@Calum The servo still moves it when the ignition turn on however the powerband opens up earlier than usual.

Only kidding, no need to polish, just make sure its clean of deposits and carbon

@Minia hi I’ve now got a spark, it was the pick up coil. Now the bike won’t start. Cleaned carb, checked reeds, checked compression(reading 100ps) Wondered if the timing might be out? Does an occasional backfire but nothing else

@Blaze-Vile Sounds like it could be an electrical fault. Check CDI, Coil, Spark Plug, HT Lead etc. Air box isn't restricted. Air filter clean from debris etc?

@NINJA I'm not sure but I could have sworn that the X forks were shorter not longer but like anything in life I could well be wrong!

@AndyJay that would give you a 12.5 weight - I'd stick with stock unless the springs are too bouncy for you and some stiffer springs if you're larger than an average rider

You cant buy the foam part of the filter holder separately from Yamaha unfortunately but can get some from a hobby shop and cut / glue that in instead

Looks like good progress mate I'm off to Normandy in June if Brexit don't balls it up - I always take my dog on my travels even this year for the 75th anniversary celebrations

Hi all I have just purchased a dt125r sm 2006 looking at doing a full rebuild so any advice would be much appreciated starting with powder coating and were to get new fairing and if possible any recommendations on who can do an engine rebuild .

I used Imageworks, good quality and service, try them

Clean your carb out so you've got a good base point to start from. Your idle screw should be between 1 and a half turns out and about 3 turns out when the engines hot. If it's running better at under 1 and a half turns out then you want to fit a richer pilot jet, higher than 3 turns stick a leaner in. If this is set right the bike should always require choke from cold start, which is correct procedure.

@harveymg there is a slight difference in shape so I'd guess you need the 200 exhaust but may need to adapt it to fit the 125 mounts

@shaunp1912 Yes

@jamesdowning Here's how to check if the plug sparking or not? Take it out, connect it to the HT lead and place the tip against a metal surface. Crank the bike with the kick starter and look for a spark, it will be very visible for a split second. If there's a spark then the plug is getting voltage, if there's nothing then you have an electrical problem.

@jamesrandall93 Sounds like a good plan, I would also check all your hoses and pipes for any splits. If there is a leak or a split hose that would most likely be the culprit???

@jamesrandall93 There a straight swap, no mods required.

Once again, many thanks

@oldman Good point. Somehow forgot the basics. To be honest I half assed the help here. Go back to basics, to run you need fuel spark and air. If you got them three something should happen.