GSXR988 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hello to everyone, My name is Nick and live in West London. I have been riding bikes of all types since 1978 and have just purchased a DT175 for a trip down 'memory lane'. Because of this purchase I figured I would join this forum for some like-minded people and some helpful advice. The little Yam was registered in 1979 and has a tubular monoshock swingarm not the box-section item - does that make it an 'E' or an MX? The previous owner did some restoration/overhaul work; rebore, new headlamp, some new wiring, taper head bearings/wheel bearings, spark plug, engine oil, fork oil, clutch cable, new inner tubes etc. I will put a picture of it on here soon. I intend to strip it down and shot blast/powder coat the frame and swingarm, find original blue mudguards, tail light and get the tank resprayed. The bike presented me with 2 problems on the ride home to its new residence; 1) Performance was not good between 1/4 to 3/4 throttle opening - this manifested itself in rough and hesitant power delivery. Pottering along very slowly it was lovely and when I gave it full acceleration it was also fine, anything in between is not very pleasant. Anybody any ideas? 2) On arriving home I kick-started the bike and the kick start will not return to its normal resting place unless i pull it back by hand or foot. I suspect the return spring has broken - anyone know any better? Any help is most welcome and hopefully I will be able to assist other members on here in the future. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted June 27, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 27, 2011 Greetings Nick Mind starting a topic in classics? Just copy and paste what you put here therwise a 'Hello' can turn into a 4 page saga ...Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 27, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hi and welcome. Lots of stroker experts here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted June 27, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 27, 2011 Yes plenty of 'strokers' on here........ Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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