Thanks mate, this is very inspiring video to rebuild mine

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Glad to hear 😎👍

Enjoy Assen, been twice. Watch your security there though, keep your bike locked with a lock through the back wheel and keep your valuables in the bottom of your sleeping bag if you're camping. I had my phone and wallet nicked from inside my tent while I was asleep and I've heard of bikes being nicked and revved til they blow in the past. It's still a great trip though.

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Had a fantastic time, thankfully no thefts to report 👌

Love your videos mate. Always look forward to an update

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Thanks mate, always good to hear 😎👌

Finish is perfect on fork top bracket 👏🏻, the lines are gorgeous on the grp. Can't wait to hear that engine. 👍🏻🇮🇪

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Thanks, also very excited to hear it fire for the first time! Hope it’s all worth it 👍😅

Hi, I love watching your video's. We're going to TT Assen as well on sunday and we'd love to say hi. Maybe we'll see you there!

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Glad to hear 😎👌 100% come over and say hi if you see me 😬 it’s supposed to be a pretty wiled event so I can imagine I’ll be pretty drunk lol

Great video mate, awsome work. 👍👍🤘🤘

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Thanks John 👌👍

Like the top yoke

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Few comments onboard for it so maybe she will stay 😬👍

I like the top yoke looks mint 😁👍

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Feedback seems strong for the custom top yoke 😎👍

Top yoke looks great with the Aprilia logo in black.👍 You've made a lot of progress this episode.

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Thanks Paul 😎👍

When I had mine I thought about using a thermostat from the go cart version of the engine, opens at 45 degrees. This may help with the cooling.

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

I’ve completely removed the thermostat on mine, thankfully it’s just a warm weather toy so hopefully shouldn’t be an issue (famous last words 😅)

Yokes are spot on,especially with the blue fork cap bolts👍

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Thanks 😎👌

Lift with a platform is very useful ,you could have used to hoist rear end if frame to raise for engine removal and installation. great for heavy lifting of any sort I use them almost daily

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Yes I must get one, keep putting purchases like this off 😅

Looking 99% better now just the paint to make it 100%. Look forward to the finish result

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Thanks 👌😎

G'day James , I was in Assen 2006 back then it was a Saturday race, but It was the time of my life, working in Germany ,driving up to Holland, and seeing the late Nikki Hayden winning and of course Lorenzo on the 2 stroke 250 ....just mint. Have a blast mate.

@stoneautomotive

8 күн бұрын

We survived Assen! Was an incredible experience 👌👌👌

@andrewmoylan6295

8 күн бұрын

@@stoneautomotive hahaha wicked man, so jealous

I had the RGV250 .. but they were all from the same 2 stroke stable.

coming along nicely. I find brining the fork up through the tripples about 4 - 5mm sharpens the steering a tad. This is on the stock rear shock that sags too much. Micht befine on the upraded shock you have

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Thanks 😎👌 I had considered lowering the forks, I wonder with the revised shock that it will increase the rear height any way but certainly something to look into 👍

when the swingarm is ALU you can just weld a nut onto the broken stud, ive done that plenty of times on wheels and frames :)

@stoneautomotive

8 күн бұрын

Only snag to this is my TIG welding skills 😅 Sadly don’t own a MIG… yet lol

Retrobright the windscreen. Its not a product its a process. There are videos that explain it better than I can but basically its soaking it in hydrogen peroxide while using UV lights. It removes all the yellowing and you wont risk melting or burning by trying to machine polish it back to clear after sanding.

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Interesting, shall look into that 👍

Huge progress! Really coming together nicely. Very jealous of the Assen trip too. Have fun! 👍

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Thank you 👌😎 Shall hopefully be filming the trip for the channel so you can enjoy it virtually in a few weekends 😅👌

Well tbh im not a fan on anything tinted really but was just thinking a very very light tint enough to take the yellow colour away from the vision of it 👍 but no worries im sure i will find out on your next video mate im interested now 😁👌

Man , I am waiting for the first ride and wanna see your excitement after all this time with this bike 😁. Cheers for the hard work mate, in this episode looked harsh with these body frames!

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

You and me both, let’s hope it comes out as planned 😬 Cheers mate, yep this was a big episode and although it looks like it was filmed in half a day this was a few weekends 😅

I’ll be at Assen as well so will keep a look out in case I spot you in the ~100k crowd! 😂

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

I’ll no doubt be drunk so look for swaying sun burned me and come say hi 😅👍

@ianduckworth9925

13 күн бұрын

@@stoneautomotivedid I see you on the ‘fan photos’ on the big screen?? 😂

Ooh, youtube recommends! Damn. Already follow them all 😆

@stoneautomotive

8 күн бұрын

😅👍

Coming along nicely!! 😎

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Cheers mate 😎👌 Need to catch up on your latest episode! Should try and get a collaboration when there both done 😎

PTR count 37! seriously though it's coming together and looking nice.

@stoneautomotive

8 күн бұрын

Yea she’s getting some episodes 😅

Bikes looking great I have been waiting for this video I was so excited when I got the notification I was just thinking you should make some merch I would 100 percent buy some 🤟

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Glad to hear 😎👌 Thanks for the support, I really need to kick me arse into gear and get the merchandise on the go!

Looking good.

@stoneautomotive

8 күн бұрын

Thanks 👌👍

T cut or similar polish should bring up your screen andalotof elbow grease

@stoneautomotive

8 күн бұрын

That’s what I’m hoping, it’s the micro cracks that will let it down sadly

I thought it was just me who tinkered with bikes as a hobby wearing crocks😬 best invention ever!

