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My DT125 80s Yz style DT200 build one to watch!

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  • S SpookDog

    @mhbikesnbits

    Recycled degreasant solvents? Top kit!...

    I always end up using a washing up bowl and paraffin for when I split engines down, like a caveman 👻

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    mhbikesnbits
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    @SpookDog well I wasn’t far off the same thing using a bowl lol thought would it come in handy, thinking of getting a heating element for it too as it’s just cold wash atm

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    • M mhbikesnbits

      oh no! Something happened!

      Don’t know how I’m going to be able ride this when it’s all done it’s looking pretty dam good!

      I love how the black looks against the red.

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      Calum
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      @mhbikesnbits looks so pucker with it in the frame!

      This is going to be a lovely build when it's done!

      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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      • CalumC Calum

        @mhbikesnbits looks so pucker with it in the frame!

        This is going to be a lovely build when it's done!

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        @Calum cheers pal looking forward to getting some more on it

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        • M mhbikesnbits

          oh no! Something happened!

          Don’t know how I’m going to be able ride this when it’s all done it’s looking pretty dam good!

          I love how the black looks against the red.

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          markus.w
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          @mhbikesnbits yes the more I see it I'm really liking it. And the picture above of your inspirational 80's yz is a real nice colour. Are you also going for the gold wheels? If so how, are you going to buy them or have your original items coloured some how? I really fancy gold wheels myself.

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          • markus.wM markus.w

            @mhbikesnbits yes the more I see it I'm really liking it. And the picture above of your inspirational 80's yz is a real nice colour. Are you also going for the gold wheels? If so how, are you going to buy them or have your original items coloured some how? I really fancy gold wheels myself.

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            mhbikesnbits
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            @markus-w yes I really like the colour scheme too, I will be doing gold wheels one way or another m, my plan is it find a set of gold rims the same size and spoke pitch and get my hub laced into it or I could get the 200r rims which are alloy and get it anodised that’s colour

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            • M mhbikesnbits

              @markus-w yes I really like the colour scheme too, I will be doing gold wheels one way or another m, my plan is it find a set of gold rims the same size and spoke pitch and get my hub laced into it or I could get the 200r rims which are alloy and get it anodised that’s colour

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              Calum
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              @mhbikesnbits okay smart! I am interested in seeing how this goes!

              Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                @mhbikesnbits okay smart! I am interested in seeing how this goes!

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                @Calum long way away from wheels will probably be the last thing to go on

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                  mhbikesnbits
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                  #173

                  Ordered some pro taper 7/8ths bars for the build , had these on my old dt and loved them so bringing them back for some nostalgia so to speak.

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                  Should have some updates over the weekend with some bits I’ve been doing in the week.

                  Other news

                  I deal in motorcycle parts and picked up a load of Yamaha parts the other day, got some nice dt125r bits in there should come in handy for the build or I’ll offer them out to the dt enthusiasts if they are surplus to requirements.

                  Thought I would share bring some excitement to my thread a little, due to lack of posts 😂

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                    Just seen this a little inspiration for some of you guys and certainly for me.

                    Radiator mount for a YZ alloy radiators some guy on the old YouTube has done

                    As I need to run twins this is looking a likely scenario for me.

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                    Hers a link to video if your Intrested

                    https://youtu.be/QIeSnJJWj1g

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                    • M mhbikesnbits

                      Just seen this a little inspiration for some of you guys and certainly for me.

                      Radiator mount for a YZ alloy radiators some guy on the old YouTube has done

                      As I need to run twins this is looking a likely scenario for me.

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                      Hers a link to video if your Intrested

                      https://youtu.be/QIeSnJJWj1g

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                      Challenger
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                      @mhbikesnbits Great to see updates on this build. Love thi finish on the details. When it comes to the radiators I'd go with dual radiators from DT200R to suit the engine, but those silver alu ones could come out very nice too. Will be watching your progress 😛

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                      • ChallengerC Challenger

                        @mhbikesnbits Great to see updates on this build. Love thi finish on the details. When it comes to the radiators I'd go with dual radiators from DT200R to suit the engine, but those silver alu ones could come out very nice too. Will be watching your progress 😛

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                        mhbikesnbits
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                        @Challenger thanks pal, undecided on my radiators yet got a lot of time to decide and plan accordingly tho I suppose

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                          #177

                          Sprayed the engine hangers.

                          First sanded a little, used a self etch primer and then went with the silver paint

                          The paint I used is Apico silver frame paint, pretty awesome goes on really nice.

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                          Thinking I may do the suspension joint the same colour

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                            #178

                            I do own a set of bearing thumpers, but not the type to install taper roller bearings just normal flat bearings using this would damage a roller bearing ,

                            However you can buy a specific tools to do steering stem bearing but they are expensive.

                            So knowing aldi supermarkets sell absolutely anything I set out for a shopping trip for a steering stem Installer tool from aldi.

                            It cost me 75p for a bottle of vitamin juice it was good for me and it saved me a tonne of money.

                            I cut the top off and slit the side in Order for it to expand and fit in the inner race of the bearing installed my taper bearing with my normal bearing thumper by hitting my expensive adapter and the job was a gooden

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                              I do own a set of bearing thumpers, but not the type to install taper roller bearings just normal flat bearings using this would damage a roller bearing ,

                              However you can buy a specific tools to do steering stem bearing but they are expensive.

                              So knowing aldi supermarkets sell absolutely anything I set out for a shopping trip for a steering stem Installer tool from aldi.

                              It cost me 75p for a bottle of vitamin juice it was good for me and it saved me a tonne of money.

                              I cut the top off and slit the side in Order for it to expand and fit in the inner race of the bearing installed my taper bearing with my normal bearing thumper by hitting my expensive adapter and the job was a gooden

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                              Calum
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                              #179

                              @mhbikesnbits Yeah that's looking smart.

                              I did buy the proper tool myself, but as you say, it's expensive and not something I use very often.

                              Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                              • M mhbikesnbits

                                oh no! Something happened!

                                Don’t know how I’m going to be able ride this when it’s all done it’s looking pretty dam good!

                                I love how the black looks against the red.

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                                #180

                                @mhbikesnbits that black engine looks really good in there, reminds me of the earlier LC models.

                                The polish tree’s look good too can’t imagine how long that took

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                                • Stevie WonderS Stevie Wonder

                                  @mhbikesnbits that black engine looks really good in there, reminds me of the earlier LC models.

                                  The polish tree’s look good too can’t imagine how long that took

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                                  @Stevie-Wonder I like it too pops out a lot more than a silver engine in my opinion

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                                    mhbikesnbits
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                                    Chucked Some self primer on the suspension knuckle going give it the silver paint treatment once my new can arrives

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                                      mhbikesnbits
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                                      #183

                                      Suspension knuckle recap

                                      Finished the silver paint

                                      Hopefully it will hold up well , one of the most abused parts from road grime on the bike

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                                        Suspension knuckle recap

                                        Finished the silver paint

                                        Hopefully it will hold up well , one of the most abused parts from road grime on the bike

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                                        @mhbikesnbits looking good. That's a good point too, it sure does take a battering that part. And I think Yamaha done away with the grease nipple on later models for some reason.

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                                          @mhbikesnbits looking good. That's a good point too, it sure does take a battering that part. And I think Yamaha done away with the grease nipple on later models for some reason.

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                                          SpookDog
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                                          @markus-w

                                          That reminds me! I meant to drill and tap holes in either side of the swing arm to fit grease nipples over the spot where the bearings and bushes join. I think some of the earlier ones had a grease nipple but only on one side...

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