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

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  • M mhbikesnbits

    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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            • M mhbikesnbits

              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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                      #193

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

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                                @mhbikesnbits thank you I will take a look.

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                                  @mhbikesnbits thank you I will take a look.

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                                  @mhbikesnbits Looks smart, is it designed for motorbike looms? Does it wick away water from the loom? I'd be worried if it saturates water and retains it.

                                  Looks smart though.

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                                    @mhbikesnbits Looks smart, is it designed for motorbike looms? Does it wick away water from the loom? I'd be worried if it saturates water and retains it.

                                    Looks smart though.

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                                    @Calum yes they sell it for doing looms like custom looms from scratch aimed at custom motorcycles and stuff it’s good stuff, the company have got a video on it on the site

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                                      Added this for a little protection where the triple clamp hits the frame

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                                      Picked up a dt200r alloy swing arm from Australia should be a nice edition, bit lighter weight and going look nice once I’ve done the lovely task of polishing and shining up

                                      Also got offered some discount on a all balls bearing kit £35 for the restoration of the swing arm, not bad can also take the sizes and look at building my own kits to sell along with the suspension arm joint bearing and seal kit.

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                                        Added this for a little protection where the triple clamp hits the frame

                                        alt text

                                        Picked up a dt200r alloy swing arm from Australia should be a nice edition, bit lighter weight and going look nice once I’ve done the lovely task of polishing and shining up

                                        Also got offered some discount on a all balls bearing kit £35 for the restoration of the swing arm, not bad can also take the sizes and look at building my own kits to sell along with the suspension arm joint bearing and seal kit.

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                                        @mhbikesnbits

                                        Bud! That won’t last five minutes.

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                                          @mhbikesnbits

                                          Bud! That won’t last five minutes.

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                                          @SpookDog did cross my mind well I’ll try it if it falls off it falls off 😂

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