ajl124 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hi all been lurking round here for a while now and think it's time to introduce myself. Located in Cheshire not far from J16 M6. Had a few Yams started on a M reg Fizzy in 78 then a very brief 6 weeks with a Superdream ( long story) Sold that and bought a DT 175MX T reg. Sold that and graduated into cars, college etc. Found my way back into bikes in the 80's and bought a DT again to race in enduro style events in the late 80's down in Coventry. They were on a short circuit but did last for 2 hours. Put that bike back to standard minus indicators and sold it. Later I had a TRX850 from new and sold it a couple of years ago after my wife dropped a hint. That was a really nice bike with carbon Microns and R1 front brakes. Sold it and bought a Westfield kitcar which I use on track days and spirited drives ! Anyway had the urge to revisit my youth again not to go quite as far back as a Fizzy but to a DT. So I have found myself after a bit of searching an early white/red and black S reg 13000 miles ,complete with clocks , indicators, original front and rear mudguards and seat strap ! I'm not sure if I will do a concours type restoration or just a really nice job, new paint etc but not to get too hung up about all the really fine concours detail. Progress so far is : It starts, runs , has 6 gears, lights work, oil pump works, in fact if the forks were re-chromed and new seals fitted, I think it would pass an MOT, so I'm pleased. Just received a load of parts from Yambits. One question which you may be able to help with. The voltage regulator is located on the LHS below the airbox with a yellow wire coming out of it. Question . Should the regulator be earthed by a separate wire coming off one of the fixing screws? Will keep you posted of progress. BTW. This is another project I did about 12 years ago and still going strong. http://124sportspider.com/_/Homepage.html Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted July 22, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 22, 2014 Great intro Andy, not much left out there fella wow the Fiat is a stunner, I can see the DTMX is going to be very smart too now yeah the regulator is mounted on a plastic battery box? so a short black wire with a ring terminal around the mounting screw is the way forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajl124 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for the kind words Airhead. Yes the Fiat still turns heads. Will make up a suitable lead and fit. What is current thinking regarding frame finish - paint or powder coat ? My thoughts are powder coating is a bit hit and miss quality wise. Westfields have a lot of problems with shelling off and corrosion setting in. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted July 22, 2014 Moderator Share Posted July 22, 2014 I have evolved into preferring paint myself, but I am in the minority from what I've seen on peoples resto's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thats what you call an intro,, / welcome andy,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Yeah you could give lessons on INTROS Andy, Welcome to the YOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajl124 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks for the comments , the words just kept coming last night. More progress tonight. Earth lead fitted from voltage regulator and now the lighting voltage at the headlamp is down from 10 v ac to 6.8 v ac. Pleased with that. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obriens65 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 welcome aboard! Sounds like you'll have her done in no time. looking forward to pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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