DT 125 R 'not so super' Moto conversion

[nathan k]

Been at this for a while but I'm finally getting somewhere so I can risk a topic now Not a very mechanically inclined person and this my first 'proper' bike so I'm learning as I go.

For anyone else wanting to do the same this link will be helpful
https://dt125r.activeboard.com/t54676719/bracket-template-for-easy-wheel-setup-conversion-caliper-bra/?w_r=1382109753

Messed up the rear end after looping the bike so went for a motocross style fender
https://i.imgur.com/9KGXltM.jpg
Exhaust and subframe are bent
https://i.imgur.com/YwUYmt5.jpg

Gold excel rims laced to DT X hubs
https://i.imgur.com/D0a9zqt.jpg

Brembo front brake arrived, nice and clean
https://i.imgur.com/G7bpUX6.jpg

Test fitting the wheels
https://i.imgur.com/oNP556o.jpg

DRZ 400 tail tidy fits nicely
https://i.imgur.com/GU3cWLr.jpg

Good spot by SQL, found some X forks on ebay after giving up on the front bracket.
https://i.imgur.com/VAiAiOh.jpg

Now this is really annoying...After wondering why the front brake didn't fit straight on to the new forks I realised it already has a adapter bracket on it..And yes...It was for the standard R forks!
https://i.imgur.com/MuBs0PJ.jpg
Not sure whether to sell the forks or bracket on..

Got some Diablo Rosso 2 tyres on order and need to give her a full service. Also need to give recovering my seat a go, will see how that goes

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[Irn-Bru]

Cool

(posting to see future updates more easily )
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KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

[nathan k]

Thanks!

Got the forks on, seemed too easy so I'm hoping I haven't missed something...
https://i.imgur.com/1MgIFWs.jpg
As my luck would have it, the front brake doesn't seem to fit...So I'm pretty confused. It's about 4-5mm out, Any ideas?
https://i.imgur.com/xtGJlpu.jpg

[Fladdem]

I too am posting because I like dt's and I like seeing other peoples projects.

(Helps get me inspired )
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Current:1991 Honda MT50 (Soon to be a H100/MTX/MT5 hybrid), 1976 Honda Cub C70, 2005 Honda Varadero 125, 1993 Yamaha TTR250 Open Enduro , 2010 Road Legal Stomp YX140, 1994 Honda CRM 250 MK III, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 1992 Honda CB400 Super Four, Stomp T4 230, 1984 Honda H100s, 2009 Sym XS125K
Past:2003 Aprilia RS125, 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550(FREE BIKE!)
I'm having more fun than a well-oiled midget.

[_Iain_]

[SQL]

Were the forks no good then dude?

[nathan k]

[Boxing]

Can bend the frame back into position using some scaffold poles and pulling it.

What happens when you wheelie a road bike with the subframe all in one.

Also order a new silencer soon or if you have a spare, even better. As your exhaust will eventually start blowing / snap clean due to the bending.

P.S need to get proper bolts for the front caliper, them Allen key bolts are useless. Had some on my caliper, they came lose. Luckily I noticed before riding otherwise my front brake would have failed, or thrown me over the handlebars...

[nathan k]

[SQL]

Does this image help to see what you are missing/

https://i.ebayimg.com/t/2007-YAMAHA-DT125R-SM-BLUE-dt125x-dt125re-dt125r-supermoto-125cc-/00/s/MTE5NVgxNjAw/z/cbsAAOxyA7tSXYNC/$T2eC16Z,!)wFIYnV9ckgBS(YN!4T,w~~60_12.JPG

[mivster]

I did a conversion on my 2001 dtr if you need any help inbox me
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[_Iain_]

[nathan k]

The good news, she's finished.

The bad news, she's in a car park far from my house with a seized engine.

That'll be all.

[_Iain_]

Put in the boot of other half/freinds/parents car.
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Riding: '07 KTM Duke II, Baotian BT49QT-20 Driving: '88 Volvo 340

[nathan k]

Breakdown cover brought her back home today, will get some pictures up soon. A brief inspection turned up a snapped powervalve cable, but i'm struggling to believe the powervalve would cause seizure.

