DT125R ARCHIVE

Wee update, not really done much since getting it powder coated.

 

Tackled the seat, marking it up and cutting it.  Got some fabric off ebay but it was no good as it didn't stretch at all so wouldn't fit.  GOing to go to an actual fabric shop and see what I can get.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mock fitted the side panels again, just to see how they were looking.

 

 

Got a complete new set of bolts for the build...

 

 

Polisport rear light fitted...

 

 

Got the gold renthals as part of the original black and gold colour scheme I was going for.  Thought it was a waste to sell them so am going to see if the powder coaters can do them orange for me.  Might have to sand them down after to get bits to fit but nothing ventured...

 

 

Tthe rst of the bits for powdercoating getting cleaned up in my massive workshop (or the world's smallest shed).  The missus hasn't noticed but the plastics have been run thru the dushwasher a few times now to clean them up...

 

 

So that's were I'm at now, depending on funds will hopefully get the rest of the bits powder coated.  Just got the last few bits I need for the engine rebuild so that's on the to do list too.  Anyone got any tips before I start for some easy upgrades to the engine?

 

Just gonna get a black seat cover, nothing flash

Orange & white does look the nuts tbh!

Off to the powder coaters again tomorrow.  These bits to get orange'd:-

 

 

And a few more bits for gloss black, will hopefully have them all back in a week or so.

 

Minor update whilst I wait for bits coming back from powder coating.  Been busy with my orange paint.  Ordered some frame protection tape to use around the swing arm to try to preserve the paint work.

 

 

 

Took a bit of a gamble on Ebay and managed to get these....

 

 

 

 

They are unbranded 17 x 2.5 and 17 x 3 wheels with good tyres on with plenty of tread.  Came with hubs, sprocket, disks and spindles.  All for 75 squid plus postage.  I'll dismantle the wheels, get the rims powdercoated and shiny then rebuild on to my hubs.  With luck the spokes will be re-useable but might need to get new ones.

That seat looks perfect mate, dunno about the comfort tho?

Think they're off some cheapy bike, they say something like 'skyteam' on them. I'm not bothered tho once they've been powdercoatedt they should look pretty good.

ohh noo

my mates brother jumped over a hump in som grass lanmded hard ant the front wheel crumpled on his lol cheap chineese tat, if ur rebuilding them use ss spokes for abit of strenth

yeah thats what i was thinkin nev...looks similar and alot of the chinky stuff is copied oem specs

so yeah be nice to no if you could offer it up to a dtr front wheel 

Amazing project, love the colour scheme as well the swing arm looks the dogs

Got a load more bits back from powder coating, really pleased with the results.

 

 

Brake calipers will get new seals and pistons.

 

 

 

Hubs all tango'd ready for building on to my cheap chinese rims...

 

 

 

Rear shock and dogbones ready for back end rebuild.

 

 

 

More bits...

 

 

 

 

Wasn't sure how the renthal bars were going to come out but they look pretty awesome....

 

 

 

Finally managed to source an undamaged set of engine cases that I was happy with, so the engine re build can actually start now....

 

proper job that fella,awesome attention to detail. another stunning dt being reborn 

1st time ive seen this mate, must say she is a stunner, youve done good there pal!!

Ooooossssshhhhhh bang tidy lol

This is awesome, but theres a couple parts that are going to cause you issues man. I'll warn you from now.

The chain slider will ruin your chain when the paint flakes off, spreading orange flakes all through it and the swing arm. It's annoying the original colour but nothing can be done about it. It will also be a nightmare to keep clean, and once it flakes it will look worse than if you left it alone.

Same things with the shells as soon as you tighten them, the paint will just rip off. Ended up having to sand the paint off. I was advised about doing my callipers so interested to see if yours still function ok, will do mine if they do.

Remember parts get blasted so you don't really need to sand them.


Cant wait to see the end result!