DR370
Immaculate vintage DR370. Customer bought this bike and wanted to know if I could make it street legal. From factory it came with headlight and tail light on a 6 volt system with no battery or regulator...
But I was up to the challenge so off I went.
I had to build a 12 volt charging system, mounts for battery and all related components, a wiring harness to piggy back existing harness and operate horn, signals, brake light, headlight hi lo beam.
He also wanted the bike restored for safety components. New clutch, tires, bearings, swing arm bearings, carb overhauled, etc...
Had to wire in an ignition switch too seeing as how it didn't have one prior.
This was a huge undertaking that I didn't realize when I started but I got him going and he was super excited for the final product.
I would not take on another project of this size, it was hugely time consuming and not profitable as I couldn't possibly charge for all the hours it took to complete, but it was great advertising.
Total hooligan ride.
Old but still good motorcycle :) These motorcycles never die :)
Hey man! Very cool article about an amazing old thumper!
I have a #xt 500 and am rebuilding the motor at the moment.
Stay tuned and greetings froms germany! ;)
I just rebuilt a first year xt350. Theres a post about it a little ways back in my blog. It is nice to see the old girls getting saved.
Hey! Yea I already found and read that article, didn't have time yet to comment. :)
They just deserve it so much!
greets
Hope I get to see some pics of your 500... 😆
just posted some more about my xt ;)
I've been away, sorry I missed my chance to upvote those posts! Bike looks great!
Of course! ;)
This is awesome man. Early 80s, Late 70s? Those things will run forever if they are taken care of. There is nothing more fun than legally rippin down the streets on a dirt bike. Nice job, electrical is everyones least favorite to work on. Im sure he will be a returning customer.
79 I believe it was.
very cool.
I'm guessing its a 1977-78...something like that?
79 I think if remember correctly.
very good job this you. I like to see about motorcycle mechanics and car mechanics. always success @oldschoolrepair
nice work!
Hey man idk if your still on this site..but I’m making my dr370 street legal as well. Can you tell me or give me links to the battery you bought, stator and all the electrical components. I Already have the horn. Tail lights etc. i just need to know the electrical parts you did for it😊