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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. Bottom End Strip Down

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Brian

A couple of weeks ago I completed the very simple task of removing the top end of the engine and after sourcing a clutch/flywheel holder and a flywheel puller I could carry on with the bottom end strip down.  By … Continue reading →

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TDR Project – Strip Down Day 5

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Brian

The last few parts attached to the frame should have been removed today.  The following parts were left attached to frame: Rear brake light switch. Rear suspension relay arm. Frame identity tag. Helmet lock. The rear brake switch spring is … Continue reading →

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TDR Project – Strip Down Day 4

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Brian

Again, I had not been able to make a return visit to the project as soon as I would have liked but I braved the cold and cracked on the day after Boxing Day.  Here’s where I started the day: … Continue reading →

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TDR Project – Strip Down Day 3

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Brian

I’d been away with work for just over a week so the strip down process was delayed  a little longer than I had planned.  The plan for last Sunday was to remove the cooling system, swingarm, rear brake system and … Continue reading →

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TDR Project – Strip Down Day 2

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Brian

I didn’t get as much done as I had planned on Sunday as removing and draining the fuel/oil tank was more of a pain than I had expected.  I had planned to drain the fuel/2T oil, coolant, gearbox oil and … Continue reading →

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TDR Project – Strip Down Day 1

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Brian

I’ve finally managed to get round to starting the strip down of my TDR250, a combination of traveling with work and watching Cheltenham Town has delayed things by a month or so. I have big plans for this project but … Continue reading →

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