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Offline Andrew L

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Finally here
« on: August 16, 2012, 07:09:12 pm »
It finally turned up today turned the fuel on and it fired first kick then splutterd and died (ran out of fuel) put new fuel in and 50 kicks later(kicks back like a mule) when I was about to burst into flames (memorys of my it250 days)it started adjusted the idle so it wouldnt stall went for a run down the street all gears work could do with the tank and carb cleaned out but all good so far.








« Last Edit: August 16, 2012, 10:47:05 pm by mavman4200p »
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2012, 07:18:08 pm »
Nice one welcome to the DT360 club.
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2012, 07:46:41 pm »
Mavman you have done it now its only the first , old DT/RT's are a compulsive habit next thing you know you will have as many as firko and I . joking aside if you need advice or where to get stuff , just post your questions there are quite a few of us DT/RT tragic's on here.  welcome to the fold .  ;D  Iain
« Last Edit: August 16, 2012, 07:48:48 pm by iainyz »
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2012, 07:52:10 pm »
just noticed it still even has the tool box , don't tell me its still got the tools as well . Iain
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2012, 09:38:57 pm »
Ian sadly no tools i held my breath while opening the tool box but no joy. Now that ive bought this one there are 3 others not far from home that have come to light all the same owner from new hopefully they will be making the trek to my place soon. I had the bug sort of already my dad had a lightish metalic green dt1 250 when i was a kid and it vulcanised my gumboot to my leg on the header pipe while he was taking me on the tank for a ride never forgot that one.
« Last Edit: August 16, 2012, 10:43:07 pm by mavman4200p »
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2012, 09:56:07 pm »
On the tank the decal says always engage decompressor when starting can someone tell me the starting procedure my leg has copped a few kickbacks with no problems so far but it only a matter of time. thanks mav
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2012, 10:19:59 pm »
I've got one of these stripped down in scramble trim and a near new bassani power pipe, it's near on my favourite bike to ride. I love it, only when it doesnt bite me though!! Starting procedure :D :D get ya self a lead gumboot and kick like a bastard!!  ;)
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2012, 10:32:04 pm »
Rookie1 thats whats been happening, lead gumboot on back order.
« Last Edit: August 16, 2012, 10:44:31 pm by mavman4200p »
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2012, 10:43:20 pm »
Are they an auto-decompressor like the later 400's?  (decompressor activates during kickstart arc)

I know my IT400C kicks over like a 125 - even after a full rebuild....

have you checked that the decompressor's working?

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Re: Finally here
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2012, 10:53:14 pm »
Just got it home today not sure how the decomp works  has lever on the hbars tried it both way does not seem to matter how you use it either starts or chucks my leg over my head.
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2012, 11:01:49 pm »
pull that black plastic cover off (on the front of the barrel), the decompression valve is behind there.

check that it's actually opening when you move the lever.  There is some adjustment available.   ;D

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Re: Finally here
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2012, 11:03:31 pm »
although I do recall that Dad has some nasty scars from starting his RT2/3....    ::)

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Re: Finally here
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2012, 11:07:11 pm »
 I will go and have a look, my father said the same sort of thing as yours.
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2012, 12:01:38 am »
i have a GYT barrell on my 360( no decomp) and its a bastard to start, the issue is it needs good spark to kick over in such a short kick stroke.  so check you also have plenty of blue flame.   As IT400 says, check if the decomp is actually working too, if the lever in the barrel is moving the pin in and out or not. might need to be pulled out and lubed up.
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Re: Finally here
« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2012, 12:21:43 am »
Also before you kick turn the bars to the left so your knee cap can't hit the bar , Im not joking it can happen Ive got the scars to prove it .
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