Never seen anyone put the seals in first. Before the legs. But it's a good idea. Some days it's definitely a struggle.

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

I guess it all depends on the fork design, thankfully in this case a really easy and straight forward job 👍

This bike is the GOAT (I own two) the fairing screw 11:20 are always withering away. I had to drill them out on both of mine and tap larger holes (dont forget the anti seize or use stainless steel bolts) The bolts you will have to be really carefull aswell are these for the brakediscs. I had to scrap one wheel because a screw just wouldnt budge. WD-40, Heat and an impact work out I can recommend adding a bigger radiator from robyn racing, they arent too expensive and fit really nice. As this bike tends to run hot in the blazing heat especially in the city, you can also add a spal fan with a 75-82°C Temp-Switch. You wont need a relais as the fan you will be using isnt pulling much amps alltho youd have to connect them to a fuse. That has been working out great for me

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

I’m hoping the disc bolts come out easily enough but if not I thankfully have the spare wheel at my disposal 😬👍 Cooling shouldn’t be an issue as it will be only used for early morning weekend pleasure rides 👌

Your videos come across as 'everyman' fix and restoration, which is why they are so good !, a level we could all achieve, and as you say, in our own garages - perfect, you do not need perfection.

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear 👌👌😎

We need more loving this build series

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, the series started strong but views seem less and less each episode, just never manage to crack the KZread code 😅

I always wanted one of these.! Enjoying this one 👍🏻

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear 😎👌

Great work. Really enjoy the updates.

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear 👌😎

Dream bike again rs125

I hope your fairing is better than what I received. I bought the single rear seat from the same company for my RS50 I'm restoring. I didn't even bother contacting them on eBay, it went straight in the bin!

@stoneautomotive

Ай бұрын

That’s disappointing to hear, from what I can see on the bench it looks really well made (better than I expected for race fairing) shall obviously keep everyone updated in the next video when fitting occurs 👍

For the rusted bolts I usually use an impact screwdriver, it works very well, I use it often during my restoration projects. Cheers from Italy.

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

I have an impact hammer but only really had success in the past with larger diameter bolts (many years of seized disc retaining screws on cars rounding off 😭)

@DiegoColafabio

2 ай бұрын

@@stoneautomotive i've bought mine for the restoration of my Aprilia RS 250, and it works even with small screws with threadlocker. It doesn't save the screw itself but it removes it efficiently :D

@MrPlanner12

2 ай бұрын

I have a nightmare with snapped bolts had to drill the hole out and use a nut and bolt then someone said 2 months later use heli coil or use a tap and die set 😢bit late I've already sorted now

Yep, totally agree with doing it yourself, good job 👏🏻👍🏻

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😎👍

Early versions of that caliper seemed to have a very tough coating (possibly anodised). Later ones had a powder coat finish and it flakes off - yours wasn’t too bad compared to many! During lockdown I got bored and bought 5 cheap rs125 calipers to rebuild - one was awful, one not great and 3 ok and worth rebuilding (2 poor ones I Cerakoted in pink just for amusement)

Love this series. Will have to do my RS125 one day. Just a note (you probably know) loosen the upper fork pinch bolts before loosening fork caps or one can mess up the threads. 🙂

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear 😎👍 It’s not something I had even thought about but your not the first to advise regarding the fork caps 😅👍

@no66

2 ай бұрын

@@stoneautomotive Been there, done that 🙂

Never heard of an issue with red greece before but good to know.

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Same 🤷‍♂️

That front fender bolt got me frustrated , but you did handle it like a champ. Cannot wait for the next one, RS125 gonna be super 'clean' with that fiberglass. Cheers!

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

These things are sent here to test us 😅👍 Body work should be two episodes time 😬😎

Nut and bolt on the front mud guard will be fugly, I know you cannot see it, but you will know its there, would a bushing or a heli-coil not work better, Also when the bolt is a different metal to the frame heat is your friend as they expand at different rates. Thanks. Keep up the great work love the videos.

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean, I had considered a helicoil

Congratulations on your courage, you have been valiant!

