3/23/14

DT1 flat track project

I've started assembling the DT1 flat tracker. The shocks are the thermal flows I had on it in mock-up, but I'll likely get a NOS set of Red Wings for it instead. A quick review of what's going on here:
frame- 1968 DT1 with some tabs removed and later style front tank mounts added
swingarm- 1968 DT1 detabbed and stretched 1.5"
engine- 1973 DT3 with Boyesen reeds, Wiseco 71mm piston, ported cylinder, and converted to run pre-mix
rear wheel- 1973 SC500
front wheel- 1973 TX650
fork- 1973 TX650 34mm shaved and lowered 1.5" in early MX aluminum clamps
rims- MikesXS shouldered aluminum
tires- Duro HF308
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The bars are 'Euro' bend handlebars.
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I had a '72-'73 style tank and seat on the bike for mock-up, but I think it needs the earlier set, so picked some up to use. The seat looks terrible, but has a nice pan which is all I need from it.
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