2004 RM 125 Project - Finished

Mickolobe7
Profile picture for user Mickolobe7
Posts
1076
Joined
9/5/2013
Location
Chicago, IL US
Mickolobe7 11/2/2013 7:49am
11/2/2013 7:49am
WOW...Nice job man I would keep it. I been looking for a diamond in the rough where did you find it at craigslist?
Spagina767
Profile picture for user Spagina767
Posts
912
Joined
8/27/2013
Location
Fredericksburg, VA US
Spagina767 11/2/2013 8:04am
11/2/2013 8:04am
Yep I found it on Craigslist. Just gotta wait for the right deal!

Motomike, on this I used Eagle1 mag wheel cleaner. Both on the aluminum and on the raw magnesium case covers to give it the dark look. I use meuratic acid on the water pump cover to turn it brown also.

I've also used dura gloss 851/951 can't remember which one it is, labeled mag wheel cleaner.
Tarz483
Profile picture for user Tarz483
Posts
6344
Joined
2/25/2009
Location
Mankato, MN US
Tarz483 11/2/2013 8:30am
11/2/2013 8:30am
Love it !!
It looks ergonomically perfect too
It just looks like it would be comfortible . What bar bend did you use ?
It definetly belongs in the bad ass two stroke thread . I hope you fetch a good price for all your hours of cleaning
And spend all the money rescuing more bikes Smile
Spagina767
Profile picture for user Spagina767
Posts
912
Joined
8/27/2013
Location
Fredericksburg, VA US
Spagina767 11/2/2013 9:13am
11/2/2013 9:13am
It has pro taper CR Hi's on it. My plan was to try them on my 450 and put my Henry/Reed's on the 125 but I never did it.

And thanks! My father in law is giving me a yz 490, so that might end up being my next project. It's from way before my era but it should be fun.

The Shop

See All »
48dirtbikekid
Profile picture for user 48dirtbikekid
Posts
583
Joined
9/20/2012
Location
Victorville, CA US
48dirtbikekid 11/2/2013 9:54am
11/2/2013 9:54am
Spagina767 wrote:
It has pro taper CR Hi's on it. My plan was to try them on my 450 and put my Henry/Reed's on the 125 but I...
It has pro taper CR Hi's on it. My plan was to try them on my 450 and put my Henry/Reed's on the 125 but I never did it.

And thanks! My father in law is giving me a yz 490, so that might end up being my next project. It's from way before my era but it should be fun.
Put some pics up of that build as well if you do it! Really enjoyed all your pictures of this bike and am curious to how a restored YZ490 would come out, and I think you're the perfect guy! Great job once again!
Goat Kreations 11/2/2013 10:30am
11/2/2013 10:30am
Holy shit man that is epic. What an awesome bike.
GeorgiePorgie 11/3/2013 10:30am
11/3/2013 10:30am
Someone give this kid $3500 for that bike. And then mount it on your wall. Or hang it from a ceiling at Quaker stake and lube.
racinstation 11/4/2013 4:32pm
11/4/2013 4:32pm
Looks great! Great before and after bike.
LocDawg
Profile picture for user LocDawg
Posts
140
Joined
11/15/2013
Location
San Antonio, TX US
LocDawg 11/17/2013 6:30pm
11/17/2013 6:30pm
Spagina767 wrote:
Yep I found it on Craigslist. Just gotta wait for the right deal! Motomike, on this I used Eagle1 mag wheel cleaner. Both on the aluminum...
Yep I found it on Craigslist. Just gotta wait for the right deal!

Motomike, on this I used Eagle1 mag wheel cleaner. Both on the aluminum and on the raw magnesium case covers to give it the dark look. I use meuratic acid on the water pump cover to turn it brown also.

I've also used dura gloss 851/951 can't remember which one it is, labeled mag wheel cleaner.
you mentioned you had to use WD40 to keep the magnesium cover from rusting..do you mean after you sandblasted it, you had to do this?
mx_563
Profile picture for user mx_563
Posts
2174
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
CA US
mx_563 11/17/2013 7:24pm
11/17/2013 7:24pm
How's that acid wash process work? I assume you took it someplace to have that done? The brownish color looks good.

