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The Helios Project (Aprilia RS 125 Rotax 122 Biaggi Race Replica)

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  • NINJAN NINJA

    @calum I'll dig mine out and post some pics for ya, have to be on Sunday tho, as I'm out all day tomorrow.

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    @ninja Let down!

    Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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      @ninja Let down!

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      @calum you are right though at first I was like wtf is this guy on about them I realised the price of the unit and I noticed the bad bits for the price I’d expect a way better finish on the metal are you sure it’s not a Knock off don’t mean to be a dick but it happens but I’m guessing you brought from pjs? I just realised it was not brand new you did a good job at cleaning lol.

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      • declanD declan

        @calum you are right though at first I was like wtf is this guy on about them I realised the price of the unit and I noticed the bad bits for the price I’d expect a way better finish on the metal are you sure it’s not a Knock off don’t mean to be a dick but it happens but I’m guessing you brought from pjs? I just realised it was not brand new you did a good job at cleaning lol.

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        @declan Yeah, it's stamped in the side as a VHSBLD which is what I wanted.

        The thought crossed my mind.

        To be honest with you, I can tell the carb is legit, I'm just surprised how bad the casting is.

        This is the bike it came off.

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        As you can tell, it looks to have been tracked.

        More importantly though, that body kit is on eBay.

        It's a one of a kind, complete Carbon Fibre fairing kit.

        You can't buy those, that's been specially made.

        If you got the money for that, you got the money for legitimate carbs.

        So no, I don't think it's a fake.

        Now, that said, I don't actually like that body kit. But still impressive.

        Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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          @declan Yeah, it's stamped in the side as a VHSBLD which is what I wanted.

          The thought crossed my mind.

          To be honest with you, I can tell the carb is legit, I'm just surprised how bad the casting is.

          This is the bike it came off.

          alt text

          As you can tell, it looks to have been tracked.

          More importantly though, that body kit is on eBay.

          It's a one of a kind, complete Carbon Fibre fairing kit.

          You can't buy those, that's been specially made.

          If you got the money for that, you got the money for legitimate carbs.

          So no, I don't think it's a fake.

          Now, that said, I don't actually like that body kit. But still impressive.

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          @calum I actually like that kit, it would look much better cleaned up, as stated in the listing. Cost £800 new and he wants £500 for it now, that's some serious cash for a kit, but as a one off it could look really amazing. I would add some tasteful decals to give it some colour here and there, but other than that she looks damn sweet.

          Mine is also a VHSB LD carb, I may have a bit of time in the morning to take a couple of pics. Dellorto carbs are all made in Italy I believe, so there quality may not be as good as other countries???

          SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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            @declan Yeah, it's stamped in the side as a VHSBLD which is what I wanted.

            The thought crossed my mind.

            To be honest with you, I can tell the carb is legit, I'm just surprised how bad the casting is.

            This is the bike it came off.

            alt text

            As you can tell, it looks to have been tracked.

            More importantly though, that body kit is on eBay.

            It's a one of a kind, complete Carbon Fibre fairing kit.

            You can't buy those, that's been specially made.

            If you got the money for that, you got the money for legitimate carbs.

            So no, I don't think it's a fake.

            Now, that said, I don't actually like that body kit. But still impressive.

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            #152

            @calum Here's my Dellorto, not a great deal of difference between em;

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            • CalumC Calum

              @declan Yeah, it's stamped in the side as a VHSBLD which is what I wanted.

              The thought crossed my mind.

              To be honest with you, I can tell the carb is legit, I'm just surprised how bad the casting is.

              This is the bike it came off.

              alt text

              As you can tell, it looks to have been tracked.

              More importantly though, that body kit is on eBay.

              It's a one of a kind, complete Carbon Fibre fairing kit.

              You can't buy those, that's been specially made.

              If you got the money for that, you got the money for legitimate carbs.

              So no, I don't think it's a fake.

              Now, that said, I don't actually like that body kit. But still impressive.

