Restoration of an abandoned Aprilia RS125 barn find forgotten since 2011- Part 7

[@tiff9137]

Finish is perfect on fork top bracket 👏🏻, the lines are gorgeous on the grp. Can't wait to hear that engine. 👍🏻🇮🇪

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks, also very excited to hear it fire for the first time! Hope it’s all worth it 👍😅

[@andreadileo6267]

Amazing work man... I've been in love with this bike for 15 years ... Dreaming to get one in the future

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 😎👍

[@andrewmoylan6295]

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.

[@stoneautomotive]

We survived Assen! Was an incredible experience 👌👌👌

[@andrewmoylan6295]

@@stoneautomotive hahaha wicked man, so jealous

[@cecillightley1440]

Yokes are spot on,especially with the blue fork cap bolts👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👌

[@paulbudford]

Top yoke looks great with the Aprilia logo in black.👍 You've made a lot of progress this episode.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks Paul 😎👍

[@chris2414]

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

[@stoneautomotive]

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

[@chris2414]

@@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

[@stoneautomotive]

@@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

[@Bruno.Dexnet.English]

Hey! Where can I check it out? Do you have a Instagram? I just bought myself a MX125 project!

[@stoneautomotive]

@@Bruno.Dexnet.English instagram stone_automotive but to be honest most of the details are in the RS125 playlist on KZbin.

[@dgw4150]

Huge progress! Really coming together nicely. Very jealous of the Assen trip too. Have fun! 👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 👌😎 Shall hopefully be filming the trip for the channel so you can enjoy it virtually in a few weekends 😅👌

[@trevormiller5431]

I like the top yoke looks mint 😁👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Feedback seems strong for the custom top yoke 😎👍

[@MrJimoto]

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!

[@stoneautomotive]

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 😅

[@johnmac.6760]

Great video mate, awsome work. 👍👍🤘🤘

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks John 👌👍

[@seangould8511]

Great video, thanks for the update and maybe see you at Assen!👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👌 I didn’t see any subscribers at Assen 😭

[@seangould8511]

@@stoneautomotive It was rammed!

[@stoneautomotive]

@@seangould8511 fantastic time though 😎👌

[@BikesofRye]

Coming along nicely!! 😎

[@stoneautomotive]

Cheers mate 😎👌 Need to catch up on your latest episode! Should try and get a collaboration when there both done 😎

[@jimmy6283]

Well done pal great job 👏 rs125 was the bike to have when i was 20, that and the cagiva mito

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks mate 😎👌

[@hksvisuals1931]

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 🤟

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear 😎👌 Thanks for the support, I really need to kick me arse into gear and get the merchandise on the go!

[@andyfry745]

Possibly the greatest 125 ever built…wonderful,light and it fits in the back of a mondeo…I know,I put on in there 🤣🤣🤣

[@stoneautomotive]

Haha good work! Hope the 2t tank didn’t leak 😅

[@andyfry745]

@@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….

[@stoneautomotive]

@@andyfry745 😂👍

[@CRS1583]

Love your videos mate. Always look forward to an update

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks mate, always good to hear 😎👌

[@rungassamydonovan47]

Thanks mate, this is very inspiring video to rebuild mine

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear 😎👍

[@mikesphoenix_e46m3]

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

[@stoneautomotive]

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 👌

[@danharbun483]

Looking 99% better now just the paint to make it 100%. Look forward to the finish result

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 👌😎

[@mikesphoenix_e46m3]

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 😁👌

[@twin40dave]

Wow looks great 😊 great work

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👌

[@MrVinnyh]

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

[@stoneautomotive]

I certainly need to come up with a more efficient diy method, as you mentioned I’ve also seen the easy outs break 🫠

[@no66]

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

[@stoneautomotive]

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 👍

[@ianday38]

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.

[@stoneautomotive]

Had a fantastic time, thankfully no thefts to report 👌

[@markhouston3404]

Ooh, youtube recommends! Damn. Already follow them all 😆

[@stoneautomotive]

😅👍

[@frankcrowley]

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.

[@stoneautomotive]

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 😅)

[@ianduckworth9925]

I’ll be at Assen as well so will keep a look out in case I spot you in the ~100k crowd! 😂

[@stoneautomotive]

I’ll no doubt be drunk so look for swaying sun burned me and come say hi 😅👍

[@ianduckworth9925]

@@stoneautomotivedid I see you on the ‘fan photos’ on the big screen?? 😂

[@charlesemerson6763]

Looking good.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 👌👍

[@AndrewSinclair-bk9ho]

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

[@stoneautomotive]

Yes I must get one, keep putting purchases like this off 😅

[@pb222221]

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.

[@stoneautomotive]

Interesting, shall look into that 👍

[@jayleigh7285]

I thought it was just me who tinkered with bikes as a hobby wearing crocks😬 best invention ever!

[@stoneautomotive]

I used to tell the misses I wouldn’t be seen dead in a pair… balls they are super comfy and practical 😅😅😅

[@martingraysonwood4146]

Bikes looking great, unlike the crocs in a workshop 😮😂

[@stoneautomotive]

I’m recently converted to Crocs… used to hate them but now fully converted haha

[@jannekefeenstra2596]

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!

