Why you running a copper head gasket? They still need sealant IIRC. Just use genuine or Athena head gasket.

Do you have the powervalve operating? On a 2003 it should but, but I know peoplile to remove the servo and lock the valve open

@declan Bike theft is everywhere in the UK No Exceptions. The law needs to come down hard on it in my opinion. It's disgraceful

@shaunp1912 The DTR's, unlike the E, don't generate enough power to operate the electrical components properly. A flat battery, even on an E, causes issues with the valve. So that sounds like your problem.

No, all DT125RE's came with YPVS installed. Older 80's DT's, maybe with valves. I've seen a good number of 90's DT's without as well. But the majority of them out there have YPVS installed.

Congrats I have a 92 re from France. The electric boot makes life easier

Interestingly, had a new MOT on 5 November. Lost 5,000(+) miles off its mileage, so either had new clocks or up for sale soon with lower mileage.

Unfortunately, I don't even know where to start looking for LC parts :( Welcome to the forum.

How do you post photos having a nightmare with my iPhone

I already have a road dtr that one I was selling was a donor/project bike,my road bike however is a nice one,Costs me a fortune but I love it and she’s well worth it, I can’t seem to upload pics or I would get some up to show u

@Calum Yeah that bike looks mint, in fact I might say it looks very NINJA-ISH!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

Oil capacity will be stamped on the case near where you pour in the oil it should be 750 ml in my experience I hate changing plugs on the dt I had to get a ratcheting spanner for it as it was a nightmare just take your time with everything although it’s basic maintenance all’s it takes is one snapped bolt and it’s s garage job so just don’t rush and it will be a really easy

@Glynn123 100% original unopened engine,it was the reason i bought it.Unfortunately don't have a pic from the day of purchase,it could be a highly recommended scrap yard candidate. I have some old photos from the repair of the plastics,when i make a thread you'll see.

@2Stroke4Smoke yeah I have put different on since then 👍🏼 Did make big difference, mates husky is on knobbly too now,

@mowog https://i.imgur.com/9Wr97xH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Tuag8qw.jpg Have loads of picture of strip down etc Based on Sheffield can deliver with deposit paid

Thanks all, I'll get some photos soon, there are one or two cosmetic bits I want to change as I like the standard look rather than the teenager one.

@me0u01c1 How frustrating.

@giles Welcome aboard buddy. :raising_hands:

Thanks. The bike is from 1993, I think someone has put later decals on, should it have the blue and pink ones, and blue fork gaiters?

Aftermarket ignition system is one of the best mods for these. Make sure you got a decent 3MB head, or a reworked 3BN head.