I'm keeping all the original bits with the bike. Someone in the future might want to do a full factory restoration.

A DT175B Exploded in my garage

...and flipped the workshop upside down

I tried loading those like 5 times no matter what I did it flipped em.

What a great little bike, had this one around 15 years, gets ridden around the property 2 or 3 times a week, like the original patina with a few dings, Tuesday evening at our party shack in the woods for BBQ and beer, just looking all photogenic

Nice pic.
Exactly how i like my women ,bit rough around the edges but always ready for some action.

I was just reminded of the song, “Trashy Women “ by Confederate railroad.

old bridge crossing

Last Saturday, to celebrate another trip around the sun, my boys and I competed in the AHRMA National Trial at Rattlers Run. My oldest took third in Modern Classic Intermediate, besting me by one spot. I think there was a bit of a brownout when they had to add up my score. My youngest son rode Modern Classic Novice and dropped only 14 points, but the “Professional Novices” kept him out of a trophy spot.

Managed a ride today and took a little off road trail near me which certainly is fun if not very challenging, but I did enjoy giving it some beans.
Stopped for a pic and a couple of motorbike enthusiasts came by and were very interested in the bike and telling me about their motorbikes too.