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

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  • CalumC Calum

    @Louis-James Or, bear with me, start on the next project....

    Definitely moving from the 125 scene now though.

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    Minia
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    @Calum said in The Helios Project (Aprilia RS 125 Rotax 122):

    Definitely moving from the 125 scene now though.

    About damn time lol.

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

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      Lc, ypvs 350? Tdr! Tzr? Or god forbid the work of Satan (a 4 stroke😨)

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        Lc, ypvs 350? Tdr! Tzr? Or god forbid the work of Satan (a 4 stroke😨)

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        Calum
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        #284

        @oldman Definitely ain't no 4 stroke. It'll be years yet till the next bike as I got to start saving.

        Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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          Finally got my RS out of storage and into my new home

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          DT is in another garage whilst I painted the floor but she aight!

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          Loving the new pad regardless

          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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          • CalumC Calum

            Finally got my RS out of storage and into my new home

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            DT is in another garage whilst I painted the floor but she aight!

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            Loving the new pad regardless

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            NINJA
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            @Calum Your new workshop floor matches your bikes perfectly, is that your favorite colour by any chance??? :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat: :face_with_tears_of_joy: 🤣

            SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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            • CalumC Calum

              Finally got my RS out of storage and into my new home

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              DT is in another garage whilst I painted the floor but she aight!

              alt text

              Loving the new pad regardless

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              @Calum how longs it been since you saw the dt in person?

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              • declanD declan

                @Calum how longs it been since you saw the dt in person?

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                Calum
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                @declan I saw it quite a few times since I put it into storage. Hadn't ridden it since 2014. But I have used it a fair amount now.

                Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                  oldman
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                  All looks 😎, can't beat a man cave!

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                    oldman
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                    PS, I'll be round for a test ride on that rs one day!

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                    • O oldman

                      PS, I'll be round for a test ride on that rs one day!

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                      Calum
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                      @oldman you and me both. Just needs the final few touches

                      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                        Calum
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                        #292

                        Obviously I have finished this project and I'm not actively buying stuff for it. But my Dad wanted to know what to get me for Christmas, despite insisting that I didn't want anything, he was adamant to buy me something. I told him to get me this.

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                        And yes, I am pleased with it.

                        My aftermarket OEM lookalike leaked fuel, so it's nice to have a high quality item that shouldn't leak fuel.

                        I am sure I will find some use for this brand new one another time.

                        Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                          So close to being ready

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                          Unfortunately, the used gear linkage I bought was just worn out so I couldn't get the rearsets fitted properly.

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                          The pinch bolt has been stripped and the teeth spin on the output shaft. I was just struggling with this for a while and bit the bullet on buying a new one, quite expensive for what they are (£20).

                          It's adjusted perfectly now! Setup like a dream.

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                          And the brand new fuel tap I bought leaked, thinking it could be the tap or the tank but again another £20 on another brand new tap and that seems to be fine.

                          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                            So close to being ready

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                            Unfortunately, the used gear linkage I bought was just worn out so I couldn't get the rearsets fitted properly.

                            alt text

                            The pinch bolt has been stripped and the teeth spin on the output shaft. I was just struggling with this for a while and bit the bullet on buying a new one, quite expensive for what they are (£20).

                            It's adjusted perfectly now! Setup like a dream.

                            alt text

                            And the brand new fuel tap I bought leaked, thinking it could be the tap or the tank but again another £20 on another brand new tap and that seems to be fine.

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                            declan
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                            @Calum beautiful.

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                              I did keep this a little hush hush, but after what was a very unsuccessful outing
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                              The bike broke down in several spots, bits fell off and I badly damaged my linkage rod

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                              A new rod was on order immediately, as well as the tie rod. Which aren't cheap!

                              The fuel tank still leaks! I tried a spare tank and that was the same! So I just went with a genuine tap and NO LEAK!

                              So it's just addressing small issues.

                              I love wing mirrors, but they are pointless on this bike as I can't see jack!

