PART 1: My Lockdown Project - Rebuilding A Classic Aprilia RS125 Two Stroke 1999
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- In this series of videos i'll be showing you how I purchased an Aprilia RS125 two stroke classic and rebuilding restoring it to its former glory. In this first project video I remember how I got into motorbikes, do a complete assessment of the Aprilia RS 125 before stripping the body work fairings and getting greasy. I remove and inspect the Aprilia RS 125 brake calipers and talk about what the project plans are.
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Im actually restoring my old (first) bike, Rs125 from 2002. Got it new, sold it 2005... purchased it back last week 😀. Keep the videos coming 👍
JM Sa that’s awesome I’d love to find my old one but it was bought to go racing so it’s probably dead somewhere
Aprilia RS50 got me on the road
same :)
What you Riding now?? My passion started with the 50 too.
Owned the last batch of RS125 as my first bike, it one of the bike dream before i got my licease to ride it. Now i move forward and upgraded to another bike, i still missing it the 2 strokes feel and smell of the 2T!
Honda NS125F red, white & blue.. It was 1989 and I was 17 ~ I loved that bike!
My firstroad legal bike was an rs125 max biaggi replica 2011 the last of the strokers! I was 17 now im 26 and i get the bike back on saturday. I will be 17 again.
I bought an RS125 too for a lockdown project :) tomorrow I'll start the part one
Whats its current condition like? Two stroke?
@@letsreviewit8925 Yeah two stoke '98 Biaggi replica. Solid base. Needs some TLC trying to get it back to new state as much as possible
Gilera DNA 50, what a great bike
My first bike was a 2001 Kawasaki KR150 Super Kips. Mad fast two stroke for the time and beat every bike except the RS or Mito... but hardly anyone had those in my town so I felt like a king at High-school
Yamaha ty 125 trial bike 1978 for me..Liked and thanks as always...stay safe ....🏴
Guessing that was a two stroke? Thanks for watching Ian
Yes it was .
my first bike was a Aprilia RS4 125, loved it.. i will get the big sister RSV4 1100, saving every cent i can for it right now
Thanks for watching. I had the 2009 RSV4 and loved it, the engine is amazing it'll be worth the wait!
Awesome video, there was me thinking when I first saw it "blimey that's clean" and you've listed all the following wrong with it, looks can definitely be deceiving.
Will be tuning in for your next video!
1 new follower here!
Great project! Will be watching closely! Good luck!
Thanks dude
My first bike was an Aprilia Sr50 and now I’m on my RS125 2011, they truly are machines!!!
First legal on road bike was an Italian import Honda NSR 125 with the twin round lights. Ahhh, memories
1999 Kawasaki KMX 125 was my first bike and the bike I leart to ride on. Great Video keep up the awesome Content!
Good Video Ben, My first bike was an RM80 (off road) with a Derbi Senda (on road), I had one of these a few years ago which I restored for fun :)
My first bike which I still have and have almost finished restoring is a 2001 suzuki intruder vl125. Once resto is done she will be going to a new home and I'll be getting one of these rs 125s for a year before getting an srad on my a2
Still got my first 2003 RS. Blown the thing up tho and it's been sitting in the shed for about a year now. Bloody hello I miss riding that bike.
Just dropped on this video and subscribed. Great stuff. First bike was a 1999 NSR 125. Wanted a yellow Cagiva Mito or an Aprillia RS125. They were both out of reach, financially and in a straight line :) Will be glued to this.
Thanks for watching! I remember the NSR, don't see them anymore sadly. Loved the Mito - they're worth a few £££ now for a good one.
Great video, will be following closely! I've actually just pulled out my 2001 rs 125 (full power) from the garage this week to rebuild. Mines in a much worse state than yours though! But after new battery, new carb, starter motor, fresh oil and fuel it fired up! Instantly took me back 10 years :) now the fun begins on stripping it down and rebuilding!
Chris Walsh awesome will be good to see a few more nice ones back on the road best of luck with it
My first bike was a Honda H100S.
