themadmadman Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 New to the forum (lurked for a bit) so i thought i should introduce myself. Mad scientist, mad man, general bodger.. you get the picture Currently learning bikes (at 27 ) on an inherited honduh 90, but i've always wanted a trial-ped, particularly DT50 MX's from the 80s. Just always liked them, whereas i do like.. more usual steeds, it's that bike that i've wanted since i was a kid... big wheel model? Had a project idea to make one a superb commuter type machine, but also keep its green-lane potential. I'm mechanically good, so intend to do all my own work and i'm never happy with anything which is entirely standard as the manufacturer cut-corner-built it, indeed i've decided to use the honda for now whilst I find then rebuild/custom build said DT50. Haven't got one yet, looking around for something cheap, which it has to be as i'm on a tight budget, solid frame.. not bothered too much about engine or incidental part condition as long as it's cheap and is a solid rolling (or nearly so) frame. So if anyone knows where i can get such a machine, let me know I'm in Sheffield, Yorkshire and am slightly.. eccentric.. bear with me my mind moves in strange waves but i get there in the end... and if i say anything offensive to you, unless it was an obvious direct insult ie "you're a..." ignore it, i have a habit of innocently putting my foot in it.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 hi mate welcome to the forum. the DT is a good choice, i absolutely love my DT50MX and although it aint the fastest geared bike on the road (my mates aprillia RS50 has atleast 10-15mph on it) it gets me where i need to go and never rarely fails to get me there (only if im being a prat and run it too lean after trying to "tune" it and subsequentlywreck the bore), but i wont be parting with it until october. anyhoo, i digress welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I'm only new but can I say welcome too. They're a friendly bunch and apparently there's some old bloke on a bike with bad hearing somewhere around here. I'm sure he's just as nice as the rest of them though :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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