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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:30 pm Post subject: New to this site and new to Kawasaki AR125's. |
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Hi Guys n Gals,
just thought I'd say hello to all those who love strokers, and who doesn't?
Anyway I usually ride Yamaha XT225 & XT250 Serows but after we lost mum back in September last year, we decided that dad needed something to focus on and that's become a 1986 Kawasaki AR125. Dad used to race many years ago but as usual family life took precedence. He has a passion for strokers and we knew that would be something that he could concentrate on.
We managed to source his AR125 very easily and rather than to restore it into standard trim, he decided that the bike would become a project, with the goal to result in a road legal bike, with the looks of a classic 'tiddler racer'. The project has got off to a good start, in that we got the bike running really quickly, before stripping her down for cleaning/degreasing etc.
We've ordered replacement rearset footrests from Japan, which are expected to arrive towards the end in September and some beautiful endurance 'Suzuka' style clip-ons, which were ordered from Wales and arrived the next day!
We're looking for a replacement fairing, tank and seat unit and enjoy the experience of trolling through the online catalogues/Ebay etc.
As this ongoing project is making progress, I also found another AR125, which is due for delivery on Thursday and I plan to build that into almost standard trim, apart from the paint scheme, which I've yet to decide on.
So a big hello to all and can I apologise in advance for any stupid questions tha i ask? They say there's no such thing as a stupid question but you haven't heard mine yet. _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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arlurt Show Star !
Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 680 Location: North Yorkshire
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to DS and good luck with your projects, I'm sure we all look forward to seeing how you get on, and to seeing some pictures of progress. There are some very knowledgeable AR people on here who will be happy to help. _________________ Light is right. |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Arlurt,
thanks for the welcome and yes I've been reading through previous posts and found some great info.
As you'll see from my username, you can guess what my other passion's involve, so there'll be no shortage of images being posted! _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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DSBBadmin Site Admin
Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 717
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome, thanks for posting straight away. Sounds like you'll fit in on here just fine ! |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Hi DSBBAdmin,
well a bit of good manners goes a long way in my book.
I'm also a prolific poster over at our Serow site, at www.xt225.com and I'm the photographic moderator at www.horizonsunlimited.com, so I'm wise to website etiquette! _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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Gillinghampaul
Joined: 15 Aug 2012 Posts: 655 Location: Kent
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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I look forward to the pics! The special sounds interesting too, and i know a few others on here cant wait to see pics! _________________ Gagging for it |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Gillingham Paul,
it won't be long before I can start shooting some progress images. _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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Top-shaggy Show Star !
Joined: 05 Mar 2011 Posts: 1757 Location: Derbyshire
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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Another AR125 project... fantastic !! _________________ We are where we are... |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 3:47 am Post subject: |
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Top-shaggy wrote: |
Another AR125 project... fantastic !! |
Hi Top-shaggy,
I must admit that your white machine really works for me.
Are the decals standard, from another bike, or custom? What bike is the belly pan from and what crash bungs did you use? _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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Top-shaggy Show Star !
Joined: 05 Mar 2011 Posts: 1757 Location: Derbyshire
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 8:47 am Post subject: |
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Hi Reggie, thanks for asking sbout my white AR . It is deliberately a mk1 and mk2 hybrid. I offered up all sorts of panels before I settled on this one. Needed to look simple / almost period standard but when you look closer almost every part is different. Keeps to the AR DNA with a little added attitude that's not too everyone's taste..but for me it works too
Decals are kawasaki A1 (genuine original tank and tail) and A3 (side panels and front fairing), belly pan is B2/A3. Crash bungs are from ZXR adapted to fit using B3/A4 front fairing bracket.
Every model of AR125 ever made has a part in the White bike _________________ We are where we are... |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:01 am Post subject: |
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Hi Top-shaggy,
thanks for the info, most helpful.
I reckon the white hybrid scheme is the best I've seen so far.
Just starting to investigate options and who knows what we'll end up with on both our project bikes! _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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Top-shaggy Show Star !
Joined: 05 Mar 2011 Posts: 1757 Location: Derbyshire
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Reggie
Hope your builds go well if you need anything / rare parts, don't hesitate to ask and i will see what I can do to help _________________ We are where we are... |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Top-shaggy,
cheers matey, tomorrow late afternoon or early evening is when I get my first sight of my AR125. To say I'm excited is a bit of an understatement!
Let's hope there's not too much missing, or needs replacing. _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Guys n Gals,
she's on her way from Scotland!
Not long to wait now. _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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Howie
Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 511 Location: Kwaksville
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Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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Oooh I hate waiting for bikes to turn up, its like waiting for an item you're bidding on to end on ebay
Can't remember if I've welcomed you Reggie, so if not then welcome.
Looking forward to seeing the bike, I would love an AR125 but I have far too many 125's at the moment.
TS is the forum expert on the AR's so he'll be able to answer any questions you have, no pressure then TS |
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