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              @calum that’s a nice bike I personally like the kit Is there any tracks near you I did watch a video a while back of you track riding a yz 125 unless I’ve made that up lol

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              • declanD declan

                @calum that’s a nice bike I personally like the kit Is there any tracks near you I did watch a video a while back of you track riding a yz 125 unless I’ve made that up lol

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                @declan Castle Combe is the closest track to me.

                @NINJA Yeah, the casting on yours looks better than what mine was. I have sorted the flaws out, but still don't expect that for the money.

                Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                  @declan Castle Combe is the closest track to me.

                  @NINJA Yeah, the casting on yours looks better than what mine was. I have sorted the flaws out, but still don't expect that for the money.

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                  @calum is that an mx track? What I was asking in an awkward way was will you be taking yours to a race track

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                  • declanD declan

                    @calum is that an mx track? What I was asking in an awkward way was will you be taking yours to a race track

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                    @declan castle combe is a road track, probably too big for a 125.

                    To be honest mate, this isn't the sort of bike I will really ride. It's more about the buikld than anything else.

                    Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                    • CalumC Calum

                      @declan Castle Combe is the closest track to me.

                      @NINJA Yeah, the casting on yours looks better than what mine was. I have sorted the flaws out, but still don't expect that for the money.

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                      @calum You bought it used yeah? Sadly the luxury of returning stuff goes out the window when your not the OG buyer. All part of the risk with secondhand parts. Judging from the photo's on the ebay listing, the previous owner was not a details man and just ragged the bike. As it looks well used in those pics, but hey-ho you roll the dice and take pot luck I guess? Mine will hopefully clean up good and with a trumpet polish and new top cap she should be good-to-go!!! 😉

                      SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                      • NINJAN NINJA

                        @calum You bought it used yeah? Sadly the luxury of returning stuff goes out the window when your not the OG buyer. All part of the risk with secondhand parts. Judging from the photo's on the ebay listing, the previous owner was not a details man and just ragged the bike. As it looks well used in those pics, but hey-ho you roll the dice and take pot luck I guess? Mine will hopefully clean up good and with a trumpet polish and new top cap she should be good-to-go!!! 😉

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                        @ninja Shit, I ain't complaining. The imperfections have been buffered out. The carb has been shot blasted, stripped and renewed. It's in sweet condition now. Just I was surprised that there were so many flaws.

                        Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                          @ninja Shit, I ain't complaining. The imperfections have been buffered out. The carb has been shot blasted, stripped and renewed. It's in sweet condition now. Just I was surprised that there were so many flaws.

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                          @calum Have you shot blasted it at home???

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                          • NINJAN NINJA

                            @calum Have you shot blasted it at home???

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                            @ninja Yes. But masked off everything.

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                              @ninja Yes. But masked off everything.

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                              @calum What's your shot blaster like (pics pls) and how much was it???

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                                @calum What's your shot blaster like (pics pls) and how much was it???

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                                @ninja When I'm next in there, I'll grab some photos. I only have a Sony Ericson W810i as a camera, so getting photos is a pain.

                                It's only small, and the compressor really lets it down, runs out of puff far too early. But I LOVE the finish you get on stuff. It does such a nice job, I would spend all day in there if it wasn't so noisy.

                                It could really benefit from a bigger compressor. And the gloves have worn already, only seen like 10 hours use.

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                                  Oh...My..God

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                                  Sorry for the bad photo but what a nightmare today was.

                                  Was having issues putting that engine in by myself.

                                  Dropped it a few times, ended up dropping it onto my finger.

                                  The pain was unreal.

                                  Get this though, after dropping the engine on my finger, I felt as sick as a dog.

                                  I walked out the garage and sat on a bench outside my house. I kid you not, I lost complete vision in both of my eyes. Literally, eyes wide open, but there was nothing but darkness.

                                  Eventually I had to knock on my own door to get help. Conscious throughout, but still couldn't see. After some time went, all I remember is slowly but surely my eyesight returning in both eyes. After 60 seconds, I regained vision.

                                  You know what the worst part was, sure I could accept losing my vision to some degree, but accepting that I could never drive my Starlet, or RS but mainly the Starlet, with it being so close to being road worthy, that's what got me the most.

