finnerz89 Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 Thought I'd get round to starting a thread on my progress with my little DT! No pics as yet, I'll stick those up later. I have next week booked off work so I'll hopefully be rebuilding it then, provided I get all the parts together! Jobs done so far: Frame, swingarm, handlebars etc all powdercoated matte black Polisport halo headlight Braided brake lines New cables Carb ultrasonic cleaned (getting that back this week) Engine side cases powdercoated dark grey (getting those back next week) New fixings 2nd hand rear shock Jobs still to do: Paint and rebuild rear shock linkage Buy some new plastics/stickers New chain and sprox Install headlight relay Remove rev limiter (woop) Probably loads more I've missed, but it's a start! Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk 1
blackhat250 Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 Good start paul,,, week off, ? near squires time too.
finnerz89 Posted August 16, 2016 Author Posted August 16, 2016 Yeah hoping to come squires on it, straight off nights lol Took a few pics, excuse the messy shed, bike bits everywhere! Sexy lookin' frame! Rear shock linkage, 2 coats of zinc primer, ready for topcoat tomorrow New headlight: Bash plate: Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk 2
finnerz89 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Posted August 21, 2016 So, made some progress today, new bearings, bushes and seals in the swingarm and rear shock linkage. Also cleaned the powdercoat off some of the pivot points. Tomorrow will be retapping holes and servicing the brake calipers Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
finnerz89 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Posted August 21, 2016 I hope so mate, as long as I get all the bits I need! Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
finnerz89 Posted August 22, 2016 Author Posted August 22, 2016 So, most of the holes retapped (I'm sure I've missed a few) and subframes fitted. Now for my least favourite activity - cleaning things lol Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
finnerz89 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 So today wasn't massively successful, held up by the fact i haven't got the right spanners for the headstock bearings! They're arriving tomorrow though so I'll hopefully get the forks, bars, front wheel and then clocks/headlight fitted. I have managed to fit the airbox and battery tray, then some of the electronics. As well as the radiator. Should hopefully start cleaning the loom up tomorrow as well Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk 2
finnerz89 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 Stop reminding me! Lol Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
KevtheRev Posted August 24, 2016 Posted August 24, 2016 Just noticed this thread Finners . You're off to a good start . Can't beat a good DT for fun ! What's the crack with the motor ?
finnerz89 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Posted August 24, 2016 The motors all gravy, but I'm having both side covers powdercoated so just waiting for those back. Then it'll need a good scrub and should be ready to go! Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk 1
finnerz89 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Posted August 25, 2016 Got my side cases back this morning! They look gurdddd! Also new chain/sprox have arrived so should be able to fit the rear wheel, once I've finished spraying up the adjusters and spacers Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk 1
Moderator Cynic Posted August 25, 2016 Moderator Posted August 25, 2016 Being a full licence holder is she still stock or are you tempted..
finnerz89 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Posted August 25, 2016 I'm taking off the rev limiter, sporty pipe but nothing silly. But yeah I was tempted by big bore kits etc Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
finnerz89 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Posted September 7, 2016 Happy days people, got everything back together now, had an adventure with my exhaust! Anyway bikes running but not idling, it's a start anyway! Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk 3
finnerz89 Posted September 25, 2016 Author Posted September 25, 2016 Ah yeah. Well it's running sweet as a nut, reset the air mixture screw to stock settings, tweaked the throttle return screw and she fired up! Done a good few hundred miles since. Latest update is fitted a Trailtech Vapour speedo and dash, very snazzy! Next step is to have the exhaust ceramic coated matte black. Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
Elmzie Posted September 25, 2016 Posted September 25, 2016 Digi clocks look nice..how accurate are they? Thinking i may have to invest lol ..have you got pics of the whole bike finished??...an how does she ride?
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