[@stoneautomotive]

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

[@alexanderpatterson6316]

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.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👌

[@YZbonde]

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 :)

[@stoneautomotive]

Only snag to this is my TIG welding skills 😅 Sadly don’t own a MIG… yet lol

[@duncangibson1562]

Hi, enjoying your restorations, especially the attention to detail, may I suggest trying megulers headlamp restoration kit for headlights on the screen ?

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad to hear these comments, always nice after the countless hours editing 😅👍 Great tip, I’ve heard good things about that megs kit 👌

[@wyattoutlaw2370]

I had the RGV250 .. but they were all from the same 2 stroke stable.

[@leaflee2066]

PTR count 37! seriously though it's coming together and looking nice.

[@stoneautomotive]

Yea she’s getting some episodes 😅

[@robertgraham4462]

T cut or similar polish should bring up your screen andalotof elbow grease

[@stoneautomotive]

That’s what I’m hoping, it’s the micro cracks that will let it down sadly

[@Supracrm]

Great vid Respect

[@stoneautomotive]

Thank you 👌😎

[@imoldgreg13]

Like the top yoke

[@stoneautomotive]

Few comments onboard for it so maybe she will stay 😬👍

[@bramvermaat1453]

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!

[@stoneautomotive]

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 😅)

[@bramvermaat1453]

@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.

[@frankcrowley]

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

[@stoneautomotive]

Sounds like you had a bad one! Looked after they are generally not bad bikes but abused they don’t last two minutes 😅

[@jamieelliott5205]

Like it mate

[@RalphAnderson7605]

Is that a flip plate or is that just where your plate is on the r1?

[@stoneautomotive]

It’s just where the plate is 😬

[@RalphAnderson7605]

Cheeky, thanks for the reply! Loving this build👍

[@martingraysonwood4146]

Get a white marker pen for when you’ve talked all the nuts and bolts up so you can see if anything is loose

[@stoneautomotive]

Great shout 👍

[@martingraysonwood4146]

Think they are calledTyre pens

[@Dalekennth1969]

Hello you going to paint inside. Black are going to leave it white on outside. I think it look better if it painted

[@stoneautomotive]

Yep as per the video the inside will be going black 👍

[@dominichaynes621]

Yay

[@cpt_fisto6810]

Nice work. I've got a 2002 rs125 that's a total shitbox. Rusted sub frame, fork seals gone, spiders living in it. Gave up on biking after some bird knocked it over in a car park then some gits broke the steering lock trying to steal it. Looking to get it restored but wondering what kind of price range i'd be looking at since I won't be doing any of the work myself. Bike has been sat untouched for about 15 years.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thanks 😎👌 It can get really expensive very quickly paying someone else to do it! Guess it depends if you’re dropping it off at a bike shop or someone is interested in doing it on the cheaper cash hobby side! I would be surprised if you found a garage to do it for under 6k.. even I wouldn’t do it again if offered that amount 😅

[@cpt_fisto6810]

@@stoneautomotive tbf that's not far off what I guessed it would cost around. In two minds whether to get it restored or just punt it for someone else to use as a project. And put the money i'd spend getting restored into doing my mod 1 and 2 and buying a second hand 600. Some good old 600 going for a decent price around wher i stay. Cheers for the reply lad!

[@stoneautomotive]

@@cpt_fisto6810 I think the later is the better option 😎 but these little RS125’s are very cool hence me building one back up lol

[@Fourtwenty-v1d]

I have Soooooo many spares, wish I could send over some but I'm in Cape town.

[@stoneautomotive]

Thankfully I think I’ve now got most of it 😬

[@stevencurtis-rich4178]

Think i would of gone black top yoke with white lettering.

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

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.

[@stoneautomotive]

I was shouting out bike channels 😅👍 Haven’t caught up with KZbin for weeeeks with the recent holidays/ trips 🫠

[@nigelstacey5612]

Pleased to report the NEXX product placement is going well…😂

[@stoneautomotive]

When you buying one 👀😅

[@nigelstacey5612]

@@stoneautomotive I like my Arai. They do look good though. You must have a spare t shirt knocking about…….😉

[@chrismcginty3687]

well that me not watching thought was going to road bikee

[@stoneautomotive]

It is going to be a road bike? Just on a daytime MOT etc 😬

[@KosmonautWurst]

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.

[@stoneautomotive]

That explains it then 👍😭

[@VeressDani]

you abandoned this bike?

[@stoneautomotive]

I had been struggling for motivation the past months with this build.. Progress/ filming started again last weekend 👍

[@VeressDani]

@@stoneautomotive Ah, know what you talk about. I'm in the middle of a burnout that lasts for months now, with very short bursts of motivation. Take your time, and good luck keeping it together ;)

[@AndrewSinclair-bk9ho]

on the screen use t-cut and the toothpaste to restore.

[@stoneautomotive]

Shall give it a go 👍 I do have some decent cutting compounds to try

[@Endrjo]

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.

[@stoneautomotive]

As said in many episodes previously it was going to be a road legal race bike?

[@vintonjunus7341]

am i 1st.. ? ihihihih

[@stoneautomotive]

Missed out by about 20 seconds 😅 Shall call it a very close one though 👍

[@vintonjunus7341]

@@stoneautomotive She's Beauty...Nice Bike by the way ...

[@AndrewSinclair-bk9ho]

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!

[@pizzamad3334]

low miles aprilia RS125 full power for sale on gumtree. only done 101 miles

[@stoneautomotive]

I don’t need anymore 😅