It's gonna be tough to keep up the motivation, I even ended up looking at driving lesson prices last night

[MattWadz]

'i even ended up looking at driving lessons prices last night'

:O dont. you. dare!

xD
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Pitbike x2, Mini Moto x4, China Quad, 02' Suzuki AP50 > 03' MBK Nitro > 86' Suzuki GP100 > 02' Yamaha Jog R > 57' Honda Lead 100 > 95' Piaggio ZIP Rst 50 > 51' Suzuki TS50x > 83' Honda CB125TDE Twin > 51' Yamaha Aerox > 98' Kawasaki KX60 > 89' Yamaha DT50MX > 80's Honda QR50 > 05' CG clone > 125cc China Pitbike > 91' Honda MTX125 RW-L > 09' Peugeot Speedfight 2 LC LR > Lucky MX 140cc > Apache Tomahawk 50 Quad (current = 2010 Yamaha WR125R

[Clutchy]

[Fladdem]

I did a driving lesson once.

Continue as you left off!
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Current:1991 Honda MT50 (Soon to be a H100/MTX/MT5 hybrid), 1976 Honda Cub C70, 2005 Honda Varadero 125, 1993 Yamaha TTR250 Open Enduro , 2010 Road Legal Stomp YX140, 1994 Honda CRM 250 MK III, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 1992 Honda CB400 Super Four, Stomp T4 230, 1984 Honda H100s, 2009 Sym XS125K
Past:2003 Aprilia RS125, 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550(FREE BIKE!)
I'm having more fun than a well-oiled midget.

[nathan k]

Haha I've taken the advice and ordered an engine...should be here tomorrow!

Plan is to simply swap engines and rebuild the original over the course of a month or two. How hard can it be right?

[MattWadz]

how much did the dt x wheels set you back? if its not too rude to ask xD
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Pitbike x2, Mini Moto x4, China Quad, 02' Suzuki AP50 > 03' MBK Nitro > 86' Suzuki GP100 > 02' Yamaha Jog R > 57' Honda Lead 100 > 95' Piaggio ZIP Rst 50 > 51' Suzuki TS50x > 83' Honda CB125TDE Twin > 51' Yamaha Aerox > 98' Kawasaki KX60 > 89' Yamaha DT50MX > 80's Honda QR50 > 05' CG clone > 125cc China Pitbike > 91' Honda MTX125 RW-L > 09' Peugeot Speedfight 2 LC LR > Lucky MX 140cc > Apache Tomahawk 50 Quad (current = 2010 Yamaha WR125R

[jbird91]

have you decided on which method your using yet? im doing a conversion myself and im looking for either a bracket for the caliper or some dtx forks and im interested in buying whichever method you dont use, if you want to sell that is.

just another question about your rims, where did you get them laced on to the hubs? as one plan is to lace my excel front rim onto a dtr hub so they just bolt on but by the looks of things its different spokes?
cheers in advance for any help / tips
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2 rs 125's, 5 engines... 3 dt 125's 3 engines..

[nathan k]

Hi,

I went with the conversion bracket as I needed to free up some cash and sell the forks. If you plan on buying DT X forks then make sure you get the standard front brake bracket with it as they cost about £50 from Yamaha.

The wheel combo was ready made and on Ebay, I think the rims are from a WR 125.

Sorry for the lack of updates for those that are interested, i'm learning as I go which includes making the odd mistake on the engine.

[jbird91]

Okay cheers I was just hoping you hadn't used the bracket and would be willing to sell it lol. I'm having My front dtx rim laced onto a dtr hub so they're just one off one on might phone Yamaha first and see if they do a bracket to put the brembo 2 piston caliper on the dtr forks for better braking. (Or if anyone reading this has one for sale then that would be ideal. Il also be after the caliper if anyone has both but I won't be buying the caliper until I can get hold of a bracket aswel.)
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2 rs 125's, 5 engines... 3 dt 125's 3 engines..

[Boxing]

What mistake did you make on the engine for it to seize?

Did you forget to fill your gearbox oil up after dropping it or something?

Can get engine fully rebuilt and resprayed for about £350 by a guy in Notts.

[nathan k]