Bought my first Aprilia in 1989, which I still have. Bought an AF1 Futura in 1991, traded that for my rs125 new in 1993. Still have the rs125, and found the Futura on EBay in 2008 so bought it back.
That RS looks like someone possibly put the rear brake line on the wrong way round! And very crudely painted the calipers. They are pretty weather resistant, so a strip down, thorough clean up and repaint and they should be fine. Gear lever is a cheap folding aftermarket one.
If you have a pillion seat you must have pillion pegs for a legitimate MOT.
The wiring loom isn’t too complex to redo. The original horns are pretty loud, but not sure if someone has replaced it or that is just the effect of the paint on it.
Engines are the worry. Easy enough to do the top end. Balance shaft gears are a service part.
Gonna start restoring my rs 125 2006 today.
I started on an DT50... 1986, but did restore a RS125 2008.
Each part removal is a new part.. :-)
Kieran O'Reilly cool! It’s definitely a labour of love... And money... Mostly money haha
Nice video mate! My first bike was a Honda NSR 125 2003, around 20-25hp
My first bike, 2010. RS125 ❤️❤️
Two stroke?
@@letsreviewit8925 yes 2stroke!
Rs 125 harada rep 1999 still have it i got it in 2002 . It was my first bike but she is off the road to much .stiĺl loads of fun . Love lightwight two stoke smokers
Get it fixed and on the road 🙂
It is on the road running new crank in 😉
Pjme great place to get parts great project just finish my aprilia
Ebby Bennett thanks for watching have ordered parts from them already 😊
aprilia SX50, i know its a moped not proper bike but it is a lot of fun as a 14-15 year old, gonna get a RS125 soon since i almost have a A1 license and have been dreaming about one for a while now
I didn't know Ricky Gervais had a motorbike channel 😂
Man you deserve way more subs :D
Thanks daan we are working on it
Change the rear pads to they look like they’ve not evenly worn 🙌🏻 Great video 🤙🏻
Good shout they’re only a few quid I guess
My first bike was yamaha tzr 50cc snd now im riding aprilia rs 125 2008
xSow HvH ah a few friends rode TZs is that a 4 stroke RS125?
@@letsreviewit8925 it's the 2t one i think 4strokes start from 2013 and above my rs is unrestricted tho it has more than enough power for me even tho tbh haven't ridden it alot yet as i'll have my riding exam tomorrow:) wish me luck.
Good luck dude I’m sure you’ll smash it
Nice to see another one getting saved rather than stripped for parts .. I'm rebuilding one from the ground up currently .. get yourself on the rs125 groups on facebook, loads of knowledgeable folk on there if you get stuck or need assistance 👍
First geared bike was a brand new 2010 rs125 full power. I've had 4 of them since, along with two sx125 and a mx 125 from aprilia. I've also had the rs4 125 (ok for a four stroke) no where near as fun
Good video keep them rolling! Would love to see another one about jetting and looking at what size carb its running maybe? Also from the video I cant see the rave cable at the front so maybe its got a blanking plate?
It’s not a restricted bike I will be looking at carbs later 👍
Always love british accent motovloger ✌
I had a Kawasaki GPZ500 as a first bike but had it all of about 1 month then got myself an Aprilia RS125 as well. So that was the bike I cut my teeth with. A wee Y reg. Derestricted with a horrendous L plate on the back.
First bike was a RD125 LC. Later moved on to aprilia 125rs
83 Rd 125lc.. derestricted later tzr engine in it.. k&n, micron exhaust power valve fully open.. about 95mph in 4.. and number 5 would get you 100mph.. well so the speedo said anyways.. that was in 2001.. it's the rs that I wanted.. I'm 36 and finaly just got myself a 2000 rs.. one of my boy hood dreams fulfilled.. cagiva mito next.. the one with 7 speed.. 😍😍😍😘
Haha yes I always wanted the Mito because of its similarities to the Ducati. Thats the great thing about being a grown up - we can afford toys! Good luck with yours and thanks for watching.
