rt1rider's 1968 Yamaha DT 250

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Info: engine being torn down for a rebuild
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Info: i have a another 70 RT1M engine that was rebuilt.i was using the vacated frame for a test stand,more pics will be put up as the bike progresses.there is more pics and a story at www.yamahaenduro.com
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Info: oil tank painted and new decal installed
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Info: picture after frame was repaired,engine installed and a bassani pipe installed.the bassani is a stand in
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Info: throttle installed.the handle bars are a stand in also
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Info: engine being timed after new points and condensor installed
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Info: frame after welding and re paint
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Info: mock up of bike with tank,seat pan and foam and cover.the foam is a new reproduction and so is the seat cover
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Info: correct for 1968 carb.the only year this style of carb was used on the DT1
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Info: as the bike was found.it was in very sad shape but i hope to make it live again.the engine now runs which is a start.
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Info: 1968 DT1 and 1970 RT1M pic 1
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Info: 1968 DT1 and 1970 RT1M pic 2
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Info: magneto cover and sprocket cover
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Info: as it sits before a check out ride in early 2009.first time the bike was ridden in over 30 years
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Info: rear fender and the 1968 only tail light bracket.these were held with on bolt at both the front and rear parts of the bracket.
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Info: bracket ready to install.
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Info: bracket after 4-5 cracks welded,hole for improper tail light plug welded and ready to be primed and painted.
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Info: rear fender after the 2 additional holes were welded shut.this fender was modified to accept a 69-71 bracket.
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Info: rear fender being painted
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Info: before and after picture of the headlight ears,one repaired and repainted and the other as i got both headlight ears.this type was used in 1968 only.1969 and later was slightly different.
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Info: headlight ears after repairs and repainted mounted.
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Info: a 1968 DT1 with 45 actual miles.it is in the White Bros museum.
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Information: this bike is a DT1.it is undergoing a resto.much work to do here.will be updated with new pictures as bike as it is being restored.this one is sitting in the White Bros museum in California.it is all original with 45 actual miles on it.i am hoping to make mine as close as possible to this unmolested original example.

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