Thanks Dale. I was struggling with my 75 DT125. I followed this video, step by step and we have spark! Never would have considered disabling the advance. Great video
You are the man! I bought a restored 69 AT1 and I can't get it to start. There is spark and fuel is getting into the cylinder. It backfired a time or 2. I removed the carb to verify no clogged jets too. New plug and fresh nonethanol 90 octane gasoline. I guess the only thing left to check is the timing and points gap. Owners manual offers no assistance. Thank you for this video.
Hi Robert, I do take on some side work, mostly in the winter, Im in Montana so Im enjoying being outdoors now, winters are more for indoor work and side jobs. What are you needing done? You can contact me at dsweger@bresnan.net
Man, I can't remember, think it has a 9-volt battery. You can use a meter, but it works different, and is a challenge, it has been a long time since I used one, it's better to just use a 12-volt light bulb. I have some other videos where I made a light bulb with a wire soldered on the end and just ground to the case. It works great.
Great instructional video Dale. I was looking at my manual for our 1972 AT1 125, it appears that almost all these models are 1.8 or 2.0 mm prior to TDC. My boys and I will be doing this soon, however we don't have a buzz box. But I am thinking my Fluke multi meter will work fine on continuity / tone to complete the process? I was wondering what kind of spark plug adapter you have for your Dial indicator, let me know the part # when you get time. Thanks!
Hi Taylor, its great you guys are working on that project as a family. Yes, your Fluke will do just fine. My dial indicator adapter is many years old, don't even remember who makes it, Motion Pro maybe. I do remember that it was too small for my dial indicator, and I had to bore it out to fit my gauge. Think I had to drill and tap for the set screws too, I don't know, can't remember. But it fits the spark plug hole good. I struggled with a O-ring type gauge holder for years...it would move and mess up my measurement. This one works great.
analog multi-meter works good if you don't have a light/buzz box.( i made a DIy buzz box bought a 9v buzzer off fleabay and a metal altoid cough crop box for sound ,2 wires and alligator clips).
You bet, have used an old multimeter many times, I have seen plans to build one very similar to yours somewhere, it doesn't really take anything fancy, I got mine years ago and just like working with it. I see them for sale these days around 65 bucks. Wow! makes the altoid box method seem worth looking in to.
I'm not sure I have ever heard that...is that true? It has a new one on it, well maybe 4 years old, but only less than 100 miles ago. They say the worst thing for electrical components is setting unused....
Thanks Dale. I was struggling with my 75 DT125. I followed this video, step by step and we have spark! Never would have considered disabling the advance. Great video
Glad it was some help Tom, I appreciate you watching.
Just restored a 1974 DT125 I bought in a box. This video made it happen......Running now! Thanks a bunch!
Hey Ronda, glad to hear it. Its always nice to know these videos have helped someone.
Best video and explaination of how to set points timing…thks!
Thanks Phil, that means a lot to me. Thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
Great tutorial Dale. That's a very sweet running bike, starts readily on the dynastarter.
Best wishes, Dean.
They are really nice bikes, not big on performance but great for what they were designed for.
You are the man! I bought a restored 69 AT1 and I can't get it to start. There is spark and fuel is getting into the cylinder. It backfired a time or 2. I removed the carb to verify no clogged jets too. New plug and fresh nonethanol 90 octane gasoline. I guess the only thing left to check is the timing and points gap. Owners manual offers no assistance. Thank you for this video.
Thank you, it does sound like timing to me. Best of luck!
amazing engineering for the days so much that could move or break but seldom ever does.
Yes they are reliable for the most part, made better then than now....all that plastic now.
great job dale sounds sweet
Thanks Mark, they are sweet running machines.
Thanks Dale, great info!
Thanks Jeff, trying to keep it real. And real useful.
Dale are you in the States?
Do you do paid work, like on a Suzuki Ts400?
Hi Robert, I do take on some side work, mostly in the winter, Im in Montana so Im enjoying being outdoors now, winters are more for indoor work and side jobs. What are you needing done? You can contact me at dsweger@bresnan.net
nice info and vid.
Thank you very much and thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
What voltage is the buzz box? 12 volts? If so, can I use a meter instead? (set the dial to DC volts)?
Man, I can't remember, think it has a 9-volt battery. You can use a meter, but it works different, and is a challenge, it has been a long time since I used one, it's better to just use a 12-volt light bulb. I have some other videos where I made a light bulb with a wire soldered on the end and just ground to the case. It works great.
Great instructional video Dale. I was looking at my manual for our 1972 AT1 125, it appears that almost all these models are 1.8 or 2.0 mm prior to TDC. My boys and I will be doing this soon, however we don't have a buzz box. But I am thinking my Fluke multi meter will work fine on continuity / tone to complete the process? I was wondering what kind of spark plug adapter you have for your Dial indicator, let me know the part # when you get time. Thanks!
Hi Taylor, its great you guys are working on that project as a family. Yes, your Fluke will do just fine. My dial indicator adapter is many years old, don't even remember who makes it, Motion Pro maybe. I do remember that it was too small for my dial indicator, and I had to bore it out to fit my gauge. Think I had to drill and tap for the set screws too, I don't know, can't remember. But it fits the spark plug hole good. I struggled with a O-ring type gauge holder for years...it would move and mess up my measurement. This one works great.
do you know if this procedure applies for a Yamaha 125 1976 DT ?
I have not done any work on the DT series, but I believe they are the same.
analog multi-meter works good if you don't have a light/buzz box.( i made a DIy buzz box bought a 9v buzzer off fleabay and a metal altoid cough crop box for sound ,2 wires and alligator clips).
You bet, have used an old multimeter many times, I have seen plans to build one very similar to yours somewhere, it doesn't really take anything fancy, I got mine years ago and just like working with it. I see them for sale these days around 65 bucks. Wow! makes the altoid box method seem worth looking in to.
Hello, I’m wondering if you could help me out. I have one of these. I’m not sure what I’m doing.
Sure thing, send me an email and we can discuss your issue. dsweger@bresnan.net
just noticed the cool twist off fuel petcock.
Yeah try to find one of those little cups...near impossible. If water sets in them long it eats right through the aluminum.
points spitting sparks is that a weak condenser?
I'm not sure I have ever heard that...is that true? It has a new one on it, well maybe 4 years old, but only less than 100 miles ago. They say the worst thing for electrical components is setting unused....
@@montana2strokeracer think i got the condenser sparking issue from Kevin.
if i remember his thinking the condenser is designed to keep the electricity under control so as not to fry the points
Sparky points usually is a weak condensor.
@@frankdillon6127 Yes you are correct.
I had two Yamaha Enduros, I never knew any of them had electric start.
Yes, only the AT1, AT2, and AT3 models, they were the 125cc models.
what can i say! 3:02AM Sunday! my favorite subject electric black magic!
Ok Frank, glad to see you have arrived.
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Thanks buddy, appreciate you hanging out with me in the shop!
0830, Sunday, London time. Second!
Wow, doing good Dean, way ahead of Frank.
First
Top of the heap again, way to go Cain.