I just bought one complete bike and it came with an extra frame and some parts.....now i narrowed down what years i think it could be but still not sure maybe 71,72,73,74..i have no idea where to start. when i bought it i was all excited thinkn id restore it but in reality ive never owner a dirtbike or motorcycle how hard is this gonna be and where should i start...what tools ect...i would really appreciate anyone willing to put out any advise your time is appreciated....It is in my front yard now

Hi captain .. sounds like you have a  DT 2 ,     Or a DT3 .     Great bikes easy to work on ,, 

Have a look in here.  

http://moto7777.wixsite.com/redneckmechanics/dt250

 

Hi

Good luck with the rebuild/restoration,

The list of tools you would need is never ending, there is always another tool needed,

I would go with a basic motor mechanics tool kit, either as a complete purchase or as a set of bit part purchases,

A good workshop manual, which may also list some tools needed,

A torque wrench would be a good idea if you are going to strip and build the engines,

A magneto hub puller for the mag/flywheel,

Tyre levers if you intend to strip off the black bits and a foot pump or compressor,

Post a picture of the bikes and using the first parts of the frame and or engine number, you may be able to find the approximate age, I think there might be a Yamaha dating service that might more closely give you the year.

Then after all that you need to decide if you want to go for a full on restoration or a make it road worthy restoration,

My old DT I just do enough to keep it legally on the road and safe to ride, whilst not allowing the overall condition of the bike to deteriorate.

Thank you to both of you guys...i believe its a 73 ct3 taking a guess by the way the decals are looking similiar..heres a picture...actually i dont know why it wont allow me to send a pic

Hi & welcome, you need to use a hosting site such as photobucket to post pics on here 

Welcome to the YOC, as Tommy said you need a host site to upload from.

CT =   175cc ,,,