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

I used to tell the misses I wouldn’t be seen dead in a pair… balls they are super comfy and practical 😅😅😅

Wow looks great 😊 great work

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Thanks 😎👌

Well done pal great job 👏 rs125 was the bike to have when i was 20, that and the cagiva mito

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Thanks mate 😎👌

Like it mate

Great vid Respect

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Thank you 👌😎

Great video, thanks for the update and maybe see you at Assen!👍

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Thanks 😎👌 I didn’t see any subscribers at Assen 😭

@seangould8511

6 күн бұрын

@@stoneautomotive It was rammed!

@stoneautomotive

6 күн бұрын

@@seangould8511 fantastic time though 😎👌

Bikes looking great, unlike the crocs in a workshop 😮😂

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

I’m recently converted to Crocs… used to hate them but now fully converted haha

Yes the triple should be aluminium like you did, IMO, as it was on my 1995 RS Extrema… looks excellent to me. Glad you didn’t go black on the triple.

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Thanks 😎👌

You really getting through this build now mate and the screen you thought about giving it a light tint with some tint spray so takes your eyes away from the fading maybe a light tint enough to get rid of the fading colour but keep up the hardwork mate you doing great and with having a life and working i know you can struggle fitting everything in

@stoneautomotive

8 күн бұрын

I’ve never been sold on dark screens (actually removed the one that came with the R1 😅) I think I may have found a solution 😬 Thanks as always mate 👌

Looks great! As a former PSV fitter we didn't use easy outs' often but choose to drill and tap as the better method! as easy outs more often broke and created more problems! If you respray the fairing / seat couling simple silver black with your new c/helmet logos

@stoneautomotive

8 күн бұрын

I certainly need to come up with a more efficient diy method, as you mentioned I’ve also seen the easy outs break 🫠

Aprilia is definitely known for just not selling replacement parts. Even the really obvious stuff is just not available anymore as soon as a bike is out of production. Even seals, and rubbers (and chain guides) and all that stuff. Absolutely baffling, and frustrating. I'll be at Assen the whole weekend btw. I live about 30 km from the circuit, so it's yearly for me!

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Incredible frustrating.. had the same pain with the RSV1000 😭 Awesome, if you spot me come over and say hi! Always good to meet viewers/ supporters of the channel 👌 (will no doubt be beer fuelled 😅)

@bramvermaat1453

17 күн бұрын

@stoneautomotive I definitely will if I do. Beer fueled of course. :) MRA screens are awesome. Made in Germany, OEM quality or better. Have the exact same screen but on my RS50 (lame, I know) but many parts for the 125 are interchangeable. Like the screen.

Hope you have plenty of spare cylinders, I owned an rs 125 and it was the worst bike I ever had. Runs too hot. I was glad when someone stole it. Had 3 Mito's, never a problem. Hope it goes well for you

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Sounds like you had a bad one! Looked after they are generally not bad bikes but abused they don’t last two minutes 😅

Yay

Hi, enjoying your restorations, especially the attention to detail, may I suggest trying megulers headlamp restoration kit for headlights on the screen ?

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Glad to hear these comments, always nice after the countless hours editing 😅👍 Great tip, I’ve heard good things about that megs kit 👌

You forgot to give my channel a shoutout 😂!! I’m going to be uploading my restoration videos later this week. Just finishing up the pick up video so please do give it a watch mate. I’m sure you will love what iv got lined up.

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

I was shouting out bike channels 😅👍 Haven’t caught up with KZread for weeeeks with the recent holidays/ trips 🫠

Get a white marker pen for when you’ve talked all the nuts and bolts up so you can see if anything is loose

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Great shout 👍

@martingraysonwood4146

17 күн бұрын

Think they are calledTyre pens

Think i would of gone black top yoke with white lettering.

Hello you going to paint inside. Black are going to leave it white on outside. I think it look better if it painted

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Yep as per the video the inside will be going black 👍

Pleased to report the NEXX product placement is going well…😂

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

When you buying one 👀😅

@nigelstacey5612

6 күн бұрын

@@stoneautomotive I like my Arai. They do look good though. You must have a spare t shirt knocking about…….😉

Is that a flip plate or is that just where your plate is on the r1?

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

It’s just where the plate is 😬

@RalphAnderson7605

17 күн бұрын

Cheeky, thanks for the reply! Loving this build👍

well that me not watching thought was going to road bikee

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

It is going to be a road bike? Just on a daytime MOT etc 😬

on the screen use t-cut and the toothpaste to restore.

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

Shall give it a go 👍 I do have some decent cutting compounds to try

i dont get it. you restore road bike to race only bike ? I am a little disappointed to tell the truth. The fairings can be seen to be of poor quality.

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

As said in many episodes previously it was going to be a road legal race bike?

am i 1st.. ? ihihihih

@stoneautomotive

17 күн бұрын

Missed out by about 20 seconds 😅 Shall call it a very close one though 👍

@vintonjunus7341

17 күн бұрын

@@stoneautomotive She's Beauty...Nice Bike by the way ...

Bikes of Rye is only good for the comedy , he is dangerous to himself and anyone who rides the bikes he has DONE. Does not know anything about bikes or tools and how to use them!

low miles aprilia RS125 full power for sale on gumtree. only done 101 miles

@stoneautomotive

7 күн бұрын

I don’t need anymore 😅