Db1k 10 sbc

[Willdat?]

With my level of riding/fixing experience my DR250 will be challenging enough...and by the time it's rebuilt an NXR125 would have been cheaper!

Will be back on the road in a week apparently....

[Racing Dave]

...is just a CG125 with proper suspension, five gears, and electric start. I predict more than one in the SBC.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Nice one R. I was at my mate's farm during the week (to get some welding done on my TT-R amongst other things) and he happened to mention that he had the bones of an XL200 in one of his many sheds. It had already been extensively 'spares recovered' and I have now relieved it of 1 rear sprocket stud, and the rear rack (SCORE!!!!!) both of which fit the 125. The bikes seem quite similar, so if you need parts, let me know. BTW, I hope for your sake it doesn't need a chain and sproks......

[El scooto]

Nice one R. I was at my mate's farm during the week (to get some welding done on my TT-R amongst other things) and he happened to mention that he had the bones of an XL200 in one of his many sheds. It had already been extensively 'spares recovered' and I have now relieved it of 1 rear sprocket stud, and the rear rack (SCORE!!!!!) both of which fit the 125. The bikes seem quite similar, so if you need parts, let me know. BTW, I hope for your sake it doesn't need a chain and sproks......

Any sightings of some ag100 bikes about? Pretty sure I coud do with another engine up my sleeve. Me thinks a smoker is not the brightest idea for the DBSMC. To late now though.

We'll have to organise some more long distance rides some time soon to start figuring out range and the like (seeing if we could possibly pull this off!!)

Chur

[El scooto]

Also, CooneyR has mentioned stickers for the DB challenge, I thinking of making another to compliment it for the SBC challenge people. Nahe no price or anything yet, probably onle a couple of mullars.

Chur

[cooneyr]

Nice one R. I was at my mate's farm during the week (to get some welding done on my TT-R amongst other things) and he happened to mention that he had the bones of an XL200 in one of his many sheds. It had already been extensively 'spares recovered' and I have now relieved it of 1 rear sprocket stud, and the rear rack (SCORE!!!!!) both of which fit the 125. The bikes seem quite similar, so if you need parts, let me know. BTW, I hope for your sake it doesn't need a chain and sproks......

Thanks for the info. BTW I have a Mig in the shed and am happy to help with anything not too serrious. Speaking of which I'm keen to have alook at the trail rack at some stage cause I'll have to be making my own. Whats up re the chain and sprockets? "Shouldn't" need them, its only done 5000kms

Also, CooneyR has mentioned stickers for the DB challenge, I thinking of making another to compliment it for the SBC challenge people. Nahe no price or anything yet, probably onle a couple of mullars.

Chur

Go for it bro. You design something up and I'll arrange printing. Easy enough to get the guys I use to print them as well as the ride ones.

Cheers R

[cooneyr]

A possible bike for the SBC. Tardeme. DF125 looks like it's got all the goods to road reg it including an old plate. Its located in Timaru.



Cheers R

[Jantar]

Good on you, Birdman, a four-stroke bike of any kind is the way to go, and Hondas top the list.

My prediction (from the safety of 6 months till the ride!) is that no two-stroke under 125cc will finish ahead of any same capacity four-stroke.

If current plans come together, I'll be testing my CG for range next Saturday.

PS to Ryan - any thoughts on settling on a date yet?

I've been reading this thread with interest, having already committed to the time off work. I had planned on using my DL1000, but now with that challenge being issued I shall try and find a TC, TF or TS at a reasonable price and prove the old two smokers can still do it. What's more I shall take up the challenge issued earlier in the thread and the bike, fuel and everything else will be under $1000.

[Waihou Thumper]

I've been reading this thread with interest, having already committed to the time off work. I had planned on using my DL1000, but now with that challenge being issued I shall try and find a TC, TF or TS at a reasonable price and prove the old two smokers can still do it. What's more I shall take up the challenge issued earlier in the thread and the bike, fuel and everything else will be under $1000.

That is a big ask. I read this thread last night and was very interested. I got onto the web and searched, not the adventure bikes I usually go for but the clunkers under $1500.
I was impressed but at the end of the day, I got to get there, ride and then get back, so it does make for an interesting challenge...
Maybe this year I will ride the KTM and next year, buy one of the smaller bikes off someone....
I still think it would be awesome on a small bike, imagine the scenery, it would not whizz by, it would just sort of flow at a nice slideshow sort of pace...

[Jantar]

That is a big ask. I read this thread last night and was very interested. I got onto the web and searched, not the adventure bikes I usually go for but the clunkers under $1500.
I was impressed but at the end of the day, I got to get there, ride and then get back, so it does make for an interesting challenge...
Maybe this year I will ride the KTM and next year, buy one of the smaller bikes off someone....
I still think it would be awesome on a small bike, imagine the scenery, it would not whizz by, it would just sort of flow at a nice slideshow sort of pace...

