Project RS [NOT 56K SAFE]

[Damon]

While surfing egay the other day i came across an 03 RS 125 rolling chassis. Brilliant I thought, so added it to my watch list. As per usual, I had to go to work and thus forgot to put a bid on. A quick email saying i would give him £40 more for it (£150) and a deal was struck. A few phone calls later and we arranged for it to be delivered on the 4th (yesterday). Top notch guy, I gave him £50 for postage and chatted about him leaving to new zeland and his zxr6. Brilliant. He delivered it in about 7 pieces, so after about 40 minutes of struggling with a frame, swingarm and wheels i managed to put it together. Managed to drop it on my foot once and decorate myself in dirt and grease. Worked on it until it got dark. I am planning to make it a race bike with a 250 lump, sponsered by my supplement company; DamtecSupplements. So over the coming months i am going to be posting my progress, queries and thoughts here. I have taken the rear wheel/tyre off ready for sanding and powder coating. I am debating about getting the frame done too. We will see.

https://img91.imageshack.us/img91/2816/dsc01001tb1.jpg
Just fitting the swing arm to the frame.

https://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3977/dsc01004fn5.jpg

Big fat forks

https://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8899/dsc01002ug7.jpg

Subframe

https://img86.imageshack.us/img86/50/dsc01005ut5.jpg

Rear wheel

https://img81.imageshack.us/img81/8883/dsc01006da2.jpg

Two generations together

[400bandit]

Looks a cool project.
What 250 lump are you planing to use? I think you might have a little trouble putting a RS250 lump in there because it's a V twin. I wonder if it's possible to put in the RD350 lump like they do with the Mito's? Could go for a motorcross engine, maybe a CR500 to give you the willies?

Keep us updated

Joe
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[garth]

Interesting.

I wouldn't worry about powdercoating etc yet. Do a mock build 1st.

How about a big single 4T? It's what I'd do, supermono.

Come with the V5?
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[Damon]

[Fahd]

Awesome I look forward to seeing the updates...
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[Damon]

Fibreglassing is a smelly business. Especially when you do it in the frontroom Mum was really pleased...

The front cowl that came with the bike had a headlight "gap" that looked like it had been cut out by a madman with a pocket knife. With no intention of adding a headlight anyway i thought i could cover it up and try to make it look half decent.

https://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1029/dsc01051dk2.jpg

https://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9648/dsc01052ei6.jpg

https://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1032/dsc01053id7.jpg

[speedy]

did u get plastics with the frame or r they all new? for £150 i think ya got a bargain

[Damon]

[twotakt]

What a result!

If you've got deep pockets and time it'd be cool to put a Rotax 257 engine in it. It's a single cylinder 250cc engine that produces ~50hp and weighs the same as the 125cc engine! Would truly be a beast. Someone in Finland has put one in an Rs125, although they're usually used in go-karts. Check the full details of the Rotax 257 engine in Aprilia Rs125 at

https://www.comp.fi/spondon.htm

Also check the Tzr125 with a Cr500 engine!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ0kkSjAeG8

Short video of a Go-kart with a Rotax 257 engine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc6tDnLK-Nc
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[Damon]

[twotakt]

That's cool man, I know how you feel. I'm currently undertaking my first bike rebuild project. It's a 1995 Suzuki rg125f; a bit tatty with a broken top-end and powervalves. However I'm not complaining since I got it for £70 . I've posted a thread about it make sure you check it out.

https://bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=137631
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[kat250]

The guy with the tzr/cr500 is a member on this forum .
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[ttr]

Should make an awesome project, look forward to seeing your progress.

Out of interest, how easy is working with fibreglass?
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[Damon]

[ginge51]

Any updates?

[Damon]

Ive broken my 5mp camera phone. so i cannot take any pictures. And no real updates. Just getting some parts together. Waiting for the postman. Nearly finished the front cowl now.

[mrpiesxrayeye...]

[Damon]

[Damon]

Just uploaded some pics.

Started to sand down the from cowl now but it is noway near finished. I am going to cut a letterbox style air vent once i have got it looking good enough. Ive sanded down and primed the rear hugger, ready for painting.

https://img215.imageshack.us/img215/928/dsc01077bb1.jpg

Primed and ready to go.

https://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6451/dsc01081pv7.jpg

I wish i had an electric sander. My arms are aching; I've only done one corner.

[Jenkinz]

Looks like you've made some progress on it, i know what you mean about sanding down fibreglass, takes me forever and bloody aches after!
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[Type_Mo]

lookin good mate!

and yer gona have to drill holes for a screen now lol make sure ya get a double bubble
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