redroptop
New Member
So this is the build.
I thought long and hard about which category it would best fit when completed, and Id say that Tracker is appropriate.
So this is where im at.
1974 DT250 or DT2.
The plans are simple.(in Theory)
Strip down to basics, re wire new loom, so pretty much build from scratch.
Blast and paint frame.
Polish wheels and side covers.
Rebuild engine, without splitting the case, so new piston, rings, wrist pin etc. Going .5 oversize.
New clutch disks and springs.
Hand build exhaust.
New bar and switches, front light, rear light and indicators.
New foot pegs etc.
So ive started stripping the bike down
So ive pulled the head off and both side covers.
The head and cylilinder are cleaned up and ready to take to the Head Shed to be bored and cleaned further. The will paint it for me, in HP Black.
From memory, when I stopped riding this bike, around 4-6 years ago, it had a knock, which I thought was a bottom end bearing. But theres no play in the rod, so it seems that the knock is further in.
ANNND i think ive found it.
Not good.
Now, i dont belive its supposed to knock like that, Nor should it have that much movement, I will note however, that the clutch disks were seized together, inturn, the springs wernt pressing on them, as there wasnt any resistance. I was hoping that when I put new disks in, and new springs, that it would press against it and tighten it up.
I pulled the clutch basket however and found this.
So its badly worn. I figured this might be the problem, but then I checked the movement again and found around 3-5mm of play.
I dont know if it supposed to have play or not, the engine hasnt been opened in 15-18 years, so its not as if someone has lost a spacer etc.
So, now im looking for a NON worn clutch basket.
If you know of any, PM me or replay back here, as Id love to get my sweet little hands on one.
Thats about it for now, tomorrow, ill be tackling the other side, cleaning up the points and magneto.
Thanks
Stuart
I thought long and hard about which category it would best fit when completed, and Id say that Tracker is appropriate.
So this is where im at.
1974 DT250 or DT2.
The plans are simple.(in Theory)
Strip down to basics, re wire new loom, so pretty much build from scratch.
Blast and paint frame.
Polish wheels and side covers.
Rebuild engine, without splitting the case, so new piston, rings, wrist pin etc. Going .5 oversize.
New clutch disks and springs.
Hand build exhaust.
New bar and switches, front light, rear light and indicators.
New foot pegs etc.
So ive started stripping the bike down
So ive pulled the head off and both side covers.
The head and cylilinder are cleaned up and ready to take to the Head Shed to be bored and cleaned further. The will paint it for me, in HP Black.
From memory, when I stopped riding this bike, around 4-6 years ago, it had a knock, which I thought was a bottom end bearing. But theres no play in the rod, so it seems that the knock is further in.
ANNND i think ive found it.
Not good.
Now, i dont belive its supposed to knock like that, Nor should it have that much movement, I will note however, that the clutch disks were seized together, inturn, the springs wernt pressing on them, as there wasnt any resistance. I was hoping that when I put new disks in, and new springs, that it would press against it and tighten it up.
I pulled the clutch basket however and found this.
So its badly worn. I figured this might be the problem, but then I checked the movement again and found around 3-5mm of play.
I dont know if it supposed to have play or not, the engine hasnt been opened in 15-18 years, so its not as if someone has lost a spacer etc.
So, now im looking for a NON worn clutch basket.
If you know of any, PM me or replay back here, as Id love to get my sweet little hands on one.
Thats about it for now, tomorrow, ill be tackling the other side, cleaning up the points and magneto.
Thanks
Stuart