Ollie1995 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi, I've already put this on BCF but thought it would be more interesting to you guys. I got this yesterday after an impulse bid secured me what I thought would be a big regret but after a bit of TLC it's come up pretty good and I don't regret it at all. It's only had 1 previous owner from the Isle of White and has been cared for pretty well by the looks of it. Everything is original and my aim is to keep it this way, keep the majority of the paint original and get it MOT'd in the near future. I bought it knowing it doesn't run but after having a quick look over it I think it's likely to be just a battery replacement job. I took the points and air filter covers off and they look spotless (probably not been opened since 1983), so I know it's not been messed about with. It came with a cool aftermarket topbox and still has the tax disc from when it was last on the road in '98. We didn't realise it would be as small as it was so where pleasantly surprised when it went in the back. Now the clean up: I think it was covered in something similar to ACF 50 as the wheels have come up great and the exhausts aren't to bad either. After a wash and wax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busyeddie Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Ive just bought one of these too! Same colour. Unless you have the tight leather trousers and studs to match those awful bars, id be putting the flat bars on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie1995 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hehe tassle too! I despise these bars too but thought they where originals. Also have you got any pictures of yours? They seem to be rocking horse shite for spares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busyeddie Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Er mine looks like yours but less dusty. The bars were an option thing. Parts book states cables for standard bars and "up bars" So I.dont feel bad about swapping them. Yeh youre right. Its mini! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 6, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2013 nice one ollie, cant believe you got it in a car! ...what car? whats the plan for her then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie1995 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 I couldn't either haha, It's a lot smaller than it seems! My plans are to keep her as original as possible, just clean up, get running and get it through an MOT. I'm currently spending a fair bit of time on my DT125LC so time is the issue. I've got the 30 year old battery on charge to see if it can be salvaged and keep the costs down, but I think a new one is in order. Ollie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 8, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 8, 2013 ................... I've got the 30 year old battery on charge to see if it can be salvaged and keep the costs down,.................. Ollie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I like that bike Ollie. Best of luck with her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie1995 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yeah it sucks to be poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie1995 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted April 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 10, 2013 Heh i keep looking at 200 motors and my dt and wonder what if.......? Maybe......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busyeddie Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Yamaha blaster engine cynic. Similar bottom end to a dt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busyeddie Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Rs 200 engine is wide and heavy in comparison. Electric start doesnt help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted April 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 13, 2013 Yamaha blaster engine cynic. Similar bottom end to a dt. Blaster? Nah its a long held silly idea. Everybody knows the aircooled rd's came before the lc's. Well i fancy screwing with peoples heads a little. How many people would be stumped by a 200 motor. In a dt frame. 2 exp chambers mounted up and over each side. "Wow an early aircooled tdr". Lol Hah i know its daft but i may just do it one day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busyeddie Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 It would certainly keep my Uncle happy if you did it. He was telling me to do the exact same with one of my DT frames the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie1995 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Yeah I wish they never put electric starts on them. Can't even test mine as the button's been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted July 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted July 10, 2013 Blaster? Nah its a long held silly idea. Everybody knows the aircooled rd's came before the lc's. Well i fancy screwing with peoples heads a little. How many people would be stumped by a 200 motor. In a dt frame. 2 exp chambers mounted up and over each side. "Wow an early aircooled tdr". Lol Hah i know its daft but i may just do it one day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busyeddie Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Scratches head, thinks, hmmmm, ive got the bits to do this..... NO EDWARD TOO MANY PROJECTS ALREADY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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