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    Calum
    wrote on 25 Dec 2018, 14:10 last edited by
    #162

    Do it, the Hydraulic clutch conversion is lovely.

    You could get the Hydraulic setup from the HM 125

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      25 Dec 2018, 14:10

      Do it, the Hydraulic clutch conversion is lovely.

      You could get the Hydraulic setup from the HM 125

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      NINJA
      wrote on 25 Dec 2018, 14:35 last edited by
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      @Calum Where do I get that set-up from please dude???

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        25 Dec 2018, 14:01

        @Glynn123 Will do, from memory the clutch arm is 65mm long, so measure the cable length poking out from the end of your DT's clutch cable. If it will work then I'm sure that we could do a deal??? πŸ˜‰ πŸ˜‰

        I found this lil nugget on-line, which gives great instructions on how to choose the correct slave cylinder for your bike;

        http://www.venhill.co.uk/media/downloads/HymecSelection.pdf

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        Glynn123
        wrote on 25 Dec 2018, 14:43 last edited by
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        @NINJA I'll have a look when I'm next in the shed and let you know mate

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          25 Dec 2018, 14:35

          @Calum Where do I get that set-up from please dude???

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          Calum
          wrote on 25 Dec 2018, 15:55 last edited by
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          @NINJA Contact Honda Montesa Spares I guess.

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            NINJA
            wrote on 26 Dec 2018, 17:37 last edited by NINJA
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            WOOP WOOP!!! I have found a German supplier who sells just the clutch activation arm/pin separately. So for a bargain 12 euros I can get a longer pin and hopefully I'll just have cut it to length and then swap it out for the current pin, which is too short. So I'm well happy with that solution!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

            Furthermore;

            Rolling, Rolling, Rolling!!!
            No rest for Santa's elves - the rebuild continue's. Ignore the wheels as they are just a temporary set in-order to get a rolling chassis. Still a lot more work to do, but she's coming together rather nicely now!!!
            πŸ˜€πŸ˜πŸ˜‰πŸ˜ŽπŸ˜

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            Fully resprayed engine and new gear shift lever off a kawasaki ZZR.

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            New Brembo front brake/master cylinder, plus the Magura Hydro clutch.

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            I stripped down the old tatty kickstand, resprayed it silver and then lacquered it, so that it blends in with that uber shiny swing arm.

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            New Protaper Contour bars and new bar risers look mint, plus they add a touch of character to the triple clamps.

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              26 Dec 2018, 17:37

              WOOP WOOP!!! I have found a German supplier who sells just the clutch activation arm/pin separately. So for a bargain 12 euros I can get a longer pin and hopefully I'll just have cut it to length and then swap it out for the current pin, which is too short. So I'm well happy with that solution!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

              Furthermore;

              Rolling, Rolling, Rolling!!!
              No rest for Santa's elves - the rebuild continue's. Ignore the wheels as they are just a temporary set in-order to get a rolling chassis. Still a lot more work to do, but she's coming together rather nicely now!!!
              πŸ˜€πŸ˜πŸ˜‰πŸ˜ŽπŸ˜

              IMG_2792.JPG

              Fully resprayed engine and new gear shift lever off a kawasaki ZZR.

              IMG_2798.JPG

              New Brembo front brake/master cylinder, plus the Magura Hydro clutch.

              IMG_2805.JPG

              IMG_2807.JPG

              I stripped down the old tatty kickstand, resprayed it silver and then lacquered it, so that it blends in with that uber shiny swing arm.

              IMG_2812.JPG

              IMG_2815.JPG

              New Protaper Contour bars and new bar risers look mint, plus they add a touch of character to the triple clamps.

              IMG_2817.JPG

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              Calum
              wrote on 26 Dec 2018, 18:33 last edited by
              #167

              @NINJA Looking mental smart that!

              Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                26 Dec 2018, 18:33

                @NINJA Looking mental smart that!

