Merry Christmas folk.

Goes to France to work on the house, buys a bike instead

Well, I found the one I was looking at earlier and got my hands on it. What a machine!

Queue the eurobeat.

@Irongamer727 said in Restricting a CRF 450 to A2 licence:

@Minia the engines? The KTM 450 exc

A 450 exc-f produces 62hp. Or 46.2kw. That is a power-to-weight ratio of 0.584. You're only allowed a maximum of 0.2. You'd need to get it down to 21hp... which you can't do because you are not allowed to restrict a bike by more than half of its power output. So why bother when you can legally ride a crm125 that produces 29hp?

I think you need to read up on the A2 restrictions. The only way you can ride a supermoto is with a full-power 125 like a crm125.

https://www.visordown.com/features/learner/a2-licence-what-you-can-and-cant-restrict

@NINJA said in Buying a seized Gasgas fse 450:

Is there some significance of who the dude is in that picture, Eg. He's connected to KTM or use to work/ride for them? Or he works for another manufacturer or something? Or is it just some random dude who does not like KTM's???

No it's just a meme I photoshoped. Feel free to suggest brands you don't like and I'll throw them at you

@declan said in Buying a seized Gasgas fse 450:

@Minia yes that’s true @NINJA the best thing about yammy hondy and ktmy is theres a large pool of used parts where as with the more niche bikes like gassy and hoosky you struggle to get used parts so you have to buy oem and it gets expensive

Hello!
So I've finally been able to ride my DT around, paperwork took ages but I've now been riding the bike for several days and enjoying myself! A few months ago my father and I decided to pass our CBT together so of course he now needed a bike. We ended up buying another DT in France and brought it back up with the my own DT, this was convenient as we had to head down to France anyway.

Here are some pictures of his at the time we bought it! She's a 2000 model with a 3MB head, hadn't run often for the past year and refused to start 2 days ago so we bought some spare spark plugs and I installed a new one, gave it a kick and off it went! Runs well but needs some tuning on the carb, likes to stall at times so I'll give it a clean when I can.

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I also gave my bike a cleanup and some polish to bring some shine back out, only did a quick scrub on the wheels as night was falling.

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So I bought myself an Arrow exhaust, I'll get a wee video of what it sounds like at some point, definitely better though and a bit lighter... the cat-con weighs a fucking tonne on this bike so glad that's gone.

So I got my A2 license and been browsing for a simple urban four-stroke that I could use when I just want to go that little bit further than the DT. Ideally as a Yamboy I was looking at an MT07 or even an MT03. But I'm very picky on the colours and besides that it was too expensive for me to afford. So I ended up browsing gumtree for other options and I just happened to have discovered and found that Benelli were back and there was one for sale 1 hour away from me. So looked at the reviews and decided to go see it. Gave it a good look around, checked the tax, insurance etc and I came to the decision that I'd buy. So low and behold, the Benelli BN302!

Honestly I think it is the best looking 300 on the market and comes with nice features. Upside-down forks with adjustable dampening, single side-mounted shock absorber with adjustable dampening. Single brembo disk at the back, dual brembo front disks at the front. Digital speedo and standard tachometer. Full LED lighting. Engine is a 300cc 38hp DOHC in-line twin, plenty power to enjoy for me and it likes high revs up to 11k. It's the cheapest 300 out there but actually has a lot to offer. The only 2 downsides really is the weight, it's almost 200kg! Very different to the DT for sure and also I find it relatively low. Then again I am 6 foot tall and have long legs so... make of that what you will.

2015 model so no ABS, but I've never had a bike with ABS so I'm really not fussed about it. Only ~4800 miles.

I'll put it simply, a YZ engine is bullet proof. Practically the same engine between the 125 and 250 and both are stupidly reliable. If you went by the book, you'd be taking apart the engine for inspection/rebuild after every race or "sortie". Which obviously not many people outside of a professional enviroment do, so my general advice on this is simple. If you ride smooth and with a good mixture, you should be getting about 60 hours on a top end. Both engines cost about the same to rebuild, the biggest difference is fuel consumption. You will be filling up more at petrol stations with a 250 than a 125 for sure. So it doesn't really matter when it comes to the technical aspect of it.

However, for a more "childish" approach. You will have a LOT more fun on the 125 if you're planning to be popping wheelies, letting the back wheel slide etc. It is a much more childish bike in that regard than the 250 and is more nervous, but if you one day want to do some hill climbing and you stall, that 125 will not get going again unlike the 250. A 250 is a much better bike if you ride in an enduro environment, a 125 is for the fields/tracks.

@Louis-James Made some stuff since I was bored, if you don't mind I'll be using this for "inspiration" and forum signatures

@Louis-James As far as I know the idea of the DT200WR was to build a trail bike that could compete and win in enduro races. Though obviously that brings the question as to why go halfway... also they were being made at the time when 2-stroke emissions were starting to be criticised and overall the appeal of 2-strokes was dying down considerably. Luckily in recent years it has picked up again. But I think back in the 90s there weren't many people who actually wanted to put the money in said bike.

I have an erection.

So it's been a while since I got my hands dirty. I've mostly been enjoying my Benelli ever since I got it back a couple months ago after I kinda got in an accident with it... but I'm forgetting that so don't remind me of it.

Anyway, my DT is now SORNed and has been in the garage for months now and since the cold has now settled in I don't see myself riding it any time soon and I don't plan on selling it. So I've decided to take it apart and give it a good clean, get rid of some rust and worn out screws and bolts. I still need to buy some basic tools I'm missing before going any further but for now I've undressed her and already discovered something I really do not like.

I found this, something I really don't appreciate. Screw that holds the faring has been replaced and whoever worked on it has put a screw that is way too long and then was stupid enough not to notice it punctured the fuel tank. This wasn't there last time I worked on the bike and considering I put it in a garage for carb cleaning, a brake service and an MOT about a year ago I can only assume a mechanic working there has fooked it up. I believe the tank is made from aluminium? But if someone knows better please tell me as I'll either be welding it or getting one of those plastic patch thingies or something.

That's what she looks like at the moment, as I said I still need a couple more tools before I want to go any further which I will get my hands on eventually. It's obvious in some areas the rust has settled in, especially on the rear. Plenty of bolts back there need replacing. As for rust patches I'll just sand them down and just spray over with primer and black paint, nothing major and most of it is hidden away so I am not bothered. Just happy I'm getting my hands dirty for once. One thing is for sure though, I need a heater in there!

@davewillmott said in tdr 125 rear shock:

think a photo is there now,,,

This will make it better. Nice ride, looks good... and those wheels!

So I'm finally back, journey from hell. But anyways. I've fixed the main post and got the pictures working again. I got to see my lovely GasGas, forks are done and the entire electrical system was basically ripped out. Unfortunately I have no pictures but it was spaghetti everywhere, computer didnt work and the headlight and breaklights don't rely on it so they still work. However if someone plans on putting indicators back on it in the future I will be wishing them luck.

Bike has been raised and suspension set to my height and weight.

