NS125R-L... ITS GOT BITS MISSING AND I AM A NOOB, PLZ HELP

[bobert]

well the name of the thread pretty much sums it up, i have bought a 92 kickstart ns125r-l or should i say ive bought MOST of it. it is missing quite a few bits, which are listed at the bottom of this.
I am 21 years old and i have no idea what to do, im very very short on cash at the moment so any tips on where to get parts on the cheap would b great, or if anyones got any lying around gathering dust going cheap.
basically i need parts and advice, helpful hints, do's and donts etc.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and, as promised, heres the list of parts i think i need:

spindles and bearings (front and back)
clutch cable
throttle cable
chain and sprocket
carb
left hand clip-on
clutch lever
lights (front and back)
indicators
housings for all lights
a kick start lever
air box


thats it (i hope)

again thanks for your time
Bob
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[monkeyman]

You basically have 3 options

Honda/breakers/ebay. listed most expensive first.

(you can get bearings directly from bearing wholesaler substancially cheaper though)

The quicker you want to rebuild, the more it will cost.

If i were you, scour ebay. Search for stuff like "breaking NS125" and email the people who come up like

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-NS125-FRONT-BRAKE-HOSE-BREAKING-4-SPARES-ns-125-/251022616152?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a721d2658

also you could email this guy

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-NSR-NS-125-KICKSTART-ENGINE-BREAKING-1982-1988-/150772367765?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item231abbc195

he says hes got loads of parts left.

Also always barter on ebay. i dont think ive ever paid what the seller asked

i would buy new with stuff like clutch cables, chain and sprokets.
buy some universal indicators.

for a ball park figure id be setting my self a budget of about 125 -150 for all the bits you mention.
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[MarJay]

My advice is:

Never buy a bike that is incomplete. It'll never work out cheaper than buying a working bike.

Oh. sorry.
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[st3v3]

Are you serious?

There's literally tonnes of parts dead cheap on Ebay at the moment, who wouldn't check there first?

Got any pics?
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[Boydy]

Davidsilverspares are great for just about everything. If theres anything you need that isnt there, send them an email and i bet theyll get hold of something.

Keep us posted on how you get on

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/NS125RK-1989/
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[Vincent]

A rough guide of cost:-

spindles and bearings; £5 SH Spindles, £10 New Bearings
clutch cable; £3 SH, £10 New, (pattern)
throttle cable £5 SH, £16 New
chain and sprocket; £10 - £15 SH, £60 New
carb £5 - £10 SH, A Fortune New
left hand clip-on £5 SH, £35 New
clutch lever £3 SH, £6 New
lights (front and back) £30 SH, Inc Housings
indicators £10 - £15 SH
housings for all lights See Above
a kick start lever £5 SH, £40 New
air box £5 - £10 SH, £50 New


New prices are for the cheaper end.
A lot of parts on bikes wear or rust with age so be careful buying anything with poor photos where you can't see the condition. In my experience, when buying on eBay, parts from private sellers are quite often in better condition. As Monkeyman says, don't be afraid to get in touch and ask for parts, they're not paying ebay fees so may let them go cheaper. Don't "Barter" though, Haggle
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[st3v3]

[st3v3]

Is that a 'plain' clip-on, or sent with wiring and controls, respectively?
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[bobert]

thanks guys, lot of good advice here, ive got sum photos just now but cant upload them from my phone (hold out a cpl of days and ill put em up)

never thought of haggling over ebay before lol, havebt any more money for a couple of weeks so im going to give it a bash then.

did i mention i only paid 50 for it (youll be surprised what i got for that price)
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[st3v3]

[bobert]

just thought id give a little update, found a place in aberdeen called Breaking Point, its scotlands largest bikes only salvage yard, going to email them a list and get a quote, just thought id let u guys know in case they can help any1 else looking for parts.

pc is on the blink, will get pix up asap.

this really is my dream 125 cant wait to get her up and running.
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[hadden]

this looks like it could be a brill project.keep plenty of pics coming dude
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[bobert]

will upload new pics as soon as ive got sum cash together to get sum parts, thinkin spindles, bearings n carb first, get her sittin up lol, hate seein her in bits
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[Sako]

good luck with the build, i recommend putting up a wanted ad on gumtree for parts too, its also a good place to look for parts/unfinished projects.

[thomp1983]

do you have the small plastic cover that goes on top of the two rear fairings just above the rear brake light? there rarer than hens teeth but ive got one in the garage you can have if you want it, i didn't use it as i fitted a single seat cowl to mine when i had it and it's been laid around ever since

chris

[bobert]

Chris,

i do have the piece of fairing u are talking about but it got ruined in transit, big crack straight down the centre, was getting quite worried as i cannot find another one anywhere. just name a price and ill c what i can do cash wise.

you are a legend.

Bob.
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[thomp1983]

just to confirm it's this bit? all the marks on it are just sawdust it's painted matt black.

https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/thomp1983/2012-03-31212944.jpg

if so pm me your address and ill stick it in the post, just put some money in a charity box the next time your near one, it's been sat on a bench for over a year so it's about time it found a proper home

chris

[bobert]

amazing, just simply amazing, wish there was more people like you in the world chris, it would be a much nicer place lol


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[V2]

I may have some of the parts you are looking for, ill have a root in the garage and get back to you!

[bobert]

[st3v3]

I'd pay a decent amount for one of them, mine was feckered when the bike was fired but I have a few rare parts that I'd like to repair & get painted/polished up for both experience doing it and hoarding for people that need them to finish a bike off later down the line.

Anyone have the front fairing infills? I had some but they have been mislaid over the last 2 years.
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[bobert]

hey st3v3, ive seen ur video of ur ns on youtube it looks absolutely gorgeous. hope i can get mine lookin that good lol
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[V2]

Right, I have found a clutch cable, throttle cable(2 different types but you can have both) one original indicator( I have more but they are broken!) And what I believe to be a wheel spindle, yours for postage price and a pint!

[V2]

I forgot to add I have a handlebar clipon as well