Davo Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Hello, I have a Yamaha DT125 but I am not sure whether it's an R version or an LC Mk3. It was sold to me as an 'R' and came with an owner's manual as such, but it doesn't have a servo operated power valve as I thought it should. It is a 1989 (G-reg) so from what I've read it could therefore be either an LC Mk3 or an R. Is there a definitive way to tell? What are the differences? Cheers for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted April 13, 2005 Admin Share Posted April 13, 2005 Just check your vin with the local yam garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don 1 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Engine number should start as - 3DB or 3MD if it's a DT125R. The early ones never did have the YPVS servo fitted on the UK models. http://www.chez.com/biker28/catalogue-dt125lc.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted April 14, 2005 Admin Share Posted April 14, 2005 Never realised how skinny the front forks are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted2004 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Hello, I have a Yamaha DT125 but I am not sure whether it's an R version or an LC Mk3. It was sold to me as an 'R' and came with an owner's manual as such, but it doesn't have a servo operated power valve as I thought it should. It is a 1989 (G-reg) so from what I've read it could therefore be either an LC Mk3 or an R. Is there a definitive way to tell? What are the differences? Cheers for any help. ← Main differences:- - LC Exhaust goes out the left hand side, R on the right. - LC Mk3 has drum on back and disc on the front, I think most DTR have discs front and back - LC doesnt stand so tall on the suspension on the R. I think that should be enough, post a pic if you can if your still in doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 It must be an R then as the exhaust comes out to the right, it's got discs front and rear and definitely stands tall! I'm 6'3" and it still feels a little high. Cheers for clearing that up guys, I e-mailed my local Yam dealer with a VIN number but he never got back to me Guess I'll just pin the powervalve in the open position since there's no servo control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted April 22, 2005 Admin Share Posted April 22, 2005 Use a bike cable, and gear lever, so you can manually open and close it, otherwise you lose bottom end power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted2004 Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Use a bike cable, and gear lever, so you can manually open and close it, otherwise you lose bottom end power ← Really?? Can i do that with my LC? It has a powervalve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted April 27, 2005 Admin Share Posted April 27, 2005 Well thats what i did when i had my DTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeylc Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Use a bike cable, and gear lever, so you can manually open and close it, otherwise you lose bottom end power can you give more details mate? you mean you had it in one position for low down power and then another for top end ? i.e. one for round town the other for top speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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