DT200WR restoration project pic heavy
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@Louis-James that’s really cool that engine almost looks identical to the 125 dt
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@Louis-James said in DT200wr finally got one:
She's home now. Better condition than I expected.
Runs sweet and it's all there.
See the progress as it goes..
Where did you get her from?
Did you not inspect the bike before buying her?
Looks pretty good overall, some work needed but no used bike is without their faults these days. :thumbs_up_light_skin_tone:
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@NINJA thanks, from Andover about 40miles away.. no they delivered it. With any vehicle sold on eBay, you can reject it if not as described.. in this case it was a lot better condition than I was hoping. Very original underneath...no butchered wiring either, tank it excellent condition.
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@Louis-James COOL so you got to give her the ole 'virtual inspection' then??? :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat:
Looks like you got a good deal there bud and are now the proud owner of a super rare bike - congrats. :clapping_hands: :thumbs_up: :clapping_hands:
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Here's some pics of the strip down today.
All bolts came out nicely without drilling any.There are the before the deep cleaning process pics.
The beast engine everyone wants for the 125r hha
Dropped the parts at the powdercoaters, swing arm and little bits and pieces are being done in an OEM silver. The frame is being done in 4006 purple... 93 yz style
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The exhaust expansion is being sand blasted to have vht paint and the silencer will be Powder coated.
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I'm taking the fairings to a specialist for some magic.... You'll see
Parts I've ordered:
Original graphics
OEM copy hand guards
Purple TLD grips
Polisport rear muflap
New odometer.
New UFO fork guards
HEL braided brake lines
Blue silicone hose kit
Pale blue seat cover and strap (yamaha)
New OEM clutch cable
Pro taper se red bars
New chain guide
New chain guard -
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Thanks. Took about 5 hrs with some cleaning in the process.. always careful to not round any bolts
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The trick to make any project look good is attention to detail... including deep cleaning.
See how well these 25year old parts come up.
Here's the engine.. I am not painting the crankcases as they were bare from the factory,but I'll give a light polish before installing to frame.
Took ages to clean it to this standard.. especially around the sprocket, exhaust manifold and underneath..
I also sourced a 125re 2t bottle which I will use as I cannot find the original one.. the level sensor connector is the same, so hoping that will work. Also the oil pump is in good condition and the carburettor has the oil intake fitting. I will use clear hoses as always.
The side stand switch is missing but I have found the wires for it.. so I will fix this.
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Radiators are in such good condition.. but these bikes do not have any braces to protect them unlike the 125
New fork guards came..
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So some new bits came
Rear wheel before my gf spent 2hrs cleaning
After
This bearing was damaged so pressed it out.. just trying to source a new one
Also cleaned up the fuel tank and wiring loom OCD style.
Probably lost 1kilo of dirt and grease from the bike
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@Louis-James The rear wheel looks totally transformed, top job by your misses. What products did she use to achieve those results???
me? Not much. (lying) well done, looks good, have picked up another bike as well but too much to do and filled up new shed/ workshop already. Need to sell dt250 1976 , never floated my boat tbh, or build another shed
