Dual Sport, Offroad Bikes

Hi all Any suggestions on removing a siezed shock bolt? the steel bolt has seized into the alloy "rocker" on the bottom of the linkage. The shock turns freely on the sleeve as the bushes were all replaced a couple of years ago but no amount of persuasion, heat' WD40 etc seems to get it moving. Somebody must have some ideas, I've tried the biggest hammer I've got but I think it willl damage the rocker if I give it any more grief. Thanks

Hello all just wanted to know if any one has managed or knows what carbs will fit a dt125r 2005 they have a 26mm standerd but i have been told you can put up to a 34mm- 36mm i have a athena 170 kit also tuned but stan stevenson but got all the bottem end i need but just dont go over 90mph i have a 290 jet in my carb and a k&n filter but still not enough air and fuel mix getting in and i have changed reeds, cranck, flywheel, the powervalve restriction and just every thing you can think off even changed the gearing pleae pm me if you have any info or bits i can use i could make it worth your while! many thanks fraz

Hi I bought myself a DT1f and need some tips where I can get used parts to restore it. Of cource Evilbay is the place to start, but do you know of a dealer where I can get used parts to a fair price ? Would like to buy as mutch as possible from one dealer. (one shipment) Morten

can anyone help i have just brought some alu belgom to clean my bike but the instructions are in french does any one now how to use it thanks

Hi, I have just bought a 2003 DT125R. Being 6ft5 I think the ride height is a bit low, I've noticed on either side of the back wheel there is a small cog with numbers on and I'm presuming that if I losen the bolt and ajust this it will change the angle of the arm and make it ride higher... Can anyone let me know that I am on the right lines with this??? cheers

Hi guys, Im new here and havent had much joy with the search function. Basically my DT125r is missing the servo cables and presumably also the PV servo. The PV is locked open at the moment. Does anyone know where i can get the equipment to connect up the PV properly? Also can anyone suggest the best shop/website to get plastics and sticker kits? sorry if this is a common question! Any help will be much appreciated. Cheers, Mark

Hi Guys, I recently bought Yamaha genuine rings. Could anyone please tell me which one is the top ring? Which is the top side of each? The dark side or the side that is also dark but with a silver edge? Thanks in advance. Luis in South Africa (luisinsa)

hey guys just wondering if any one knows where the vac hoses go on a dt 175 "77" mod its got the mono shock with a mikuni carb modle 2h500 there is 2 vac hose conections on the carb and three vac conections on the gear box one on the carb will be for the petrol tap its blocked off caus i got a manual tap what are the three on the gear box for one is a breather i know that what are the other two any help would be greatly apreciated thanks guys p.s got this little rripper for a hundred bucks from the local tip it had a stuck piston nothing a bit of wood en a mallot coultent fix pluss some paint and im blown out at how well it goes it bloody flys dt's are fully sick its …

Hi, I have a DT125R 2002, which has been fine up until this summer, when it has started to overheat. Now, after about 5 mins riding (or 10 mins with the engine idleing) the temperature gaguge gets near the red mark. Things I have already checked/done: - Changed whole carb from another bike - Changed CDI from another bike - Checked water impeller - 2 stroke oil pump checked (and oil added to tank to double check) - Air filter checked. - Checked for leaks Still it is overheating. Does anyone have any suggestions of something I have missed, or perhaps something that is very likely, that I may need to check again. Thank you for your help, Andus

hiya peepz this is a great site..... i really need some help ive got a yamaha dtr125 1990.. i pulled up 2day and noticed there was a big puddle of red 2 stroke oil under the bike.... ive had a look and noticed its coming out of one of the pipes coming out of the engine..... i really dont know why its doing this and what that pipe is for as there are 3 of them..... please could sum1 help me.... i really dont want my dtr sitting there doing nothing....... look forward to your help guys...... cheerz.....

Hi Everyone, am thinking of fitting some aftermarket silencers to my 08 tenere, fed up with it sounding like my Flymo, have seen some leovince ones on ebay from Italy, what are leovince like, Quality and sound wise? and are they a pig to fit? there around £360 on ebay , think thats around £60.00 cheaper than uk prices. not sure if its a good idea buying direct from italy as if theres any probs, then would be a lot of hassle. would anymods to fuel injection be needed after fitting these.

I have just bought myself a dt 125r with a 97 frame and an 02 motor. I have had a week now and only been on it a couple of times due to the weather but it doesn't seem to have the instant power that it should. I've had a look at the power valve and it seems to have been disconnected, all the wires and cables have been either ripped out or disconnected which run from the bars to the engine. I'm really needing to get the power valve back on the go cos without it the bike is dead slow. I'm wondering if there is a way that i can hook up the power valve so that it always has power seeing as i have no keys to start my bike nor do i have a kill switch, it's a kick and…

Can anyone help with 97 XT600E starting problems battery good (new) starter fine I can run switch from battery to solenoid & bike starts fine not sure where to go next any help greatly appreciated paul t

If you've read my other thread in general you'll know im making a documentary about the DT125 throught its life in production. I've been working through some research and I've decided I need a character to follow. Im looking for a person who knows everything there is to know about DT125's. I want this person to feature in the Documentary. If anyone is interested in this please either leave a message on pm me. If you want to see some examples of my work, I'm just about to start editing a little studio lit scene of my 04dt, which i can send you. Thanks in advance guys and girls! Andy

Hello, I have a Yamaha DT125R of the year 2000 (http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1562742/), it´s a stock motor, but with a firebox pipe and a SPES exhaust, with carbon power reeds. It´s has a mikuni carb VM26SS (http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2152/cimg1063tr8.jpg), the main jet is 210, Air jet 0.7, Jet needle 5J25, pilot jet 22.5, power jet 60. I don´t understand must about carb, and i want to have more power, a friend of my tells me to change the main jet to 240, and the other jet´s remains the same? this is not going to affect the misture? I will have more performance with the 240? i appreciate some help.... Thanks

Hi, I have a Yamaha DT 125 re (07) and I'm not sure weather it has a restriction of some sort, I have come to think this as I am unable to rev high in top gear all the gears have quite abit of pull in them too but top seems to not give this. is this just due to the size of the bike or a restriction, thanks Jake

Thought I'd share a pic of my project. It isn't concours, but I like it. And it will be up for sale soon... before: and after:

can any 1 help ..how do u measure and change the settin on the float ?

Thank God for a forum like this one for those us of reviving these awesome old bikes. I really appreciate all the help ahead of time guys. -- OK i recently purchased a DT400 and it supposedly had 700 original miles on it, but it is in really good shape and runs pretty well. I had a buddy drive it home for me due to being in the military and not being able to according to my chain or command, and after a 90 min ride it developed a horrid noise coming from the gearbox/clutch basket area. This noise does not occur when i have the clutch held in, but if i let it out, regardless of gear the noise comes and it sounds like a screeching that changes with the throttle pull. …

Hi all, Im just wondering what the difference between all the models of XT are. I cant find anything online after a couple of google searches (I shall keep looking but usually something like thats pretty high). Can anyone share some insight? Jimbo8098