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  • NottsbikerN Offline
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    Nottsbiker
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    #4

    Does the WR swingarm work with the standard frame and shock?

    Only ask as the remote reservoir on the WR shock would get in the way of the battery box.

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    • Yamboy46Y Yamboy46

      Here is the bike so far, any questions you have feel free to ask 😊0_1504793560030_IMG_20170907_150803.jpg 0_1504793577805_IMG_20170907_150726.jpg

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      @tdrgreg2 are those spacers widely available?

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      • declanD declan

        @tdrgreg2 are those spacers widely available?

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        Yamboy46
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        #6

        @declan no mate the spacer was custom made on a lathe.

        if you run a kickstart only DT I believe you can then do away with the battery box and run a capacitor. I also think to my knowledge the shock will go on but the top mounts will need changing and you would have to use the wr linkage,bearing in mind this will Jack up the arse end extremely leaving you to lower it.

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          notgotaclue
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          #7

          hello yam all the way lol
          son has a yamaha dt 125x 2007
          standard why change swing arm and front shocks
          how much do they change things for riding and handling

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          • N notgotaclue

            hello yam all the way lol
            son has a yamaha dt 125x 2007
            standard why change swing arm and front shocks
            how much do they change things for riding and handling

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            Calum
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            #8

            @notgotaclue It's going to depend on how hard you ride the bike.

            For normal riding, it makes a noticeable difference, the biggest difference is just braking.

            I found for every day use, my stock DTRE was fine.

            Since You said he already has a supermoto, it probably won't make too much difference under normal riding.

            Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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            • CalumC Calum

              @notgotaclue It's going to depend on how hard you ride the bike.

              For normal riding, it makes a noticeable difference, the biggest difference is just braking.

              I found for every day use, my stock DTRE was fine.

              Since You said he already has a supermoto, it probably won't make too much difference under normal riding.

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              Zrako
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              #9

              @calum oh yes , after Im changed the brake lines for hel braided lines, the standard forks always compressed like crazy ,not cool in the situation when you need stop quickly and whole weight moving over front wheel.

              1979 Jawa Mustang 50
              2003 Gilera DNA 125 R.I.P
              2015 Keeway TX 125 SM
              2006 Yamaha DT 125 X

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              • ZrakoZ Zrako

                @calum oh yes , after Im changed the brake lines for hel braided lines, the standard forks always compressed like crazy ,not cool in the situation when you need stop quickly and whole weight moving over front wheel.

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                Calum
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                @zrako You just compensate.

                Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                • ZrakoZ Zrako

                  @calum oh yes , after Im changed the brake lines for hel braided lines, the standard forks always compressed like crazy ,not cool in the situation when you need stop quickly and whole weight moving over front wheel.

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                  finnerz89
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                  #11

                  @zrako heavier fork oil has improved mine no end

                  Current bikes:
                  DT125X '07
                  Street Triple R '11
                  Aprilia ETV1000 '02

                  Previous:
                  DR650RSE '96
                  FJ1200 '92

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                  • N notgotaclue

                    hello yam all the way lol
                    son has a yamaha dt 125x 2007
                    standard why change swing arm and front shocks
                    how much do they change things for riding and handling

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                    wrote on last edited by
                    #12

                    @notgotaclue to be honest mate I wanted to reduce the bikes weight (and the wr200 swinger just looks mean lol!!
                    I also found the DTR forks to be like Pogo sticks under the force of sharp breaking.

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                    • Yamboy46Y Yamboy46

                      @notgotaclue to be honest mate I wanted to reduce the bikes weight (and the wr200 swinger just looks mean lol!!
                      I also found the DTR forks to be like Pogo sticks under the force of sharp breaking.

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                      NINJA
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                      #13

                      @tdrgreg2 How do the MX 125 USD's, compare lengthwise to the stock forks? Ie. Does the front sit at about the same height as standard??

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                      • NINJAN NINJA

                        @tdrgreg2 How do the MX 125 USD's, compare lengthwise to the stock forks? Ie. Does the front sit at about the same height as standard??

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                        Yamboy46
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                        #14

                        @cyber-ninja they around 1to2 inches longer mate,but soon level out with a 17" rim up front

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                        • Yamboy46Y Yamboy46

                          @declan no mate the spacer was custom made on a lathe.

                          if you run a kickstart only DT I believe you can then do away with the battery box and run a capacitor. I also think to my knowledge the shock will go on but the top mounts will need changing and you would have to use the wr linkage,bearing in mind this will Jack up the arse end extremely leaving you to lower it.

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                          ricky0115
                          wrote on last edited by ricky0115
                          #15

                          @tdrgreg2 Do you have the dimensions for the spacer? I just got a whole MX125 front end for £100 shipped! Also, can i fit a knobbly tyre on the front as i dont fancy a supermoto setup?

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                            vtrn_raptor
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                            #16

                            You'd need aprilia rx 125 forks for a nobly set up as the brake is positioned higher for the bigger disk on the sm wheel

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                            • V vtrn_raptor

                              You'd need aprilia rx 125 forks for a nobly set up as the brake is positioned higher for the bigger disk on the sm wheel

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                              ricky0115
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                              @vtrn_raptor sorry, why would a tyre make any difference to the braking system? I don't have much understanding of bikes lol

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                                vtrn_raptor
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                                Basically the supermoto wheels have bigger disks so need the brake position in a Different place to the off-road wheels

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                                  vtrn_raptor
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                                  I stand corrected theirs a bracket on the mx calliper so with the rx bracket would fit fine

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                                  • V vtrn_raptor

                                    Basically the supermoto wheels have bigger disks so need the brake position in a Different place to the off-road wheels

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                                    @vtrn_raptor oh I get you now, thanks man

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                                      #21

                                      I will try find my design and measurements my friend and send it over to you, however I can't promise anything because I have just moved house so it's a job of finding it at the moment . bare with me please

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                                        What do you guys think of the colour scheme ?

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                                        • Yamboy46Y Yamboy46

                                          What do you guys think of the colour scheme ?

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                                          @tdrgreg2 Any new pics or is it still mostly all black???

                                          SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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