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[rd125elsie]

Hi all my name is Stu I am a 47 yr old mechanic/mot tester,im getting on a bit so I deciced to do my CBT then eventualy my test,did my CBT 3 weeks ago and as I havnt riden a bike on the road for 30yrs(RD 125(read that as 200) Twin)I decided to buy a 125 to get me back on the road,i have just acquired a 1982 RD 125 LC only thing is its in boxes so am going to restore to its former glory,any info on these would be appreciated ie correct colours for frame,forks etc(its a white one with blue decals)and weather it should or shouldn't have fairings etc.All I know at the moment is its a 1982 with a 10w?? engine Cheers Stu

[Norbo]

Hi stu welcome to the site . they all had faring's and pans from new . there are lots of people on hear who have built 125s so you wont have any problems that some one cant help you fix. were about are you from.

[Deleted]

hi I'm doing one right now a mk2, pm me your email and I'll send you a fiche either mk1 or mk2/3 or both lol....

[rd125elsie]

Cheers Guys  Norbo im in Crewe Cheshire,thanks for info re;fairing ive seen different ones so not sure what I need I will have more idea when I get the boxes lol,i have acquired it off a friend who deals in RD twins and LCs so can prob get most bits,i have found that Microns are rare nowadays and costly but will see how I get on,also this is the 1st bike ive done(im a Landrover man)what does my m8 mean by a 10w engine???   Cheers Stu

[broughton5]

they did a 10w
(full power) and a 12a(standard) your engine numbers should start with either of these (marked on back of the crankcase) but check the carb on the right hand side there should be some numbers there again either 12a or 10w. also check to see if the frame and engine numbers match , if they do its worth a bit more when restored.

[rd125elsie]

Cheers for that info bit clearer now

[onewheelsenough]

alright stu.
nice to see you have got yourself an rd125lc. if you need any help just let me know I can come over.
cheers gaz

[rd125elsie]

Defo gaz didn't know you were on here nip round work tmoz I there all day

[gerumgoin]

Aug 8, 2013 23:10:52 GMT 1 @jamietzr250r said:

hi I'm doing one right now a mk2, pm me your email and I'll send you a fiche either mk1 or mk2/3 or both lol....

Pm sent

[r33leroy]

Hi all new to the forum,

I have a 125lc mk1 that I started rebuilding out of a box off bits around 3-1/2 yrs ago took my CBT got it road worthy within 2 weeks and had some nice rides out around Herne Bay, Margate & Canterbury then due to ill health not finished and unable to ride so is SORN & been covered up in garage started & run for about 15mins every couple of months to try n keep it sweet.

This is not a mint rebuild I am attempting just would like it in a standard state however reluctant to spent silly money on completion ie missing headlight fairing! and only recently the rev counter has stopped working of sorts just spins round making me dizzy.

B4 I get carried away with finishing this off what's it worth? I cant confirm engine and chassis numbers match as the powder coat is very thick on frame so cant make out the numbers   Reg is A860 KKR

BTW how do I post photos I get error message when uploading?