Gearbox still has issues, neutral is a bitch. The bike will not get into neutral the majority of the time. It will also some times pop out of gear and go to neutral. Therefore the gearbox oil change has not been done since it will have to be taken apart.

License plate and rear light had broken off after a failed hill-climb. So a metal bar was bolted onto the rear to hold it all together.

Whilst I was in France dad decided he wanted a bike in France and found himself a 1982 XT125 in good condition. Bike starts well but suffers from carb and fueling issues which means it stalls when going uphill. It was a barn find though so it's going for renovation. So far I know the tyres will be replaced, carb and tank will go for a thorough cleaning and the forks need to be done up as they are leaking. Gearbox and engine feel very smooth so I don't expect any surprises but we'll see.

@CYBER-NINJA The links on the main post are from 5-6 months ago, doesn't look like they work any more. When I get back I'll re-upload them somewhere and fix them. I'll also make another reply with the new bike and some photos But that won't be for at least 2 weeks since the objective at first was work, not bikes haha

Congratulations, make us proud

Welcome aboard

Welcome, hope you get along with the rest of us mad men

Welcome dude. France is where to get the DTs haha, both of mine are french and proud of it XP

Welcome. Good looking bike, well most french imports are

Just for the record, french bikes are not all derestricted. As far as I was told the DTs were restricted from the factory so european DT125Rs are still restricted as they are A1 license legal and UK bikes do normally have a power valve. The reason why you would buy imports is if you want a clean, original and unmolested example. Something that is pricey and not always easy to find here in the UK. I have imported DTs and seen plenty and I can almost guarantee you that all EU DTs are in better nick than most bikes you'll find here.

However a few things to keep in mind, there can be, although not always, import taxes on the DT and you will have to register them in the UK for road use through the NOVA system and if you're bothered you'll have to buy a UK headlight. Also some insurers do not easily accept imports or will increase the price so keep an eye out for that.

Good to hear you've gone back to your youth, get us some pictures as we are a curious bunch

@Calum said in 1989 DT125RE New owner:

DTRE? Or DTR. DTRE's were only made from 2004-2007 where the DTR Range was discontinued.

I'm sure it's a DTR, which is a cool bike.

I do want an 89 one day!

Got any photos?

In europe DTRs with the optional electric start were known as a DTRE, although obviously not the remodel of 2004

@samdt25 There should be a colour code label somewhere on your bike. I imagine either next to the VIN Number or somewhere on the rear, perhaps under the seat. I'd need to get a closer look myself to be honest.

Anyway get the code of that if you can and then check the yamaha colour chart to find the exact paint you need.

Welcome to the world of server administration. Each time something (or even more annoyingly in bigger organisations, someone) breaks something, it is your job to fix it! Doesn't seem too bad at first, but imagine that 2am call I used to get... "Hello Minia, yeah I know it's early but Keith f*cked it up again and we need this running again asap".

Never, again.

@calum Hybrid masterrace. Both a console peasant and a dedicated PC gamer. I certainly prefer PC, but some games that I want to play aren't available on PC and I can't be arsed to port them over. I've told myself exactly what you've said many times, "no point having a console for playing 1 game". But I'm now on my third ps3 after saying that so... it hasn't worked haha.

And don't call me a console peasant, I'll have you know I'm on a ryzen 7 and 390x hehehe

I think the Wr200 engine is a direct fit on the old frame, I believe I read that somewhere, but can't say for sure on the DTRE frame...

@HOBO4LIFE I know, but I'm saying that if you get an A2 license when you're 19 you are allowed to get the full A license once you're 21 and you don't have to wait till you are 24.

@Darty said in Inspiration 101:

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I want one.

Sorry, I'm silly like that.

@NINJA There's some irony in that video. "It runs great, most people don't tune their 2-strokes" and 2 minutes later "This bike runs as good as any 2-stroke I've ever seen." "Low-end torque is not great, possibly because it runs a little lean." Eh? Wording is a little poor in that review.

@NINJA Aye. Got my eyes on a wr250 though. One popped up closeby for a good price and would be a great base for a project. Im in France by the end of the week so... just maybe. But GasGas will have to go, no room for 2 offroaders.

Husqvarna TE300i without a doubt, but too heavy and too much power where I ride, so would go for a 250.

You can't. A CRF450 is far too powerful, you won't pass the power to weight restrictions.

For a start the new CRF450 is over 60hp, you're limited to 47hp and on top of that to have the full 47hp the bike must weigh at least 175kg.

You want a supermoto for A2? Supermotos are around 120kg weight, at that weight you cannot have a motorcycle that produces more than 24kw (32hp). Honestly, unless you do some modifications (which are nightmare to deal with for insurers) you are going to have a really hard time finding a supermoto you can rind that is not a 125. At this point though, I'd recommend a crm125.

I don't listen very much to these sorts of reviews for the simple reason a big decision to make on which one to get depends on your terrain. Unless you've got muscle and long endurance you wouldn't last a day on a 4-stroke 450 where I ride, you'd tire yourself out. The sweet spot are 250 2-strokes. But I know if I wanted a big 4-stroke, I'd go Husqvarna

Merry Christmas to all and a happy new year Lets hope the celebrity deaths aren't going to pile up again.

Found this earlier today, thought it looked a lot like your bike despite a few minor differences.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/yamaha-motorbikes/2005-yamaha-dt125r-£900/1204171014

Damn bastards, always a pain to see these things happen. When I had my DTs MOTed the guy told me I better keep them in a garage or in my kitchen! He gave them a week before they got stolen which thankfully hasn't happened yet. But these bikes are popular after all, easy to nick and sell off. Shame you only have 3rd party insurance.

I remember getting my PW80 stolen, was moving house for a second time and so had the same guys moving me so I acted a bit too friendly. Told them a few stories about the bike, let them have a go on it and stupidly told them I'd be on holiday the following week. Come back to find my cellar door open and only the bike missing even though there were other valuables like tools and other equipment.

Well anyway, I'll keep a lookout online. Good thing you drop this on us, hopefully we can find something you never know

So went for a wee ride today since I didn't get a chance earlier this week, love the new sound overall quite happy. Not too loud but loud enough so people now get out of my way when filtering or jumping lanes... that or people were oddly kind today. Sorry for the shit quality, recorded with my phone cause I forgot to charge the GoPro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eT4KqnVMUQ

@calum ABS is now mandatory for new motorcycles as of 2016. And thanks

@declan well question is for how long.

A 2 stroke wouldnt seize from 60ft without oil. This indicates a problem that started before.

@Calum said in exhaust dt125r 07 model:

@Minia I don't think it's enough to go off the registration alone. Since that only indicates to when it was registered, not year of manufacture. VIN would be the best place to look if you're unsure. But I don't know the numbers.

I know, that's why I stuck the pictures on. I am wary of plates, especially when it comes to those facebook morons selling their vehicle and telling me its a 1956. Honestly at that point I am forced to wonder why they say 1956 instead of 56 plate or the year on their V5, assume they don't know how the plate numbering system works or in special cases people who believe their vehicle is from the year 1956 and that has happened to me once so far... I just walked away.

