TDR 125 2001
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wrote on 24 May 2016, 06:12 last edited by
Oh sorry. As it cools and contracts it creates a vacuum which pulls the water back out the bottle and back into the radiator.
Sorry I didn't understand your question at first.
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wrote on 24 May 2016, 09:02 last edited by
Okay now that makes sense. But why don't mx bikes have them? I just filled my TDR radiator loop up with the same Putoline stuff I used to chuck into my KTM and it doesn't seem to have expanded so far. I'm sorry if it seems like I'm being a bit thick but I like to know all the info before I can fully understand something.
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wrote on 24 May 2016, 11:04 last edited by
I took the the coolant tank off, I just run a short pipe off the overflow into a Redbull can now,
Makes no difference, never lose much fluid even after it get's very warm.
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I took the the coolant tank off, I just run a short pipe off the overflow into a Redbull can now,
Makes no difference, never lose much fluid even after it get's very warm.
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wrote on 24 May 2016, 21:41 last edited by
Got a pretty good video of it nearly fully back together and running nicely earlier.
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wrote on 25 May 2016, 12:28 last edited by
I was going to post in the wanted section but I highly doubt anyone will have what I'm after. So I'de like to know if anyone has any info on whether or not there is any other front brake callipers that are the same as the one on this bike? My one is totally seized so had to remove it ages ago. I think it'll be costly to rebuild it so might as well buy a second hand one.
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wrote on 25 May 2016, 18:58 last edited by
looking at the pic it looks the same as a fzr600 if its 100mm centres if its 90mm could be the same as a fzr400 ,, would a tzr 125 not be the same ?
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wrote on 25 May 2016, 21:39 last edited by
I might dismantle it tomorrow so I'll jot down some measurements. Found out I'm going to have to do something about my rear brake on my WR so I might as well rebuild them both I'm thinking. Took the WR one apart today and it wasn't too difficult really. £15 for the rebuild kit so I'll see how it goes.
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wrote on 26 May 2016, 08:49 last edited by
Small update,
A used stock TDR 125 exhaust popped up on eBay the other day so I grabbed it for £60 delivered. I quite like the original look of the bike, even if the performance won't quite be all there. I think it's a good selling point. If I do decide to keep the bike I might pay out for an aftermarket one though. Not bad condition I thought, should clean up nicely.
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wrote on 26 May 2016, 18:08 last edited by
found this on fleebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-TDR-125-1997-front-brake-calliper-master-cylinder-mirror-/231502918329?hash=item35e6a632b9:g:l6cAAOSwPYZVAGwi
its nothing like a fzr calliper -
found this on fleebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-TDR-125-1997-front-brake-calliper-master-cylinder-mirror-/231502918329?hash=item35e6a632b9:g:l6cAAOSwPYZVAGwi
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wrote on 26 May 2016, 20:12 last edited by Mightyman
Plastics definitely need some work, but overall they are in a lot better condition than I remember. Left to do is fit new indicators, fit new exhaust and rebuild front calliper. Then I'm pretty sure it'll be okay to get through an MOT!
Totted up all the receipts I have for the bike and it came to just over £1200 including original cost of the bike... Wasn't surprised, but if I had of known it was going to need that much spending on it, I would have considered just selling it for parts tbh!
http://i.imgur.com/Gfa8tuU.jpg
Another video of it running with the full stock exhaust system on it now.
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wrote on 26 May 2016, 21:28 last edited by
Looks sweet man, good for that money.
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wrote on 26 May 2016, 21:52 last edited by
It's looking grand pal. Well worth the time and money. 1200 is cheap for what it is. You should get your money back for sure. And the experience is priceless
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wrote on 25 Jun 2016, 12:34 last edited by Mightyman
Has been years since it was ridden on the road but I took it on it's first outing today! Didn't go too well as I completely forgot that it doesn't have a low fuel light, and left it on reserve!
https://youtu.be/JG8DehEB0OcTDR 125 - 2001
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Has been years since it was ridden on the road but I took it on it's first outing today! Didn't go too well as I completely forgot that it doesn't have a low fuel light, and left it on reserve!
https://youtu.be/JG8DehEB0Ocwrote on 25 Jun 2016, 13:37 last edited by@MIGHTYMAN Long walk pushing it I guess? LOL
But looks like she rode well before the lil blooper!!! ;O)
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wrote on 25 Jun 2016, 14:01 last edited by
Yeah it's a very smooth ride. Going to test it out on the motorway before I decide whether or not to keep it for commuting. Lucky I only had to walk it about half a mile!
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wrote on 25 Jun 2016, 19:19 last edited by
The amount of times this has happened to me in the past is unreal
I once had to push a bike over 10 miles no phone or anything on me I was in the middle of no where lol glad you didn't have to push it far! Bike looks like it runs sweet wouldn't mind getting my hands on tdr project at some point nice bikes . -
wrote on 25 Jun 2016, 20:15 last edited by
Doesn't sound like fun Biker_123! I was all too happy to push it home after seeing it was out of fuel as when it first cut out I was thinking the worst..
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wrote on 31 Jul 2016, 19:47 last edited by
Friend of mine got an RS 125 the other day so we went for a quick ride.
http://i.imgur.com/HBvLz73.jpg
https://youtu.be/ogRpg7KNj1Q
