Author Topic: DT250 1978/79 (Read 5132 times)

jimson · « **on:** October 04, 2012, 10:13:30 pm »

Is this model DT250 1978/79 any good for vinduro I was given one thats been left out side for some years and don,t want to go to the trouble of making a working bike if they are know good. $:-\$ jimson

mainline · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:31:40 pm »

I wouldn't be taking out a 2nd mortgage to fix it up. I reckon 4f it's running and needs fork seals then full steam ahead

jimson · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2012, 08:50:27 pm »

How ugly is this model I have a early 70s DT1 and they look cool but the mono shock model is so chunky. Does any one know if a twin shock DT400 engine will fit in the frame $:-\$ are they the same engine mounts .jimson

Nathan S · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2012, 09:07:53 pm »

400 motor fits.

They weigh about as much as a block of flats, and are about two feet wide across the tank (I may be exaggerating, slightly).
But if its cheap and runs, then it would be worth having.

Tony T · « **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2012, 09:09:06 pm »

Quote from: jimson on October 04, 2012, 10:13:30 pm

Is this model DT250 1978/79 any good for vinduro

I reckon anything pre 85 is good for vinduro........
For the time-being, Aussie vinduros are generally non-competitive so my opinion is that if you'd like to own and ride one, do it!

FWIW I kinda like the style of the mono DT's but I can understand those that don't.

It would certainly be more reliable than some of those wierdo Euro things..........

jimson · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:15:23 pm »

Tony its cool if you like the look of them there a bit like a Volvo

Nathan mate so if you had a choice would you use DT400 or DT250 engine is bigger better ? Jimson

Canam370 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:31:51 pm »

I had one for awhile. Like Nathan said it was HEAVY and was a torquer, not a revver. Bit shy on ground clearance too.

Iain Cameron · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2012, 12:00:29 am »

go 400 then YZ top end to get some legs . Iain

dt tas · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2012, 01:16:01 pm »

Hi as far as i know twin shock motor mounts are differrent to mono shock so fame would have to changed .Think it's the front mount. cheers George

GMC · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2012, 10:15:37 pm »

Hi Jimson
Good to catch up with you again at CD

Like the others have said, this model is fat and heavy.
What the others didn't say though is that its a horrible pig
I had a 400 new in 77, they're gutless, gobble juice like crazy, I think one trip was 5 tanks to a single XT500 tank, brakes are shite, glaze over very easily with road use, and generaly just a horrible ride.
If it's running it would be okay to ride around I guess but I wouldn't be pouring any money into it.
It wasnt an accident that it was left out in the weather

Davey Crocket · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2012, 10:40:42 pm »

What are you trying to say Geoff?

GMC · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2012, 10:30:40 am »

Quote from: Davey Crocket on October 09, 2012, 10:40:42 pm

What are you trying to say Geoff?

Davey Crocket · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2012, 10:43:15 am »

Do you need to go back to the councillor again?....it was 35 years ago.....you need to let go and move on.

....hows me airboxes coming along?

GMC · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2012, 10:53:00 am »

Quote from: Davey Crocket on October 10, 2012, 10:43:15 am

Do you need to go back to the councillor again?....it was 35 years ago.....

Yes, nearly 35 years from early Sat arvo 22 Oct. 1977
I guess I should see the councillor again but it's just one of those dates that will stay with me for life, just like the scars from the surgery.

jimson · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:42:57 pm »

G,day GMC yes it was good to have a chat. I,ve realised the bike shouldn,t have come home with me so its going to be put to the back of the shed as a lesson to me. Its just I,m a slow learner the bloody shed is full of lessons.

jimson

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