@pedro1970 I'll ask to make sure since I'm confused, if your bike is a 2004 or later it will be an RE or X. If its between 1987 and 2004 then it will be a DT-R. The styling is quite different.

DT125R

DT125RE

I agree with pretty much everything being said, I had my own reasons to buying DTs in France though and it is quite simply because it is cheaper for me. The bikes are in better condition and cost far less, I also don't have the hassle of explaining to the seller I'll be exporting the bike out of France since I am partly french, I speak fluent french and have a french passport aswell as a french phone for when I am on holiday. On top of that, I drive down to France and back up at least twice a year for other business, since I'm going down anyway might as well pick up some stuff. And this is from Scotland! Not Portsmouth! Personally for me it is a lot easier, it's why I imported my DTs when I did.

Looks absolutely gorgeous, good work mate.

I can't compliment you enough for this incredible bike haha. Absolutely loving it.

@Louis-James What a fantastic looking bike. My uncle had a XT650 from the 80s, was a holiday bike so watching my uncle and cousin trying to kick start it was amusing, they literally would have a run-up and then jump on it. Anyway, looks great! I'll keep an eye on the project!

Good work mate, such a sexy bike that is.

Still a great looking bike, kind of prefer it without the luggage wrack and headlamp grill but still looks fantastic. Great job.

Getting there... still.

Found a local guy who can gritblast the engine and powdercoat motorcycle frames so I'll probably do that to give it a really good clean underneath. The rest I can manage with some elbow grease.

I'll be in France for a bit to work on the country home and hopefully I'll find a WR250 that'll appear, once again the one I was looking at sold If I can't find anything, I'll just bring another DT back up and sell it.

@Calum Yes, it certainly is a tidy bike. But I certainly don't plan to ride it to the UK, I'll most likely get a friend with a van once my summer is over in France. There is a family home there in the country, perfect for enduro trails. I currently plan on changing the tyres since they're road tyres, and as for modifications I like original stock best. But I wouldn't mind 2 or 3 new additions XP

@Biker_123 I only had time to ride it for a few days but when I did I certainly didn't feel anything wrong with it, always started on the 1st or 2nd kick. Engine was very smooth and so was the gearbox, it stayed in a garage and had been taken care of for several years by a very nice lady.

RT100 was a good bike, kept mine for a good 4-5 years before I grew too big for it. Mine hadn't been cared too well by its previous owner . When I picked it up it the guy said it hadn't run for several months. First time riding it the bike wouldn't stop losing power so we took it apart, found mud and dirt everywhere in the fuel tank, lines and in the carb. Spent a good day and a half cleaning it but after it ran well. Sticking it in neutral was always a challenge though, in fact most the time I didn't bother trying to get it in neutral. Either way, I don't regret having bought it as I had some good years on it

I sort of understand what calum is saying. But personally, I'd run it by the numbers. I have no experience with rolling roads, Dynos and rebuilding engines etc... But I have plenty of experience with getting the maximum of performance out of computers. Now you can build yourself a nice rig and all and it can run your programs, engines, games or whatever absolutely fine. But if you don't tune your rig and set it up properly, then you're just losing some of the extra kick. And in which case, I then have to go and run the numbers

If you're happy enough with a smooth ride, that's fine. If you want to push it to the limit then you'll need the numbers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D-QD_HIfjA

Hello fellas,
I'm Minia. I'm a comfortable enduro rider who first learned to ride a bike at the age of 4, since then all my bikes have been yamahas (pw50, pw80, rt100, dt125r) and I've just recently acquired my first road-legal bike which just happens to be a dt125r from 2001 with just under 24,000km (14,912miles) on it. I'll be passing my A1 license soon so I thought it was the right time to buy. For now the bike is actually in France but I plan to ride it there for the summer then import it back to the UK at some point.

Anyways, pleased to meet you!

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Welcome mate. Are we talking north east? Or north, north east? haha.

Welcome aboard! Nice looking bikes there

Back in France, GasGas is on its last leg before being finished. Forks done, gearbox oil change and a couple electrical things to do. Dad decided to pick up a mint-looking XT 125 from 1982! Photos in a couple weeks when we return return

Hello! It's been a while but I guess I might as well upload a project of mine. So in the end I ended up buying a new enduro bike instead of riding my DTR as I didn't want to damage it and found it too heavy to properly enjoy.

I ended up buying this. The bike was very dirty when I picked it up and in need of attention, but it ran so I thought "f*ck it" and rode it for the entirety of summer. You can find a video of me riding here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZnqhJuEQ

After summer though it was obvious it needed a renovation but unfortunately I could not take care of the work as the bike is in France and I live in the UK. I ended up giving it to a retired man who was an enduro enthusiast with a very impressive garage! At 73 years old he was still rocking it on a Husqvarna TE 125 and Honda CRF 300 both with a rekluse manual clutch.

Anyway, he took the bike and did an overhaul on it. Fixed the front rim, new tires, restored expansion chamber and exhaust, adjusted the brakes and rebuilt the engine. The bike was running 2 weeks ago when I went back to France but is now back to pieces as the front fork seals are being done up and the gearbox will be treated with an oil change.

Tyres and alloys where a mess.

Tail pipe taken apart, clearly it's never been cleaned or taken care of.

Air filter and box cleanup.

Repainted expansion chamber.

Tail pipe fixed up with new tyre in the back.

Fixup of the frame which was broken.

The bike annoyingly didn't have a stand, which is fine if you're next to a wall but finding a tree that suits the right conditions to set the bike next to was a pain. I don't know what happened to the old stand and I didn't manage to find a replacement.

In the end I enjoy the bike, it runs very well and the power is always there when you need it. Of course I can nitpick and say the gearbox has a mind of its own, it's impossible to get into neutral when the bike is running and standing still. But sometimes it will randomly get back into neutral when you don't ask it to. If you watch the youtube video you might see what I mean.

@Calum said in The Icarus Project (4EFTE):

@Minia Spun a bearing this morning. Long time coming, it's had a SAVAGE oil leak for the last two years, I am surprised it held up this long.

Unfortunately, due to my other post, all projects are off at the moment. But it will be engine out, chassis apart, and a full nut and bolt rebuild on the entire car. Back on the road 2030.

That's the plan.

2030? Well, best of luck with all your future endeavours. Was a pleasure knowing you

I certainly keep my facebook private and don't want this forum associated with facebook. The amount of tits who spend their life on there questioning and complaining on everyone else's posts is not something that is needed here. Though I certainly wouldn't mind an online chat room being added, could make for some interesting conversation. How many people here use discord?

My first bike hehe!

I had a pw50 when I was 4 from the 80s in the good old red and white, absolutely cracking bike for a kid. Never let me down, I remember selling it after it had been stored for probably a good 8 years or so, took it out one day and I started it first kick after so long! Fantastic bike, sold it for £150 what a mistake that was... I really regret selling it to be honest.

