1991 TZR125 Project

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Hi, I have a second CG125 that I bought for £65. I will be trading it for a late 80's/ early 90's Yamaha TZR125. Are there any common faults I should be looking out for with the TZR? As far as I know it's in good mechanical condition, but looks a bit rough =] pics as soon as I can
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
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[lonner]

[hmmmnz]

any one who is willing to trade a tzr for a cg is getting rid of a fuct bike, not to worry, nothing like a good smokey project
they are really easy to work on, but i'd expect to have to replace big end, small end, conrod,piston and rings,
and probably a hand full of bearings around the bike

have fun
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It's had a recent rebuild, its sat up the road, just been busy with work and college and haven't had time to go get pics. The lad's dad did it, and somewhere a bolt wasn't talked, causing a gasket to blow, he thought it was the big end bearings gone so bought a later DT engine lol
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[hmmmnz]

torqued?? well you might have a good deal on your hands then, fingers crossed, not that it would stop me even if it was completly fuct
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the humans are dead
I kick arse for the lord
Wiring Diagrams BIDNIP it bitches

[0ddball]

[element]

check rear shock for condition, swingarm for play, frame for dents (crash damage), exhaust near the manifold for major rust or welding work, wheels for dents and buckles, wheel bearings, steering bearings, discs for warps (front disc is £90 for a tzr!). some have rear drum brakes hopefully the one you intend to get has rear disc. check inside the tank for rust, check the forks are working smooth, no pitting or leaking seals...

engine wise they are dt engines so they are good.. i know its said to have been rebuilt but listen/feel for main bearings going (you'll hear it) and bottom end knocking.. it may have only had a topend rebuild...main bearings/crank/conrod normally need doing at about 30k. also dont forget to check the gearbox oil window for any creamy oil (didnt check mine and I got an engine full of mayo.. still ran and was only a waterpump seal).. dont be alarmed if its a little noisey either.. dt engines get like that with age

check the gears all slot in fine, no jumping out of gear or miss changes..




....and if you need spares im breaking a 91 tzr 2rk (drum version and a set of spare newer mag wheels)
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04' DT125RE (run-a-bout) // 89' DT125R (rebuilt + supermoto conversion)
SPARES FOR SALE. 2RK TZR // 82 DR125 // DT125R/E .... PM ME...

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Cheers Element, I'm going to get a good look at it tomorrow, due to the head gasket going the lad bought a later dt engine, which has the wrong electrical connections, so I have a spare dt engine XD I'll let you know if I need any spares for it, where do you live as if its small parts I can come collect em =]
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

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Here's the CG I bought for £65
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/DSC00002.jpg

after the plastics and tank were removed, and the chain, sprockets and rear wheel bearings were changed
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0248.jpg

This is something like what I want the TZR to look like
https://www.divered.co.uk/mpic/mp38.jpg
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[element]

I live in plymouth/saltash (devon/cornwall border).. you using the dt engine?? could so some kind of deal
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04' DT125RE (run-a-bout) // 89' DT125R (rebuilt + supermoto conversion)
SPARES FOR SALE. 2RK TZR // 82 DR125 // DT125R/E .... PM ME...

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Its unlikely I will be using it, so will be selling it, I need to make the money back for the CG. I'll post after I look at the bike =]
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

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Well, I have news! I got the bike today, it was dropped off at my mum's house

Not a looker and needs a LOT of work to get it to a standard that I'm happy with. I was impressed to find out its got a rear disc brake Here's some pics, comments are most welcome.
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0249.jpg
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0250.jpg

In my mums garden
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0251.jpg
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0252.jpg
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[Gashead Harry]

Whats the pipe on the CG?
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98' Honda CG125W --- 03' Yamaha DT50SM (Gone!) --- 05' (55) Suzuki GS500 K5

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No idea mate, sorry, it bolts on the the old front section of the original pipe. I don't like it so am going to buy a new one for my red '90 CG and put the red on'e pipe on this one, why do you ask?
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[Gashead Harry]

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Its loud, as in REALLY loud, so its coming off, if you or anyone you know want it I'm getting rid of it.

Just got a call, my mate has the second set of front plastics for the TZR, he's gonna drop them off soon, so may have a spare set for sale soon =]
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

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Element, do you have a set of standard rear indicators? mine are nasty carbon fibre effect ones and they are broken, so I'd like to replace them.
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[element]

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Thanks Element I got a haynes manual today so will start on it before work tomorrow It seems to be in fair condition, but it hasn't been looked after recently, the tank cap was removed (dunno why!) and when the cover blew off it got a little bit rusty on the inside, the last time this happened (to my spare red jerry can) I just put 20 nuts in it and some petrol, closed the lid and shook it up, then drained it and repeated it until the petrol was clear (i had a gallon or so of 6 month old stuff going spare XD) will this damage the tank? Also is there an easier way?
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[ms51ves3]

Much better than a CG125

You have a petrol stained frame just like me

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I just want it for a bit of fun XD before work today I had a chance to 'play'

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0256.jpg
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0255.jpg
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0254.jpg
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0253.jpg
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

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The DT engine is out, after a trip to a Yamaha dealer I'm £15 lighter as I need the cylinder base and cylinder head gaskets for the original TZR engine =]
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

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Right, sent the old engines barrel off for honing last night, should be back tomorrow after I pick the gaskets up. I'm thinking of getting some braided brake lines for it, as I can get a set with a red outer coating which I think would look awesome, can anyone advise me on whether braided lines are good or not please? preferably listing any advantages/disadvantages of both types.
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

[element]

braided lines would be worth it.. the ones on your tzr are probably the originals so long overdue replacing.. The brakes will be slightly better since braided hoses dont expand under pressure..

go for goodridge and dont get those tacky anodized alloy banjos either...
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04' DT125RE (run-a-bout) // 89' DT125R (rebuilt + supermoto conversion)
SPARES FOR SALE. 2RK TZR // 82 DR125 // DT125R/E .... PM ME...

[Billing]

Brilliant, I was looking at Earl's ones, they're doing a clearance sale, £24. Have you had a chance to see if you have the standard rear indicators for the TZR?
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!