@@letsreviewit8925 yeah mito was styled by the man responsible for the styling of the 916. Might be wrong but think the EVO model.. had the 7 speed box.. at 17 more gears more bragging rights.. 😊
good lord I think they just paint brushed the calipers, probably with all the muck scratches and all underneath. Previous owner had an obcession with making everything red in the worst ways possible lol
It’s all coming off lol
I had my first bike in 2010. it was an awesome 98 RS 125 Tetsuya Harada. So sad i sold it back in 2013.
I used to have a cagiva 125 like this, was hella fast for a 125
I always say the cagiva mito is just like an rs125, but where the rs reaches its top, the mito has another gear left to go ;)
my first bike what i’m riding at the moment is actually an aprilia rs 125 mp
I had one of these a 2001 race rep power valve was amazing reliability was just poor handling was amazing
Unfortunately 2-strokes are notoriously unreliable - still great fun though :)
Valve on these was life! 6500rpm and god would put his hand behind you and push you through time.
I’d say take it back to original or as close as possible and if you turn it into a full power PlayStation harada rep I’ll bid on it..... as that was my 1st geared bike 👍👍
my first bike was a tomos apn 4
Honda nsc 50r moped then wr125 supermoto as my first proper bike
I've got a 2000 model done 18000 kph , I rebuild it after 2500kph (bottom end & top end) , if you are doing yours ., go to simplybearings.co.uk for all your bearings & seals , much cheaper for Koyo ( the best ) bearings.
The stand was probably left down to pull away and hit the ground, which could have made one of the bolt holes oval, one of the keepers before me did it to my bike 😒 I've subbed to watch how you get along👍🏼
If you tell the people watching what you're doing for the next videos then they can pass on their own tips, tricks and places to go for parts!💪🏼👍🏼
Give Noddy his horn back
What? You don’t like it? Haha
Is it just me but doesnt it look so much better without fairings
Ian Alexander did Aprilia ever make a naked 125? Always liked the Tuono
Tzr 125 and ive just been offered a rs125 today !
Do it! You’ll love it 😍
Mine was a 1995 derbi senda 50cc
My first bike and my current bike is a 2002 aprilia RS50 with 23,000 miles on thr clock
Harry Kingsford-smith nice planning to step up to the 125?
Lets Review It i was thinking about moving up to a yamaha YZFR-125 or a MT-125
And Aprilia rs 125 extrema 1996 Silver model Rotax 123 full power
My first bike is a aprilia sr50 but looking to upgrade to a aprilia rs125
My first bike is a KTM exc 125 :)
hi im going to start with my a1 license next month and just sat on this bike 2 days ago and i loved it. I'm 2 meters tall and while sitting on it it felt fine but do you know if it's maybe to small while riding? (sorry for bad English)
My first bike was aprilia rs 125 2000
Where you buy parts from for these mate
my first bike is a 2008 aprilia sx 125
I’m looking for an rs project what’s the best one to buy I want the full power one what year is the full power ones
Where did you get your fairing kit from? Every site I find just sell Chinese ABS plastic stuff, how was yours when fitting?
I'm doing exactly the same, 1999 rs125. Wasn't my first bike, I'm too old for that! Does yours run.? Mine was original and unmolested, and ran nicely, but once up to temp' a while or after 5 miles it has a chronic knock, suspected plastic balance gears or bearing failed... Engine out time. Might as well do it properly. Lesson #1 check the engine really carefully, years of spotty knobs takes its toll. :) One more thing the swing arm bobbin holes usually aren't threaded, you have to drill and tap them, maybe someone got to yours already. Good luck!
P McG it did run when I got it but as you’ll see if you get to episode 4 now it runs very nicely 🥳 ended up tapping the swing arm as you say #ballache
Husqvarna 125 sms 2007
Watched this series! Was amazing! How easy would you say it is to Jet the crab on one? Looking at getting one and owner has been honest and said it just need jetting? Any tips? Thanks
Ryan Vaughan it’s the most common issue and is easy to solve but can lead to other issues. Best advice is to get it set by a pro mate
Lets Review Thank you for the advice! That’s what I was thinking! Keep up the great work!