Your grandson will have a heck of a time on it no doubt!

@Calum said in The Helios Project (Aprilia RS 125 Rotax 122):

Definitely moving from the 125 scene now though.

About damn time lol.

I'm not normally one for sports bikes but bloody hell that looks good!

That is a perfectly fine answer for the MOT to fail, nothing wrong there. Although I disagree with a lot of the MOT regulations, this is one I do agree with. But as Ninja said, just put the stock pipe or a legal pipe on for the MOT. They'll pass it and then just switch it back, easy.

@Bluestoesonnose Try Porte-bagage That should lead you somewhere.

@Bluestoesonnose Luggage rack.

I think you'd stand a better chance of finding a frame with a working steering lock than the part on its own. On top of that they rust easily, so they don't work well. And you can kick the handlebars and break the steering lock easily. Honestly unless you want a prime, original example of a DT I wouldn't bother.

@smudge1995 What a lovely little bike

I swapped them, worked fine no problem... check your speedo cable and hub maybe.

@notgotaclue What you need is the wiring diagram, assuming you still have original colour-coded wires intact. If not, you'll have to test with a multimeter to see what is what and figure it out from there. I'd suggest buying a haynes manual for your DT125X, everything you need to know is in there.

There is google you could have used, plenty part numbers and photos out there. But here you go.

Have you removed the fuel tap at all? Start with that and flush the tank with water, could be plenty of dirt sticking at the bottom. Just give it a good clean and when you put it back together make sure there isn't any water left at all, that could lead to serious problems. Also check your air-filter, if its slightly oily that is normal. Check the seal is still intact between your filter and airbox outlet, I imagine if there isn't it can let dust and dirt get through which will eventually cause issues.

And as the others said, an in-line fuel filter is almost a must-have. You can buy them in a bundle for next to nothing.

@calum Hello Calum,
Went to the garage yesterday to have a look at the airbox. Air filter is very clean, considering it's brand new, and a bit oily with a smell of petrol which is good. I believe it has a snorkel if you mean the oval rubber tube that comes out of the top under the seat. Other than that I couldn't find any other hole or leak.

If you can give me a list of things to check in order then I can have a better look and take some pictures if need be as my garage is not next to my house. The bike is scheduled for an MOT and service on Thursday anyway so if I find nothing I'll have a chat with the guys there.

Pictures below, couldn't seem to get them working.

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Not sure if this well help much but I had a similar problem with my 2000 dtr, would rev normally with choke on but when you take it off after it has warmed up it would rev too high and I had a really tough time getting it down. Took the carb apart and found it was filled with crap, all blocked and somehow had a bee in it? No clue how it got there but it did somehow. Anyway, cleaned it up, stuck it back in and problem sorted. Did you clean the carb yourself?

Looking good! Then again everything you do looks outstanding to me.

@Bananper A loose clutch basket seems like a good culprit, but you need to know why it is loose. Or what made it loose. Well anyway, if you're taking it to a local shop they should be able to find and fix the problem. Afterall, the DT engine is pretty easy to work with.

The thing is we can't really see how much it is vibrating, personally I don't think it is much of a problem. All of my 2-stroke off-road bikes have vibrated, most notably my GasGas. After 10 minutes of full throttle you won't be able to feel your feet. How many miles has that engine got? If your bike is vibrating more than you believe it needs to, it would make me think the problem is a bigger one. I'd check the engine mounts, however unlikely it is.

I have a hydraulic clutch on the gasgas, which funnily enough even my benelli hasn't got. It's night and day, much more precision and control. Which is definitely a bonus on an off-road bike.

@ninja Aye. But honestly it does handle its weight well once you're on the go and it counter-steers beautifully. And if they'd done an aliminium chassis or alloy of some sort you would probably be looking at an extra £1500-£2000 or so. Which I certainly don't have haha. But I do hope Benelli sticks around, despite being made in China the company remains italian and so are its engineers and designers which is a good sign. And Benelli certainly used to be a main stream manufacturer.

Hello, welcome

@NINJA Bike is a 250 btw, not 200. Looks like the bits I need are on backorder from fowlers, I'd probably need to email or phone them up.

Yo.

Anyone know a place in the UK or Europe that has parts for a 1992 Yamaha WR250? Specifically looking for air filters and the powervalve push rod cover gasket. I've found air filters but they're in america... as for the seal, it's leaking a bit of oil but I've found a detailed thread with part of the solution, problem is I can't find the gasket. Not an emergency since it doesn't harm the bike, just means I need to top up on oil a bit more than usual but I'd like to get it sorted.

https://thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/1043713-does-your-powervalve-linkage-cover-leak-oil/

If anyone knows any good place give me a shout

Still a great looking bike, kind of prefer it without the luggage wrack and headlamp grill but still looks fantastic. Great job.

Get yourself a Haynes manual, will have all the information you need.

No spark, first rule would be side-stand switch. If that doesn't do it you will have to work your way from the battery to the spark plug itself.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-TZR125-1987-1993-DT125R/dp/184425626X/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=haynes+dt125r&qid=1558425286&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

@dtStevie98 Yeah, that looks completely different mate sorry. Still for £30 it's pretty cheap.

Hiya, welcome

Good looking bike, definitely a good base by looks of it. Then again not a lot can go wrong with these.

Nice. Why not just get a DT200R if you wanted a 200cc? It wouldn't be 98 but... or just buy a 200cc DT engine and fit it into your 125, if I remember right it's a straight bolt-in.

Welcome! Send some pictures of your bikes

Goes to France to work on the house, buys a bike instead

Well, I found the one I was looking at earlier and got my hands on it. What a machine!

Getting there... still.

Found a local guy who can gritblast the engine and powdercoat motorcycle frames so I'll probably do that to give it a really good clean underneath. The rest I can manage with some elbow grease.

I'll be in France for a bit to work on the country home and hopefully I'll find a WR250 that'll appear, once again the one I was looking at sold If I can't find anything, I'll just bring another DT back up and sell it.

@NINJA There's some irony in that video. "It runs great, most people don't tune their 2-strokes" and 2 minutes later "This bike runs as good as any 2-stroke I've ever seen." "Low-end torque is not great, possibly because it runs a little lean." Eh? Wording is a little poor in that review.

@Nottsbiker Not for old bikes, GasGas sold their factory and spare parts in the mid 2000s. I think around 2005-06 or so, so finding parts for older bikes is a pain. The EC is ok, because it was a popular bike. But other models like my Pampera, no hope really unless you come across someone breaking the bike or who somehow has original parts from GasGas.

@NINJA Aye. Got my eyes on a wr250 though. One popped up closeby for a good price and would be a great base for a project. Im in France by the end of the week so... just maybe. But GasGas will have to go, no room for 2 offroaders.

Husqvarna TE300i without a doubt, but too heavy and too much power where I ride, so would go for a 250.

