Hi I wanted to share my work in progress DT175. I have done quite a bit myself and help of my dad. I picked it up for $150 in bad shape.

So far I've chaged:

New handlebars

Removed fenders

New tires

Air filter

Installed headlight and taillight

Changed seat - I made the seat pan out of a street sign I found. I sewed the vinyl myself with carpet padding. It doesn't look bad from afar but not great close so I'll probably try again.

Removed broken rpm gauge

I took it to a shop to clean the carb and change oil

ps - please avoid Big Daddy's Automotive in Fayetteville, Ga. Not sure if he doesn't know what he is doing or doesn't care. I got the bike back after a few weeks and still have problems so I am going to fix myself.

What I want to do:

New fenders

Paint tank

New gauges

powder coat wheels

New mirrors

Headlight fairing - maybe cafe type fairing

Lengthen kick stand - leans way to far over

Maybe change foot pegs - I have a set of harley mounts and pegs that I am debating

Tell me what you guys think. Any suggestions or tips

Before

Now

Looks Nice 'n Light now .....

UFO or Maier, more than likey make some decent aftermarket plastic for it. http://www.maier-mfg.com

Looks mean " ,, when leanthening the stand, use a bit pipe. cut and slide it inside, it will be stronger than a butt weld..

Today I fixed the carb. The throttle was stuck open. In the process I realized the petcock wouldn't shutoff and was flooding the carb. I am now looking at fuel valves.

Also has anyone install the external fuel gauge on their bikes? What does everyone use as a fuel gauge?

Looks Nice 'n Light now .....

UFO or Maier, more than likey make some decent aftermarket plastic for it. http://www.maier-mfg.com

Thank you. I will check them out.

Looks mean " ,, when leanthening the stand, use a bit pipe. cut and slide it inside, it will be stronger than a butt weld..

Thanks. I was planning on using a butt weld. I will try this method instead.