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.
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
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
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 👍
You should consider doing an MX or SX 125 since this RS is doing so well on the channel. I’ve just completely gone through my mx and powder coated/cerakoted everything it’s actually turned out to be a really nice little bike
The RS125 series has done okay, sadly not as well as the RSV series 😭 I’m still working through this project so hopefully a few more episodes to come soon but it will be the only 125cc project planned on the channel I’m afraid
@@stoneautomotive oh thats a shame I was looking through all your recent uploads and this little aprilia seems to be doing better than all the other bikes n stuff I was surprised tbf
@@chris2414 it has done well, in terms of views just not for the time each episode is taking to produce, filming and editing each RS125 is taking a couple of days (sometimes weeks) pleasures of being a part time hobby I don’t have time on my side to film these longer restoration projects 😩 All my views have been dropping over the past 15 videos, must be doing something wrong as won’t be worth filming/ uploading if it keeps dropping off sadly
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
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
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!
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 😅
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 😁👌
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.
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.
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 🤟
Hi, enjoying your restorations, especially the attention to detail, may I suggest trying megulers headlamp restoration kit for headlights on the screen ?
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!
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 😅)
@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
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.
I will tell you whats wrong with the aluminium, its the type of aluminium, it cannot be sanded, it has to be chemically cleaned, by sanding it you were biting chunks of metal out of it and most likely it was polished when it was fabricated and after anodized.
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!
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Finish is perfect on fork top bracket 👏🏻, the lines are gorgeous on the grp. Can't wait to hear that engine. 👍🏻🇮🇪
Thanks, also very excited to hear it fire for the first time! Hope it’s all worth it 👍😅
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.
We survived Assen! Was an incredible experience 👌👌👌
@@stoneautomotive hahaha wicked man, so jealous
Possibly the greatest 125 ever built…wonderful,light and it fits in the back of a mondeo…I know,I put on in there 🤣🤣🤣
Haha good work! Hope the 2t tank didn’t leak 😅
@@stoneautomotive it leaked everywhere and for 171 miles we were high as a kite with the windows down🤣🤣🤣…but it’s how you did things in the day….
@@andyfry745 😂👍
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
Yes I must get one, keep putting purchases like this off 😅
Yokes are spot on,especially with the blue fork cap bolts👍
Thanks 😎👌
I like the top yoke looks mint 😁👍
Feedback seems strong for the custom top yoke 😎👍
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
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 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.
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 😅)
Top yoke looks great with the Aprilia logo in black.👍
You've made a lot of progress this episode.
Thanks Paul 😎👍
You should consider doing an MX or SX 125 since this RS is doing so well on the channel. I’ve just completely gone through my mx and powder coated/cerakoted everything it’s actually turned out to be a really nice little bike
The RS125 series has done okay, sadly not as well as the RSV series 😭 I’m still working through this project so hopefully a few more episodes to come soon but it will be the only 125cc project planned on the channel I’m afraid
@@stoneautomotive oh thats a shame I was looking through all your recent uploads and this little aprilia seems to be doing better than all the other bikes n stuff I was surprised tbf
@@chris2414 it has done well, in terms of views just not for the time each episode is taking to produce, filming and editing each RS125 is taking a couple of days (sometimes weeks) pleasures of being a part time hobby I don’t have time on my side to film these longer restoration projects 😩
All my views have been dropping over the past 15 videos, must be doing something wrong as won’t be worth filming/ uploading if it keeps dropping off sadly
Huge progress! Really coming together nicely. Very jealous of the Assen trip too. Have fun! 👍
Thank you 👌😎
Shall hopefully be filming the trip for the channel so you can enjoy it virtually in a few weekends 😅👌
Looking 99% better now just the paint to make it 100%.
Look forward to the finish result
Thanks 👌😎
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
I certainly need to come up with a more efficient diy method, as you mentioned I’ve also seen the easy outs break 🫠
Well done pal great job 👏 rs125 was the bike to have when i was 20, that and the cagiva mito
Thanks mate 😎👌
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 :)
Only snag to this is my TIG welding skills 😅
Sadly don’t own a MIG… yet lol
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
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 👌
Great video, thanks for the update and maybe see you at Assen!👍
Thanks 😎👌
I didn’t see any subscribers at Assen 😭
@@stoneautomotive It was rammed!
