1988 bike

[oldman]

Problems with the stickers means that's delayed. DT on scoops wrong colour, should be white on black (have yellow on black), mid section decals all wrong, have nos one for r/h scoop and ordered l/h scoop one this eve. Will get them reproduced when it arrives so colour matches rear panel decals, pocs to follow.

[oldman]

There you go

[Calum]

Yeah, looking fabulous. Adore the contrast in colours. Really love how you've done a true to the original job. Literally the replacement for @scrimsmustang

[oldman]

Nah, there's only one scrim. Last time I spoke to him some scrote has nicked his red side panels parked up at a bike night. Cant even leave your bikes parked now. He did a blue one a while back but think he sold it on.

[declan]

@oldman damn what kind of a clown steals side panels

[NINJA]

@declan https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Chav

[declan]

@NINJA

[NINJA]

@oldman These any good to ya bro???

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-DT-DTR-DT125R-Graphics-Sticker-Decal-Set-1988-Golden-Yellow/254210844464?hash=item3b3025a730:g:tcAAAOSw4WRa-cx6

[oldman]

@NINJA said in 1988 bike:

@oldman These any good to ya bro???

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-DT-DTR-DT125R-Graphics-Sticker-Decal-Set-1988-Golden-Yellow/254210844464?hash=item3b3025a730:g:tcAAAOSw4WRa-cx6

Thanks for that but still not as original fitment, closer than I have now though. When the left hand graphic (genuine Yamaha) gets delivered I'll get both left and right copied along with correct white on black DT graphics. A bit OCD maybe?

[Calum]

@oldman Never too much OCD!!!

It's looking fabulous bud!

[oldman]

https://global.yamaha-motor.com/business/omdo/products/dt/feature.html
Wish Yamaha would let me bring one of these in,,didn't know they were still in production.

[NINJA]

@oldman Very old school, I'll bet there's someone somewhere willing to export one to ya???

[oldman]

I wish!!

[oldman]

Have my wheels back at last, powdercoaters took ages and missed inner hub areas. Misunderstood my instructions to not coat bearing surfaces for disc and sprocket, rather than wait another 5 weeks took them and sprayed with black enamel paint. Local bike mechanic rebuilt wheels including new rims £150 cheaper than Central Wheels without new rims. Really pleased with the result, hopefully fit this weekend. Waiting for decals back from reproduction then it's the end???

[Minia]

I'm bloody jealous, looking absolutely fantastic all that. As usual great job, I look forward to the next update

[oldman]

Not far away now, waiting for rear disc to arrive. Have to decide what I am doing to do with it then. I'll pop some pics up when its complete (sort of) . Considering putting it up for display somewhere if its wanted. Meanwhile picked up a pw80 for grandson as he has outgrown the pw50, so that's to be gone through when I get it out of the van. Selling the 50 should pay for the new one hopefully.

[oldman]

Here's a taster though, when it's done I'll get outside for some decent pics

[oldman]

Mostly finished now, brakes to bleed and actually put fuel in it. That can wait until the spring. Better pictures if the sun comes out and I am home

[Calum]

Absolutely beautiful!

Just let me know where to wire the funds and I'll pick it up this weekend

[oldman]

The bike has come out really well, very pleased with it. Wont be selling it (sorry Calum!) but need to decide what to do with it in the new year. There are a few things I want to go back on and improve but nitpicking really. I am thinking of going over the red bike in a refresh to replace nuts and bolts with original fixings. Sold the pw50 in hours, lots of interest as soon as I listed it and paid for the pw80 and a bit more. Last busy day today so will be stripping carb off the 80 in the next few days to get that running properly for grandson. Hoping to get started on the tdr250 next, just repairs (fork seals, brakes, wheels) ready for the spring.