rugbno1 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbno1 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) 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, 2015 by rugbno1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon46 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Looks good. If youve got a dt you will have lotsa help from this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 No prob mate if you don't know it's up to us to say, welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) 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, 2015 by blackhat250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbno1 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Morning all, here's a couple of up to date photso of my progress. Coming along nicely I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Sweet ! , Looking good , theyre a great , tough little bike . Wish I still had mine . Theiving scum !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 3, 2016 Moderator Share Posted April 3, 2016 I bet it looks great but my eyesight isn't that good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbno1 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Trying to get to grips with the re-sizing of the photos. The next ones will be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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