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I have the same problem with my carb, been through it and can't find the problem. I wonder if it is the jack up kit causing overflowing like Cynic says. Adam

Thats the thread Old git thank you very much couldn't find it ! , the other thread is very good too. Regarding the carb I will check to see if there is a gasket there. Thank you again Adam.

Hi guys. the float was also replaced with a new one at the same time as the valve along with the mixture screw. Old git in the thread on cdi / multimeter etc the chap ended up converting his DT to a 12 volt system using parts from a honda C90? it showed all the wire colours and ohm readings/values.

Hi Black hat, I replaced the valve a while back as it was leaking then, but it made no difference.

Hello all, still trying to sort out lack of top end on the DT, tried new plug as you suggested Old git but did not improve performance. I have been through the carb and cleaned it but for some reason it keeps pi**ing fuel out of the overflow pipe, checked float height and set at 21mm but still no joy. I also would like to check the electrics with a multimeter, I saw a good thread here with photos that went through the whole fault finding process but I cant find it now, any one remember the title of it? Adam

Does that air cooled model share the LC frame then ?

Morning all, Thank you Paul I will make some enquiries. I was just reading another thread on here where Cynic says this "You have the bike listed on your profile as a 2k4 thats just a chassis number prefix common to DT Mx's, if its a 1981 bike its a 4J4 chassis number 2k4-020101 onwards. If it is an early bike then it would be a 2X2 with a chassis number 2K4-010101 onwards". My bikes frame and engine number start 2k4-0262.... and it has a 3u500 carb with a 160 main jet so I presume it is a 1981. Also I was reading somewhere on here about later DT175s having a different type of spark plug but cant find the thread to read again. My bike picks up ok in lower gears but seems to lack top end and splutters at higher revs and at full throttle almost like its restricted. I am wondering if this is the reason why. I have a BR8E1X plug fitted in it. Adam

Hi and thanks Black hat I will try vintage Jap club.Hi Paul I am in Welsh Borders.

Hi everyone, after a long time without a bike 18 years!! I recently got given a DT 175 MX that runs but needs work. Unfortunately It didn't come with a V5 or registration number. I would like to try and put it back on the road one day. The frame and engine numbers match but I don't know the year of it. I know it is a later model because of the box section swing -arm I learnt to ride on a DT175 mx with a tubular swing -arm my first bike! Is it possible to date the bike ? Can someone point me in the right direction please thanks AD