TheRealFatShady Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I have a DT175 from '74 that I recently bought for $50. It does NOT have a title. (May be able to get one, but I had it for a parts bike for my titled 1972 125 AT2). Problems: Lights/gauges/blinkers are mostly removed/smashed. No chain - Wasn't there No back break (the cable at least) No seat mounting pieces/hardware The break and seat parts I took off for my AT2. The engine does turn over, and I believe it is complete. Doesn't look too great, but I have some spare new parts for the AT2 from the previous owner that may also work for it. I will use it for ONLY offroad, not road use. So the lights/key-ignition/blinkers/speedo don't matter to me. Is it worth fixing this up? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Shock Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I have a DT175 from '74 that I recently bought for $50. It does NOT have a title. (May be able to get one, but I had it for a parts bike for my titled 1972 125 AT2). Problems: Lights/gauges/blinkers are mostly removed/smashed. No chain - Wasn't there No back break (the cable at least) No seat mounting pieces/hardware The break and seat parts I took off for my AT2. The engine does turn over, and I believe it is complete. Doesn't look too great, but I have some spare new parts for the AT2 from the previous owner that may also work for it. I will use it for ONLY offroad, not road use. So the lights/key-ignition/blinkers/speedo don't matter to me. Is it worth fixing this up? Thanks Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealFatShady Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 I looking into it a little more today and talked to a mechanic who had inspected it. It will need a new piston with rings, possibly a new cylinder, a new carb, air filter, chain, rear brake linkage. That adds up to $300 or so, maybe less, possibly more. I don't know how much the bike is worth, and I have a few other bikes of my own. If I find a parts bike or spare engine with carb, maybe then I will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Shock Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I looking into it a little more today and talked to a mechanic who had inspected it. It will need a new piston with rings, possibly a new cylinder, a new carb, air filter, chain, rear brake linkage. That adds up to $300 or so, maybe less, possibly more. I don't know how much the bike is worth, and I have a few other bikes of my own. If I find a parts bike or spare engine with carb, maybe then I will do it. Yes,that bike is pretty rough.I think it is just a parts bike.Would be for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiln Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Repair it and ride it like you stole it!!! Parts available from: http://www.nwvcp.com/pages/oemparts/viewbybrand/parts.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yammalube Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 save your cash dt's sucked buy a yz and live a lil mx 175 same garbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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