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Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

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Hey Guys,

I'm looking at this DT1 today, from the pictures it looks pretty good, but is there anything I should pay close attention to? Asking price is $2,500.

Thanks in advance,
Brian
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05 Jul 2023 08:57 #1

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Replied by Crazy Horse 124 on topic Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

Very nice looking bike. Looks like the baffel might be missing out of the exhaust. I would ask the seller if he has the turn signals.
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Replied by Ht1kid on topic Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

Looks in good shape but check the gas tank for rust on the inside 
05 Jul 2023 14:57 #3

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Replied by Schu on topic Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

One thing I've learned, don't hesitate. If it's what you want and the price is in your budget, you best jump on it. You know the old saying....
If you snooze, you lose.
I've only regretted my decision once and I've bought quite a few in the last 10 years or so.
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CT1B, CT1C, JT1, JT2, DT360A, GT80B, DT100B, DT125B,
DT175B, DT175C, DT250B, DT400B, Z50, SCR950

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Replied by Ht1kid on topic Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

I agree with Schu when we went to look at the CT1C doing our normal routine and told the guy we would take it about that time another guy pulled up with his trailer the seller said it was Sold he said to me I’ll give you $200 more than you paid for it 
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Replied by Sneezles61 on topic Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

Very cool bike, but also, have you read tinkickers ongoing thread? You may have a gem to buy.
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Replied by socal996 on topic Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

Thanks for the responses guys. Bike was decent in person, but not title so need to see what Montana requires to get one.
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Replied by msavitt on topic Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

I got one way rougher and absolutely love it, out of all my bikes it’s the smoothest and nicest.  Original turn signals will cost you a couple hundred.  I paid 1500 for mine and easily put a g into it replacing seals, fork tubes rotten seat etc and am so glad I did.  I would buy it, get it running terrific and enjoy it for as long as He allows you to. 
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Replied by RT325 on topic Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

Good model & last before the reed valve.
They always do that with models--get then right for the last one--then change them.
Best color too.
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Replied by Rick C. on topic Purchasing a 1971 DT1 ?

Hey Brian, What part of So. Cal are you in?
I'm near Magic Mountain.
Not wanting to sell the DT's short cuz I personally love them and built many.
here goes..
I think T-Bone ( a forum member here just might sell his 1970 CT1 soon.
pink slip and registered for the road.)
I will ask when he comes back from playing around in Utah,
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