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  • Suspension Related

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    HOTSHOT IIIH
    @reudtr88 The seller is right, the spacers and caliper bracket are narrower than the DT125R versions. The bench mock-up in the pics above comprised a 3ET DT200R swingarm, caliper hanger and spacers mated to a DT125R hub. As you can see the 428 sprockets lined up quite well (I also had to use a 3mm thick M20 washer between the caliper hanger and swingarm to get it as good as it could possibly be with the items I had to hand).
  • Exhaust Related

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    as far as i m aware there are 3 different types of tzr the first model series 2 (RR) an tzr125r sp i have an exhaust with the code 4DL E46 10 20 what model is it intended for
  • Framework Related

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    CalumC
    That's normal. All DTs are like that. [image: IMG-20251011-114625.jpg]
  • Wheel Related

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    Just measure from the inside of the fork leg to the rim on each side, +-2mm should be ok I think. If you release the nuts on the axle clamp on the right side (if I remember correctly) and pump the front suspension up and down, and then re-tighten, it should not bind. If the seals wear out too quickly, I would check the surface of the fork tubes, so they are not damaged (pitted from rust, flaking chrome etc.)
  • Electric Related

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    CalumC
    Hi there, Pretty sure the RPMs as far as the CDI are concerned are determined by the pick-up/magneto. So when you switch the ignition on and off, the powervalve does a cleaning cycle. Once this cycle is complete and the engine is running the valve should return into its closed state. If it is not, then it's possible that the powervalve wires have been inverted and the powervalve hasn't been adjusted properly. I feintly recall this being a common problem back in the day.
  • Brake Related

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    CalumC
    Do you mean dual piston caliper? Or do you want two calipers 🤭 https://ebay.io/m/yOnXyn Or have one made using Nevs design [image: 27961158925_26ab4db984_c.jpg] https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/1343/dt125-front-brake-caliper-bracket-dimensions/2?_=1772783708212
  • Engine Related

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    HOTSHOT IIIH
    @HannesDTX Check all the things @calum said, plus are you sure you've done a FULL carb clean? A lot of people just put them in an ultrasonic cleaner for half an hour and expect to bolt them back on. Doing this doesn't sort the blocked emulsion tube which is a leading cause of DTRs refusing to rev out beyond 6000rpm, precisely the symptoms your bike has. Do a full carb clean including the emulsion tube (the brass tube the main jet screws into). A lot of people (including bike shops) miss this and don't realise it comes out because you have to screw the main jet back in without the brass washer and tap it gently to remove it from the carb body. The space between this and the carb body gets blocked with moisture, dirt etc and blocks more and more holes in the tube (which is how the air atomises the fuel) until it just starts fourstroking and won't rev out one day as this controls the mid-throttle fuelling. Just chucking it in an ultrasonic cleaner usually isn’t enough; you have to actually remove everything from the carb body, physically make sure all the jets and air passages are clear, then reassemble. Make sure the air supply to the emulsion tube is clear as well, it's the small brass tube on the right of the carb body just in front of the carb-to-airbox rubber. You should be able to blow through it, but only just.
  • reeds confusion ??

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    @Calum said in reeds confusion ??: @Dingle74 I'm sure there is information on here about what can be used. Try using the search bar.. good pointe with the searchthing , but the searchfunction is not my new freind :crazy_face: when searching for reeds i get everything from pics of cracked seat to chain and wheel-questions :face_with_hand_over_mouth: so have just skimmed over lightly there was one post though sayin that wr dont fit and poster wanted to show a pic of the difference but sadly it didnt work for him
  • Clutch lever and brake levers

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    I've got some eBay specials on mine, they were listed for the DT230 but fit ok. Might fit the DTR as well?
  • Rad caps aren’t universal?

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    declanD
    @NINJA not a clue but luckily it’s not a problem
  • Bike vibrating when revved

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    CalumC
    Either the balancer shaft, the engine needs timing. Or the clutch hasn't been balanced. The clutch needs to be reassembled in the correct sequence. See my kickstart conversion guide.
  • What is this plastic part in the carb called?

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    Louis-DT-WRL
    Other name for it is a jet baffle
  • Oil Questions

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    Always used Silkolene Comp 2 which is best oil there is either premix or injector oil.. ÂŁ38.90 for 4 Litres so ÂŁ9.72 per Litres https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silkolene-Comp-2-2T-2-Stroke-Motorcycle-Engine-Oil-4-Litres-4L/161276818881?epid=10017008607&hash=item258cd8f5c1:g:NEQAAOSwcwhVP4E0
  • Disconnect oil tank?

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    declanD
    @glynn123 they can fail although it is pretty rare I think they have way more positives I’d never disconnect mine I wish all bikes came with an optional oil fed system
  • Few problems with my dt125re

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    CalumC
    @bradt The system will incur a known internal resistence with itself, known as impedence. This can be measured. It should fall within a tolerable range, as described by the technical specification of the item. Compare your component against this documentation to ensure the item is within tolerance. Chances are, if it is, then the item is not faulty.
  • Power valve issue

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    CalumC
    @thechompster And ignitech
  • Stuck seized pivot bolt

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    On my first DT after several days of trying to remove the bolt, I eventually got it to budge by doing a continuous heat cycle on it, and going at it with a club hammer and drift. When you thinks it got to be hot enough by now...give it another couple of minutes with the blow torch.
  • Ypvs cap broken

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    CalumC
    It'll need ally welding if you have the pieces, otherwise you'll have to get another one.
  • DT125 Front brake caliper bracket dimensions?

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    CalumC
    @glynn123 Only messing mate. Was on here though.
  • Ypvs barrel removal

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    Sgt Robuck 5S
    @olliedtx12s If you need to locate any specific parts click on this and I suggest getting a haynes manual Found on here Amazon
  • What hearing yall running?

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    CalumC
    @finnerz89 One day for sure mate...one day.
  • 5 wires to 3

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    Thanks Calum, I'll shelve that idea for now then..
  • Does a rich pilot effect riding

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    @declan
  • 320mm discs that fit DTX Front hub?

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    CalumC
    Doubtful, but an adapter shouldn't be too hard to make. Just make sure you centralise the caliper over the disc.
  • 2 stroke timing “stator”

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    declanD
    @sgt-robuck-5 ahhh very far then
  • General a/f adjustment

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    declanD
    @finnerz89 yes they are
  • Carb settings help

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    declanD
    @oldman well it looked 40 years old and was visually worn out looked well used if I tried to ride the bike to set off I’d have to redline and ride the clutch then soon as I shift out of 2nd the bike would lose all power and come to a stop then would bog and stutter it seems better with the carb on the garden not tested the street yet