@Irongamer727 said in Restricting a CRF 450 to A2 licence:

@Minia The KTMs come like this from factory. That's why it works. I wont buy another 125

If you want to ride an exc-f 450 on an A2 you're going to have to restrict it to 21hp (for the record an unrestricted DT will do about 20hp) It's going to feel like a turd and you won't get any enjoyment out of it, its a competition machine designed for a top-end rebuild every 65 hours. It is not a road bike. I don't get this whole "KTM engines are registered at 9kw" rubbish, they aren't. And even then it doesn't matter, it is your job to be legal. Not the insurer's or manufacturer or dealer.

I'm not trying to kill your joy, but I'm hoping you will understand that I'm trying to help you here. You can go through the effort of making a 450 enduro/motocross bike legal but it will be a pain and you will not get the best out of it, at all. Or you can risk saying its "restricted", but if you're caught it will be insurance fraud. With rational thinking, you are better off buying a bike designed for the road that you can enjoy more than a competition-designed off-road bike. A DRZ springs to mind or as I said earlier a full power 125, like a crm. Not sure why the dislike with 125cc engines, they are engines and bikes and work the same way and often better than the bigger machines.

Honestly, if you want an excf or crf450, wait until you're 21 and have your A license. Save yourself the bother, time and money.

@Irongamer727 said in Restricting a CRF 450 to A2 licence:

@Minia the engines? The KTM 450 exc

A 450 exc-f produces 62hp. Or 46.2kw. That is a power-to-weight ratio of 0.584. You're only allowed a maximum of 0.2. You'd need to get it down to 21hp... which you can't do because you are not allowed to restrict a bike by more than half of its power output. So why bother when you can legally ride a crm125 that produces 29hp?

I think you need to read up on the A2 restrictions. The only way you can ride a supermoto is with a full-power 125 like a crm125.

https://www.visordown.com/features/learner/a2-licence-what-you-can-and-cant-restrict

Does it feel right to you? Have you checked your calipers? pistons?

@Irongamer727 said in Restricting a CRF 450 to A2 licence:

@Minia Thing is, most KTMs are A2. They are registered at like 9kw.

What is registered at 9kw?

Getting there... slowly.

Think I'm going to be taking it all apart, more annoyances appearing. Notably one of the bolts holding the tach and headlamp mount from the top has shredded, going to be tough to get out.

Once everything I need is off, removing rust and painting will take place

Welcome

I'l actually be looking for the decal for the headlamp cowl soon. Original, one I have has been stained due to the bloody L sticker.

Welcome

Sounds like an air leak to me if I'm honest, have a look around your inlet and outlet and airbox. See if you can spot any cracks or holes.

@Louis-James Made some stuff since I was bored, if you don't mind I'll be using this for "inspiration" and forum signatures

I swapped them, worked fine no problem... check your speedo cable and hub maybe.

Heya. If I remember right, they have a pipe restriction as well and something else... but you're going to have to wait until one of the more um.. cough senior members, come around to confirm.

@Calum said in The Icarus Project (4EFTE):

@Minia Spun a bearing this morning. Long time coming, it's had a SAVAGE oil leak for the last two years, I am surprised it held up this long.

Unfortunately, due to my other post, all projects are off at the moment. But it will be engine out, chassis apart, and a full nut and bolt rebuild on the entire car. Back on the road 2030.

That's the plan.

2030? Well, best of luck with all your future endeavours. Was a pleasure knowing you

@Calum WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!? My goodness that sounds like proper shite. Sorry to hear (pun intended) about this. What's happening to it then? You taken it apart or anything?

@declan well question is for how long.

A 2 stroke wouldnt seize from 60ft without oil. This indicates a problem that started before.

That is a perfectly fine answer for the MOT to fail, nothing wrong there. Although I disagree with a lot of the MOT regulations, this is one I do agree with. But as Ninja said, just put the stock pipe or a legal pipe on for the MOT. They'll pass it and then just switch it back, easy.

@Calum said in exhaust dt125r 07 model:

@Minia I don't think it's enough to go off the registration alone. Since that only indicates to when it was registered, not year of manufacture. VIN would be the best place to look if you're unsure. But I don't know the numbers.

I know, that's why I stuck the pictures on. I am wary of plates, especially when it comes to those facebook morons selling their vehicle and telling me its a 1956. Honestly at that point I am forced to wonder why they say 1956 instead of 56 plate or the year on their V5, assume they don't know how the plate numbering system works or in special cases people who believe their vehicle is from the year 1956 and that has happened to me once so far... I just walked away.

@pedro1970 I'll ask to make sure since I'm confused, if your bike is a 2004 or later it will be an RE or X. If its between 1987 and 2004 then it will be a DT-R. The styling is quite different.

DT125R

DT125RE

@Louis-James said in DT200WR restoration project pic heavy:

@Minia I got a friend with a good camera, I've asked her to take some and get them printed on a canvas at some point... But I want the pictures in a good location

Make sure to send the pictures, I'll add them to the canvas

I want a wallpaper of these pictures... black and white, quite a nice finishing touch really works well imo! Good one

@Calum said in About to perform a fork oil change (not Dt125):

@NINJA Did we discuss this on another thread??? And thicker oil doesn't affect stiffness. I distinctly remember @Jens-Eskildsen Saying something. Or someone like that.

I think, if you want stiffer suspension, then you need to change the springs.

If you want stiffer suspension with DT forks, you've got 2 choices. The better one, is to change the springs. The cheaper and alternative method is to fill the forks up more. Thicker oil will only affect the damping rate, I.E it would slow down your rebound rate. Afterall you cannot pressurise a liquid. What allows the fork to travel and suspend movement is the air inside. Increase the quantity of oil, you reduce the amount of air and therefore require more energy to move the extra density of oil.

Now I've never taken the DT forks apart so I genuinely don't know how much room you have to play with. But I can say if you're trying to get your suspension right for your bodyweight and leg height, it is a lengthy and arduous process! Took me a few days to get right on the GasGas.

@Irongamer727 said in About to perform a fork oil change (not Dt125):

@NINJA Found simular information on a forum. How do I need to hold the fork? Put it in a vice with it just sitting?

Yup, soft jaws or a rag and just sit in in the vice and crack the nut and let the old stuff pour out.

Welcome. Good looking bike, well most french imports are

Thats a cool dtr!

@notgotaclue What you need is the wiring diagram, assuming you still have original colour-coded wires intact. If not, you'll have to test with a multimeter to see what is what and figure it out from there. I'd suggest buying a haynes manual for your DT125X, everything you need to know is in there.

The basic rule for off-roaders is 2%, but as always check what your manufacturer says before listening to advice!

There is google you could have used, plenty part numbers and photos out there. But here you go.

Have you removed the fuel tap at all? Start with that and flush the tank with water, could be plenty of dirt sticking at the bottom. Just give it a good clean and when you put it back together make sure there isn't any water left at all, that could lead to serious problems. Also check your air-filter, if its slightly oily that is normal. Check the seal is still intact between your filter and airbox outlet, I imagine if there isn't it can let dust and dirt get through which will eventually cause issues.

And as the others said, an in-line fuel filter is almost a must-have. You can buy them in a bundle for next to nothing.

I think you'd stand a better chance of finding a frame with a working steering lock than the part on its own. On top of that they rust easily, so they don't work well. And you can kick the handlebars and break the steering lock easily. Honestly unless you want a prime, original example of a DT I wouldn't bother.

@ringo67 4k is pushing it for a kmx200 original and in good shape, I certainly wouldn't pay that considering I've seen them sell for 1000-1500 euros in really good condition. But you have to expect that price for bigger 2-strokes, on top of that they are going up in price. A TZR250 a year ago, I saw a few in good nick for 2.5k or 3k. These days they are easily going for 4k all the way up to 6k for the rarer SP models. And hell if I ever see some day a DT200R in original condition with less than 10,000kms I can see it going for 3,000 euros easily.

Edit: Just found this one, https://www.leboncoin.fr/motos/1521444538.htm/

Translation in short, chassis has been blasted and painted. Plastics re-sprayed, engine rebuilt top and bottom and modifications including silencer, foot pegs, indicators, mirrors and tail light however he has all the original parts apparently. I mean there are still a couple things wrong with the bike but that is a nice example.

Hm, like the shiny swingarm for sure but I'll need to see the finished bike before I can decide whether I like that orange. I'm not a fan of KTM

Just for the record, french bikes are not all derestricted. As far as I was told the DTs were restricted from the factory so european DT125Rs are still restricted as they are A1 license legal and UK bikes do normally have a power valve. The reason why you would buy imports is if you want a clean, original and unmolested example. Something that is pricey and not always easy to find here in the UK. I have imported DTs and seen plenty and I can almost guarantee you that all EU DTs are in better nick than most bikes you'll find here.

However a few things to keep in mind, there can be, although not always, import taxes on the DT and you will have to register them in the UK for road use through the NOVA system and if you're bothered you'll have to buy a UK headlight. Also some insurers do not easily accept imports or will increase the price so keep an eye out for that.

@Calum said in Forum Software Updated:

@Minia Don't get me started on the dark theme.

Took me ages to figure that out.

The Dark theme is selected, but doesn't want to propagate!!!

Anyway, I found it under your users settings. Turns out you can choose your own theme for the site. If you go to your user icon and click on settings, you can select the forum theme slate is the one I use.

I saw that but every theme I tried to use broke the website for me, but I see slate works... kind of... not as smooth as it used to be.

What happened to the forum? And where is the dark theme? Please tell me there is a dark theme.

Good to hear you've gone back to your youth, get us some pictures as we are a curious bunch

@Calum said in 1989 DT125RE New owner:

DTRE? Or DTR. DTRE's were only made from 2004-2007 where the DTR Range was discontinued.

I'm sure it's a DTR, which is a cool bike.

I do want an 89 one day!

Got any photos?

In europe DTRs with the optional electric start were known as a DTRE, although obviously not the remodel of 2004

@Bluestoesonnose Try Porte-bagage That should lead you somewhere.

@Bluestoesonnose Luggage rack.

@samdt25 There should be a colour code label somewhere on your bike. I imagine either next to the VIN Number or somewhere on the rear, perhaps under the seat. I'd need to get a closer look myself to be honest.

Anyway get the code of that if you can and then check the yamaha colour chart to find the exact paint you need.

Personally I've never bothered with it, just go around the bike check everything is fine every once in a while. You should be doing that anyway to be honest.

I certainly keep my facebook private and don't want this forum associated with facebook. The amount of tits who spend their life on there questioning and complaining on everyone else's posts is not something that is needed here. Though I certainly wouldn't mind an online chat room being added, could make for some interesting conversation. How many people here use discord?

My first bike hehe!

I had a pw50 when I was 4 from the 80s in the good old red and white, absolutely cracking bike for a kid. Never let me down, I remember selling it after it had been stored for probably a good 8 years or so, took it out one day and I started it first kick after so long! Fantastic bike, sold it for £150 what a mistake that was... I really regret selling it to be honest.

Your grandson will have a heck of a time on it no doubt!

@Calum said in The Helios Project (Aprilia RS 125 Rotax 122):

Definitely moving from the 125 scene now though.

About damn time lol.

Honestly I'd go for the new monkey bike

So went for a wee ride today since I didn't get a chance earlier this week, love the new sound overall quite happy. Not too loud but loud enough so people now get out of my way when filtering or jumping lanes... that or people were oddly kind today. Sorry for the shit quality, recorded with my phone cause I forgot to charge the GoPro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eT4KqnVMUQ

So I bought myself an Arrow exhaust, I'll get a wee video of what it sounds like at some point, definitely better though and a bit lighter... the cat-con weighs a fucking tonne on this bike so glad that's gone.

@stinkwheeler My dad had a 125 varadero, think it's aimed at the bigger rider really. Very easy bike to work on but as you said yes, a bit slow but it is only a 125.

The suspension effect you get from forks comes from the air left inside the fork, after all you cannot compress a liquid. If you change to thicker oil and try filling it up a bit more you will effectively stiffen the forks. Just make sure you still have air in them, don't fill it right up cause then you won't have any suspension.

@rs_raz Sorry mate, best of luck to you.

What Ninja said, oil light will be on when in neutral so you know it is working. If it stays on when in gear check your oil level, if it's filled to a reasonable amount then perhaps a loose or corroded connection is the culprit. To be honest I'm actually not sure how it works, maybe someone out there will know exactly how it's all wired up.

@ryanjimccfc I mean the standard DT shock is pretty good in my opinion, unless you're doing a lot of bumpy green-laning then I wouldn't really look into replacing it.

Not sure why'd you really want to change the shock, unless your shock needed replacing... as far as I know the yz shock does not fit the dt. But you'd be better waiting for calum or someone else to respond before taking my word for gospel.

I totally didn't do that when wiring my country home...

Um, I'm probably with Calum on this with just getting a new loom unless you're feeling up to the task to redoing the whole wiring loom. Wiring is one of the simplest things to do, as long as you follow the diagrams and the book you can't get it wrong. Question is if you're willing to put the time into it yourself.

Am I the only one with no project? Fixing your old man's bikes doesn't count

Looking good! Then again everything you do looks outstanding to me.

@Bananper Check all your lines and look for evidence of a leak, if it isn't from your master cylinder or hydraulic lines then dismount your brake caliper and check it over.

Sounds like your brake fluid is leaking, guess you'll have to find the leak and fix it. When you pumped the pressure up did the piston move all the way? Did you notice a leak anywhere?

I'm not normally one for sports bikes but bloody hell that looks good!

What bike have you got? A DTRE or a DT200R? You're a little short on information.

I agree with pretty much everything being said, I had my own reasons to buying DTs in France though and it is quite simply because it is cheaper for me. The bikes are in better condition and cost far less, I also don't have the hassle of explaining to the seller I'll be exporting the bike out of France since I am partly french, I speak fluent french and have a french passport aswell as a french phone for when I am on holiday. On top of that, I drive down to France and back up at least twice a year for other business, since I'm going down anyway might as well pick up some stuff. And this is from Scotland! Not Portsmouth! Personally for me it is a lot easier, it's why I imported my DTs when I did.

@NINJA Buy new.

Not a great picture but I know I wouldn't go under 2k. You should get back your 1.9k at least. Have a look what they are going for around the market and decide a price for yourself.

Since the bike is imported and you've done the tax work already then that's step 1 done, they should not ask you for any more. Now you will need the german equivalent of the V5 and you'll need to apply for nova registration next, you will need to send them the german V5. Once that is done you need to contact the DVLA and send them your NOVA papers, you should not need to send them the german V5. Once you get your UK V5 back, it's mot and insurance and you're on the road. They might ask for your bike to be inspected but since it came from germany, i.e the EU, it should be fine. I don't want to discourage you since you obviously want to ride your bike for summer, but my experience with this process is it takes several months. The HRMC Nova will be done relatively easily, but the DVLA like to take their time. Best of luck.

@Bananper A loose clutch basket seems like a good culprit, but you need to know why it is loose. Or what made it loose. Well anyway, if you're taking it to a local shop they should be able to find and fix the problem. Afterall, the DT engine is pretty easy to work with.

The thing is we can't really see how much it is vibrating, personally I don't think it is much of a problem. All of my 2-stroke off-road bikes have vibrated, most notably my GasGas. After 10 minutes of full throttle you won't be able to feel your feet. How many miles has that engine got? If your bike is vibrating more than you believe it needs to, it would make me think the problem is a bigger one. I'd check the engine mounts, however unlikely it is.

@bikemad88 If I remember right to be able to sell on this site you need to have been a member for a certain period of time. If you want an adventure 2-stroke a kdx is a good first call. If I went dual-sport I'd probably look at something like a Honda CRM, Yamaha WRZ.

Though a 4-stroke is not a bad call. The maintenance may be more expensive if you pay someone to service it, but you'll have a better chance finding parts and the service hours aren't that much different. And you won't be spending so much on fuel.

I have a hydraulic clutch on the gasgas, which funnily enough even my benelli hasn't got. It's night and day, much more precision and control. Which is definitely a bonus on an off-road bike.

Doesn't look bad, tank is going to need some repairs though. Won't need replacing judging from the photos. Your tyres are probably pretty hard so I would replace them, I'd just give it a general look over. Controls, suspension, carburetor cleaned up etc. An oil change would probably do it some good as well.

@davewillmott said in tdr 125 rear shock:

think a photo is there now,,,

This will make it better. Nice ride, looks good... and those wheels!

@calum French blood, scottish nationality. Born in Glasgow.

@irongamer727 As long as you stick with the bigger well-known brands you can't really mess it up. As for types of oil I use yamaha 10w-40 4t for my gearbox and motul 100% synthetic 2-stroke oil for the engine for all my 2 strokes. If I don't have motul, I just go with castrol.

@irongamer727 To each their preference. My mate works in the oil industry for motul, so when I need oil I just ask him and he'll bring the best stuff

@irongamer727 said in Hairline crack on exhaust mount:

Lol I'm I the youngest in the group at 17 gears old?

Yup.

Queue the eurobeat.

What oldman said. But it shouldn't turn on halfway... my oil light turns on at about 1/4 or 1/5 left of the tank.

I think the Wr200 engine is a direct fit on the old frame, I believe I read that somewhere, but can't say for sure on the DTRE frame...

@calum ABS is now mandatory for new motorcycles as of 2016. And thanks

@glynn123 I think its the best looking 300. Definitely uncommon, don't know if rare. I think people could be a bit scared to take the jump with this new chinese partnership and whatnot.

Yup, Benelli make the tnt125. Though it's not really in that mini-125 market like the grom. And as for price to features I think Benelli is doing good. As I've said above there are a lot of features on the bn302 that you just don't get on the other 300s. Keep in mind it now comes with ABS as standard.

I won't change anything major on the bike, but I will try and fit a tail tidy and some nicer mirrors cause lets be honest, no matter what company stock tails and mirrors are always **** ugly.

@ninja Aye. But honestly it does handle its weight well once you're on the go and it counter-steers beautifully. And if they'd done an aliminium chassis or alloy of some sort you would probably be looking at an extra £1500-£2000 or so. Which I certainly don't have haha. But I do hope Benelli sticks around, despite being made in China the company remains italian and so are its engineers and designers which is a good sign. And Benelli certainly used to be a main stream manufacturer.

@ninja I had a look and there is the simple stuff like mirrors, footrests, levers, exhaust pipe etc. But the main reason it weighs so much and costs so little... is the chassis and swing-arm. Old fashioned tubular steel. No aluminium. And you can't really swap those out...

@calum The bike dry is 185kg, so with oil and fuel you're probably looking at 195kg. On top of that I'm 6 foot tall but only weigh 58kg, so that's 253kg plus the gear, yeah I'd say 255-260kg. It is without a doubt a heavy bike for me.

Honestly, if you had a drag race against my dt125r. The DT would fly off the start compared to the Benelli. But I wouldn't compare, they are two different machines which I definetely both enjoy. My DT is still in the garage! It would take a lot for me to sell her off.

So I got my A2 license and been browsing for a simple urban four-stroke that I could use when I just want to go that little bit further than the DT. Ideally as a Yamboy I was looking at an MT07 or even an MT03. But I'm very picky on the colours and besides that it was too expensive for me to afford. So I ended up browsing gumtree for other options and I just happened to have discovered and found that Benelli were back and there was one for sale 1 hour away from me. So looked at the reviews and decided to go see it. Gave it a good look around, checked the tax, insurance etc and I came to the decision that I'd buy. So low and behold, the Benelli BN302!

Honestly I think it is the best looking 300 on the market and comes with nice features. Upside-down forks with adjustable dampening, single side-mounted shock absorber with adjustable dampening. Single brembo disk at the back, dual brembo front disks at the front. Digital speedo and standard tachometer. Full LED lighting. Engine is a 300cc 38hp DOHC in-line twin, plenty power to enjoy for me and it likes high revs up to 11k. It's the cheapest 300 out there but actually has a lot to offer. The only 2 downsides really is the weight, it's almost 200kg! Very different to the DT for sure and also I find it relatively low. Then again I am 6 foot tall and have long legs so... make of that what you will.

2015 model so no ABS, but I've never had a bike with ABS so I'm really not fussed about it. Only ~4800 miles.

Is the powervalve supposed to open at a set amount of revs? Mine opens just over 6k.

Yo. I did an oil change back in October or so since I didnt know how long the previous oil had been in the bike for and for the fact that I felt once the bike had warmed up the gears could take a bit more effort to actually click in. Well I did the oil change back then and it resulted in silky smooth gear changing. However in the past few weeks I've noticed once my bike is well warmed up and I've done a couple miles the gears can be quite hard to go through.

