Yamaha dt125re rebuild

[BraDT]

@Calum so clutch cover off any need to remove the clutch basket or anything else?

Really didn’t wanna tip the engine apart on this build wanted it to be simple and learn as I go but I have learnt it will never be a simple job

[Calum]

@bradt If you damage the shaft, it will always leak oil and you will need a new shaft. It's just hacky to do it in situe, but can be done.

I can't remember how it is on these engines, what is in the way.

But that should be pulled out from the clutch cover side. You don't need to remove it, just pull it clear of the oil seal so you don't damage it.

[declan]

@bradt I just levered it out with a small flat head cleaned up then pushed the other in I didn’t do nothing special but taking out the shaft is sensible just not for me

[Jens Eskildsen]

Id just replace it aswell, its pretty common to do, And I've done so many times on other bikes, both for the gear selector shaft, and the main output shaft.

[BraDT]

Got it sorted removed the shaft like Calum said wasn’t to hard but that another box ticked on the list

[BraDT]

So got back from work yesterday to find out the other half has been shopping for me and started without me

So she has painted my Caliper in blue and my brackets in black

Deffo a keeper this one

[BraDT]

So iv fell massively behind new job etc house problems the list goes on

But we’re not far off
New job means this is going to be a daily user for work so need it back on the road and sorted until I get a company car

Another things is there anyone close to Sheffield or willing to travel for abit of light off-roading in the Peak District or just general meeting ?

[BraDT]

So after loosing all my photos phone crashed etc etc iv managed to save what I could a upload these few .

Only a few bits left to do gearbox oil etc to go in.

Most bits now will just been cleaned and placed in as need it for work ASAP.

Will loads what iv got left on my phone but all I have at the minute.

Only picture I have to hand will be coming out in the sunshine this week

[Calum]

Is that what you want to do is it, use it as a daily work horse?

Mine never let me down. Great commuter.

[BraDT]

When I first started rebuilding it wasn’t the idea was just gunna be a weekend toy have a good blast around every now and again but things change so until I get my company car it will be used
But with it nearly finished it’s not the best build and not the cleanest and already pricing everything up for a full nut and bolt rebuild and making everything original to keep its value but that’s a long way off

Already keeping my eyes open for something else for a project something I don’t need to use as really enjoyed doing this.

[BraDT]

Has anyone got a guide on how to bleed my autolube ? Iv had all the oil out and haven’t a clue how to bleed the sysytem ?

Any help muchly appreciated

[declan]

@bradt best way is to run premix in your bike while running with the autolube full bleed the lines there will be a rubber blanking cap on the pump pull that off While the bike is running on premix and when the air bubbles stop coming out plug it back up then watch the flow coming from the pump to engine best use clear lines so you can see the air bubbles then when there’s no bubbles your good to switch back to autolube fully

[BraDT]

Cheers mate ordered some clear lines

Bike all ready now, but have noticed a leak from the carb guessing bowl gasket needs replacing

Auto lube needs bleeding also and she ready for her first start

First time out the garage in a few months quick wipe down and a polish

[Calum]

@bradt Mean rear tyre. I hope you plan on taking this offroad!

[declan]

@calum (insert generic Australian accent) that’s not a tyre, THIS is a tyre!

https://imgur.com/a/rSZ5X47

[BraDT]

Light off-roading yeah as I’m using for work need it really can do without it breaking down!

Just that leak to sort out now and struggling to locate one for today as need the bike tomorrow any local to Sheffield and wanna source a spare bowl gasket ?

[Calum]

@bradt Literally go and make one.

Go to Halfrauds or a MotorWorld and just buy gasket paper.

[BraDT]

So will try gasket paper as silicone has stopped the leak but still seems like I’m not getting fuel to the spark ? Anything else I need to check ? All carb was cleaned out new filter in there etc getting abit stressed now

[BraDT]

This is a lot harder without electric start working so having to bump the bike every time I try and start it

[BraDT]

Does anyone know where the black wire (I’m guess an earth) on the coil is meant to go

Iv just fitted a new startermotor to the build makes it easier to start and found I have no coil

Noticed the black wire with hook was connected to the coil itself should this be earthed to frame or is this right ?