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                              So I've got rid of those and need to get some blanking plates.

                              The linkage arm would randomly stop selecting gears and I don't know why. Perhaps I rebuilt the engine incorrectly? Well a cable tie on the linkage rod has fixed this issue.

                              Oh and the clocks I bought don't work. I have a spare one but I think it's a faff to change.

                              But this bike is finally starting to stop showing problems. I've been able to get out and enjoy bedding the engine in. It's been really stressful but I guess it's all par for the course!

                              Hopefully, when lockdown is over, maybe I can use it a little more.

                              Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                              • CalumC Calum

                                I did keep this a little hush hush, but after what was a very unsuccessful outing
                                alt text

                                The bike broke down in several spots, bits fell off and I badly damaged my linkage rod

                                alt text

                                A new rod was on order immediately, as well as the tie rod. Which aren't cheap!

                                The fuel tank still leaks! I tried a spare tank and that was the same! So I just went with a genuine tap and NO LEAK!

                                So it's just addressing small issues.

                                I love wing mirrors, but they are pointless on this bike as I can't see jack!

                                alt text

                                So I've got rid of those and need to get some blanking plates.

                                The linkage arm would randomly stop selecting gears and I don't know why. Perhaps I rebuilt the engine incorrectly? Well a cable tie on the linkage rod has fixed this issue.

                                Oh and the clocks I bought don't work. I have a spare one but I think it's a faff to change.

                                But this bike is finally starting to stop showing problems. I've been able to get out and enjoy bedding the engine in. It's been really stressful but I guess it's all par for the course!

                                Hopefully, when lockdown is over, maybe I can use it a little more.

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                                declan
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                                #296

                                @Calum yeah when you go through a bike completely there's bits you miss and bits that just break or fall off shit happens looking good though

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                                  Bike fired up into life with little to no dramas after 6 months of storage.

                                  https://youtu.be/a5Nc9Fd5jvM

                                  Since I last rode it, I removed the RAVE solenoid in favour for the Italkit adjustable pneumatic valve.

                                  Was excited about taking it for a spin...

                                  I made it to the end of my drive and tapped the rear brake... Sezied solid. Locked the wheel up and it was a effort just to get it back into the garage!

                                  The master cylinder had seized. So after checking the rear caliper for damage, I set about sorting the master cylinder out. Dismantled it fully, it it with a blow torch and that seems to have freed the piston!

                                  Just come back from a quick blip up the road! What a machine!!!

                                  I absolutely love the power delivery of a smoker. Amazing.

                                  Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                  • CalumC Calum

                                    Bike fired up into life with little to no dramas after 6 months of storage.

                                    https://youtu.be/a5Nc9Fd5jvM

                                    Since I last rode it, I removed the RAVE solenoid in favour for the Italkit adjustable pneumatic valve.

                                    Was excited about taking it for a spin...

                                    I made it to the end of my drive and tapped the rear brake... Sezied solid. Locked the wheel up and it was a effort just to get it back into the garage!

                                    The master cylinder had seized. So after checking the rear caliper for damage, I set about sorting the master cylinder out. Dismantled it fully, it it with a blow torch and that seems to have freed the piston!

                                    Just come back from a quick blip up the road! What a machine!!!

                                    I absolutely love the power delivery of a smoker. Amazing.

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                                    NINJA
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                                    #298

                                    @calum Sounds wicked bro!!! 👍

                                    SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                                    • NINJAN NINJA

                                      @calum Sounds wicked bro!!! 👍

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                                      Calum
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                                      #299

                                      @ninja goes well. I need to get a dyno session arranged and see what it makes.

                                      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                        @ninja goes well. I need to get a dyno session arranged and see what it makes.

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                                        NINJA
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                                        @calum That would be very interesting to see for-sure. 😀

                                        SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                                        • CalumC Calum

                                          @ninja goes well. I need to get a dyno session arranged and see what it makes.

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                                          @calum sweet bike

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