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Hi all i have got a Dt 125 and its lookin like a pure shed iv spent Quite abit of money on it so far new seat cover radiator tyres etc The plastics have been sprayed and brush painted what would Be the best way to remove the paint and repaint and the swing arm Is lookin abit tatty what's the best way to remove this and can I paint over it ? Many thanks.... Nic

hi all im new to the forum decided to get a off road bike to mess about wiv my son on his quad on a weekend went for the dtr 125 2001 model had no luck wat so ever after bying the next day did a mini service used all correct parts, once warmed give it alittle run it over reved went abit crazy so i cut it out now the kick start wont budge , felling its seized or could just be the piston rings am not great with bikes , also seen a nearly new engine on ebay but its for the 2007 says electric start its cheap and wonderd if would fit straight in my bike , any help would be great sorry for the essay , thanks colin

I have been having a go at getting an old V50P going (see projects) - well it was going when I took it apart!! What have I done: I have replaced the piston, changed the original fuel tap for a on off type - this has a slightly smaller outlet than the original. replaced the points and set the timing. put on new exhaust. The problem is that it works fine in first gear but has no power at all above 10mph or up hills - basically wont go in 2nd or third. The clutch is OK. Any ideas as to the problem. Ta KAYOS.

its that...... for once in ages........ NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG WITH MY BIKES!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!! This cant go on for long....... Lol!!!! Seana XXXXXXXXXXX

hi guys and gals just new to the site as i have just picked up my L2 and have found the wiring to be a bit of a mess was hoping some one on here might be able to help me with a diagram I'm not sure if other models around the same era had the same wiring or not i pre thank you for any assistance cheers pete

I am about to take my engine covers for de-chroming and mirror polishing but need to take out the oil level inspection window from the alternator side. I have workshop manual and Haynes but cannot find how to get it out. Can anyone help?

For a simple 125 carburettor, how come its got wires, pumps, and tonnes of leads? I dont get it, I look down the intake of the carb, and I twist the throttle, the air slider valve dont move? Is there more to this carb then a simple couple of jets and a slider? How does the slider valve move? Either my carb is knackered or this thing is complex Ta?

Hi De-restricted my air filter and drilled my backplate, I need to up my main jet a bit now. Most people are saying go from 76.5 to 90+ sizes, aint this a big leap? I will probably get a few, but need to know the thread size of the jets, as I have no idea what the carb is cant see it Thanks

I have an aerox yq100 with terrible looking plastics, there must be a scuff on every single one, just wondering what I could do with them? could I spray them and actually get a good finish with spray cans? or would it be possible to vinyl wrap them? I know that you may just be thinking why I don't replace them but Im a student and therefore have barely any cash! so what do you think?

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I am in the process of restoring an '83 DT125MX. I've changed the barrel, and have fitted 175 barrel. The next process is to send the frame off to be powder coated etc.. My wheels are OK. The chrome will clean up, but the spokes for both front and rear are gash, and to do a mint restoration, both wheels need to be rebuilt with stainless spokes which is something I will admit is beyond the scope of my capabilities. This brings me to the next question. I won't use bike off road, and therefore will be looking to fit road biased trail tyres anyway (I guess find enduro style tyres for a 21 inch wheel is a no no), however I have been thinking recently about fitting Endu…

My t80 has got a ratterly cam chain I adjusted and then 2 days later it's slack again the engines only 12,400 miles and don't think it needs changing. Some body told the adjuster screw could need replacing and then give the adjuster spring a slight stretch to sort, does this sound right

I came across this while doing some research. It may be helpful to someone. Relates to UK NGK spark plugs. Use at your own risk. It may be useful for cross referencing

Hey Guys Need to buy a new chain for my bike an '02 XV 125 Virago I think the size I need is a 520/114 but when I'm phoning around my local spares shops they all seem to think it's to big. Is it the right size, or have I been miss-informed? Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks

it was fitted to an fzr 1000 but i dont think its the standard light Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us the light on the right has two wires pokeing out that have been cut you can just see them in the pic they are red an black on the left there are two sets off wires first one has black x2 red green yel the second has red x2 green black i not sure but this seems the correct lentgh that maybe it should be joined to the black an red wires on the right

Hello all, I would like to ask for your infinate knowledge, I have Been doing up a TZR 50 2003 model, I have done everything bar touch the engine. it runs well on idle but makes no power at low RPM - anything below 9000 and it is so slugish. 9000 to the 12000 redline it is not a problem pulls like mad...(for a 50cc). Any suggestions would be grateful, as I would like some pointers before I get stuck in. The engine is the AM6 type. Thank you in advance Steve

Anyone on here had problems with lost gears, or gear shifter not finding all the gears? It happened while riding along at maybe 50kms. The gear shift came loose, the circlip came loose and the shift may of moved in the in or out direction. (Not sure) But i put it back on and now this: My bike is now neutral when shifter is all the way down, and i have only 3 gears, maybe 2, 3 and 4. Not completely sure. It didn't make any noise when it happened or even now. It sounds ok, but gears not right. Please advise. Here is bike:

I have an FZR600 Genesis ( F plate) that i bought recently. Is there any way i can find out the key numbers or get a key cut ? I have the V5, but the previous owner ( a relation ) has lost the keys. I can buy a new or second hand set, but i would like to know if its possible to just get a key. Any ideas, anyone ? Cheers, Justin

Hi, I know this has been talked about before, and they are in short supply, but I have a Dragstar that runs off one carb to 2 cylinders. Its carb to head rubber that splits off into 2 has split in the middle, giving it a leak, it was ok for a bit but now wont even start, obvs I need a new rubber.. Question is, I've scowered the wasteland and Ive found some for the virago, but they aint that clear on what it will fit, so, will the viragos carb to head rubber fit the Dragstar? If so I'll be able to get my bike running Thanks in advance.

Ive just fitted some heated grips to my 1999 FZS600, went about a mile up the road and got a missfire. Rode back home and it seems cyl 4 is not as warm as the others. I took the tps off and put the ign on and the needle went up to 3000 then zero and then 3000 and keeps doing this every couple of seconds. Any idea what this may mean?