Dragster Project

Back at the start of september i got my Dragster 125 for £690 on a 52 plate, No tax or MOT as it had been off the road for the last 3 years, Hence its low mileage - 3052km exactly :bird:

It was a bit roughed up from sitting around, Back wheel flaked, Back tyre wrecked, Steering arm rusted a little, Back wheelbearing knackered and the front left indicators cracked - Apparently it fell over in bad weather...

Anyway, Ive been cleaning it up (done most of the front end) and basically considering what to do with it...

Im on a crappy wage and still at school so it'll take time, But my plan is to:

- Decent spec 172 engine
- Scorpion (unless someone comes up with a more powerful stainless system!)
- Wavy discs
- Some decent suspension
- Get some bits coated

Heres the pics of how it is/was...





The engine as it is now...(Not the engine im using though)





Back shock...



Beginning to polish the back caliper...(Using a runner rear one now though)



Before the engine out...



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26/10 Bit of an update...

Sprayed the bit of the frame where the tank straps bolt on, Not an excellent job :emb:



Back ends all built up now though, Clean of course

Unsure whether to use the blue tail-light lens though, Will get pics tommorow.

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27/10

As promised-







Opted for a different oil tank cap, From a yamaha neo's. Still breathes but doesnt pour out oil every chance it gets.

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19/2

It's now out of the dining room :w00t:

Got the wheels, SIS arm, Stand and Tranny case ready for blasting and coating when i decide on a colour imp:

Meanwhile, Got these part: 52mm BGM, BGM mounts, 'BGM' bearings and seals, Galfer front disc, Malossi gear-up, Malossi straight manifold and Polini Evo reedblock



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4/4

As it sits now



Cases before...





Unfortunatly your going to have to wait for 'After'

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4/4

After Tranny side needs a couple more coats and a couple of bolts drilled and tapped but its getting there :nerd:





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18/4

Rear Disc, Jets, Air Filter, Kickstart, Waterpump Kit + Gasket set (Also got a free catalouge, BGM/SC/Supercharged stickersheet and PETROL 4!) Literally just in the door imp:




This week i've been working on the stator cover, Pics will follow

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5/5



Crappy pic of: Can (second hand), Stub, Can strap, x2 Exhaust gaskets, Back hub bearing, Back hub seal, Piston rings, Thermostat, Typhoon tranny covers, Piles of stainless bolts and 4 stainless banjo bolts.

Still more to get done but the engine should be done this week

Oh and found an Area-51 caliper fits the front

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24/6

As of today:















Think all i need is brake pads and mirrors, Engine will (should) go in tommorow, Front left indy is cracked but it glued ok (will get one asap but will pass MOT as is)

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30/6











Running sweet as, Bugger all left to do

 

m8 u put your reedblock on the wrong way

 

LOOOL :w00t:

 

I was trying not to get the degreaser/acid/water in the engine :bird:

 

very nice cant wait to see this finished should be kool, also
that runner look nice in the 2nd pic btw

 

not bad iv always had a warm spot in my heart for them scoots...

 

Had a long think about my situation last night...

Have decided im gonna put the crank etc into the spare casings and run it as a 125 till i've enough for a 172, 25mm and 180 vari, Will also put the gearup in then too

Should have all the bits and bobs powdercoated in about 3/4 weeks time

 

Wee update

 

Nice love the look of dragsters

 

I think its a love/hate thing with dragsters, I hated them this time last year but love them now :rofl:

Another wee update anyway...

 

Looks smart :hitit:

 

gotta say, that lump looks mint. always prefered painted to polished or blasted.

 

etadpU

 

Another bit of cash later...^

 

Love the black cases

 

Will smooth out the gougey bits tommorow morning (other side is almost identical)

 

Had a quick practise on some knackered casings before which seemed ok

 

Got wheels, stand, tranny case, rear hub and SIS arm powdercoated, Will prolly start building it tommorow if i get time