Project I can't leave things alone!

[gareth_iowc]

Haven't posted in a while but things are still slowly moving .

The wheel has been with the builder for a week now so hoping to have it back soon.

Ordered the wrong front yz calliper doh!! So sending that back and ordering another. They calliper carry is wider on a 98 then the 97. My forks are 98 .

The yz exhaust has arrived as well but I forgot to take a photo. It doesn't quite fit might need a little bit of heat and some bending to make it work but it's not to far off.

[Calum]

@gareth_iowc Took 6 months for the wheel builder to build my brothers YZ wheels!!!

[gareth_iowc]

Jesus 6 months! He's going to have them ready by end of next week

[NINJA]

@gareth_iowc Nice big knobs - LOL

[gareth_iowc]

Yeah not sure what it's going to be like on road in the wet haha.

[NINJA]

@gareth_iowc Just avoid any bends dude!!!

[gareth_iowc]

It's back!!! The wheel is finally back!!

So this is a 19" yz excel rim on a dt125r hub.

Fits nice even with the wheel pushed althe way towards the engine there's still clearance.

[NINJA]

@gareth_iowc Looks factory fitted, nice job dude!!!

[gareth_iowc]

So the project isn't dead I've just been extremely busy with work.

Finally found a twin rad setup that works - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252198042402

The bike is currently at the machine shop getting the engine brackets and radiator brackets made up.

And this arrived today

[Calum]

Yes mate that is awesome.

Wicked find on those radiators too!

Even though my project is done, a set of ally radiators will be bought to help with the heat dissapation!

Top job.

[gareth_iowc]

I was very happy with them when they arrived. Just needed to get some brackets made to fit nicely.

[gareth_iowc]

So this turned up today

[gareth_iowc]

Hi all,

So.....

The project isn't dead but I still don't have it back from the machine shop. It's only been 4 months for a couple of brackets I'm going to get a bit pissed with the guy soon!!

But these came today


Hmm getting an error uploading photos...

[gareth_iowc]

 

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[Calum]

@gareth_iowc I can only accept images of a certain size since I only have a limited bandwidth.

Either resize the images, or upload it directly yourself to Imgur. And embed

[scrimsmustang]

@calum

I love all these projects but fitting a lighting coil stator and lights then road registering an actual YZ125 would be easier ?

[Calum]

@scrimsmustang Sometimes it's just a question of funds, or more importantly lack of.

[scrimsmustang]

@calum Yes it but i think u can get a decent YZ125 for the same as a DTR these days Cal, mind you I guess its fun modifying them and having it how you want it. YZ front end with DTR shock will stiff front rubbish soft as rear end a stiffer DTX rear shock would be better and easy to fit no mods. 18 inch WR250/450 etc enduro rear excel rim would offer a better tyre choice rather than a 19 YZ motox rim also WR250/450 front wheel has a cable speedo drive unlike the YZ not a criticism just would be the same but easier.

[Calum]

@scrimsmustang Yeah I know what you're saying.

There are a variety of reasons why one might do it. I know for one thing that at this point in time it's a sentimental attachment to my RE which would mean I'd never get rid of it. Which is silly cause it's a bit of a Only Fools & Horses "Trigger Broom" moment, other than the frame, swingarm, engine and shock, nothing on my bike is original original. So it's effectively a completely different bike.

Despite that, I could never get rid of it.

[scrimsmustang]

@calum said in Project I can't leave things alone!:

@scrimsmustang Yeah I know what you're saying.

Despite that, I could never get rid of it.

I was like that, not now I just keep changing all the time. Keeps me occupied having said that I aint touched any for 2 month now lol.