Category Archives: TDR 250

TDR Project. Zinc Plating In Action.

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Brian

My previous blog post detailed the process of setting up a DIY Zinc plating kit.  This post describes the process of acid pickling and Zinc plating. The first thing to do was to check the temperature of the acid salts … Continue reading →

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TDR Project. Zinc Plating Set Up.

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Brian

This blog post charts the setup of my DIY Zinc plating kit. I bought the plating kit off ebay from this seller.  I splashed out a bit extra to buy the “Deluxe” kit which includes a digital thermometer and a … Continue reading →

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TDR Project. Front End Test Fitting. It Fits.

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Brian

Thanks to Ginge at work, it was now the right size Continue reading →

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TDR Project. Another Front End Test Fitting.

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Brian

The last time I tried to test fit my hybrid TDR250/TZR250/TZR125RR front end it showed up a number of issues which included: The bottom yoke clashed with the headlight mounting frame. The bottom yoke clashed with the indicator mounting lugs … Continue reading →

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TDR Project. Refurbished Front Caliper.

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Brian

Just when I thought that Friday’s couldn’t get any better there was this Friday.  I arrived home after an average working week when I spotted a small box that had arrived in the post from Nick Chambers at RDbitz. After … Continue reading →

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TDR Project. How Not To/How To Remove A Stuck Headstock Bearing.

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Brian

This is a salutary blog post about how and how not to remove a roller bearing from a steering stem. As with most components and parts in this project, if I can replace with new or better then I will. … Continue reading →

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TDR Project. Front Brake Caliper Strip Down.

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Brian

The TZR125RR Belgarda front end I bought came with the original fit Brembo 4 pot front caliper.  I’m a shallow git so I’m smitten with anything Brembo or Ohlins (or any other well regarded motorcycle parts) so I wanted to … Continue reading →

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TDR Project. Front Wheel, Caliper, Mudguard and Headlight Mount.

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Brian

This blog post covers the test fitting of the following front end components: TZR250 front wheel. TZR125RR Belgarda front brake caliper. TZR125RR Belgarda front mudguard. TDR250 headlight/front fairing mounting frame. I previously had a TZR250 front wheel fitted to the … Continue reading →

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TDR Project. Front End. USD Forks Test Fitting.

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Brian

Now that I have my frame back from powder coating I can start working on the front end of Mildred.  I bought the following TZR125RR Belgarda (4DL) parts about 6 months ago: USD forks (50mm diameter). Top and bottom yokes. … Continue reading →

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TDR Project. Powder Coated Frame.

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Brian

After the saga involving the repair of the frame corrosion, I now have my frame back from Redditch Shotblasting.  The time taken (2 months) to get Mildred’s frame sorted couldn’t be avoided, I guess it’s just one of the many … Continue reading →

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