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DT1 Needs help.
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The bike is WEAK on low end and top end power. Haven't figured it out yet. Compression is 130+ though.
Any ideas out there, would love to hear them. I have:
adj spark 2.5 to 3.2., curr aligned to stator tab/flwheel.
2 carbs tested. Both same result.
several plugs tested.
leak tested at 1psi in about 5 min; so, there is a leak somewhere, none visible I could find.
spark plug/ignition at least appears in good shape.
points 0.013"
condenser 0.22uF
new coil, emgo.
head torqued 25ftlb
new crank seal, mag side (didn't make lot difference) changed, clutch side no leaks. doesn't "smoke" heavily
needle and jet changed getting rid of blubbering at low throttle. OEM mikuni parts, same numbers. O-2 and 5D1
sprayed around engine w/carb cleaner while running, no response.
rehoned cy linder, add rings. compression 130+
I am welcome to all ideas before I pull this engine apart. Thank you. (before I forget will a 75 or 6 DT400 fit the mounts on DT1?)
Any ideas out there, would love to hear them. I have:
adj spark 2.5 to 3.2., curr aligned to stator tab/flwheel.
2 carbs tested. Both same result.
several plugs tested.
leak tested at 1psi in about 5 min; so, there is a leak somewhere, none visible I could find.
spark plug/ignition at least appears in good shape.
points 0.013"
condenser 0.22uF
new coil, emgo.
head torqued 25ftlb
new crank seal, mag side (didn't make lot difference) changed, clutch side no leaks. doesn't "smoke" heavily
needle and jet changed getting rid of blubbering at low throttle. OEM mikuni parts, same numbers. O-2 and 5D1
sprayed around engine w/carb cleaner while running, no response.
rehoned cy linder, add rings. compression 130+
I am welcome to all ideas before I pull this engine apart. Thank you. (before I forget will a 75 or 6 DT400 fit the mounts on DT1?)
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1969 Yamaha CT1 175
1969 Yamaha DT1S 250
1973 Yamaha DT3 250
1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
*The End ... Next Up Honda XL 250.
1969 Yamaha CT1 175
1969 Yamaha DT1S 250
1973 Yamaha DT3 250
1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
*The End ... Next Up Honda XL 250.
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Replied by RTD2 on topic DT1 Needs help.
I got nothing, sounds like you touched all the bases.
I don't know for sure on the engine swap BUT I am 77.6% sure it will not fit as is. I have 73 MXs and I know those engines will not go into my RT1s/DT1s so I am fairly certain the 75/76s won't fit without modifications. I am happy to admit if I am wrong.
I don't know for sure on the engine swap BUT I am 77.6% sure it will not fit as is. I have 73 MXs and I know those engines will not go into my RT1s/DT1s so I am fairly certain the 75/76s won't fit without modifications. I am happy to admit if I am wrong.
68 DT1; 70 DT1C MX; 71 CT1C; 71 RT1B; 71 DT1E MX; 73 AT3MX, 73 MX360, 73 RT3, 76 Honda Elsinore; 2001 Honda XR400R; 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200; 2015 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle
22 Sep 2026 19:48
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Replied by Enduro nut on topic DT1 Needs help.
Check to make sure the pipe isnt plugged up. My 72 LTMX is and talk about a dog! i gotta burn that baby out.
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22 Sep 2026 20:34
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Good one Enduro Nut. I have never had a problem with the pipe; guess I have never ridden enough in my 70 years!!!
68 DT1; 70 DT1C MX; 71 CT1C; 71 RT1B; 71 DT1E MX; 73 AT3MX, 73 MX360, 73 RT3, 76 Honda Elsinore; 2001 Honda XR400R; 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200; 2015 Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle
22 Sep 2026 20:55
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Great idea. I'll swap out a known good pipe from the DT3 and see what happens.
Long story, but I'm already on pipe 2. However, pipe 2 is a DT2/3 and I can't really see the center of the pipe, so its very possible its clogged up. Only thing it ran similar on first pipe, but I'm going to try cleaning or viewing it anyway.
Long story, but I'm already on pipe 2. However, pipe 2 is a DT2/3 and I can't really see the center of the pipe, so its very possible its clogged up. Only thing it ran similar on first pipe, but I'm going to try cleaning or viewing it anyway.
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1969 Yamaha CT1 175
1969 Yamaha DT1S 250
1973 Yamaha DT3 250
1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
*The End ... Next Up Honda XL 250.
1969 Yamaha CT1 175
1969 Yamaha DT1S 250
1973 Yamaha DT3 250
1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
*The End ... Next Up Honda XL 250.
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Try a quick test run with the air filter removed. I had a similar problem when I over oiled a new UNI filter.
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CT1B, CT1C, JT1, JT2, CT2, RT3, DT360A (2), GT80B, DT100B, DT125B, DT175B, DT175C, DT250B (2), DT400B, Z50
Someday, you'll own some Yamahas
CT1B, CT1C, JT1, JT2, CT2, RT3, DT360A (2), GT80B, DT100B, DT125B, DT175B, DT175C, DT250B (2), DT400B, Z50
Someday, you'll own some Yamahas
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23 Sep 2026 03:34
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First thing I’m going try…
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1969 Yamaha CT1 175
1969 Yamaha DT1S 250
1973 Yamaha DT3 250
1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
*The End ... Next Up Honda XL 250.
1969 Yamaha CT1 175
1969 Yamaha DT1S 250
1973 Yamaha DT3 250
1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
*The End ... Next Up Honda XL 250.
23 Sep 2026 11:03
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The filter and exhaust change had zero affect, filter removal made it seem leaner.
Finally, I choked it and it just died after few secs and wouldn't start. Traced it to stator plate spark failure. Removed plate, looked it over, points were set ok. Put it back on and it started again. Died suddenly again. Now I know I have an ignition problem.
The only thing I found was a particle between one of the plate coils and the point at which condenser attached to points. I ~think it was metal.
Removed that object and spark obtained. Coincidental? Not sure.
Rode it with new DT2/3 pipe and KDI Silencer (nice piece by the way) and it sounded pretty good. Going to test it a little later today.
Finally, I choked it and it just died after few secs and wouldn't start. Traced it to stator plate spark failure. Removed plate, looked it over, points were set ok. Put it back on and it started again. Died suddenly again. Now I know I have an ignition problem.
The only thing I found was a particle between one of the plate coils and the point at which condenser attached to points. I ~think it was metal.
Removed that object and spark obtained. Coincidental? Not sure.
Rode it with new DT2/3 pipe and KDI Silencer (nice piece by the way) and it sounded pretty good. Going to test it a little later today.
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1969 Yamaha CT1 175
1969 Yamaha DT1S 250
1973 Yamaha DT3 250
1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
*The End ... Next Up Honda XL 250.
1969 Yamaha CT1 175
1969 Yamaha DT1S 250
1973 Yamaha DT3 250
1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
*The End ... Next Up Honda XL 250.
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