You finally got to me Firko :-)

[firko]

Mark sent you an answer about the DT2MX side covers on the its mine post .

Got it Iain, I just flicked over to the "It's Mine" thread. I'll use my translucent white DC MX250 and buy the oval one for the other side.

They look sweet. What class of racing would they fall into?

I'm not all that worried what class the bike actually falls into as it probably won't be raced, it's more a Classic Dirt fluck around bike. However, I'd like to think that it'd still fit into pre 70 as leading link forks are more fifties than seventies in concept.

[Iain Cameron]

Mark sent you an answer about the DT2MX side covers on the its mine post .

Got it Iain, is the left side one the same as an MX250? They look the same..or very similar

They look sweet. What class of racing would they fall into?

I'm not all that worried what class the bike actually falls into as it probably won't be raced, it's more a Classic Dirt fluck around bike. However, I'd like to think that it'd still fit into pre 70 as leading link forks are more fifties than seventies in concept.

very close Mark they wrap around the frame a lot more at the front and have no bulge for the exhaust 

[firko]

Here's a gem....an RT1 Motocross sidecar. I think this is one bike that really might have needed my leading link forks! I love the sharp edges on the tinwork on the side and the airfoil front numberplate, obviously to prevent the thing getting airborn at speed...classy.
                                         
                                         
                                         

[bazza]

must be Auzie post bike with mail box on side for number

[Iain Cameron]

wonder where it is now . Hope it survived somehow .( note to self one can't save all of them ) Iain

[firko]

I suspect that if you bought these that concourse perfection isn't your main prority.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GAS-TANK-BADGES-SCREWS-1970-YAMAHA-DT1-250-DT1C-/360449912704?hash=item53ec7d2f80&item=360449912704&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr                                                       
                                               

[Tahitian_Red]

It's the screws Firko!  It's hard to find an exact match at the bolt house or hardware store. 

[firko]

I found a reasonably close match at my local nut, bolt and screw joint. He told me that he may be able to get them in stainless steel but I haven't gone back for a while to follow up. I need some more so if he can get them in stainless I'll buy a box full and supply my 'bro's.

[firko]

Restoration can often take away the soul of a bike. This little beauty has the pefect patina of a bike that's been used to within a nth of its life, god bless the anti bling movement.
                                                                   

[firko]

I was just googling for something totally different and found this picture of my 'DT1 from Hell' taken while Peter Reynolds was making the trick fatty pipe for it. The pipe worked a treat all through the range and I've still got it stashed away. I only removed it because even I thought it was a bit of overkill for pre 70, especially in 1995 when the rules were even more strictly enforced. I'd never seen this photo of my own bike before, how cool is that?
                         
                                         

[OverTheHill]

Firko, that tank has to be the 'very very first' surely, i thought the remnants of mine was the first [well the tank relates to the ownership papers] at december "68, was candy apple gold [if that's what it's called] but yours has the lugs for the cross bracket. Think mine just has the flat spots where they decided against it for the next lot [you tell me!!] Cheers.

[firko]

That tank has always been a bit of a mystery. I bought it NOS still in the original Yamaha box from Mick Murnane in Melbourne in the early 90's. The things that makes it weird are the bottom mounts that you mention and, even more weird the black stripe instead of the white seen on every other gold tanked '69 DT1 I've ever seen. My restored DT1 is a genuine '68 white tanker and it doesn't have the bottom mounts so go figure that one out .

BELOW: My DT1 from Hell with its gold tank/black stripe compared to the way it should be (middle shot). At bottom is my original DT1, note lack of bottom tank mounts?
                                       
                 
                                 

By the way Morley, I must apologise for not promptly replying to your PM but I was saving it and my other PM's to do them all together but that plan fell in the shit when I forgot all about it. I'll address the situation sometime this arvo...I promise

[Iain Cameron]

Its now painted over but my first DT has the same black pin stripe on gold . the only other strange item is the top left rear eng mount is on the down tube not on the cross bar ?

[firko]

Iain, the engine mounts are in the correct place. Even though the frame's been pretty thoroughly modified, I didn't touch the engine mounts. The frame originated in a 1970 yellow stripe RT1 basket case roller I found for free at a swapmeet. Maybe it's a trick of the eye brought on by the angle the photos taken? Your gold/black tank is the only other one I've heard of. Does it have the bottom mounts?

[Iain Cameron]

No Mark I meant my eng mounts I'll post photos later . the tank has a flat spot for another fuel tap but no mounts .