First bike yamaha RD 125 de restricted but my greatest bikes both tuned are aprilia mx 125 34hp and it was awesome and the other was a husqvarna SM125 with a 2T racing pipe but the aprilia was way faster 100mph on a level dual carriageway no wind calm warm sunny day and that had a mikuni 28mm I was gonna put a dellorto 30mm with inlet adapter but I never got round to it so its possible it may have been faster with the dellorto 30mm if jetted right.the RS is a great bike but i prefer supermoto’s and what’s better than one with a rotax 122.
First bike was a moped 😂 but I’ve recently bought a 96 rs 125 just need to fix it so this video is very helpfully was also wondering if you know any good websites to get parts ?
Hi Malin thanks for watching, one really good site is this one: www.pjme.co.uk/acatalog/Aprilia_RS1252.html they're 2-stroke specialists
For bearings & seals: Simplybearings.co.uk 👍🏼
Like the 4 rubber seals for the rear shocker linkage, number 12 in pictures ( part number AP8120485 ) from Aprilia they £1.68 ., I got 10 of them for £4 delivered 🙂👍🏼
Aprilia rs125 05 👍
2003 Yamaha TZR 50
My full total rebuild ( everything) is also a coronaproject 2007 rs 140cc with milled channels 34 carb 16/40 sprocket top speed 165kmh 0 to 100 4.1 sec ! Try to match it guys 42.5 hp on the wheel 50 on the crank. O and mix it yourself dont use the oilpump it sucks dude
I had a cagiva mito 7 speed
Always wanted one of them
It was very quick for a 125 I can send you pictures of my old cagiva
I have a honda cbr 125 r 2004 as my first bike
Patrick Pedersen how’s your get on with it?
@@letsreviewit8925 its really a good bike but because of its 120kmt top speed im buying a aprilia rs 125 tuono for a great price tomorrow
Aprilia RS50 2003
Thanks for watching Harry, I remember the 50s dont see many about now
Lets Review It I’ve still got it
What is it with RS's and bathroom silicone. I bought a 2008 model recently and decided to do a top end rebuild and the stuff was everywhere, even the base gasket was covered.
The rebuild went great and she runs lovely now, it bogles my mind why whoever did it thought it would be ok, and im no mechanic, im a Roofer by trade.
I think it comes down to a lack of funds matey haha
@@letsreviewit8925 I think youre right, but still clear bathroom silicone, it would be as expensive to buy a tube of instant gasket surely? I'm glad i did what i did though, i found a chunk of missing piston and a damaged Power Valve blank, Its a shame as it was an Italkit single ring one too. Id upload a pic if i could.
ua-cam.com/video/GJJv8_3UG44/v-deo.html
Excuse the mess, but you get the idea
First bike tomos apn 6
Aprilia rs 125.
Kawasaki KH250 S1A
APRILIJA SR 50 CC 2 T
My first bike Was a 1998 aprilia rs 125 unfortunately I no longer have got hit by a car and the bike was wrecked
Thats a shame, thought about getting another?
Just realised this guy looks like Ricky Gervais...
Could anyone tell me why my 1999 aprilia wont get fuel. I’ve cleaned out the carb and I’ve made sure fuel gets into the carb.
Have you removed the tank to make sure the fuel is actually flowing?
Lets Review It yup I took the carb off and connected the fuel tank. I turned the fuel on and the fuel came out. I connected the carb back to the bike and nothing. The spark plug still works but it’s a bit dodgy so I’ll try and get a replacement.
Thanks for your interest though
susuki hyabusa 2020
Mine was/is a honda nsr 125
de_Fatherland don’t seem them anymore do you
@@letsreviewit8925 well i live in Europe so there Are some around but not many indeed
Yamaha TZR 50, then RS125.
Rs 50 for me.
Bike parts, costly very costly.
Kawasaki AR 50
Gilera mxr 125. 😂
Got a aprilia rs 125 from 2005. Repaired it and it runs just fine now! It’s actually my first bike and I hope it serves me good for a few years ;D
Melvin Becker they’re great bikes if you look after them enjoy!