I've looked through tardme and there are one or two that may be suitable. There is the DF125 (even if it is a 4 stroke), but also a TS125 in Dunedin that looks like it could be made legal without too much trouble. And there are a couple of TF125s also if they have been or can be made legal that could be suitable. I'll be in Dunedin this weekend and if the TS hasn't sold before then I'll have a look at it.

[zeRax]

man, i reckon the sbc would be nailed on a bike like this
i imagine a bike like this could do 110kmph two up.

pretty awesome, hot DAMN i want it!




yea NZKTM, its a long way to go from here, so i really wanna finish it without probs, that would be great

[Skinny_Birdman]

Any sightings of some ag100 bikes about? Pretty sure I coud do with another engine up my sleeve. Me thinks a smoker is not the brightest idea for the DBSMC. To late now though.

Had a quick shufti, but all the bits of mine have disappeared, and I couldn't find the other one. My mate is under strict instructions to capture and secure any AG he might find roaming the property, and to contact me immediately.

We'll have to organise some more long distance rides some time soon to start figuring out range and the like (seeing if we could possibly pull this off!!)

Yes, and I'll need a brake cable. Will order it today.

Thanks for the info. BTW I have a Mig in the shed and am happy to help with anything not too serrious. Speaking of which I'm keen to have alook at the trail rack at some stage cause I'll have to be making my own.

Make that two, pretty please? The bloody thing doesn't quite fit. The mounts are perfect but it doesn't clear the plastics. I'll bring it round one arvo and we can see if we can hack it about to fit. (The welding on the TT was the headlight - new one=$270, but Don very kindly sold me an XJ 750 one for $30. We cut the XJ mounts of and migged on the TT ones. Apart from a few black spots on the top of the reflector it's sweet as). Good of you to offer your welding services! You may regret this....

Whats up re the chain and sprockets? "Shouldn't" need them, its only done 5000kms

What's up is that the standard rear sprocket, which has five studs rivetted into it, isn't available as an A/M part (ie a JT sprocket). Instead, you have to buy the sprocket, then some studs to bolt into it. These come in packs of four, at $36 each. Hence my delight at recovering a fifth.

Good to see we have a few more potential punters!

[cooneyr]

I've been reading this thread with interest, having already committed to the time off work. I had planned on using my DL1000, but now with that challenge being issued I shall try and find a TC, TF or TS at a reasonable price and prove the old two smokers can still do it. What's more I shall take up the challenge issued earlier in the thread and the bike, fuel and everything else will be under $1000.

Hmmm 1000cc or $1000 . If nothing else this is going to be a barrel of laughs. Well maybe untill about 20 hours in when the vision will start to blur with tiredness and everthing will seem a little sureal. Next morning though - the glory will be ours On a more serious note, good luck with the bike hunting!

man, i reckon the sbc would be nailed on a bike like this
i imagine a bike like this could do 110kmph two up.

Ya bloody cheat - you already own it. New rule just for all the modern bike riders i.e. YOU. Your not allowed to go any faster than El Scooto on his 74 100cc LT2 smoker LOL. From what I hear the LT2 just about had more legs than the XLR125's. For how long is another question though.

....Make that two, pretty please? The bloody thing doesn't quite fit. The mounts are perfect but it doesn't clear the plastics. I'll bring it round one arvo and we can see if we can hack it about to fit..... Good of you to offer your welding services! You may regret this....

What's up is that the standard rear sprocket, which has five studs rivetted into it, isn't available as an A/M part (ie a JT sprocket). Instead, you have to buy the sprocket, then some studs to bolt into it. These come in packs of four, at $36 each. Hence my delight at recovering a fifth.

Good to see we have a few more potential punters!

No worries on the rear rack. I'm sure we can "modify", read hack, it into submission. No worries on the welding - you might need to invest in an angle grinder to make it look pretty though LOL (just kidding I've got one of those too ). Welding and griding bits is all part of the fun. Thanks for the info on the sprockets.

Cheers R

[Skinny_Birdman]

New rule just for all the modern bike riders i.e. YOU. Your not allowed to go any faster than El Scooto on his 74 100cc LT2 smoker LOL. From what I hear the LT2 just about had more legs than the XLR125's. For how long is another question though.

Haw!! Does that mean we have to stop when it throws a leg out of bed? I would say performance is about even - if we don't get out and ride them again soon, both bikes will keep getting faster and faster in our minds, eh ?

[cooneyr]

More lil beasts on Tardme.

Another Suzuki DF125


A Honda SL100


A Kawasaki KV100 (G4TR ag version) dual ratio!


El Scooto and I are off on a fuel range and reliability testing run this morning. Should be interesting given my XLR125's clutch is about die (slipping). Cool we bike given my spin around the block last night.

Cheers R