The Helios Project (Aprilia RS 125 Rotax 122 Biaggi Race Replica)

[Calum]

@NINJA Can't say I am really that bothered to be fair. It's been so long since I've ridden a bike that I've forgotten the thrill. My DT died January 2014. So that's well over 4 years of not having a vehicle. Knowing my luck, the bike will probably shit itself the first time it hits the powerband anyhow.

[Calum]

Get your cotton buds around that then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZm_0Vwn5MU

[Irongamer727]

@Calum that sound like my starter
Sweet btw

[NINJA]

@Calum Dude that bike sounds as good as it looks - AWESOME!!! :smiling_face_with_sunglasses: :smiling_face_with_sunglasses: :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

And what's that leak, coolant or oil???

[Calum]

@NINJA Coolant, Oil and Fuel.

There is a bleed nipple at the top of the radiator. But I ran out of coolant to top it up with.
The fuel tap I bought from PJME is a load of wank. Just pisses out.
And I've lost the gear lever shaft oil seal. So it's leaking from there.

Everything is all ordered up for it though. Next week it should be finished.

[NINJA]

@Calum B&Q do an O ring kit which has several sizes and always comes in handy for such emergencies;

https://www.diy.com/departments/plumbsure-rubber-o-ring-pack-of-132/184683_BQ.prd

[Calum]

@NINJA It's not an O-ring. It's the actual nitrite seal on the shaft.

[NINJA]

@Calum AAAHHH OK my bad, just tryna help. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

[Calum]

@NINJA Yeah well don't!

To be fair, you have this engine you should have known....

It's annoying, I know I've ordered it, just can't think what I've done with it!

[NINJA]

@Calum I've yet to take my engine apart and dude I am not as knowledgeable as you.

[Calum]

@NINJA Sorry, I was only messing bud. I don't know what I'm doing half the time.

I went to start the bike and the horn went off lol. I accidently wired up the horn to the starter motor LMAO!

I was mega confused as I don't understand why the horn needed these really beefed up cables lol.

[NINJA]

@Calum LOLLLLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

I'll try my hardest not to copy that, but I'm sure I'll get summat wrong during my rebuild!!!

[declan]

That bike is sweet will we get a vid of the first ride if you still have your go pro if you decide to ride it this year that is

[Calum]

@declan Sold the GoPro around the time I stripped the DT Lol. Wouldn't mind getting another one, but then again it's just painting a target for yourself. Often you feel more inclined to do less than legal things.

Also thanks. Once I got the horn and starter motor around the right way, bike fired up no problems. Was amazed really!

[declan]

@Calum sounds clean too nice fresh motor, do you mean showing off for the go pro or possible thieves?

[Calum]

@declan Showing off. Theives are just the cherry on top.

[declan]

@Calum ohhh I see well If you change your mind I’d love to see an on board ride but I understand if you dont

[NINJA]

I would be a criminal offense NOT to take that beast out for a spin or two or three!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

[declan]

@NINJA I hear ya

[NINJA]

@declan Let's have a poll;

A thumbs up for a road test. :thumbs_up_medium-light_skin_tone:

Or

A thumbs down for no road test; :thumbs_down_medium-light_skin_tone: