DT125R ARCHIVE

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
DT125R Forum -> Projects -> 89' DTR into a true offroad bike.
Post Info TOPIC: 89' DTR into a true offroad bike.
bkray


DTR Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 360
Date:
89' DTR into a true offroad bike.
Permalink  
 

Well, i just got a DTR from eBay for £132.

It had a DEP expanny and big one end can. brand new front knobbly and brand new front rad scoops. but, that was about the extent of it. was a non-runner (thought to be carb problems) but when i get the engine out, we'll soon see... the carb is new according to the previous owner, and it looks new, but not like the usual carb im used too seeing. The bike is full of rust which im hoping too sort, and the brakes are knackered. it did have all the plastics but they were a bad spray job, along with the swinging arm and tank, seat was ripped.

 

So, first pic to start. it doesnt have the panels on, but you get the idea. 1.jpg

 

The fork seals were gone, but good job i got a genuine set just sitting waiting to be used. i did get a full tank of petrol and a haynes manual for free though. :D

 

4.jpg

 

So, had just took the dep off, (so i could clean up, make look mint and put on mine xD) also just took some of the odd little bits off.

 

5.jpg

 

And, this is where im up too now, (not bad considering the little time ive been with it) Brakes were an absolute nightmare, they had pretty much rusted onto the bike. Its got alo of random wires which dont seem to do much. a bit concerning as i dont know where what goes.

 

I got an order of which i plan to do now, so, just took the rad off, now gonna go with carb, 2T then engine. forks and swinger seem simple and gonna get lots of bits shot blasted and powdercoated (hopefully)

 

Just a note, if anyone wants me too take specific piccys on doing thing, just let me know as im an amatuer to this, but know people like me could do with a helping hand when doing this sorta thing. :D



__________________

1990 DT125R Sm'd

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t40415921/1990-dt125r-sm/

1989 DT125R (offroad)

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t43040164/89-dtr-into-a-true-offroad-bike/
tripr


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1053
Date:
Permalink  
 

good buy m8 be nice to see what you turn it in to

__________________
Seiki


Admin

Status: Offline
Posts: 2156
Date:
Permalink  
 

looking forward to seeing the progress man, keep the pics and updates coming

__________________
DT-R_bradders


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2165
Date:
Permalink  
 

looks good m8, nice to see a fresh new project on the way

__________________

             

 
Energized


DTR Legend

Status: Offline
Posts: 1853
Date:
Permalink  
 

Goodluck mate, i'm sure it's gonna look amazing when you get it all done :P



__________________

 
DT-R_bradders


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2165
Date:
Permalink  
 

USD'S !!! GOTTA BE DONE FOR PROPER OFF ROADIN M8!! LOL ; )

__________________

             

 
bkray


DTR Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 360
Date:
Permalink  
 

When i get the cash bradders ;) so far, im suprised at how simple it has been stripping it... its pretty much fully stripped and no help from mr Haynes. piccys soon to come ofcourse. I will say, im gonna need alot of help on the wiring though. >.>

__________________

1990 DT125R Sm'd

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t40415921/1990-dt125r-sm/

1989 DT125R (offroad)

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t43040164/89-dtr-into-a-true-offroad-bike/
DT-R_bradders


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2165
Date:
Permalink  
 

There great to work on so simple like u say , I could prob strip one down and rebuild it in a day easy
jus gotta keep an eye out for a cheap set of usd's m8 they will pop up jus like mine n steves did , actually get steve to look for them he found all his stuff well cheap compred to mine, and his is better than mine... Jammy bastard : / lol


__________________

             

 
DT-R_bradders


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2165
Date:
Permalink  
 

Oh yea check for excessive play in the rear sus befor u go any further m8! Thts a killer if it's hanging m8

Jus lift up the back of the bike n the wheel shouldnt be left behind to much wen u pick it up, urll know wat I mean wen u try it lol urll feel it no probs

Jus a heads up for ya if u havnt already done so ; )

__________________

             

 
bkray


DTR Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 360
Date:
Permalink  
 

Ah, cheers Bradder's all thats attached is my forks, swinger and both whells, so lucky you said that before i go any further. :D Erm, out of interest, what did you use too clean up your engine? (mostly top end) i want mine too look shiny like yours. :)

__________________

1990 DT125R Sm'd

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t40415921/1990-dt125r-sm/

1989 DT125R (offroad)

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t43040164/89-dtr-into-a-true-offroad-bike/
DT-R_bradders


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2165
Date:
Permalink  
 

My engine m8??

