NoviceNick Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hi All,My first query on here so go easy if format etc not as preferred. As my screen name suggests I am a novice to this but appreciate any help you guys can give.I have a 1996 (i think) DT125R which has been lying unused for circa 4 years. I have today fitted a new battery. When I switch the ignition on the bike makes the general start up noises suggesting that power is coming from the battery. However when I press the electric start the starter motor just clicks rather than starting the bike.I have had a look round the boards and couldn't find anything similar that may help but apologies if i have missed something obvious.Does anyone have any ideas? Cheers,Nicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel smith Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 hi there Do you have a multimeter ? if so check the voltage out of the starter relay the heavy wire to the starter motor. when you press the start button you should have twelve volts going to the starter motor. if you do then either the starter motor is kaput or as the bike has stood for so long something could be seized. have you tried turning the engine over by hand?cheersnigel ps i did not think they added the electric start until the 2000s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoviceNick Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hi Nigel,Thanks for the advice I will give that a go tomorrow.Interesting point about the electric start, I initially thought it was a year 00, however upon checking the VIN on AJ Sutton website it suggests its a 1996 model. VIN is 3MD. Do you think AJ Sutton site inaccurate?Cheers,Nicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel smith Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 HiNot sure about Suttons Yamaha Europe parts list tells you your bike from the vin. could have a later engine fitted.nige Think the first electric start in uk was the dt125re 2004 when they work there great when they go wrong its lots of pounds your talking £250 for a new yamaha starter motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel smith Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 second hand ones are hard to find, if you need one try searching for a gilera 125 sc same engine and often cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoviceNick Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) Thanks Nigel that is a good tip, I have spent the evening searching and emailing breakers with little joy thus far. Im pretty confused now about the bikes age because its definitely electric start (no kick even supplied other than a plastic cover where it should be). But the VIN and look of the frame suggests is much older than that. See below photo for your reference - its a bit of a mess at the moment. I guess like you say, the engine may have been replaced at some point. Edited September 15, 2015 by NoviceNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel smith Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 The seat and tank do look older but im no expert, As for the starter motor you can always run the heavy cable from the motor directly to the battery to see if you get any movement.you can buy brushes for the motor but not much else,https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/yamaha-parts/motorcycles/dt125x-2006/starting-motor-353958.aspxi have had parts from this site and prices are not to bad,hope this helpsnige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoviceNick Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks Nige you've been very helpful. I now have a starting point to resolve the problem. Stand-By for more queries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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