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Most abused dt refurb

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  • declanD declan

    Hey guys the dt is in the process of being stripped almost every bolt has snapped and the entire swing arm and linkage bearings and bushes are shot I’m doing no fancy stuffy all paint will be from a can or painted on by brush I’ve had no internet for weeks so I have a lot of questions so those and pictures will follow shortly I haven’t looked up parts cost yet and I’m a little scared to

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    If anyone doesent mind tracking down any cheap alternatives I need everything to do with the swing arm bearing wise and linkage I’ll be looking too thanks.

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      I don't know if there are cheap alternatives.
      Simply bearings is where I got my bearings £200ish for the lot

      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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        I don't know if there are cheap alternatives.
        Simply bearings is where I got my bearings £200ish for the lot

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        @Calum looks like eBay is the cheap alternative then 50 pound a kit

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          @Calum looks like eBay is the cheap alternative then 50 pound a kit

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          @declan wemoto do a swingarm bearing kit, doesn't include the lower pivot bushes though, check if yours are shot (mine are, spare swing arm though)

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            @declan wemoto do a swingarm bearing kit, doesn't include the lower pivot bushes though, check if yours are shot (mine are, spare swing arm though)

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            @oldman swing arm kit off eBay is 26 pound it’s listed as 2004 euro dtr 125 so that’s the same as a 1990 dtr right? It’s just the linkage to worry about I’ll probably try pick up a good condition 2nd gander for cheap, also Haynes states the shocks aren’t serviceable is there still a way to remove the spring?

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              Don't think the linkage changed throughout the years

              Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                Don't think the linkage changed throughout the years

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                @Calum I can’t imagine it would

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                • CalumC Calum

                  Don't think the linkage changed throughout the years

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                  @Calum are you aware of any dt model codes that end in- o then 0

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                  • declanD declan

                    @oldman swing arm kit off eBay is 26 pound it’s listed as 2004 euro dtr 125 so that’s the same as a 1990 dtr right? It’s just the linkage to worry about I’ll probably try pick up a good condition 2nd gander for cheap, also Haynes states the shocks aren’t serviceable is there still a way to remove the spring?

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                    @declan spring can be removed, early model you will probably need spring compressor, later model back off pre-load nuts fully should be able to remove securing ring of top of spring bearing plate and gain free movement of spring to remove lower bearing plate and remove spring, don't lose securing ring of top plate! My early shock bottom mount shot, 1st s/h replacement worse, 2nd one excellent. Spring diameter changes over years.!
                    With spring removed you can check compression damping also

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                      @declan spring can be removed, early model you will probably need spring compressor, later model back off pre-load nuts fully should be able to remove securing ring of top of spring bearing plate and gain free movement of spring to remove lower bearing plate and remove spring, don't lose securing ring of top plate! My early shock bottom mount shot, 1st s/h replacement worse, 2nd one excellent. Spring diameter changes over years.!
                      With spring removed you can check compression damping also

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                      @oldman so I’m not gonna lose my jaw getting it off lol many thanks I’ll get on that in the next few days

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                      • declanD declan

                        @oldman so I’m not gonna lose my jaw getting it off lol many thanks I’ll get on that in the next few days

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                        Few pictures of some crusty parts
                        https://imgur.com/a/aUUulAe

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                          Few pictures of some crusty parts
                          https://imgur.com/a/aUUulAe

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                          @declan MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Crusty indeed. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

                          SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                            Few pictures of some crusty parts
                            https://imgur.com/a/aUUulAe

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                            @declan you need to clean your bike more often

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                              @declan you need to clean your bike more often

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                              @oldman it’s how I bought it 🤷🏻‍♂️

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                                I dunno, seen worse...

                                Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                  @oldman it’s how I bought it 🤷🏻‍♂️

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                                  @declan hopefully you only paid 2 goats and 3 chickens for it??? :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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                                    @declan hopefully you only paid 2 goats and 3 chickens for it??? :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat: :face_with_tears_of_joy: 🤣

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                                    @NINJA I wished but I play the hands I’m dealt, I’m real struggling with the bolt that connects the linkage with the frame anyone have any tips it’s really stuck in there

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                                      @NINJA I wished but I play the hands I’m dealt, I’m real struggling with the bolt that connects the linkage with the frame anyone have any tips it’s really stuck in there

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                                      @declan Squirt plenty of WD40 on it, let it soak in for a good hour then apply some heat. Use a nice long torque wrench and give it some welly. If that fails then repeat the first steps, then use an impact driver on the stubborn bugger. 😉

                                      SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                                        @declan Squirt plenty of WD40 on it, let it soak in for a good hour then apply some heat. Use a nice long torque wrench and give it some welly. If that fails then repeat the first steps, then use an impact driver on the stubborn bugger. 😉

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                                        @NINJA there’s no way to put a socket or wrench on it I got the nut off and gave the bolt a few whacks but if I hit It anymore it will ruin the bolt

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                                          @NINJA there’s no way to put a socket or wrench on it I got the nut off and gave the bolt a few whacks but if I hit It anymore it will ruin the bolt

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                                          @declan Get some heat on it, then screw the nut on a few turns then hit it from the nut end, that usually does the trick. If you damage the nut that is easier to replace than the bolt. 😉

                                          SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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