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GFrench - EnduroRide Special

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Replied by GFrench on topic GFrench - EnduroRide Special

Things are cleaning up nicely!

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I will be installing my High Compression Head on this bike once I get a 100 miles or so on it... So will not spend a lot of time cleaning/polishing up this stock head - But it is going to look good when finished.

Typically without a doubt I polish the fin edges... but again due to the attitude and look of this bike I may just leave the cylinder all black... We will see how she looks when sitting in the frame.

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If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1971 RT1 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1978 XT 500
1980 YZ 465
1984 IT 490

24 Jun 2014 19:22 #11

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Replied by von_7 on topic GFrench - EnduroRide Special

that´s an awesome and very inspiring job. looks so cool!
24 Jun 2014 21:06 #12

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Replied by GFrench on topic GFrench - EnduroRide Special

Thank you- it has been a really fun project and will be coming together soon.
If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1971 RT1 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1978 XT 500
1980 YZ 465
1984 IT 490

25 Jun 2014 06:12 #13

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Replied by von_7 on topic GFrench - EnduroRide Special

I´m really interested in some details.
How about the Fork, i´m not really happy with the one on my DT-1 either. I´m tall and used extension fork caps to raise the front 30mm, but that doesnt affect the forktravel, of course.
so that fork you are using is from an early dt 400 MX (monoshock model) right?
could you use the triple tree without further modifications?
do you think it would be possible to use the original outer tubes to be able to have the original front fender?
Thanks a lot
Michael
25 Jun 2014 08:34 #14

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Hi Michael- being 6' 5" myself, I understand it for sure.

The front end is from a 1978 Dt400 - Forks and triple trees.

There was no modification needed... just bolted right on.

I am not sure about using the lower tubes from your DT1 with these fork tubes...

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1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1971 RT1 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1978 XT 500
1980 YZ 465
1984 IT 490

25 Jun 2014 17:25 #15

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Replied by GFrench on topic GFrench - EnduroRide Special

Wow- talk about Fast Shipping!!

Just ordered this two days ago.

It arrived today-

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Will just need to add some clips to pin it in- Fits nice!

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Just had to check it out- Nice and Bright-

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Perfect look!

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If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1971 RT1 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1978 XT 500
1980 YZ 465
1984 IT 490

25 Jun 2014 19:06 #16

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Replied by Makotosun on topic GFrench - EnduroRide Special

So where did you get the headlight? Is it a replaceable bulb? Details, Man - we need details!
IF it isn't one thing, it's another.
25 Jun 2014 21:04 #17

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Replied by von_7 on topic GFrench - EnduroRide Special

not sure where to get those in the states, here in germany they are quite common:
tinyurl.com/on2vudn
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Replied by GFrench on topic GFrench - EnduroRide Special


Company on e-bay- Octane Lighting

5-3/4" MOTORCYCLE 6V HEADLIGHT HEADLAMP HALOGEN H4 LIGHT BULB 6 VOLT 35/35W

And yes it has a replaceable H4 bulb- Will be great when you need to replace and $8.00 bulb!

You want to make sure you go with the 6 Volt 35/35.



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If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1971 RT1 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1978 XT 500
1980 YZ 465
1984 IT 490

Last edit: 27 Jun 2014 10:33 by GFrench.
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Replied by GFrench on topic GFrench - EnduroRide Special

Another small part arrived today-

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Decided to go with a more generic control switch on the EnduroFest special to better fit the theme of this bike and not to screw up the original switch that I have.... Plus the colors could not be better!


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There are a lot of crap switches out there but this is not one of them!

Very impressed with the quality for just $10.49 on Amazon.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CE0SD0S/ref...00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Material: PVC, ABS, Heavy duty aluminum housing

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If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1971 RT1 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1978 XT 500
1980 YZ 465
1984 IT 490

27 Jun 2014 19:34 #20

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