Airhead

yes, the case over the generator

my my, the fun that can be had around Bolton

Its a viral listing, just read some of the Q&A's. Good find. £1,550.00 now

It could be worn crank seals, particularly the one on the left hand side (generator side) Try removing the cover over the generator ..start the engine and spray a jet of WD40 (with straw attached) through the slots in the rotor aiming at the crank seal. If the engine changes tone as you do this, it will confirm the problem if it's there. If when you take the cover off you see wetness and smell petrol, this alone will be confirmation enough.

I understand they come in two 'flavours'...custom or classic

The clue is in the title DDT I wonder why this is in gallery though

Thats a sweet little bike Kev, it's in better nick than ye

Yeah looking forward to seeing it cleaned up. I sent you some PM's because you were asking about exhausts ?

I have Aldi textiles coz im a tightass Dunno if they have a tightass shortass version check soon though coz bike stuff has just been out recently

Rare as NEO However I managed to get myself one last year, mine is a 'Tower' products brand and dates back to the early 80's. I have only seen one other on ebay since I bought mine. DTMX's are popular in France so it might be worth a look on ebay or leboncoin on Francais

Hi Alex a proper intro is always welcome mate so you have engine failure eh? thats more than a little vague tell us what you know about it, maybe its not terminal as you are suggesting. ...Paul

You fitted a new throttle cable, perhaps you routed it badly, also check the end of the cable (the ferrules) are seated properly at the twistgrip and the carb,

Great intro Chris, you did well there, and fair racking up the miles on her. ...Paul

I would say an XVS650, I have never had one myself but I would thing it would fit the bill nicely

As you didnt respond i thought you had forgotten your post, naturally to email you I need an email address, PM me one and i'll dig something up.

Greetings bobber

Greetings Straub

Try charging the battery iggy

Ok Clive, look forward to the pic, any other probs...just ask

Greetings Mike.

Are you sure the rear is aligned properly, the alignment marks can be a bit rough and ready, best way to check is with a long straight edge. There is a procedure for this I can scan and email you if you want. As a quick check you can sight along the chain line from the back of the bike if you remove the guard. If the stanchions are bent though they are unlikely to be that bad that a crease is evident. the only real test is complete disassembly and check them on a flat surface, not a job for the inexperienced. thats why you should be sure of the back end.

Ive done 125 miles on a pushbike in a day, so it should be a breeze

Nice one John, I didnt know you were restoring the DT, thought it was all good. The rims, where did you find those, are they Takasago ones?

Have you regularly charged the battery over the lay off? Once a fortnight minimum I'd say, better still weekly. Dont be surprised though It can be a struggle to get the little blighters going again. Any hills near you, any mates to give you a push start and help push it home if it wont?