The Helios Project (Aprilia RS 125 Rotax 122 Biaggi Race Replica)
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Finally got my RS out of storage and into my new home
DT is in another garage whilst I painted the floor but she aight!
Loving the new pad regardless
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wrote on 11 Jul 2019, 12:55 last edited by
All looks
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wrote on 11 Jul 2019, 12:56 last edited by
PS, I'll be round for a test ride on that rs one day!
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wrote on 27 Dec 2019, 15:24 last edited by Calum
Obviously I have finished this project and I'm not actively buying stuff for it. But my Dad wanted to know what to get me for Christmas, despite insisting that I didn't want anything, he was adamant to buy me something. I told him to get me this.
And yes, I am pleased with it.
My aftermarket OEM lookalike leaked fuel, so it's nice to have a high quality item that shouldn't leak fuel.
I am sure I will find some use for this brand new one another time.
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wrote on 12 Jan 2020, 15:30 last edited by
So close to being ready
Unfortunately, the used gear linkage I bought was just worn out so I couldn't get the rearsets fitted properly.
The pinch bolt has been stripped and the teeth spin on the output shaft. I was just struggling with this for a while and bit the bullet on buying a new one, quite expensive for what they are (£20).
It's adjusted perfectly now! Setup like a dream.
And the brand new fuel tap I bought leaked, thinking it could be the tap or the tank but again another £20 on another brand new tap and that seems to be fine.
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So close to being ready
Unfortunately, the used gear linkage I bought was just worn out so I couldn't get the rearsets fitted properly.
The pinch bolt has been stripped and the teeth spin on the output shaft. I was just struggling with this for a while and bit the bullet on buying a new one, quite expensive for what they are (£20).
It's adjusted perfectly now! Setup like a dream.
And the brand new fuel tap I bought leaked, thinking it could be the tap or the tank but again another £20 on another brand new tap and that seems to be fine.
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wrote on 18 May 2020, 10:51 last edited by
I did keep this a little hush hush, but after what was a very unsuccessful outing
The bike broke down in several spots, bits fell off and I badly damaged my linkage rod
A new rod was on order immediately, as well as the tie rod. Which aren't cheap!
The fuel tank still leaks! I tried a spare tank and that was the same! So I just went with a genuine tap and NO LEAK!
So it's just addressing small issues.
I love wing mirrors, but they are pointless on this bike as I can't see jack!
So I've got rid of those and need to get some blanking plates.
The linkage arm would randomly stop selecting gears and I don't know why. Perhaps I rebuilt the engine incorrectly? Well a cable tie on the linkage rod has fixed this issue.
Oh and the clocks I bought don't work. I have a spare one but I think it's a faff to change.
But this bike is finally starting to stop showing problems. I've been able to get out and enjoy bedding the engine in. It's been really stressful but I guess it's all par for the course!
Hopefully, when lockdown is over, maybe I can use it a little more.
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I did keep this a little hush hush, but after what was a very unsuccessful outing
The bike broke down in several spots, bits fell off and I badly damaged my linkage rod
A new rod was on order immediately, as well as the tie rod. Which aren't cheap!
The fuel tank still leaks! I tried a spare tank and that was the same! So I just went with a genuine tap and NO LEAK!
So it's just addressing small issues.
I love wing mirrors, but they are pointless on this bike as I can't see jack!
So I've got rid of those and need to get some blanking plates.
The linkage arm would randomly stop selecting gears and I don't know why. Perhaps I rebuilt the engine incorrectly? Well a cable tie on the linkage rod has fixed this issue.
Oh and the clocks I bought don't work. I have a spare one but I think it's a faff to change.
But this bike is finally starting to stop showing problems. I've been able to get out and enjoy bedding the engine in. It's been really stressful but I guess it's all par for the course!
Hopefully, when lockdown is over, maybe I can use it a little more.
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wrote on 30 May 2021, 10:52 last edited by
Bike fired up into life with little to no dramas after 6 months of storage.
Since I last rode it, I removed the RAVE solenoid in favour for the Italkit adjustable pneumatic valve.
Was excited about taking it for a spin...
I made it to the end of my drive and tapped the rear brake... Sezied solid. Locked the wheel up and it was a effort just to get it back into the garage!
The master cylinder had seized. So after checking the rear caliper for damage, I set about sorting the master cylinder out. Dismantled it fully, it it with a blow torch and that seems to have freed the piston!
Just come back from a quick blip up the road! What a machine!!!
I absolutely love the power delivery of a smoker. Amazing.
Always Originate, Never Pirate!
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Bike fired up into life with little to no dramas after 6 months of storage.
Since I last rode it, I removed the RAVE solenoid in favour for the Italkit adjustable pneumatic valve.
Was excited about taking it for a spin...
I made it to the end of my drive and tapped the rear brake... Sezied solid. Locked the wheel up and it was a effort just to get it back into the garage!
The master cylinder had seized. So after checking the rear caliper for damage, I set about sorting the master cylinder out. Dismantled it fully, it it with a blow torch and that seems to have freed the piston!
Just come back from a quick blip up the road! What a machine!!!
I absolutely love the power delivery of a smoker. Amazing.
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wrote on 30 May 2021, 12:59 last edited by
@ninja goes well. I need to get a dyno session arranged and see what it makes.
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wrote on 11 Apr 2023, 11:03 last edited by
Good afternoon. Perfectly refined. A huge job that is exciting. I wanted to find out the spec sheet on the hydraulic clutch (if possible for all modifications), for what reasons was the release cylinder selected? I can't find on the Internet which one you put.
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wrote on 11 Apr 2023, 11:21 last edited by
Hi @zegwed Spec sheet? I just made it up? Lambretta clutch spring, Ducati 996 Master/Slave cylinder and then machine up a plate to hold it together.
Something like this: 222522806529
It works really well, especially as I'm running tough springs etc.
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wrote on 11 Apr 2023, 11:58 last edited by
I thought so from ducati))))) did you make a retaining plate? And tell me more clutch handles and brakes of which company? I'll try to implement it))))
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wrote on 11 Apr 2023, 11:59 last edited by Calum 4 Nov 2023, 13:00
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wrote on 11 Apr 2023, 12:00 last edited by
Do you remember the dimensions??