                                  I don't even know what to do now, I'm kinda worried about the vision going again. But I am going to put it down to the pain I was in. My finger will go black in a few days that's a given.

                                  Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                    Oh...My..God

                                    alt text

                                    Sorry for the bad photo but what a nightmare today was.

                                    Was having issues putting that engine in by myself.

                                    Dropped it a few times, ended up dropping it onto my finger.

                                    The pain was unreal.

                                    Get this though, after dropping the engine on my finger, I felt as sick as a dog.

                                    I walked out the garage and sat on a bench outside my house. I kid you not, I lost complete vision in both of my eyes. Literally, eyes wide open, but there was nothing but darkness.

                                    Eventually I had to knock on my own door to get help. Conscious throughout, but still couldn't see. After some time went, all I remember is slowly but surely my eyesight returning in both eyes. After 60 seconds, I regained vision.

                                    You know what the worst part was, sure I could accept losing my vision to some degree, but accepting that I could never drive my Starlet, or RS but mainly the Starlet, with it being so close to being road worthy, that's what got me the most.

                                    I don't even know what to do now, I'm kinda worried about the vision going again. But I am going to put it down to the pain I was in. My finger will go black in a few days that's a given.

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                                    @calum what the f*ck? And now everything is good? What is the starlet btw?

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                                      Oh...My..God

                                      alt text

                                      Sorry for the bad photo but what a nightmare today was.

                                      Was having issues putting that engine in by myself.

                                      Dropped it a few times, ended up dropping it onto my finger.

                                      The pain was unreal.

                                      Get this though, after dropping the engine on my finger, I felt as sick as a dog.

                                      I walked out the garage and sat on a bench outside my house. I kid you not, I lost complete vision in both of my eyes. Literally, eyes wide open, but there was nothing but darkness.

                                      Eventually I had to knock on my own door to get help. Conscious throughout, but still couldn't see. After some time went, all I remember is slowly but surely my eyesight returning in both eyes. After 60 seconds, I regained vision.

                                      You know what the worst part was, sure I could accept losing my vision to some degree, but accepting that I could never drive my Starlet, or RS but mainly the Starlet, with it being so close to being road worthy, that's what got me the most.

                                      I don't even know what to do now, I'm kinda worried about the vision going again. But I am going to put it down to the pain I was in. My finger will go black in a few days that's a given.

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                                      @calum yeah I’m not sure about that my self you really need to go get yourself checked out

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                                        @calum what the f*ck? And now everything is good? What is the starlet btw?

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                                        #166

                                        @irongamer727 It's a JDM Grey Import. Toyota Starlet GT Turbo
                                        https://dt125r.co.uk/topic/6/the-icarus-project-4efte/7

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                                        And as you might expext, has had similar amounts of love.

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                                        Haven't driven it for 3 years at which time it has had extensive work.

                                        Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                          Oh...My..God

                                          alt text

                                          Sorry for the bad photo but what a nightmare today was.

                                          Was having issues putting that engine in by myself.

                                          Dropped it a few times, ended up dropping it onto my finger.

                                          The pain was unreal.

                                          Get this though, after dropping the engine on my finger, I felt as sick as a dog.

                                          I walked out the garage and sat on a bench outside my house. I kid you not, I lost complete vision in both of my eyes. Literally, eyes wide open, but there was nothing but darkness.

                                          Eventually I had to knock on my own door to get help. Conscious throughout, but still couldn't see. After some time went, all I remember is slowly but surely my eyesight returning in both eyes. After 60 seconds, I regained vision.

                                          You know what the worst part was, sure I could accept losing my vision to some degree, but accepting that I could never drive my Starlet, or RS but mainly the Starlet, with it being so close to being road worthy, that's what got me the most.

                                          I don't even know what to do now, I'm kinda worried about the vision going again. But I am going to put it down to the pain I was in. My finger will go black in a few days that's a given.

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                                          @calum had the same when I was a kid mate, it's something to do with the tip of your finger, had a tennis or baseball hit the very tip of my finger while at school, within couple minutes could barely stand, completely white, blurred vision the lot, you'll be fine never came back but was definetely a scare haha

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