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GFrench- 1971 DT1F MX Restoration

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Replied by GFrench on topic GFrench- 1971 DT1F MX Restoration

Keep Plug'n away...

Swing Arm- Rear Shocks now installed.

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Always good to see as each piece comes together.

New Seat Cover and Foam has arrived.... The metal seat pan on this bike is in great shape but will be giving it the same paint treatment I did on the frame.

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Still waiting on all my "New" bolts for the Rear Shock- Triple Tree as well as the new Kick Stand Spring and lastly the Rear Fender bolt kit.

Should be getting these pieces soon.


And just a glimpse at what is being detailed as time permits.... cases are going to detail nicely!

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If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1F MX 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1973 RT3 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3 360
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1980 YZ 465
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Last edit: 19 Nov 2025 14:48 by GFrench.
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Replied by GFrench on topic GFrench- 1971 DT1F MX Restoration

Always fun when you get to the point where freshly Cleaned / Painted parts start making there way back onto the bike!

 

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The Rear Fender has all new mounting Hardware and really pops against the Gloss Black painted frame.

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The Bolt Kits from Motodad on Ebay are top notch and always adds another level to any restoration for sure.

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Also been working on the lower Engine to get it all cleaned up and ready to start putting it back together and drop it into the bike

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Will be working on the Front Forks as well- New Seals are in and thinking I will just use a Scuff Pad to add a nice "Brushed" satin look to the lower tubes shown on the one tube in photo... have used this process before and it really adds a nice look as I have seen folks that completely Polish them out to a chrome look and just looks wrong to me for these old bikes...


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If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1F MX 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1973 RT3 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3 360
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1980 YZ 465
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Last edit: 24 Nov 2025 16:26 by GFrench.
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Replied by Sneezles61 on topic GFrench- 1971 DT1F MX Restoration

I enjoy watching along as you proceed!
Thank you!
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Replied by Rick C. on topic GFrench- 1971 DT1F MX Restoration

I have never seen it so cleaned up. Looks really good Greg!!
I will probably build another one after my ATMX build. Kinda miss it.
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Replied by GFrench on topic GFrench- 1971 DT1F MX Restoration

 
Its going to be one Beautiful bike when done Rick...   

The MX'ers are always so much fun to bring back to showroom condition... with no lights and all the other things-  you can focus more time on each piece for sure!
If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1F MX 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1973 RT3 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3 360
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1980 YZ 465
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Replied by Rick C. on topic GFrench- 1971 DT1F MX Restoration

So true Greg., AND you sir, are the MAN for this mission!
Too bad you don't live closer to here. We could make these old bikes sing !
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Today I focused on the front end of bike....  Finishing up Front Forks and getting them installed as well as the Fork Brace and Front Fender mounting bracket.

Everything Cleaned up very nice!

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For the Front Number Plate I have been searching for a Better looking method to attached to the front forks vs a standard bracket on plate with a Rubber Band hold in on the forks.... Found these on Ebay and I think they will serve the purpose and give the bike a nicer finished look.

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Mocked up a Cardboard template first before I drill into the new Injection Molded number plate.



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Front Fender is ready to go on as well...

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If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1F MX 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1973 RT3 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3 360
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1980 YZ 465
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It starting to look like an MX!     Front Fender now installed.

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Drilled and mounted the Front Number Plate-

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Going to be heading out for a few days... when I get back... next step is to get the Engine finalized and installed in Frame.






 
If it ain't smokin', it's broken!
1970 RT1 360
1970 RT1 360
1971 CT1 175
1971 DT1F MX 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 DT1 250
1971 RT1 360
1973 RT3 360 "Black Widow"
1973 RT3 360
1974 DT 360
1976 IT 400 / redesigned as a 75 MX400
1980 YZ 465
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Replied by Snglsmkr on topic GFrench- 1971 DT1F MX Restoration

Mr. French,do you happen to know if MOTODAD changed his store name on Ebay, possibly to ENDURING CYCLES? 
Len

Your project is looking great, by the way. Incredibly clean looking.
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Replied by Ht1kid on topic GFrench- 1971 DT1F MX Restoration

Len yes he did change his name to Enduring cycles 
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