Also I'm curious how you polished the cases. What did you use to get into the nooks and crannies? Was that chemical deal too?
Spagina767
Profile picture for user Spagina767
Posts
912
Joined
8/27/2013
Location
Fredericksburg, VA US
Spagina767 11/18/2013 8:54am
11/18/2013 8:54am
mx_563 wrote:
How's that acid wash process work? I assume you took it someplace to have that done? The brownish color looks good. Also I'm curious how you...
How's that acid wash process work? I assume you took it someplace to have that done? The brownish color looks good.

Also I'm curious how you polished the cases. What did you use to get into the nooks and crannies? Was that chemical deal too?
Nope i did it myself in my driveway. I just sandblasted the covers, then misted them with Mag wheel cleaner. it foams and reacts with the mag. i rinsed it off, and did this two or 3 times, same with the water pump cover (although i didnt sandblast that). then i just dried them off and soaked them in WD 40. magnesium is reactive, so i just make sure i spray wd40 on the raw stuff.

i polished the cases with a wire wheel on a drill, and then with a dremel using the scotch brite pad attachments.
LocDawg
Profile picture for user LocDawg
Posts
140
Joined
11/15/2013
Location
San Antonio, TX US
LocDawg 11/18/2013 9:37am
11/18/2013 9:37am
got any closeups of the clutch cover? it doesnt look as brown as the ignition cover
metzler316
Profile picture for user metzler316
Posts
254
Joined
12/3/2013
Location
Sherwood, OR US
metzler316 12/3/2013 5:45pm
12/3/2013 5:45pm
Bruce372 wrote:
looks really nice...what model rmz is the front fender from and how did you mount it and the front number plate up?
Spagina767 wrote:
I used the 2013 RMZ 250 front fender and plate, although 10-13 are the same as 08-13 450 ones are the same. For the fender, the...
I used the 2013 RMZ 250 front fender and plate, although 10-13 are the same as 08-13 450 ones are the same.

For the fender, the rear bolt holes for almost perfect, I just had to elongate them a bit. After that I had to drill two new front holes. After fitting the fender the front inner plate actually just fit on perfectly like it was made for it.
What year and model fork guards did you get?
Spagina767
Profile picture for user Spagina767
Posts
912
Joined
8/27/2013
Location
Fredericksburg, VA US
Spagina767 12/3/2013 6:32pm
12/3/2013 6:32pm
Fork guards are for a 04 RM 125
Bruce372
Profile picture for user Bruce372
Posts
6329
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
US
Bruce372 12/3/2013 7:55pm
12/3/2013 7:55pm
get the ones for a late model rmz450...they fit the same, but they dont have the grooves down the inside for the sliders...the slides just arent needed. ive got both bikes so i know.

ive got an 04 rm144, just doing a rebuild and picking the frame up this week,
metzler316
Profile picture for user metzler316
Posts
254
Joined
12/3/2013
Location
Sherwood, OR US
metzler316 12/4/2013 8:48am
12/4/2013 8:48am
Spagina767 wrote:
Fork guards are for a 04 RM 125
Awesome thanks!!
metzler316
Profile picture for user metzler316
Posts
254
Joined
12/3/2013
Location
Sherwood, OR US
metzler316 12/4/2013 8:54am
12/4/2013 8:54am
Bruce372 wrote:
get the ones for a late model rmz450...they fit the same, but they dont have the grooves down the inside for the sliders...the slides just arent...
get the ones for a late model rmz450...they fit the same, but they dont have the grooves down the inside for the sliders...the slides just arent needed. ive got both bikes so i know.

ive got an 04 rm144, just doing a rebuild and picking the frame up this week,
Here is where I am right now. Another box of parts is coming Friday!!! As you can see i ordered the wrong fork guards but that's ok I will get the right ones now!! Smile I might start a new topic on my build too..

Pit Row

See All »
Benton713
Profile picture for user Benton713
Posts
95
Joined
12/9/2013
Location
Foley, AL US
Benton713 1/6/2014 10:29pm
1/6/2014 10:29pm
mx_563 wrote:
How's that acid wash process work? I assume you took it someplace to have that done? The brownish color looks good. Also I'm curious how you...
How's that acid wash process work? I assume you took it someplace to have that done? The brownish color looks good.

