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    CalumC
    Well the best thing to do is to check to ensure that the thermostat is working correctly. You can remove it and place it into a sauce pan and check to see if it correctly opens at the right temperature when left to boil. If your daily commuting the bike, then leaving the thermostat in is advisable. Yamaha know what they're doing. If you start tuning the bike and pushing it beyond its original specifications, then you may want to consider removing it. The thermostat isn't just there to aid heating up of the engine, it also has a role in providing pressure in the cylinder head to avoid pocket stagnation of gases. So it's actually important it's fitted. I just noted that these engines do run warm and removing the thermostat allowed my bike to run at a more consistent temperature when under load.

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    CalumC
    I'm not familiar with the market, but a cylinder piston combo with all the work ready to go has got to be £300+. Any more than that then I wouldn't understand why someone wouldn't go for a brand new Athena 125 kit, or a little extra for the 170 kit. The Zeeltronic, new they're around £240, so with the programmer I'd say £160ish is what I'd pay, otherwise I'd just go new. Hope that helps.

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    HOTSHOT IIIH
    @Stevie-Wonder Thanks bud Greta (for that is her name as she's noisy, irritating, aimed squarely at the youth market and responsible for thousands of them bunking off school all over the world) cost me half as much as my '93 due to the mileage and had a thick layer of grime all over due to years of grinding commuting. I gave her a scrub with Jizer (several times) and this is what was underneath Here are the part #s for the toolbox and lid, bit pricey IMO and you'd have to get the lugs welded on to a non-e start frame. Be a nice touch if you were getting it powdercoated sometime though https://www.cmsnl.com/products/boxtool_55v2817301/ https://www.cmsnl.com/products/lid_55v2818500/

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    @Minia Looks nice and beefy and she sounds cool with a deep roar!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye: :thumbs_up_light_skin_tone:

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  • RandallR

    Fmf end can / full pipe dt125r 2001

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    declanD
    @jamesrandall93 I’m pretty sure it’s the wr200 system not a direct fit if I reacall correct but close enough there’s threads on here so search them up
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    Do I let my beloved DT go?

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    CalumC
    @bikemad88 Because only members with sufficient posts and privileges can post on this site. You must have more than 50 posts I believe. As Scrim says, you can't compare the KDM and KMX as they're two completely different bikes. Also look at the wr200 as that'll be a solid bike. Again light nimble with a enough poke for them lanes.
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    Advice buying a 2006 DT125R

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    When a 2 stroke is left to stand for a while the carb will be gummed up. As someone mentioned, oil change, new 2T oil, new filter, plug and change coolant. Make sure all old petrol is drained and new is put back in. Ride is slow for a 10mins using brakes and clutch etc to break them in again, once your happy all is ok, take it for a good blast, get all tha shit out the exhaust. If it's abit doggy on accelerating, a full carb clean is required. Good luck
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  • declanD

    Husky cr 250

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    CalumC
    @minia Was going to say, your English is superb lol.
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    Beware

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    I had a couple of bikes stolen in the past with what i thought was secure in a locked garage. Where i live now have to keep my DT in the back garden, not only thousands spent on it is all the hours spent making it how i want it. So have 3 x 16mm hardened chains through 3 different ground anchors and best paddlocks could get. Thatcham approved disc lock as well as a Datatool Alarm with infra red cctv. And just to make sure it's fitted with an Automatrics MTrack 24 hour monitored tracker which is the best tracker out there. So feel quite safe for my little DT, spent lots on security but only need to buy once and will do for years and for many bikes. only cost now is £129 a year for the tracker monitoring. So feel safe from thieving scumbags as i can be, even if anyone enters garden my cctv alerts me so be amazed if precious DT ever was stolen.
  • RandallR

    New owner ... yamaha dt125r 2001

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    CalumC
    @jamesrandall93 Well first identify if it is the clutch. The clutch can be adjusted in three places. If the clutch was set up properly first, then the order of adjustment is. Clutch Perch lever Clutch Actuator Arm Clutch Push Rod The perch lever is the easiest. and is merely an adjustment at the lever. The knurly knobs on the end of the perch where the cable goes in is what I'm talking about. You merely adjust the cable until there is a few millimeter play on the lever and the clutch is disengaged when pulled in. If you've maxed out the adjustment on the lever, then reset it back and move on to the actuator arm. This is the two nuts on a threaded bar to the left of the cylinder. Again the adjustment is the same. If this is maxed out and it's still not improved, then you need to whip the clutch cover off and adjust the clutch from the pressure plates. Dismantle the clutch cover, drain oil and coolant. Then amend the locking nut and threaded bar till positive engagement and then slacken off. Again ensuring you reset the clutch arm and perch prior. If you still have no luck, then either, the push rods are worn, the ball bearing is worn, or the plates are worn.
  • RandallR

    Dt125r 2000/2001 Not starting

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    CalumC
    The bike should be idling around 1500-2200 RPM's. If it's not, then there is something wrong. It's not a four stroke, it shouldn't be idling around the 1K mark.
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    Mayday

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    Glynn123G
    Bet that could embarrass a few modern sportbike riders haha, stunning machines
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  • gbone85G

    Selling my dt125re Stefan everts mint condition

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    Sold today Gone to a good home
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    Handguards

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    Carbon wrap maybe the way to go I think. Cheers fellas
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    TDR starting problem

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    declanD
    @calum sometimes with a fresh plug mine starts without choke although extremely rare for me
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    DT 125 LC MK1 parts catalogue

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    much chance of finding it on there as u have of winning the lottery lol
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    Reusable Copper Head Gaskets

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    Glynn123G
    I used one of the cheap knockoff white ones, cost pretty much nothing and has never leaked, I fitted it using wellseal on both surfaces, never fit a gasket dry.
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    Parts from Portugal

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    Ok thanks bud
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    Fork protectors

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    @finnerz89 thought so XD
  • Sgt Robuck 5S

    Bolt sizes and kits? Stainless steal or zinc and grading.

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    @calum said in Bolt sizes and kits? Stainless steal or zinc and grading.: m9VqkNhZ--b0f3UwRxSXqlw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M6-6mm-CAP-SCREWS-HEX-SOCKET-ALLEN-KEY-BOLTS-A4-MARINE-GRADE-STAINLESS-STEEL/161017654476?hash=item257d666cccm9VqkNhZ--b0f3UwRxSXqlw Alright will have a better look into it cheers mate!
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    Wr200 forks

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    Yamboy46Y
    Wanna sell me your wr200 forks? Or straight swap em for mine if the condition is up to par? If your willing to part with a little cash there may be my entire front end up for grabs in the deal which will bolt straight on to your frame with my custom spacers
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    R or LC ?

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    CalumC
    @harri Yeah as I said to you previously, I really don't know much about the LC's I'm afraid.