The Helios Project (Aprilia RS 125 Rotax 122 Biaggi Race Replica)
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Get a van, bundle it in and head south France for a proper test ride
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@Louis-James Or, bear with me, start on the next project....
Definitely moving from the 125 scene now though.
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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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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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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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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.
Always Originate, Never Pirate!
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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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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.
Always Originate, Never Pirate!
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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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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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