1974 Yamaha DT360A: Getting it running before full teardown

[@Muscleupsanddangles]

My 74 dt360 had 148 psi conpression. Had the same carb issues. I rejetted three sized up on the pilot and one size on the main. Also reclipped the needle second from the bottom.

[@Garage2Trail]

This one is a little tired I think. Good info to to have though, thank you!

[@selfmotivatedmotorcycles]

Had a DT360 back in the 80's, awesome Bike!!!!!! Cant wait to see the thing get finished. Hope evrything is going good on the restoration. Anxiously awaiting an update on this Bike. Great video!!!!!!

[@Garage2Trail]

Thank you! My buddy just sent a picture of the tab he welded on to the frame the other day. I’ll post up the picture in the community tab on my page

[@danward2555]

Cutting torch tip cleaners work good for cleaning jets

[@Garage2Trail]

Thank you for the tip! (No pun intended) 😁

[@gregweeks4980]

I am definitely interested in the 360 refresh I have two 1974 models myself in the standard green. I need to work on both. I like the refresh/rebuilds, thank you very much. Texas on the Prairie

[@Garage2Trail]

Cool! I just got a jet kit to try and tune mine better. Check out the playlist for this bike here: kzbin.info/aero/PLiThBUYGGNylgpmFcZoxlEvJIvm4uOsDi I got it painted and running but it’s running very rich. I’ll be doing a short video probably soon on that…hopefully dialing it in. Thanks for tuning in and the input!

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Awww, I liked that YZ yellow paint...oh well..

[@Garage2Trail]

Sorry, but maybe I’ll find a yellow MX this year at vintage days to work on a future video! I like the yellow too, I just like putting things back to stock original if I have the ability to.

[@oldguysoldbikes]

Everyone has to make that mistake with the floats at least once. I may have done it more than once. Good job!

[@Garage2Trail]

Haha thanks! I had to leave it in for entertainment purposes as well!

[@eotruba]

Is that a DT2 in the background?

[@Garage2Trail]

Yessir…just finished a video series on that right before starting this 360.

[@megastick9324]

I can’t find an old 360 in decent rebuild shape to save my @$$. Even a 250 or 400 would do. I either find piles of junk or solid gold “ collector grade”. Just looking for a fairly complete basket case I can resurrect over time. It’s my therapy so to speak and I miss my old 73 360mx. Just thinking an enduro like this is right up the wheel house. I’ve done cushmans, ct 90s LOTS of old HDs, a few old Suzuki 4 cylinders etc. this one evades me. I’m in west central FL if anyone has a line or maybe wants to trade something.

[@Garage2Trail]

Do you have access to Facebook to use marketplace? That seems like it’s the best way to find bikes these days. Good luck with the hunt!

[@will7its]

Thats a nice bike. I think I would take it out and get it dirty. Maybe make a riding video before you tear it up. I wont bust on you for the floats except to say, they aren't hollow either......🤣

[@Garage2Trail]

Lol thanks…are the floats just solid plastic inside? I thought about doing a ride but the rear tube is shot and I need to get this this stripped real soon to get it to my friend that will be in town. I’m itching to open this up on the road to see if it revs smoothly and through the gears.

[@will7its]

@@Garage2Trail Yeah, dont know what they are made of, probably nuclear waste. But they are solid. Blow up the tire and rip it.....🤠

[@Garage2Trail]

Believe me I would…the stem is stuck down behind the rim unfortunately. Maybe I’ll just try to ride on the rock hard dry rotten tire lol

[@Garage2Trail]

@@will7its you've inspired me to ride it before taking it apart lol....its got a rear flat and I cant get that stem up to try and pump up, but its stiff enough to let me go up and down the road at least...and maybe some light woods work....look for that video soon!

[@will7its]

@@Garage2Trail Can you pull it out with needlenose pliers and get some air in it? Ill watch for the video. Thanks

[@brianbaird3]

You wouldn’t happen to be a pens fan at all lol

[@Garage2Trail]

As a matter of fact I am! How could you tell!? 😆

[@brianbaird3]

Oh you know just a lucky guess 😂