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2001 Yamaha DT R 125 or 2004 Yamaha DT RE 125

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  • N NatNice

    I can’t seem to upload a picture of the DTR as it’s too large but I can tell you the RE looks better, I was planning on going to view it tomorrow is there anything I should pay attention to when viewing like signs of a bad DT RE?

    Thanks a ton

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    NINJA
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    @natnice Read this thread here dude, it has a comprehensive list of things to check etc.

    https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/275/pre-mot-checks

    SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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      NatNice
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      Ahh gotcha Calum here's the DTR

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      • NINJAN NINJA

        @natnice Read this thread here dude, it has a comprehensive list of things to check etc.

        https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/275/pre-mot-checks

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        @cyber-ninja Great help thanks!!

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          Calum
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          Hmmm it's a toughy!

          I prefer the DTRE's, because that's my little pup, but I'm more feling the DTR for looks here.

          Personally, I wouldn't bother with the DTR performance wise since I'm reliably told the 2001 era of DT's suck.

          Unless you want to buy an aftermarket CDI, they are just severely limited.

          What's your price range out of interest.

          I would recommend, not jumping the gun, and just ensuring you end getting a nice one.

          It all depends on what you're after.

          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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            Another difference to note is that the RE is electric start (hence the 'E') whereas the R is kick start only.
            You can retrofit a kickstart to the RE so you end up with the best of both worlds

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

            Previous:
            DR650RSE '96
            FJ1200 '92

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            • CalumC Calum

              Hmmm it's a toughy!

              I prefer the DTRE's, because that's my little pup, but I'm more feling the DTR for looks here.

              Personally, I wouldn't bother with the DTR performance wise since I'm reliably told the 2001 era of DT's suck.

              Unless you want to buy an aftermarket CDI, they are just severely limited.

              What's your price range out of interest.

              I would recommend, not jumping the gun, and just ensuring you end getting a nice one.

              It all depends on what you're after.

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              NatNice
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              @calum I can spend anything up to £2000 and performance is quite a factor for me to so maybe ill stay away from the DT R

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              • N NatNice

                @calum I can spend anything up to £2000 and performance is quite a factor for me to so maybe ill stay away from the DT R

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                Calum
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                @natnice It''s not necessarily the DTR, it's just the models from 2001-2004.

                If you're going to tune it, then it won't make any difference. But bog standard, the 2001 cannot be fully derestricted.

                Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                  @natnice It''s not necessarily the DTR, it's just the models from 2001-2004.

                  If you're going to tune it, then it won't make any difference. But bog standard, the 2001 cannot be fully derestricted.

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                  NatNice
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                  @calum Right I see good thing you said because i've planned on riding it standard for quite a bit before I decide to do anything to it.

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                    oldman
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                    +1 for the RE, looks alone for me!

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                      Glynn123
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                      As much as I love the style of the R over the RE, the RE seems more refined and the electric start is definitely handy!

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                        NatNice
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                        Thanks for your opinions guys I’m heading out to get it tomorrow! I’ll update you in a week or so if all goes well!
                        Thanks
                        Nat

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                          UPDATE:
                          I got the Yamaha DT RE and I'm loving it!! She does have some N.H.S tires though which I need to change any suggestions? I do like tires which appear to look thicker, I am open to suggestions!

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                            Happy dayz! Throw up some photos!

                            Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                              Happy dayz! Throw up some photos!

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                              NatNice
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                              @calum I definitely will! Just need sort these tyres any suggestions I’m looking for a pair of enduros.

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                              • N NatNice

                                @calum I definitely will! Just need sort these tyres any suggestions I’m looking for a pair of enduros.

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                                Calum
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                                @natnice I used to use Avon distanzias, but I run completely different wheels now so I couldn't offer any advice.

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                                  @natnice I used to use Avon distanzias, but I run completely different wheels now so I couldn't offer any advice.

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                                  @calum Ahh fair enough didn’t they look weird on 18 and 21 inch wheels? Haha

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                                  • N NatNice

                                    @calum Ahh fair enough didn’t they look weird on 18 and 21 inch wheels? Haha

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                                    @natnice No? Looked fine...

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                                      @natnice No? Looked fine...

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                                      @calum ahh my bad wasn't the ones you were on about they were another kind the Avons look nice for the road just trying to find a pair for green laning

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                                        @calum ahh my bad wasn't the ones you were on about they were another kind the Avons look nice for the road just trying to find a pair for green laning

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                                        Calum
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                                        @natnice I used them greenlaning lol

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                                        • CalumC Calum

                                          @natnice I used them greenlaning lol

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                                          @calum Ohh damn really haha seem to be pretty popular sold out everywhere, finding it a real hard time to find 80/90-21 tyres

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