__________________

             

 
bkray


DTR Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 360
Date:
Permalink  
 

Yeah mate, like, how did you polish it up a good'un? im wanting mine looking new.

__________________

1990 DT125R Sm'd

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t40415921/1990-dt125r-sm/

1989 DT125R (offroad)

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t43040164/89-dtr-into-a-true-offroad-bike/
SUPERSTEVE


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 686
Date:
Permalink  
 

Ive got some calipers and masters mate if your in need for good one's, defo go mad with it!! What colour codes you thinking of?

__________________

POLISHED STUBBY DEP PIPE FTW

MY 'BAD BOY' BUILD 
bkray


DTR Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 360
Date:
Permalink  
 

erm, Im in need of a complete rear brake, master and all, and most likely a complete front aswell as the one i took off is utter ****e. :/ but im trying to do it on a budget eh. :/ erm, well, i been thinking, was gonna maybe go white with customs decals but then thought black like mine, make them like identical but one as a mx. just gonna see how things go eh.

__________________

1990 DT125R Sm'd

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t40415921/1990-dt125r-sm/

1989 DT125R (offroad)

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t43040164/89-dtr-into-a-true-offroad-bike/
DT-R_bradders


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2165
Date:
Permalink  
 

dunno really m8 jus kept clean really lol i do use that scotch brite stuff it comes in like a square sheet and u can get different grades of it like sand paper , thats good for getting off burnt on ****e

__________________

             

 
GADGET


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1332
Date:
Permalink  
 

scotchbright ftw i use that stuff to prep before painting and is good for cleaning heads and power valves



__________________
bkray


DTR Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 360
Date:
Permalink  
 

I use that on rifles? >.> fair enough, will get myslef loads. :P i been using parrafin at the minute.

__________________

1990 DT125R Sm'd

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t40415921/1990-dt125r-sm/

1989 DT125R (offroad)

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t43040164/89-dtr-into-a-true-offroad-bike/
GADGET


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1332
Date:
Permalink  
 

parafin and scotchbright gotta be worth a go for sure

just make sure you got your shades on to look at the results lol



__________________
SUPERSTEVE


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 686
Date:
Permalink  
 

just let us know ya need some mate, got a complete front setup. 2001 and 2004

__________________

POLISHED STUBBY DEP PIPE FTW

MY 'BAD BOY' BUILD 
bkray


DTR Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 360
Date:
Permalink  
 

Right, Nice update of piccys then. :D

both 001.JPG

Both my sexy's sitting outside. :D nice early start to the day. (NOTE!!!!: Was just trying out the big one end can, ill stick to my dep stubby anyday. it was aload of ****.)

 

carb 002.JPG

This is my carb, taken off and cleaned up. im certain its an LC carb. anyone verify this for me? its cause me problems. :(

engine 001.JPG

 

head 002.JPG

head 005.JPG

If you look at my next piccy, look at where my piston has been catching. but nothing down the barrel. confusing of what?

piston 003.JPG

 

strip 005.JPG

strip 006.JPG

strip 0012.JPG

Started to get dark so i called it a day there... stupid engine, why would the swinger also be a engine mounting bolt? :O

 



__________________

1990 DT125R Sm'd

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t40415921/1990-dt125r-sm/

1989 DT125R (offroad)

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t43040164/89-dtr-into-a-true-offroad-bike/
DT-R_bradders


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2165
Date:
Permalink  
 

Lookin good m8y : )
One thing tho... Why the **** has everyone got 3mb cylinder heads apart from me!! Ffs! Lol
How was the rear sus m8 any play??

__________________

             

 
bkray


DTR Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 360
Date:
Permalink  
 

Sorry its been such a long reply. :/ the rear sus looks knackered but no leaks and no sag, to ima see how it goes. got a spare shocker in my room anyway.

erm, will get piccys up soon, its completely apart now. and im getting the frame shotted and powder coated..
for some of you, pice quotes i got where about £100 for frame and £30 for swinger with another £20 for all the odd bits. (rad holder) soorta thing.

__________________

1990 DT125R Sm'd

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t40415921/1990-dt125r-sm/

1989 DT125R (offroad)

Piccys - http://dt125r.activeboard.com/t43040164/89-dtr-into-a-true-offroad-bike/
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
DT125R Forum -> Projects -> 89' DTR into a true offroad bike.
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard