Twisted2004 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Finally my bike is nearly ready for its first MOT in 15years! I've brought it back from the dead with help from many in this forum...... ...however as always things are never simple! I'm missing 2 spokes from the rear wheel! 2 SPOKES!!! which is an MOT failure i believe. Spoke to Yamaha, and they dont sell individual spokes, only packs, which means spending £25 on a load of spokes i dont need! Does anybody have any spare knocking about?? I've never been so desparate from some thing so minor! (DT125LC Mk3 18inch Rear Wheel Spokes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjam Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 You should be able to get these from a pattern parts dealer. Try somewhere else like Suzuki or (ahem) a honda dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon lady Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 You could also try Breaking 125 in Aldershot 01252 330060 he will put them in the post for you if he has them, there is also Bernie's on 01252 330742 they both break bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted2004 Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Thanks dragon lady, i gave them both a call but no luck. As jimjam suggested trying another make, I managed to find 1 spoke on ebay for a honda CG125 which is rear drum brake and an 18inch wheel, so fingers crossed. If it works then i'll see if i can get another from a dealer. As a last resort, i've got some spare front wheel spokes, so i may cut them to length and make a tread on the end and see how that goes! Very frustrating! Thanks again people, i'll keep you posted on my progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Don't overtighten them cos you could put your wheel out of true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted January 7, 2005 Admin Share Posted January 7, 2005 Are pattern parts the company still around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Beezkneez Posted January 7, 2005 Moderator Share Posted January 7, 2005 Are pattern parts the company still around? afaik they are ....quickly does a quick check in bookmarks..... yep still going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted2004 Posted January 7, 2005 Author Share Posted January 7, 2005 I found a company that specialises in rebuilding wheels. http://www.central-wheel.co.uk They sell packs of 10 for reasonable amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted January 7, 2005 Moderator Share Posted January 7, 2005 Looks like the ticket for your fix there Twisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted2004 Posted January 19, 2005 Author Share Posted January 19, 2005 Hi people, I got my spoke today, i paid £12 (delivered) for 10 galvinised spokes and nipples! Gonna whack 'em on on the weekend and go for an MOT!! ..they'll probably tell me theres something structurely wrong with the bike and it will never pass an MOT!! LOL... One quick question...A parking light isnt required for MOT is it?? Full beam and dipped are fine, its just i removed the parking light cus of a dodgy connection. Thoughts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted January 20, 2005 Admin Share Posted January 20, 2005 £12 for 10 NIPPLES!!!!! Bargain let me at them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted January 20, 2005 Moderator Share Posted January 20, 2005 £12 for 10 NIPPLES!!!!! Bargain let me at them & Galvinized ones @ that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted2004 Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 :lol: .....i need to watch what i say here! ".....12 galvinised nipples......" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted2004 Posted January 22, 2005 Author Share Posted January 22, 2005 Went for the MOT this morning and PASSED!!!!! The went and got Tax straight away. This is the first time the bike has been ridden properly in 15 years! Thanks everyone who help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted January 23, 2005 Admin Share Posted January 23, 2005 Glad you got it sorted mate, you can enjoy the nice british weather now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjam Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Spot on, feels much better as well when you've got it on the road as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnalpi Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Great to hear it finally passed! did you fit the indicators in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted2004 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 Great to hear it finally passed! did you fit the indicators in the end? Yeah, i fitted front and back. I had some cheap ones i got from thailand, which were about £1.20 and another set from ebay at about £3. It was just the battery that needed to be connected. After that, all the electrics were fine. (fingers crossed, they stay that way!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnalpi Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Have you got any pictures of the new-to-you bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 1, 2005 Moderator Share Posted February 1, 2005 Yeah......let's have a look @ that Giant-Killer DT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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