@@seangould8511 fantastic time though 😎👌
Thanks mate, this is very inspiring video to rebuild mine
Glad to hear 😎👍
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!
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 😅
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 😁👌
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.
Interesting, shall look into that 👍
Like the top yoke
Few comments onboard for it so maybe she will stay 😬👍
Love your videos mate. Always look forward to an update
Thanks mate, always good to hear 😎👌
Coming along nicely!! 😎
Cheers mate 😎👌
Need to catch up on your latest episode! Should try and get a collaboration when there both done 😎
I had the RGV250 .. but they were all from the same 2 stroke stable.
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.
Had a fantastic time, thankfully no thefts to report 👌
T cut or similar polish should bring up your screen andalotof elbow grease
That’s what I’m hoping, it’s the micro cracks that will let it down sadly
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.
Thanks 😎👌
Looking good.
Thanks 👌👍
I’ll be at Assen as well so will keep a look out in case I spot you in the ~100k crowd! 😂
I’ll no doubt be drunk so look for swaying sun burned me and come say hi 😅👍
@@stoneautomotivedid I see you on the ‘fan photos’ on the big screen?? 😂
Ooh, youtube recommends!
Damn. Already follow them all 😆
😅👍
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 🤟
Glad to hear 😎👌
Thanks for the support, I really need to kick me arse into gear and get the merchandise on the go!
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!
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
Hi, enjoying your restorations, especially the attention to detail, may I suggest trying megulers headlamp restoration kit for headlights on the screen ?
Glad to hear these comments, always nice after the countless hours editing 😅👍
Great tip, I’ve heard good things about that megs kit 👌
Great video mate, awsome work. 👍👍🤘🤘
Thanks John 👌👍
Wow looks great 😊 great work
Thanks 😎👌
PTR count 37! seriously though it's coming together and looking nice.
Yea she’s getting some episodes 😅
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!
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 😅)
@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.
I thought it was just me who tinkered with bikes as a hobby wearing crocks😬 best invention ever!
I used to tell the misses I wouldn’t be seen dead in a pair… balls they are super comfy and practical 😅😅😅
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
Sounds like you had a bad one! Looked after they are generally not bad bikes but abused they don’t last two minutes 😅
I have Soooooo many spares, wish I could send over some but I'm in Cape town.
Thankfully I think I’ve now got most of it 😬
Bikes looking great, unlike the crocs in a workshop 😮😂
I’m recently converted to Crocs… used to hate them but now fully converted haha
Great vid Respect
Thank you 👌😎
Get a white marker pen for when you’ve talked all the nuts and bolts up so you can see if anything is loose
Great shout 👍
Think they are calledTyre pens
Like it mate
Hello you going to paint inside. Black are going to leave it white on outside. I think it look better if it painted
Yep as per the video the inside will be going black 👍
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.
I was shouting out bike channels 😅👍
Haven’t caught up with TH-cam for weeeeks with the recent holidays/ trips 🫠
Think i would of gone black top yoke with white lettering.
Yay
Pleased to report the NEXX product placement is going well…😂
When you buying one 👀😅
@@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?
It’s just where the plate is 😬
Cheeky, thanks for the reply! Loving this build👍
on the screen use t-cut and the toothpaste to restore.
Shall give it a go 👍 I do have some decent cutting compounds to try
well that me not watching thought was going to road bikee
It is going to be a road bike? Just on a daytime MOT etc 😬
I will tell you whats wrong with the aluminium, its the type of aluminium, it cannot be sanded, it has to be chemically cleaned, by sanding it you were biting chunks of metal out of it and most likely it was polished when it was fabricated and after anodized.
That explains it then 👍😭
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.
As said in many episodes previously it was going to be a road legal race bike?
am i 1st.. ?
ihihihih
Missed out by about 20 seconds 😅
Shall call it a very close one though 👍
@@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
I don’t need anymore 😅