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Hey guys the dt is in the process of being stripped almost every bolt has snapped and the entire swing arm and linkage bearings and bushes are shot I’m doing no fancy stuffy all paint will be from a can or painted on by brush I’ve had no internet for weeks so I have a lot of questions so those and pictures will follow shortly I haven’t looked up parts cost yet and I’m a little scared to
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Hey guys the dt is in the process of being stripped almost every bolt has snapped and the entire swing arm and linkage bearings and bushes are shot I’m doing no fancy stuffy all paint will be from a can or painted on by brush I’ve had no internet for weeks so I have a lot of questions so those and pictures will follow shortly I haven’t looked up parts cost yet and I’m a little scared to
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I don't know if there are cheap alternatives.
Simply bearings is where I got my bearings £200ish for the lot -
@declan wemoto do a swingarm bearing kit, doesn't include the lower pivot bushes though, check if yours are shot (mine are, spare swing arm though)
@oldman swing arm kit off eBay is 26 pound it’s listed as 2004 euro dtr 125 so that’s the same as a 1990 dtr right? It’s just the linkage to worry about I’ll probably try pick up a good condition 2nd gander for cheap, also Haynes states the shocks aren’t serviceable is there still a way to remove the spring?
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@oldman swing arm kit off eBay is 26 pound it’s listed as 2004 euro dtr 125 so that’s the same as a 1990 dtr right? It’s just the linkage to worry about I’ll probably try pick up a good condition 2nd gander for cheap, also Haynes states the shocks aren’t serviceable is there still a way to remove the spring?
@declan spring can be removed, early model you will probably need spring compressor, later model back off pre-load nuts fully should be able to remove securing ring of top of spring bearing plate and gain free movement of spring to remove lower bearing plate and remove spring, don't lose securing ring of top plate! My early shock bottom mount shot, 1st s/h replacement worse, 2nd one excellent. Spring diameter changes over years.!
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@declan spring can be removed, early model you will probably need spring compressor, later model back off pre-load nuts fully should be able to remove securing ring of top of spring bearing plate and gain free movement of spring to remove lower bearing plate and remove spring, don't lose securing ring of top plate! My early shock bottom mount shot, 1st s/h replacement worse, 2nd one excellent. Spring diameter changes over years.!
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@oldman so I’m not gonna lose my jaw getting it off lol many thanks I’ll get on that in the next few days
Few pictures of some crusty parts
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Few pictures of some crusty parts
https://imgur.com/a/aUUulAe -
Few pictures of some crusty parts
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@declan hopefully you only paid 2 goats and 3 chickens for it??? :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat: :face_with_tears_of_joy:
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@NINJA I wished but I play the hands I’m dealt, I’m real struggling with the bolt that connects the linkage with the frame anyone have any tips it’s really stuck in there
@declan Squirt plenty of WD40 on it, let it soak in for a good hour then apply some heat. Use a nice long torque wrench and give it some welly. If that fails then repeat the first steps, then use an impact driver on the stubborn bugger.
SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!
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@declan Squirt plenty of WD40 on it, let it soak in for a good hour then apply some heat. Use a nice long torque wrench and give it some welly. If that fails then repeat the first steps, then use an impact driver on the stubborn bugger.
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