Its not any particular gear, when cold I can go through all 6 gears and neutral no problem, no clutch slip or anything and with minimal effort but once warmed up it seems to turn into a bit of a pain. I always use the clutch as well, I dont short shift on the DT.

I have 10w40 in the bike at the moment. Is it worth changing the oil to a thinner based oil or getting oil specifically for 2-stroke clutch or what? What are people running with?

Thanks,
Minia.

@calum Hybrid masterrace. Both a console peasant and a dedicated PC gamer. I certainly prefer PC, but some games that I want to play aren't available on PC and I can't be arsed to port them over. I've told myself exactly what you've said many times, "no point having a console for playing 1 game". But I'm now on my third ps3 after saying that so... it hasn't worked haha.

And don't call me a console peasant, I'll have you know I'm on a ryzen 7 and 390x hehehe

@calum Haha, perhaps we should. Though I believe in the hybrid masterrace

Sounds like we got a couple gamers on here, maybe someone should start a show your setup thread.

Merry Christmas folk.

I sort of understand what calum is saying. But personally, I'd run it by the numbers. I have no experience with rolling roads, Dynos and rebuilding engines etc... But I have plenty of experience with getting the maximum of performance out of computers. Now you can build yourself a nice rig and all and it can run your programs, engines, games or whatever absolutely fine. But if you don't tune your rig and set it up properly, then you're just losing some of the extra kick. And in which case, I then have to go and run the numbers

If you're happy enough with a smooth ride, that's fine. If you want to push it to the limit then you'll need the numbers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D-QD_HIfjA

Michelin K550 front and rear. Good, solid tyres. Good traction on roads and trails and they don't wear out too easily. Unfortunately Michelin stopped making them a couple years back I think... so finding stock can take time. I've currently got a pair of them going on my XT 125 though.

A thorough clean of the carb might be the trick. Certainly did for me numerous times.

Not much remaining of her, at least you got some of it back.

@andrewj1680 Don't underestimate a 2-stroke for sure. My cousin was 12 years old when my uncle bought him a YZ80 from the mid 80s. I remember my cousin took for a ride but came back rather quickly without his knee-cap. Apparently he skidded on gravel and his knee was the first thing that hit the ground and of course that is really unlucky, especially since he was in shorts. He had a hole in his left knee the size of a golf ball and well, in the space of 20 minutes after getting the bike he's at the hospital and getting a metal plate stuck in his knee. Moral of the story, wear some protection no matter how small the trip OR the bike!

Looks nice. Send me some stickers in black and I'll throw them on the bike

Congratulations, make us proud

@Zrako Sounds good, keep the pictures coming as this project develops

I use the BR9ES as well on both my DTs, works fine. They both start first kick even after sitting for several weeks. Honestly I don't see much use out of an iridium spark plug, my GasGas 250 had one. Was one of the things I changed before I got on it last summer, by the end of the summer it was dead. Granted I rode on it almost every single day for a good 4-8 hours, but that is still a rather short life span...

Stick with copper mate, it works best. Newer technology is sometimes too good for a bike's own good.

@CYBER-NINJA said in Outage:

@Minia @Calum All too complex for lil ole me, so I'll let you coding guru's decipher the what, where, how and why's of it all. Good job anyways BTW!!!

All credit and work on this forum goes to Calum mate. I've done nothing nor given any input or ideas about it so no point thanking me haha.

Welcome to the world of server administration. Each time something (or even more annoyingly in bigger organisations, someone) breaks something, it is your job to fix it! Doesn't seem too bad at first, but imagine that 2am call I used to get... "Hello Minia, yeah I know it's early but Keith f*cked it up again and we need this running again asap".

Never, again.

@smudge1995 What a lovely little bike

@scotty As far as I know it isn't, you might climb a couple horsepower by getting a DEP system but I've found no problem sticking with stock.

Hello all,
so recently I've had trouble with my DT, I find the carburetor likes to jam here and then. Normally happens on a cold start I'll often find petrol pissing out the carb, normally I ride and after a few minutes it goes away thanks to cobbled streets shaking it loose however my last ride found the carb completely stuck and left me on the side of the road. Thankfully I wasn't far from home but now I don't want to take the chance. I've got a haynes manual but I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how to clean it and what with, I'd think it is probably gunk sticking on the floats, the bike had been in a warehouse for over 6 months when I was doing all the paperwork. I've heard some people say clean it with petrol which sounds fair.

@MIGHTYMAN Much tidier, and much cheaper

Hello!
So I've finally been able to ride my DT around, paperwork took ages but I've now been riding the bike for several days and enjoying myself! A few months ago my father and I decided to pass our CBT together so of course he now needed a bike. We ended up buying another DT in France and brought it back up with the my own DT, this was convenient as we had to head down to France anyway.

Here are some pictures of his at the time we bought it! She's a 2000 model with a 3MB head, hadn't run often for the past year and refused to start 2 days ago so we bought some spare spark plugs and I installed a new one, gave it a kick and off it went! Runs well but needs some tuning on the carb, likes to stall at times so I'll give it a clean when I can.

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I also gave my bike a cleanup and some polish to bring some shine back out, only did a quick scrub on the wheels as night was falling.

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@CYBER-NINJA That looks nice, how much are you looking for?

@CYBER-NINJA Please do, thank you

@CYBER-NINJA I like the sound of that, are they both off a dt125r? Any chance you can send pictures? I didn't think a set of clocks would go for so much, and I don't think I need a tachometer, is there any difference in them between the french and british ones?

@aidan1996 Are they the same as on a 2000-2002 Dt125r? Any pictures? Thanks

@Calum I'd quite like to stay original to be honest, both bikes have all yamaha-original parts, exhaust system, brake systems etc. I think I'd quite like to stick with that but thank you.

@Biker_123 said in In need of speedos for DT125R:

@Minia I was in the exact same situation when I imported one of my DTRs over from France last year! Headache your best bets probably looking on eBay for a set of clocks from another DT or buy the universal trail tech speedo or similar .

Thanks man, I had a look on ebay but not found much for a price I'm willing to pay. One guy wants £200 for a used speedo

@ramekenas said in In need of speedos for DT125R:

Sorry if i sound dumb , but can't you take the speedo apart and replace the dial ? print with different spacing and make it to mph

I'm not sure if there is any mechanical difference between a kph and mph speedo but I'd assume so, and to be fair I don't even know if you can take apart the speedo and change the decal. I know I couldn't on a Mercedes G230. When I asked the company they said they could build me a new speedo, but nothing about taking it apart and replacing the decal. And even if you do so the "miles done" would be in kilometres, can't change that.

Hello, so a few months back I bought 2 DT125Rs to ride with here in Scotland, both were imported from France and are currently getting their paperwork and MOT sorted however it is in my interest to have both speedos changed to read in mph or mph AND kph.

I recently contacted a company that could replace the speedos and build new ones but wanted £300 without VAT. I don't really want to spend so much money.

How much does a speedo normally cost? Can anyone help me find 2 speedos as I am not sure where to look. I'm looking to have them fit on a DTR125 2000 and one from 2002.

Thank you