stat3631 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted April 5, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 5, 2013 Looks Nice 'n Light now ..... UFO or Maier, more than likey make some decent aftermarket plastic for it. http://www.maier-mfg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Looks mean " ,, when leanthening the stand, use a bit pipe. cut and slide it inside, it will be stronger than a butt weld.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stat3631 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stat3631 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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