DT125R ARCHIVE

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

RE: My new old DT

MDK · DTR Legend

never been a fan of powder coating smoothrite and enamel radiator paint can be just as good .

bike looks great btw

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Yeah powder coat shmowder coat cant see why people rave about, all I can think is that its easy to drop a rough frame off and get it back looking nice. Mind you nothing in an aerosol is anywhere near as good. 2K paint is by far the best and most durable finish for the money if you can paint.....

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Pink seat cover and fork gators, its just got to be done.....................

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Well I just had to try it once, powder coat that is. I was warned but...you know how it is. As for the pink bits, well you never know it might happen later. For now it's a rush to get it on the road as I want a quiet bike to go to work at 04.30hrs. And play in the snow hopefully! The pink bits are sort of growing on me (ooer missus-sounds a bit rude) I only ever had one other bike professionally done and that was 2 pack and a great job it was too. If I ever do this again (course I will) 2 pack it will be, or Smoothrite for budget jobs!

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Genuine Yamaha seat cover say 93 but should say 91 bargain, over a hundred quid from your friendly local Yamaha dealer. Get it snapped up........

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-OEM-Yamaha-DT125R-1993-Pink-Seat-Cover-/141489105588

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Heerflick wrote:
Well I just had to try it once, powder coat that is. I was warned but...you know how it is. As for the pink bits, well you never know it might happen later. For now it's a rush to get it on the road as I want a quiet bike to go to work at 04.30hrs. And play in the snow hopefully! The pink bits are sort of growing on me (ooer missus-sounds a bit rude) I only ever had one other bike professionally done and that was 2 pack and a great job it was too. If I ever do this again (course I will) 2 pack it will be, or Smoothrite for budget jobs!

2 pack its all I ever use, 30 quid a litre with the thinner and hardener and I could paint 5 frames with 1 litre....................

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Ive got some brand new Pink fork gaiters that I might let go if you do decide to go Pink and you cant find any, they are totally impossible to find these days ive had them years. Heres a pic, I always save a pic from the seller when I buy something and put it into a model year file.

-- Edited by scrimsmustang on Tuesday 2nd of December 2014 10:16:17 AM

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Thanks for your offer Scrims, I have put a watch on the seat cover and may risk a bid later. Just in case I do get lucky, how much would you want for the gaiters please?
I do like the idea of the standard colours now, but the budget will be the final decider!

lobber · DTR Member

Bikes looking ace, makes such a difference having frame gleaming whatever the method used. Loving the retro colours too Keep the pics coming!

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Thanks Lobber, glad you think it looks ok-it does make a suprising difference as you say, the frame seems to hide all the other stuff that is going back with just a brush-up. Did a bit more today and hope to post more pics when it's standing on its own two wheels. Still got to shell out for stuff like a chain (want O-ring) brake pads and sundry bits and bobs. It still surprises me how much bits and bobs cost!

FunkeyMunkeyDavid · Guru

liking the look of this fella.

seat covers a bargain at that price....

would be nice to see it in original colors lol

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Well, I won the seat cover so we are part way there. Wonder where I can find a pair of pink gaiters at a knockdown, clearance, old stock, flood damaged price???

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Nowhere lol.................. You can have mine seen as you got the seatcover. I loathe to sell any of my old stuff but seen as its for a good cause and all that. I will dig them out and get back to you.

FunkeyMunkeyDavid · Guru

yer boi!

she's going all original!

one of the old local dealers,revvett's still had one on the floor when the blue/white 97 dt's came out confuse

never see them in your colour anymore...

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

FunkeyMunkeyDavid wrote:
yer boi!
she's going all original!
one of the old local dealers,revvett's still had one on the floor when the blue/white 97 dt's came out
never see them in your colour anymore...

Maybe that explains why mine is stated first registered in 1998 in the Manx log book? I did wonder if it had been stood in a UK dealer then shipped to the island when an order came in. Don't make too much of the originality please-I'll start getting scared to ride it!

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

More than likely just declared new when first registered in IOM, easily done just a case of filling in a form. I registered a 99 declared new in 08 and got an 08 registration plate. But who knows, if you put your frame and engine number down in writing and send a letter off to Yamaha UK customer services explaining your enquiry they will give you the original UK registration number for the bike if it was registered through an official UK dealer.

