Moderator Airhead Posted February 6, 2013 Moderator Posted February 6, 2013 well I thought you could use the DTMX one like I said...but.... my link to the correct bushes at 22 Euro?
Torkorp Posted February 6, 2013 Author Posted February 6, 2013 well I thought you could use the DTMX one like I said...but.... my link to the correct bushes at 22 Euro? Yes, thanks - It was the DT175/125MX that you pointed out I got the measures of. I should have made that clear. The 22 euro was for one collar( sleeve) and I came better off with a full kit including both bushings, spacers and dirt seals from the other vendor. The other, Danish company you linked to was very helpful, but couldn't provide the part.
Moderator Airhead Posted February 6, 2013 Moderator Posted February 6, 2013 Ahh thats good, you'll need a lathe to get the new bushes the exact correct length...a great 'cheap' fix I would use 15wt fork oil from what you have said
Torkorp Posted February 10, 2013 Author Posted February 10, 2013 Finished the front forks today. All parts are thoroughly dismantled and cleaned. Oil and dust seals are renewed, and 304cc of 15W fork fluid is added to each fork.
Torkorp Posted February 16, 2013 Author Posted February 16, 2013 Finished the swing arm today. I used a nut and bolt to fit the new vinyl bushings. The bushings from the MX wasn`t quite long enough, so I split a third bushing to fit. I made sure that the grease nipples didn`t get closed off. The result: Swing arm ready to mount: And fit:
Torkorp Posted February 16, 2013 Author Posted February 16, 2013 Front end mounted. I also finished the wiring and after a short hour of troubleshooting, all lights and even the horn seems to work OK. Changed front brake light switch and fitted a new ignition switch.
Torkorp Posted February 16, 2013 Author Posted February 16, 2013 Adjusted and bleeded the oil pump. It was disengaged by the former owner, but I couldn't find anything wrong with it when I had the engine apart. After adjusting the stroke and fitting a clear oil line, everything works fine. It pumps oil in small increments, just as it should.
Torkorp Posted February 17, 2013 Author Posted February 17, 2013 Brakes adjusted, new chain tensioner block fitted. Fuel tank and plastics mounted. I use new nuts and bolt everywhere. I`m not finished with the seat yeat. I bought a seat cover from ebay, but I don`t have strong enough staple tools to attach the cover to the seat frame.
dt502001 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Looks great.... that vinyl job look as good as new in fact the whole bike looks new,now to get it dirty havin fun 1
Torkorp Posted March 8, 2013 Author Posted March 8, 2013 A test drive on a field with my oldest son. Its about 0 degrees celsius and the engine runs way too lean with original 80 main jet. I have now changed to 90 jet and shes almost spot on.
blackhat250 Posted March 8, 2013 Posted March 8, 2013 Well done torkorp" sounds great ,, good workout on that hard bumps,,,
gs-500-e Posted March 9, 2013 Posted March 9, 2013 We have rescued the same bike. You in Norway, I in the Netherlands. I saw your video on Youtube and allthough it is hard to compare, I think yours sounds more powerfull. Maybe because of the 90-jet. Your bike looks very well. Here you can see my DT (and myselve) in action, during one of the meeting we have with the Dutch Yamaha DT-club.
Torkorp Posted March 12, 2013 Author Posted March 12, 2013 That looks like good old fashioned fun. Informal trail riding with friends. 1
gs-500-e Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 It is even more than that. If driving one DT is making fun, driving 5 DT's is given 5 times more fun. We have about 3 to 4 meetings a year, starting this year on the 21st of april at a two-stroke-meeting. Not only driving is making fun, also the conversations with the owners inbetween the rides. All of them do have a special relationship with the DT. Some are personalizing the DT completly, others restore the bike into showroomconditions. The picture was made at the last meeting of last year, in Bilstain Belgium.
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