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 😬

Excellant video dude.nice editing

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter and glad you appreciated the work 😎👍

Feel your pain on them bolts...awesome job on the master cylinder and brakes....and the sub frame is looking excellent..great work. Enjoying this restoration. Cant wait for the next vid...👍👍👍

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

I think we’ve all been there with seized bolts 😅 Glad your enjoying the series, plenty more to come 😬

Tip for you with reservoir bottles…dishwasher 😉

@markhouston3404

2 ай бұрын

Do not use those powerball ones tho

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

The good lady is pretty understanding.. I think motorcycle parts in the dish washer maybe a step too far 😅

Another great video yet again mate and love the fact you showing us what you can achieve at home instead of taking things to places and letting others do it which can cost more and reminds me i need to get some more asf50 on my m3 under carriage nuts and bolts 😅

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 😎👍

Love your music aswel so relaxing

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear, many dislike it but pleasures of KZread and copy right 😭

Great work... enjoying the series 😀

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Thanks & glad to hear 😎👍

Good job , you're getting there !

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to have it on the road 😬

Great video, very entertaining as well as with a good level of information being shared. Keep it up! When you undo your fork caps, if you first loosen the top yoke/triple tree pinch bolts you will have less resistance working against you. 🤙🏽

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear 😎👍 Good tip regarding the fork caps 👌

Try and use a helicoil to repair the fork leg thread 👍

U are smashing it mate don't worry

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 😎👍

With your fork top caps, undo the top triple pinch bolts first... The top caps don't require a lot of torque, but the top clamps wedge the threads which can cause galling, especially if you're needing a breaker bar to undo them.

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Good to know 👍

Use a proper penetrating oil instead of WD-40. In Australia we have a product called "shift ya bastard" available from auto parts shops. I rarely use WD-40 these days.

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Never heard of that, problem is people are to easily offended in the UK these days so we only have access to watered down stuff 😅

Drilling and grinding next to the uncovered 748 makes me >_< 😂

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

No Ducatis were harmed in the making of this series 😅 How you been stranger??

@drlvp

2 ай бұрын

All good here mate, hope you and the Mrs are great too. I've been following along with your builds, it's good to see you showing it doesn't take a load of expensive tools, a fully equipped workshop or huge costs to get these projects back up and running. Keep it up! Just throw some dust covers over the collectables 😂👍

With that broken bolt you might get away with just tapping the hole that you've drilled? If you've got a welder you might have been able to weld a nut on the broken bit before it snapped off. This has the benefit of putting a sh!t load of heat into the bolt without scorching the fork legs.

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Yes it could still be tapped but would now be to bigger bolt ☹️ Heli coil is another good option (least of the projects worries at the moment 😅)

Regarding the broken bolt in the fork leg, was the leg of the other RS125 not better (or maybe the mudguard support had been shaved for their cafe racer look?)

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Sadly the fork tubes and lowers on the first bike have all been polished, really wanted to keep the forks black.. annoying but thankfully enough room for a small 5mm nut on the back of the fender 👍

Love the videos matey. Have you got a link for your brake vacuum bleeder?

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Thanks and glad to hear 😎 I haven’t got the link for the exact one o bought but looks identical to this - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353554154554?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=h0tefew-qjq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=CKFRglVnR7S&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I’ve got one. Was thinking of redoing the forks with an adjustable kit (I’m not built like Rossi)… thoughts?

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Guess it depends on the use of the bike? For me it’s a road toy so doesn’t need the latest and greatest handling as she’ll just be for the odd Sunday morning please blast 😬

It’s looking good #rs125

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😎

What are you going to do with the fairings off the bike are you intrested in selling them?

@stoneautomotive

Ай бұрын

I’ll be selling the entire left overs as a job lot at the end of the project, I need the fuel tank but the rest of it will be for sale 👍

Nice product placement….😜

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

I have no idea what you’re going on about…….. 😅

@nigelstacey5612

2 ай бұрын

@@stoneautomotive Nexx

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

@@nigelstacey5612 I was joking 😂

@nigelstacey5612

2 ай бұрын

@@stoneautomotive Did you have the helmet on the shelf in the garage also?🤣😂 Nice work on the bikes chap, really enjoying the vids.

First here first comment!

Love your videos mate !

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate & glad to hear 😎👍

Do you know what grit to sand a swingarm to grit that brushed look?

@stoneautomotive

2 ай бұрын

Will be in the next video as I have a play with leaving it in the brushed finish but essentially 400 wet and dry gives a good finish