Posted November 19, 20159 yr Evening all, Another DT175..........1980 I've just stripped down the whole bike and now it's time to get started with the restoration I'm looking recommendations for good companies to carry out the following work. Re-chrome and refurbish wheels, Forks are pitted, needing reconditioned. The best way to polish the bottoms of the alloy forks? Is it better painting or power coating the wheel centres? What's the best after market silencer? I was think of putting a bigger tyre on the back (4.00 18?) original chunky tread or a supermoto style And lastly best place for decals. Thanks for your help.
November 19, 20159 yr Hi, can I make a suggestion? It helps if you say Hello in the new members section BEFORE you ask a "how do I fix my bike" question' We get loads of one hit wonders on here who ask for help then vanish never to be seen again and they rarely if ever say "thank you" when advice is offered, makes folks wary of first time visitors, obvious really, it's not that we're unwelcoming it's more a "why bother if they won't even say hello", so if you would be so kind to pop over to the above section you might get more help. Just sayin.
November 19, 20159 yr Author Apologies to all. I'm very embarrassed, never meant to offend anyone one on the forum, please accept my humble apologies. I'll go and say hello in the new members section. Edited November 19, 20159 yr by rugbno1
November 20, 20159 yr Now then " chrome . I"v just done all my DT400 bits, and sent them to Agbrigg ,Leeds , 1 week turn around . the forks will need Hard chome , [different process ] http://www.amphardchrome.co.uk/ , Am just about to do this, , Am not a fan of powder coating, am painting the hubs, , you cane polish the fork bottoms youself, 1200 grit wet n dry first,, . Dep make good pipes,, Edited November 20, 20159 yr by blackhat250
April 3, 20168 yr Author Morning all, here's a couple of up to date photso of my progress. Coming along nicely I think.
April 3, 20168 yr Sweet ! , Looking good , theyre a great , tough little bike . Wish I still had mine . Theiving scum !!!
April 3, 20168 yr Author Trying to get to grips with the re-sizing of the photos. The next ones will be better.
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