Customer Services
Yamaha Motor (UK) Ltd
Units A2 & A3
Kingswey Business Park
Sheerwater
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5SA

MDK · DTR Legend

hmm wonder what these are like ?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-DT-125R-Vinyl-Sticker-Set-1988-2002-All-Colours/171566531398%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D28111%26meid%3D080df5d6feed45f5b10abf89072c4856%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11472%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121491628709&rt=nc

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Well the seat cover has arrived, all as described and will be fitted after the winter and a few shakedown miles. Dec Yam + Suzuki pics 009.jpg

Bike now together and MoT booked for tomorrow afternoon. Forgot to paint the exhaust heat shields so will add them later. Turned out quite nice though in the end. Dec Yam + Suzuki pics 026.jpg

And just for a bit of fun, todays quiz; What is this in the pic below Dec Yam + Suzuki pics 011.jpg and how much will you give me for it?

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Well I can't fault DVLA, did the forms a well as I could, posted them off on the 22nd December, then in this mornings post I got the new V5C and reg number! I did wish them a happy Christmas like the creep I am, but fair do's and all that, not bad service eh? So as the docs arrived in time for me to visit Newark jumble today I got the new plate made up and road tested it with the new powervalve servo fitted as well-Spot on! just what I need for my winter commuter/trail bike kick. Thanks too for all the help and encouragement from you lot, it made a easy project even more plain sailing and fun!

I do need to sell that Suzuki above though, got an offer from a geezer on the Isle of Wight (£1500) who's being unrealistic, me or him? What do you lot think?

MDK · DTR Legend

Heerflick wrote:
Well I can't fault DVLA, did the forms a well as I could, posted them off on the 22nd December, then in this mornings post I got the new V5C and reg number! I did wish them a happy Christmas like the creep I am, but fair do's and all that, not bad service eh? So as the docs arrived in time for me to visit Newark jumble today I got the new plate made up and road tested it with the new powervalve servo fitted as well-Spot on! just what I need for my winter commuter/trail bike kick. Thanks too for all the help and encouragement from you lot, it made a easy project even more plain sailing and fun!

I do need to sell that Suzuki above though, got an offer from a geezer on the Isle of Wight (£1500) who's being unrealistic, me or him? What do you lot think?

hard call with the suzuki not the best looking of bikes and I have seen a like new red one go for around that price on the net .

fact is its a 250cc and they are hard sellers no good for prov licence holders and to slow for for full licence holders so is only for the real collectors out there ...

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Update; The DT has been giving good service since it went back on the road. No that's wrong-been giving GREAT service and a lot of fun thrown in. So all is fine and dandy in my world. Or is it? I have only gone and bought an Aprilia RSV Mille now...I couldn't help myself, it was all there, cheap and in need of tlc and just whimpered 'please buy me'. So I did.
What I can see happening next is me putting the DT up for sale. Anyone here want first dibs? £1800 all on the road with UK reg etc and a genuine PINK! seat cover included but not yet fitted?
OK I might NOT sell it but it may help to make sense of my stupid world and fund the other projects, so you would be doing the world a great service. What's not to like?

Victor · Guru

Did you paint the clutch case/flywheel cover? Really lets the bike down on the above photo.

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

No I didn't-yet. I was planning to whip the cover off soon and do it, but you know how it is? More projects appear, existing projects get deeper and then the sun comes out and you want to just go for a ride. You're right though it does spoil it!

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Well, sorry for killing this part of the forum stone dead. Maybe I really am the BoF my son says now? Ahh well, just this weekends trail riding to look forward too then the bike goes up for sale. I might get round to painting the clutch cover if time permits, but it will at least get a wash and brush up. It has been fun, and a sensible person would kep this bike. Trouble is, I have my eyes on funding the other projects that need a good shove or I won't finish them before I peg it.

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Magenta fork gaiter's

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251541499775%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Thanks for that link Scrims, I shan't go after them though. I'm taking the DT to Stafford this weekend to see if it sells, along with the Suzuki T10. Space needed and a little cash wouldn't go amiss to help the projects along!

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

Silly not to, the bike will look a lot nice with the fitted or not. They are a good selling point. Ah Stafford show the home of overpriced crap lol............... Not that yours are mind you the DT is lovely should sell no problem at all.

Heerflick · DTR Respected Member

Thanks Scrim. I see yours is up to £1700 odd tonight, if there is a last minute rush that will be interesting! Take your point about the gaiters but wouldn't have been able to get them in time and the pink seat cover is still not fitted either, so it looks sort of ok as it is. I repainted the clutch cover and exhaust (again) today. Turned out ok for a seller etc. If I sell either of the bikes the other may get a reprieve! If I sell both it's party time. If any of you are going to Stafford you'll see the bikes on my nephews jumble stall-come out of the tunnel and head straight down the outer row, we are on the left about halfway down-come and pick holes in 'em and create a crowd round them for me! As for overpriced-that's why I'm taking them there!

scrimsmustang · DTR Mechanic

There wants to be a last minute rush for mine on ebay as its not going anywhere for £1750, no reserve or not lol..........................