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  • CalumC Offline
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    Calum
    wrote on last edited by
    #41

    NIce post Darty. That is a real gem there. For me there is something special about the early dtrs. If I had my time again...

    Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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    • DartyD Offline
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      Darty
      wrote on last edited by Mightyman
      #42

      Old news,

      Eyeing up bits of the 125R Athena Top end kit and a PDF which I had forgotten. Athena have lovingly provided a bit of information as to what their product delivers. TZR data? Hard to believe I could make that.

      Sorting out my 4DL-1 top end, all fresh I'm not expecting more than 22/23hp at the sprocket,

      Current map on the Ignitech though is giving me at least a 2hp gain over standard,

      Will have to see

      Keep it real

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      • DartyD Offline
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        Darty
        wrote on last edited by Mightyman
        #43

        I love the early 90s, but the 1991 DT125R line up was pretty bad...

        Errr.

        You also could of bought one of these for not much more money!?

        Kawasaki KDX125-SR 91'- kind of a rare beast now,

        Way cool.

        Keep it real

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        • DartyD Darty

          I love the early 90s, but the 1991 DT125R line up was pretty bad...

          Errr.

          You also could of bought one of these for not much more money!?

          Kawasaki KDX125-SR 91'- kind of a rare beast now,

          Way cool.

          CalumC Offline
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          Calum
          wrote on last edited by
          #44

          @Darty Kawasaki developed the KIPS which was actually a whole different kettle of fish. It wasn't really like anything of its time.

          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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          • LJK_hunterL Offline
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            LJK_hunter
            wrote on last edited by
            #45

            You also could have got one of these around that time.

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            They're fairly uncommon as well, have one in my garage in pretty poor condition.

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            • LJK_hunterL LJK_hunter

              You also could have got one of these around that time.

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              They're fairly uncommon as well, have one in my garage in pretty poor condition.

              CalumC Offline
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              Calum
              wrote on last edited by
              #46

              @LJK_hunter Ahh interesting?

              That a road 125 then?

              Wonder what they were like.

              Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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              • LJK_hunterL Offline
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                LJK_hunter
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                #47

                yeah, they're road legal and Restricted but theres also a 200cc version. Pretty much Suzuki's competitor for the DT i think, doesn't seem like it sold too well though.

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                • LJK_hunterL LJK_hunter

                  yeah, they're road legal and Restricted but theres also a 200cc version. Pretty much Suzuki's competitor for the DT i think, doesn't seem like it sold too well though.

                  DartyD Offline
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                  #48

                  @LJK_hunter The TS125R isn't that great of trail bike compared to a DTR,

                  Seems the UK market didn't buy them, pretty cool you've got one

                  Definitely hold on to it man

                  Keep it real

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                    Biker_123
                    wrote on last edited by Mightyman
                    #49

                    I have a ts125 myself the one I have is quite rare it's an air cooled version basically an updated version of the ts125er that was never released in the UK I think there's only a handful here if your lucky.

                    I quite like the TS125 the one I have is pretty quick and great fun but it rarely gets used thanks to the DTRs ... Super reliable bike though.

                    Every problem has a solution

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                    • DartyD Offline
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                      Darty
                      wrote on last edited by Darty
                      #50

                      @Biker_123 ah yes man, little tank! What's it like to ride?

                      Keep it real

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                      • DartyD Darty

                        @Biker_123 ah yes man, little tank! What's it like to ride?

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                        Biker_123
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                        #51

                        @Darty Haha yeah it's pretty fun to be honest! quite nippy off the mark for an older air cooled bike " not a patch on the DTR mind you " it handles really well on the trails suspension is good but the bikes quite low down so depends on your riding preference how you'd get on with it! Brakes are crap though drum front and back 😆 literally just tap the rear brake and it'll either lock the back wheel up completely or it'll not stop in time it's unpredictable and makes for a few mini heart attacks! I keep it mainly to look at now only been out on it a few times this year but the other half was using it recently to get to work and back but she was pretty scared of it out on the roads so it sits unused.. I'll say one thing though the engine seems bullet proof it'll start first time even after months of being untouched which is more than can be said about other Suzuki bikes I've owned in the past.

                        Every problem has a solution

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                        • DartyD Offline
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                          Darty
                          wrote on last edited by Mightyman
                          #52

                          http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/yamaha-dt-dtr-dtre-125-x-Mikuni-carb-Carburettor-reconditioned-dt-125-/272345951752?hash=item3f69156e08:g:BMAAAOSwd3dXFlzI

                          Next level pricey.

                          Keep it real

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                          • CalumC Offline
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                            Calum
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #53

                            Get a decent carb for that money.

                            Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                            • DartyD Offline
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                              Darty
                              wrote on last edited by Darty
                              #54

                              It's the little ones that get yas. Creased.

                              Edited By Calum:

                              Darty you should be able to embed videos if you get the link from YT directly.

                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S_TERhhttE

                              Keep it real

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                              • DartyD Darty

                                It's the little ones that get yas. Creased.

                                Edited By Calum:

                                Darty you should be able to embed videos if you get the link from YT directly.

                                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S_TERhhttE

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                                NINJA
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                                #55

                                @Darty LOLLLLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

                                Cause it always makes sence to pull a wheelie around a blind corner - muppet!!! :O)

                                SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                                • CalumC Offline
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                                  Calum
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #56

                                  Just edited your post to embed directly Darty. If you want you may remove it.

                                  Pretty tragic to crash though lol

                                  Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                  • CalumC Calum

                                    Just edited your post to embed directly Darty. If you want you may remove it.

                                    Pretty tragic to crash though lol

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                                    Darty
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                                    #57

                                    @Calum lol Cheers man

                                    Keep it real

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                                    • DartyD Offline
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                                      Darty
                                      wrote on last edited by Mightyman
                                      #58

                                      Extracting more of my Archive.

                                      1993' sees new Graphics and more of that questionable 90s flair, with which I am very into.

                                      Banging.

                                      Proof, Yamaha can make a serious 125cc 2stroke package....

                                      ..The TZ125 from 1996'. A good looking design for this year, the top end of 125cc 2stroke racing engines.

                                      70Kg's, you could pick it up and put it in your pocket.

                                      Rotax were also in the mix, Not quite on par with the power unit of the Honda RS125, but a very close match.

                                      Just want to put some lights on it!

                                      Keep it real

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                                      • DartyD Darty

                                        Extracting more of my Archive.

                                        1993' sees new Graphics and more of that questionable 90s flair, with which I am very into.

                                        Banging.

                                        Proof, Yamaha can make a serious 125cc 2stroke package....

                                        ..The TZ125 from 1996'. A good looking design for this year, the top end of 125cc 2stroke racing engines.

                                        70Kg's, you could pick it up and put it in your pocket.

                                        Rotax were also in the mix, Not quite on par with the power unit of the Honda RS125, but a very close match.

                                        Just want to put some lights on it!

                                        CalumC Offline
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                                        Calum
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #59

                                        @Darty Difference is, this is a fully fledged GP Bike. Aprilia RS you buy on the road. They were competitive, but obviously no match for a bike designed solely for track. Nice diagrams 😄

                                        Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                        • CalumC Calum

                                          @Darty Difference is, this is a fully fledged GP Bike. Aprilia RS you buy on the road. They were competitive, but obviously no match for a bike designed solely for track. Nice diagrams 😄

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                                          Darty
                                          wrote on last edited by Darty
                                          #60

                                          @Calum Spend my loose change on Brochures to often,

                                          Aprilia did run the RS125GPs or RS125R. late 1980's and 90s. A works engine and chassis from which the RS125's were developed. Not much info on them.

                                          Keep it real

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