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Most abused dt refurb

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved DTR
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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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          • declanD declan

            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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            • declanD declan

              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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              • O oldman

                @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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                  • declanD declan

                    @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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                    • NINJAN NINJA

                      @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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                      • declanD declan

                        @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. 😉

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                        • NINJAN NINJA

                          @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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                              I put impact driver on bolt end and just kept spinning it and applying wd40, still not easy and takes a while :, leave for a day or two if necessary. Have spare swingarm end bearings soaking in diesel as we speak, Been there 3 days so far!

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                                I put impact driver on bolt end and just kept spinning it and applying wd40, still not easy and takes a while :, leave for a day or two if necessary. Have spare swingarm end bearings soaking in diesel as we speak, Been there 3 days so far!

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                                @oldman how can you get an impact on it? I can’t fit any of my spanner’s or any ratchets it fouls against the frame

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                                  @oldman how can you get an impact on it? I can’t fit any of my spanner’s or any ratchets it fouls against the frame

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                                  @declan There must be a way, have you consulted the Bible aka the Haynes manual???

                                  SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                                  • NINJAN NINJA

                                    @declan There must be a way, have you consulted the Bible aka the Haynes manual???

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                                    @NINJA yeah it only mentions the ones for the swing arm and dog bones

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                                      Happened on my red one so a while ago, sure I used extension bar and impact driver, rotated bolt and kept lubing, was a right ba@#%&red to get out. You have my sympathy.

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                                        Happened on my red one so a while ago, sure I used extension bar and impact driver, rotated bolt and kept lubing, was a right ba@#%&red to get out. You have my sympathy.

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                                        So I finally managed to hammer my linkage free I used a soft aluminium washer on the bolt so I didn’t damage it hitting it here’s a few pics of my bushings, thankfully all of my relay bolts are in almost perfect condition and the grease nipples aren’t seized! I cleaned them up real good for the picture
                                        https://imgur.com/a/wvOK1wN

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                                        • declanD declan

                                          So I finally managed to hammer my linkage free I used a soft aluminium washer on the bolt so I didn’t damage it hitting it here’s a few pics of my bushings, thankfully all of my relay bolts are in almost perfect condition and the grease nipples aren’t seized! I cleaned them up real good for the picture
                                          https://imgur.com/a/wvOK1wN

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                                          @declan That certainly looks corroded for-sure!!! :pouting_face: :pouting_face: :pouting_face:

                                          I'm glad that you got the better of the beast tho - good job. :thumbs_up_light_skin_tone: :sign_of_the_horns_light_skin_tone: :call_me_hand_light_skin_tone:

                                          SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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