I am having a problem when running bike, it fires up 1st kick and revs freely but when i am riding it seems to be missing and spluttering under acceleration and there is a distinct lack of power any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted March 23, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 23, 2009 Try a new plug, points and condenser, if they dont work move on to the carb and fuel supply. After that your looking at checking your engine seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayqualityman Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 hi I have just bought a 1975 DT 175 I am having a problem when running bike, it fires up 1st kick and revs freely but when i am riding it seems to be missing and spluttering under acceleration and there is a distinct lack of power any ideas cheers will try that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Shock Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 cheers will try that How is it coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayqualityman Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 How is it coming? Managed to get hold of new points and condenser, but am very new to this Classic bike lark and am waiting on a workshop manual before i attempt anything. I will keep you posted thanks Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted March 27, 2009 Moderator Share Posted March 27, 2009 Managed to get hold of new points and condenser, but am very new to this Classic bike lark and am waiting on a workshop manual before i attempt anything. I will keep you posted thanks Ray You had better get a flywheel puller while your waiting then as you cannot change them without it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Shock Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Managed to get hold of new points and condenser, but am very new to this Classic bike lark and am waiting on a workshop manual before i attempt anything. I will keep you posted thanks Ray I would go ahead and replace the o ring on the needle jet. Very important to the engine running correctly. The part number for the o ring is 214-14147-00-00 Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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