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                NINJA
                wrote on 26 Dec 2018, 18:35 last edited by
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                @Calum Thanks bro, still much work to do, but I'm finally glad to see the fruits of all my labour coming together now. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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                  26 Dec 2018, 18:35

                  @Calum Thanks bro, still much work to do, but I'm finally glad to see the fruits of all my labour coming together now. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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                  declan
                  wrote on 26 Dec 2018, 18:40 last edited by
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                  @NINJA πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯

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                    NINJA
                    wrote on 31 Dec 2018, 22:03 last edited by NINJA
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                    A small update;

                    I fell off my mountain bike just before Christmas and have cracked a couple of ribs, so progress has been painfully slow. I managed to clean up the front mudguard and fit it. This is not the stock mudguard as I preferred this one and wanted the front end to look a bit different as well. It came all the way from Poland as there super rare and extremely hard to get hold of. The mounting holes did not match, so I had to drill some new ones. Some of you may recognise it???

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                    She cleaned up real nice too, after a couple of hours rubbing out the scratches and buffing her back up.

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                    I fitted the new ignition switch/barrel and front brake caliper too.

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                    I also recently got this bad boy too and will start wiring her up in the next few days.

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                      NINJA
                      wrote on 5 Jan 2019, 18:38 last edited by NINJA 1 May 2019, 20:42
                      #171

                      A few more parts arrived today;

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                      The Italkit carbon reeds and block kit looks very cool and was half the price of the V-Force3 reed kit, so it was a no-brainer really. Sadly the manifold it comes with is straight for the RS, where it needs to be an angled one for the MX. This is in-order to miss the rear shock, so I have had to order that separately and I'm waiting for it to arrive. Apico gear lever tip adds a nice touch to the new lever and neatens it up nicely too. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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                      And I test fitted the new R-Tech headlight as I was dying to see how it would look with the new shape DTX front mudguard;

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                        Calum
                        wrote on 5 Jan 2019, 19:46 last edited by
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                        I was going to ask why you didn't go for the V-Force system. They are factory fitted to the majority of race machines and are the go-to for intake solutions.

                        I wonder how much real world performance there would be in it. But you'd imagine if it's used as factory racing teams then it must have something.

                        I do like the shiny new parts though. Exciting times! Great engine to modify.

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                          5 Jan 2019, 19:46

                          I was going to ask why you didn't go for the V-Force system. They are factory fitted to the majority of race machines and are the go-to for intake solutions.

                          I wonder how much real world performance there would be in it. But you'd imagine if it's used as factory racing teams then it must have something.

                          I do like the shiny new parts though. Exciting times! Great engine to modify.

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                          NINJA
                          wrote on 5 Jan 2019, 20:00 last edited by
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                          @Calum I've seen owners report that the Italkit reed block works really well with their 140cc kit, so as that kit is on my wish list, I thought it would be a good match. I do like Italkit stuff I think that they make quality parts that do upgrade on the OEM parts and the price was the other reason I went for it. I do like V-Force stuff but they seem overpriced to me, but as with everything quality does not come cheap, so maybe there's something in it???

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                            5 Jan 2019, 20:00

                            @Calum I've seen owners report that the Italkit reed block works really well with their 140cc kit, so as that kit is on my wish list, I thought it would be a good match. I do like Italkit stuff I think that they make quality parts that do upgrade on the OEM parts and the price was the other reason I went for it. I do like V-Force stuff but they seem overpriced to me, but as with everything quality does not come cheap, so maybe there's something in it???

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                            Calum
                            wrote on 5 Jan 2019, 20:03 last edited by
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                            @NINJA I would love to say, yes V-Force FTW it will make 100 more horsepower...but I just can't see it.

                            I bought it cause it was a brand, and I always wanted one. They are factory fitted to the YZ's, KTM's and a lot of other Race bikes. But I simply cannot see how it can really make that much difference.

                            Maybe better over stock, but over another aftermarket one designed for performance. I can't see it. I think the one I got was for the 140 kit too.

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                              5 Jan 2019, 20:03

                              @NINJA I would love to say, yes V-Force FTW it will make 100 more horsepower...but I just can't see it.

                              I bought it cause it was a brand, and I always wanted one. They are factory fitted to the YZ's, KTM's and a lot of other Race bikes. But I simply cannot see how it can really make that much difference.

