Jump to content

3rd DT175 Restore - 78 model


mcferreira100
This post is 3635 days old and we'd rather you create a new post instead of adding to this one. You can't reply in this post.

Recommended Posts

Nice looking bike Mc, perhaps he was using one of my fake spark plugs? Those scratches look pretty deep mate ask your local engineer if he can hone them out, would bet not tho, best to bore it and up a piston size, that way you know it will last.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Do you want an ad-free experience? Join today and help support the Yamaha Owners Club.

Barrel off..looks like quite bit of crap in there. Have a feeling this engine should be split and cleaned properly.

2014-10-23101707_zps4dd96a9a.jpg

2014-10-23101718_zps45d847d0.jpg

2014-10-23101807_zps02df49a4.jpg

2014-10-23101738_zpsa828ad46.jpg

2014-10-23101753_zps02e9e186.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2014-10-23121615_zpsdca20d48.jpg

Damn..bolt broke off when removing reeds

2014-10-23121627_zpsbb1b2763.jpg

Spotted the thrust washer I was warned against can fall into casing 3 bikes ago. Fell out this time.

2014-10-23121718_zpsd52e117c.jpg

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

While I ponder what to do with my engine woes I`ll continue stripping.

Lower swingarm pivot to some heavy coaxing to get out. Wasn't much pivoting going on here.

2014-10-25114712_zpsc4666853.jpg

One brake spring broken..just fell out which explains the noises I heard when spinning rear wheel.

2014-10-25115615_zps8395dd95.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well its pretty much stripped now. Let the cleaning begin.

2014-10-29172045_zps5d770e98.jpg

2014-10-29172114_zps6566beb0.jpg

2014-10-29172106_zpsabe56d23.jpg

Cleaned up steering head ball bearings

2014-10-29172209_zps61770535.jpg

Shocks are ok..just going to metal polish

2014-10-29172519_zps8c062917.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

By the way counted 22 balls on top and 19 on bottom so all bearings are there.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What is this bracket on the sidestand?..other DT`s don`t have it..it looks like an RD centrestand bracket. Is it original to the bike?

2014-10-30163503_zps09e0c7eb.jpg

Also had enough of too short sidestands so thinking of extending this one a little longer.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Looks like someone used a shorter spring so either made up a bracket or used one from something else, my best guess anyway, but Yamaha have been known to use the parts bin approach when it comes to finishing a bike run off.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Whew..this is the dirtiest one I`ve had yet.

2014-10-31155657_zps78d98db0.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

You should meet some of my old girl friends you'll need more than a wire brush and a scraper :biglaugha:

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

Almost done wire brushing and sanding on the frame..this must be the worst job on the bike.

2014-11-14120903_zpsef1c7db8.jpg

2014-11-14120915_zps75ce798c.jpg

Started assembly on steering head

2014-11-14143501_zps301be255.jpg

2014-11-14143508_zps1fad3e30.jpg

Started doing some metal polishing. I normally just give all bolts and washers a lick of paint..but think will just polish everything this time.

2014-11-15163123_zps2505074b.jpg

2014-11-15163135_zps5db074a2.jpg

2014-11-15163643_zpsa4c7a27b.jpg

2014-11-15163654_zps40a8c136.jpg

Had a spare gasket kit from the previous bikes. Will come in handy now.

2014-11-15162856_zpsa815c0f0.jpg

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Got primer on the frame today but not happy. Its a new primer I used, as my usual one was out of stock..this one has a resin base. As you can see the top coat is having some sorta reaction with it. Been fiddling all day and it looks like I`ll have to wet sand first coat down then it gets better..lots of extra work.

2014-11-17111857_zps48da4f28.jpg

2014-11-17144208_zps907eb9c1.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Before and after pic the difference the metal polish makes to brake arm. Damn it comes out nice.

2014-11-24121108_zps92da0d79.jpg

2014-11-24121022_zps52363071.jpg

Forks much better..still needs some more polishing.

2014-11-24120958_zpsa4f52619.jpg

Every nut, bolt and washer metal polished.

2014-11-24120930_zps6c6f1172.jpg

2014-11-24121052_zps5ea732cd.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

One side of front rim polished. Spokes are always a pain to try clean.

2014-11-24121621_zps80b5123d.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Wire wool and Brasso for the spokes Mc, much easier than trying to clean them with a brush or cloth.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Painted bash plate

2014-11-26211329_zps2848ab88.jpg

Swingarm and monoshock on

2014-11-27115721_zpsa73b3b4a.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Coming along nicely there mc

I've also noted....

Before and after pic the difference the metal polish makes to brake arm. Damn it comes out nice.

You've done such a good job of polishing the brake arm with the before and after photo that you've manged to polish a rear brake arm to make it look like a front brake arm in the after photo. :hah:

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Lol..forgot to take the before pic of the front arm.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

×
×
  • Create New...