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

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    mhbikesnbits
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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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        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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        Stevie Wonder
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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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          @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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            #182

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

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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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                  @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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                    @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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                    @markus-w yes I have seen them without the nipple actually it’s best been their in my opinion gotta keep thay joint greased

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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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                      @SpookDog hmm that’s a good call I’m going have to check mine when I get to it now

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                        #188

                        I know a lot of people in dt125 scene like the renthal bars but I like the protaper i think their sleek.

                        Think they look nice on the build and a added bonus they have updated the design alot since I last owned a pair

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                          I know a lot of people in dt125 scene like the renthal bars but I like the protaper i think their sleek.

                          Think they look nice on the build and a added bonus they have updated the design alot since I last owned a pair

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                          @mhbikesnbits That's looking mentally smart!

                          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                            #190

                            !kick starter (nearly finished)

                            The C Clip sprung off and think I may have lost a ball bearing inside the starter where it turns I got one but I’m guessing you need 2 😩

                            Decided I want to keep the silver pipe housing as I think the 3 look good together (the hangers kick, star and housin)

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                              !kick starter (nearly finished)

                              The C Clip sprung off and think I may have lost a ball bearing inside the starter where it turns I got one but I’m guessing you need 2 😩

                              Decided I want to keep the silver pipe housing as I think the 3 look good together (the hangers kick, star and housin)

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                              @mhbikesnbits

                              1 spring 1 bearing IIRC

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                                @mhbikesnbits

                                1 spring 1 bearing IIRC

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                                @SpookDog of course a spring never thought of that cheers

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                                  @SpookDog of course a spring never thought of that cheers

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                                  @mhbikesnbits

                                  You are on about the kick start, where it swivels?
                                  I can’t remember if the spring sits into the kickstart ‘arm’ or through the middle of the ‘knuckle’ bit that bolts to the shaft on the engine. If it’s the knuckle then it will be two bearings and a spring in the middle...

                                  I think the spring is recessed into the ‘fat part’ of the kickstart arm, with a bearing facing the swivel part of the ‘knuckle ‘...
                                  You’re gonna have to excuse me! My memory is like my virginity: I used to have one but lost it a long time ago 👻

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                                    @mhbikesnbits

                                    You are on about the kick start, where it swivels?
                                    I can’t remember if the spring sits into the kickstart ‘arm’ or through the middle of the ‘knuckle’ bit that bolts to the shaft on the engine. If it’s the knuckle then it will be two bearings and a spring in the middle...

                                    I think the spring is recessed into the ‘fat part’ of the kickstart arm, with a bearing facing the swivel part of the ‘knuckle ‘...
                                    You’re gonna have to excuse me! My memory is like my virginity: I used to have one but lost it a long time ago 👻

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                                    @SpookDog that’s the bit I’m on about I didn’t notice a spring when I took it apart, but by sounds of it the it’s sits in the knuckle that’s bolts to the engine as the hole is quite deep on that end and the arm has a groove for the ball bearing

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                                      #195

                                      Getting use to this forum again it’s becoming like a daily blog to me 😅

                                      I’ve got some of this really nice braided mesh loom stuff I decided to do away with the plastic rubbish on the switch gear and replace with this I think it’s a much improvement

                                      What do you guys think ?

                                      Will be doing most of the wiring with this when I get round to it

                                      Also has anyone done much to to make the switch gear plastics look better only thing I can think of really is just plastic polish

                                      (Obviously photos don’t show it as well)

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                                        Getting use to this forum again it’s becoming like a daily blog to me 😅

                                        I’ve got some of this really nice braided mesh loom stuff I decided to do away with the plastic rubbish on the switch gear and replace with this I think it’s a much improvement

                                        What do you guys think ?

                                        Will be doing most of the wiring with this when I get round to it

                                        Also has anyone done much to to make the switch gear plastics look better only thing I can think of really is just plastic polish

                                        (Obviously photos don’t show it as well)

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                                        markus.w
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                                        @mhbikesnbits yes I really like that. Where can I get some from or what is it called? Also does it go over the plastic or did you strip the plastic sleeve first?

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                                          @mhbikesnbits yes I really like that. Where can I get some from or what is it called? Also does it go over the plastic or did you strip the plastic sleeve first?

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                                          @markus-w I got a kit with different sizes from a website called revival cycles

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