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Hi from darkest Dorset

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  • Jem71J Jem71

    Bit of a list I'm afraid...
    most of which I have managed to find on ebay.
    The bike is a French import so the first thing on my outstanding list is some sort of overlay for the speedo
    Do they even make these???
    Sorry, I'm a bit of a bike dunce.....

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    @jem71 I would leave the clocks in Kmh unless there is some real need for them to be in Mph.

    It would be a new set of clocks, which are either not going to be cheap, or battered. You may also need the UK spec speedo drive.

    Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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      Is it legal to ride with just the kmh?
      Have googled it, but got lots of conflicting answers....

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      • Jem71J Jem71

        Bit of a list I'm afraid...
        most of which I have managed to find on ebay.
        The bike is a French import so the first thing on my outstanding list is some sort of overlay for the speedo
        Do they even make these???
        Sorry, I'm a bit of a bike dunce.....

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        @jem71
        Hi and welcome!
        I too have followed a dream and are currently battling my newly purchased DT 125r back onto the road.
        As other guys have said eBay and gumtree are great resources.
        I find some of the groups on Facebook to be a great help for breaking parts.
        Also new parts in wemoto, Yambits, Aj Sutton’s, motorcycle spare parts.
        I have found though the original parts cost a lot of money! 😒
        Hope you have fun and think of the end result when your patience is tested......because it will be! πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘

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        • Jem71J Jem71

          Bit of a list I'm afraid...
          most of which I have managed to find on ebay.
          The bike is a French import so the first thing on my outstanding list is some sort of overlay for the speedo
          Do they even make these???
          Sorry, I'm a bit of a bike dunce.....

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          @jem71 hiya unit 5 sell an overlay on Facebook or atleast they did I meant to get one give them a check

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            They don't even test the speedo on an MOT. I would tell the tester that the drive has been converted to measure MPH but displayes KPH. They won't ask.

            Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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              Lovely, thanks for the info!

              I forsee many idiotic posts from me in the very near future.....please have patience...;o)

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              • CalumC Calum

                They don't even test the speedo on an MOT. I would tell the tester that the drive has been converted to measure MPH but displayes KPH. They won't ask.

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                @calum kmh are legal bud?

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                • declanD declan

                  @calum kmh are legal bud?

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                  @declan Mu Starlet is KMH bud. It's a grey import.

                  Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                  • CalumC Calum

                    @declan Mu Starlet is KMH bud. It's a grey import.

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                    @calum mines in kmh I looked it up a while ago it’s perfectly fine and legal just a pain for the rider

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                    • Jem71J Jem71

                      Hey all, another newbie.
                      Having reached the grand old age of 46 and having 2 of my 3 kids off my hands, I succumbed to a lifelong desire and bought myself The Bike.
                      It needs a bit of work, but on the whole is in good condition.
                      Can anyone recommend somewhere to get spares?

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                      @jem71 Welcome to he club, at 46 your still young dude. I'm 49 and had not ridden a motorbike for 30 years since I was 18, young, dumb and full of cum!!! LOL

                      I got into cars at 18 and it was only until last year I fancied owning a motorbike again. Of course it had to be a DT and I loved it!!! πŸ™‚

                      SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                      • Jem71J Jem71

                        Is it legal to ride with just the kmh?
                        Have googled it, but got lots of conflicting answers....

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                        @jem71 It's 100% legal to have the speedo in KPH, it's how fast you ride that isn't. Just do the math's in your head eg.

                        48Kph = 30 Mph

                        65Kph = 40Mph

                        97Kph = 60Mph

                        112Kph = 70Mph

                        Just be mindful of those speeds and you will stay within the speed limits!!! πŸ˜‰

                        SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                          Hello, how about a picture of your bike, don't forget to check European ebay as well, postage can be high though but good for finding elusive parts

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                            Hello mate, welcome into the cult family. Get some pictures up of the bike for us πŸ˜‰

                            Yamaha DT125R Blue 2002, XT 125 1982, Yamaha WR250Z 1992, BMW GS650F 1994, Benelli BN302 2015

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