What's up guys, been missing the forum so I thought to throw a thread up on getting some inspiration for my second AT1, a 1970. I got the PO to throw this bike in when I found my 76' DT400. It was pretty bad off, motor stuck, missing quite a bit, tank super rusty, no chain or brakes or throttle, etc. I've brought it back and am getting closer to that first ride. Waiting on new brake shoes for rear and I did a fresh top end on her too. My AT1c went back to 100% original so I wanna have a bit more fun with this one. I freak out over the MX ATs and really anything vintage mx. Have some Kenda Klassics in my shopping cart, just need to decide on sizes. Hit me with some cool mx stuff... I've seen some pretty sweet air cleaners on here, I do have the factory airbox but something custom would be sweet if a member is offering them. I kinda wanna remove the lights but it sure is nice to have a headlight when the trails get darker than you expected and I do wanna see this one on the dirt pretty often. I love the 175 top end swap idea. You guys just going to eBay for replacement seat cover? So, shoot me some sweet ideas and inspiration for the bike!

Zero fun. That's what I get guys, where you at??

Does anyone know if a member is making the spun aluminum air cleaners for AT1 still? Couldn't find anything in classifieds.

Hi Bbd83.
KDI restorations for your seat cover,see the add on the side bar.Dave is a sound guy to deal with.
I would also find a set of alloy rims and get the wheels re laced if you can't do them your self.
I think i have seen a round filter element and case conversion for the AT1 on the site somewhere. It was a plastic case so easier to deal with.
I don't know what you have available day to day in the US as i'm English,although i see the name Carnutt for rear shocks.
Personally i would put the later AT2 aluminium front fork on too and see about quality front springs.I have also seen quite a few GYTR pipes for sale in the US but they're not cheap.
Regards Shyted

If you ever come across a ATMX top end and pipe, it's a blast. I have a 73 ATMX and it's a lot of fun to ride... likes to lift the front wheel (unintentionally) in the lower gears when the revs come up.

175 enduro top end is likely cheaper and probably faster... but doesn't have the rush of power of the ATMX tuning which I find fun.

Even an aftermarket pipe is fun to have... usually loud and more power than the stock pipe. Reminds me of being a kid.

I got a seat cover on the way and just bought a pipe also, trick performance ahrma one off eBay. Thanks for the suspension info. I also have a 175 motor in a box I got with a parts bike, bike is screaming 175 top end at some point but want to do the other stuff first as it has a fresh stock top end right now. Tires are a must and want to do a full mx tread, anyone know the at1 mx sizing off the top if your head? Can check manual. I removed the speedo, tach, tailight and rack. Headlight is nice to have when the trails get a bit darker quicker than you expected. Thinking about doing a quick disconnect tailight/plate mount somehow in case of a quick commute as we have very loose on road laws where I'm at. Left rider peg is missing, whole assemble is there just peg gone. Looking for a good carb rebuild kit. Bike starts good and rides great but idle screw is very sensitive at about almost all in, was missing the spring so I used one I had around. I bought tank badges from euro dirt...better than nothing and that's about all i can say. Not impressed for almost 40/pair. Okay though as the bike will be trail ridden plenty, not a resto at all. Can't wait to get the new stuff!

I'd replace the foot pegs with some metal serrated style ones anyways, makes a big difference for creek crossings ect. I threw some of those badges on my trail bike and they are fine from a distance, kind of like the rest of the bike

Haha i hear that Darin, my bikes were meant to be ridden anyway! Any recommendations or links to some budget foot pegs?

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