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Dad’s DT400 resto

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Just getting a chance to peruse this site, looks like a lot of useful information. I’m restoring my Father’s Dt400 that he rode me around on in the 70s, got it back after 35 years from the guy that bought it. Here’s a couple pics from the day I got it and it’s current condition...
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Replied by run103 on topic Dad’s DT400 resto

VERY NICE Check the pulsers if you haven't already and clean the mag area so they don't get broken
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Replied by Chadwick on topic Dad’s DT400 resto

I’m going to install a PowerDynamo kit.
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Replied by run103 on topic Dad’s DT400 resto

So you know they do not work already or another reason. I have done 16 of these bikes with stock ignitions and if you clean them up and keep them dry and clean they run perfectly. Just rambling
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Replied by AirborneSilva on topic Dad’s DT400 resto

Your restoration is coming along nicely. I'm planning of the powerdynamo kit as well, hopefully sometime early in 2021. Can I ask where you got the paint for the tank, it looks great! Thanks, Tony
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1976 DT400C
1975 DT400
1981 DT175H
1972 DT2 250
1980 GT80
1972 JT2
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Replied by Chadwick on topic Dad’s DT400 resto

It is powdercoated...friend of mine has a business and did a good job of matching the color.
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Replied by ar20024u on topic Dad’s DT400 resto

did you polish the aluminum or paint ?
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All powdercoat
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Replied by AirborneSilva on topic Dad’s DT400 resto

He did a great job of matching the color. My son paints so I wont have to pay to get it painted but just haven't found a good outlet for the correct paint color that doesn't cost a fortune.
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1976 DT400C
1975 DT400
1981 DT175H
1972 DT2 250
1980 GT80
1972 JT2
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