                              Maybe better over stock, but over another aftermarket one designed for performance. I can't see it. I think the one I got was for the 140 kit too.

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                              NINJA
                              wrote on 5 Jan 2019, 20:37 last edited by NINJA 1 May 2019, 22:11
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                              @Calum I did google to see if there was a head_2_head test, but sadly I couldn't find one. Race teams are all about the fractions between this and that, but most reports state better throttle response over increased HP. There's not a lot of evidence on which kit is better, but there are quite a few reports of the V-Force reeds wearing out quite quickly and at Β£50 for a replacement set, I thought that the Italkit would be a more shrewd purchase. Their replacement carbon reeds are Β£20 cheaper. If there's a 1 or 2 HP gain from fitting these reeds then I would not only be surprised but happy as well. I'm not after every minute gain I can get, I just want a quick bike that's not only fun to ride, but will also be competitive with any others that I meet out on my travels!!!
                              :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :winking_face: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :winking_face: :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

                              This was all I could find really;

                              https://www.125ccsportsbikes.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=97164

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                                5 Jan 2019, 20:03

                                @NINJA I would love to say, yes V-Force FTW it will make 100 more horsepower...but I just can't see it.

                                I bought it cause it was a brand, and I always wanted one. They are factory fitted to the YZ's, KTM's and a lot of other Race bikes. But I simply cannot see how it can really make that much difference.

                                Maybe better over stock, but over another aftermarket one designed for performance. I can't see it. I think the one I got was for the 140 kit too.

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                                declan
                                wrote on 6 Jan 2019, 13:44 last edited by
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                                @Calum I heard really good things about the v-force on the yz 125 apparently the throttle response was insane

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                                  6 Jan 2019, 13:44

                                  @Calum I heard really good things about the v-force on the yz 125 apparently the throttle response was insane

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                                  wrote on 6 Jan 2019, 18:36 last edited by NINJA 1 Jun 2019, 18:58
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                                  @declan Italkit specialises in parts for smallbore 2stroke engines, mostly Italian brands like Aprilia, Cagiva and Gilera. Although they are a Spanish company, most of their parts are made at the Gilardoni foundry in Italy. I don't think that they make any parts for Yammy's, but they do make parts for Husky's and KTM's, as they sponsor their MX teams. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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                                    6 Jan 2019, 18:36

                                    @declan Italkit specialises in parts for smallbore 2stroke engines, mostly Italian brands like Aprilia, Cagiva and Gilera. Although they are a Spanish company, most of their parts are made at the Gilardoni foundry in Italy. I don't think that they make any parts for Yammy's, but they do make parts for Husky's and KTM's, as they sponsor their MX teams. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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                                    declan
                                    wrote on 6 Jan 2019, 19:10 last edited by declan 1 Jun 2019, 19:11
                                    #178

                                    @NINJA can I atleast ride it when it’s finished lol your kinda torturing me over here with that orange frame I’m a ktm fan boy ya see

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                                      6 Jan 2019, 19:10

                                      @NINJA can I atleast ride it when it’s finished lol your kinda torturing me over here with that orange frame I’m a ktm fan boy ya see

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                                      wrote on 6 Jan 2019, 19:18 last edited by
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                                      @declan Yeah sure you can have a ride, once a small cash deposit of £5K is tucked away in my pocket!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat: :face_with_tears_of_joy: 🀣 :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_closed_eyes: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye:

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                                        6 Jan 2019, 19:18

                                        @declan Yeah sure you can have a ride, once a small cash deposit of £5K is tucked away in my pocket!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat: :face_with_tears_of_joy: 🀣 :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_closed_eyes: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye:

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                                        declan
                                        wrote on 6 Jan 2019, 21:06 last edited by
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                                        @NINJA πŸ–•

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                                          6 Jan 2019, 21:06

                                          @NINJA πŸ–•

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                                          wrote on 6 Jan 2019, 21:48 last edited by
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                                          @declan :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat: :face_with_tears_of_joy: 🀣 :raised_fist_medium-dark_skin_tone: :oncoming_fist: :oncoming_fist_light_skin_tone: :oncoming_fist_medium-light_skin_tone:

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