DT125R NINJA Project

[mad73]

looks nice and clean m8

[Calum]

Nah that's properly clean. A tail tidy would work a treat.

That's lovely though. If you keep it standard then it'll be worth a mint in years to come.

[NINJA]

Thanks guys;

Here's my latest handy work, I'll take some better pics of the rear end tomorrow hopefully, so long as the darn rain holds off!!!

I fitted some Barkbusters hand guards, headlight graphics, tank decals, carbon wrapped the chain guard and resprayed the yucky front chain guide too. I fitted the tail tidy, rear reflectors and resprayed the front pipe and heat shield as well. She's starting to look more like how i imagined her too now!!! :O)

[Biker_123]

Good job so far! liking your work the bike looks unique

[Minia]

Man, that is such a good looking bike! Keep up the awesome work!

[NINJA]

Thanks guys, so here's my current mod/wish list.

Upgraded brakes
Alloy rims & maybe new hubs too
Avon Trailrider tyres
OSD forks
New bars
New seat cover
Maybe new swingarm. [I really like Dartys YZ rear end build, but not sure if I will follow his work as yet].

I may then set about tuning the engine, not sure if I'll just go mild with carbon reeds, air filter etc. Or go the whole hog with a 170cc kit? But that's a long way off if I choose to go down that road or not? As I'd really like to get my full licence and get rid of these butt-ugly L plates first!!!! LOL ;O)

[NINJA]

@CYBER-NINJA Which wheel hubs are directly compatible with the DT? I'm guessing a lot are, so long as the spindle is the right thickness and you just use the right size spacers to centralize the wheel? Or am I totally wrong and they all different for each manufacturer? I'm guessing that the WR and YZ hubs are a direct fit, but what else is too please???

Thanks

[Calum]

@CYBER-NINJA Wrong on that one pal.

You can't just go willy nilly changing wheels. Centralising the wheel to the swingarm doesn't achieve much. You must have the front and rear wheels inline. Then you must get the front and rear sprocket in line. Failure to do so will not end well.

Eventually I had to machine down the rear brake carrier to get everything centralised my end. Was a right faff!

[NINJA]

@Calum OK so the simplest solution is to use the existing hubs and just get the wheels rebuilt with alloy rims. As that way there will be less faffing around with lining everything up, but the issue would then be getting a larger front brake disc to fit the DT's 3x2 bolt pattern. However what if I used the stock rear hub and a WR or YZ front hub? Would that all line up if I used the correct spacers? As that would give me a better bolt pattern for a larger front disc too???

[NINJA]

A Few new pics of my latest upgrades - Enjoy!!! ;O)

Added;
Wing mirrors with some carbon wrapping.
TrailRider tyres F-90/90/21 & R-120/80/18.
New tubes
Kyoto Wavey discs
EBC Red stuff pads
Arrow indicators
Resprayed the swing arm, rear caliper bracket, chain tensioners, spokes & hubs, brake pedal, kick starter and shift lever.
Removed Air bottle.
Coloured YAMAHA seat logo in Red.

[Biker_123]

Dang that is looking mighty fine!! Nice upgrades mate that DT definitely stands out from the crowd whilst still maintaining the original look good work so far liking it

[Calum]

YEah that looks well smart I like the graphics on it.

[NINJA]

Thanks guys. I got the decals from this dude;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-DT-DTR-125-200-1988-2004-Decals-Graphics-Sticker-Kit-All-Colours-non-oem-/262534208077?hash=item3d20421a4d:g:UMcAAOSwubRXHnei

You may know him he did a DT200/125 conversion?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-DT-R-125-Mint-Condition-1989-with-DT200-suspension-dual-Rads12-Months-MOT-/252172932230?nma=true&si=zVJzW6IbgiWU2E9kYOg3tY%252BlUKg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[NINJA]

Well sadly this beauty is now up for sale, as I need to fund my next project. Full details can be found here;

https://www.gumtree.com/p/yamaha-motorbikes/yamaha-dt125r-2003-black-excellent-condition-and-very-well-looked-after-example-/1182949941

[Calum]

@CYBER-NINJA Aww good luck buddy,

It should be a good bike for somebody else no doubt!

[NINJA]

Well sadly the bike was sold today. She was a damn fine lady and a pleasure to own. Hopefully the new owner will keep her looking and running sweet? After being out of the saddle for 30 years I've really enjoyed riding her immensely! I'll miss the ole girl for-sure, but hey ho onto new adventures we go..............

[Calum]

@CYBER-NINJA What's the plans then buddy??

[NINJA]

@Calum SuperMoto here we come! You may have to add a specific SM section soon!!! LOL ;O)