Also I'm curious how you polished the cases. What did you use to get into the nooks and crannies? Was that chemical deal too?
Spagina767 wrote:
Nope i did it myself in my driveway. I just sandblasted the covers, then misted them with Mag wheel cleaner. it foams and reacts with the...
Nope i did it myself in my driveway. I just sandblasted the covers, then misted them with Mag wheel cleaner. it foams and reacts with the mag. i rinsed it off, and did this two or 3 times, same with the water pump cover (although i didnt sandblast that). then i just dried them off and soaked them in WD 40. magnesium is reactive, so i just make sure i spray wd40 on the raw stuff.

i polished the cases with a wire wheel on a drill, and then with a dremel using the scotch brite pad attachments.
I'm also using a wire wheel on the cases but mine is leaving deep groves did you polish through the groves
Crush
Profile picture for user Crush
Posts
21077
Joined
4/26/2009
Location
Sydney AU
Crush 1/7/2014 2:56am
1/7/2014 2:56am
Nice dude! Well done!
Spagina767
Profile picture for user Spagina767
Posts
912
Joined
8/27/2013
Location
Fredericksburg, VA US
Spagina767 1/7/2014 6:09am
1/7/2014 6:09am
mx_563 wrote:
How's that acid wash process work? I assume you took it someplace to have that done? The brownish color looks good. Also I'm curious how you...
How's that acid wash process work? I assume you took it someplace to have that done? The brownish color looks good.

Also I'm curious how you polished the cases. What did you use to get into the nooks and crannies? Was that chemical deal too?
Spagina767 wrote:
Nope i did it myself in my driveway. I just sandblasted the covers, then misted them with Mag wheel cleaner. it foams and reacts with the...
Nope i did it myself in my driveway. I just sandblasted the covers, then misted them with Mag wheel cleaner. it foams and reacts with the mag. i rinsed it off, and did this two or 3 times, same with the water pump cover (although i didnt sandblast that). then i just dried them off and soaked them in WD 40. magnesium is reactive, so i just make sure i spray wd40 on the raw stuff.

i polished the cases with a wire wheel on a drill, and then with a dremel using the scotch brite pad attachments.
Benton713 wrote:
I'm also using a wire wheel on the cases but mine is leaving deep groves did you polish through the groves
Mine did not leave any grooves. I used the softest one that i could find, i believe it was stainless.
Bruce372
Profile picture for user Bruce372
Posts
6329
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
US
Bruce372 1/7/2014 9:14am
1/7/2014 9:14am
We need to start a sweet rm125 thread!
2 Stroke Beast 10/8/2014 9:48am
10/8/2014 9:48am
This one of the nicest rm 125 i have ever seen any tips im building an rm 125 and I want mine to be nicer than yours lol.
#991
Profile picture for user #991
Posts
1685
Joined
8/7/2013
Location
Melbourne AU
#991 10/8/2014 11:27am
10/8/2014 11:27am Edited Date/Time 4/2/2015 8:37pm
...
usp4u
Profile picture for user usp4u
Posts
587
Joined
3/25/2011
Location
Karns City, PA US
usp4u 10/8/2014 11:41am
10/8/2014 11:41am
JW381 wrote:
Very nice! Do the case-reed, Mikuni-equipped, RM125s have as bad or a reputation as the 02+ CR250s? haha
Nope. They are a great engine. And if you are a revver, they are magic.

I had an 02 RM125 that remains my favorite bike I've owned.
liamjumper
Profile picture for user liamjumper
Posts
240
Joined
11/20/2014
Location
Vancouver CA
liamjumper 1/29/2015 8:56am
1/29/2015 8:56am
Sweet build! Gives me a lot of inspiration for my 05 rm125 I just started. I got a forum going on my build aswell, hoping it turns out as nice as this one!
40Plus_922mx
Profile picture for user 40Plus_922mx
Posts
2900
Joined
4/17/2009
Location
High Desert, CA US
40Plus_922mx 1/29/2015 10:46am
1/29/2015 10:46am
Dang wish I was 80lbs lighter.
gt80rider
Profile picture for user gt80rider
Posts
6841
Joined
4/19/2008
Location
Boulder, CO US
gt80rider 1/29/2015 10:49am
1/29/2015 10:49am
Now that looks sweet! Great job!
Spydee
Profile picture for user Spydee
Posts
1995
Joined
12/18/2013
Location
Wales GB
Spydee 1/30/2015 12:10am
1/30/2015 12:10am
Looks tasty! I really do like the Rockstar graphics on the 2-stroke RM's.
tombugg
Profile picture for user tombugg
Posts
214
Joined
7/7/2008
Location
Peoria, AZ US
tombugg 1/30/2015 12:14pm
1/30/2015 12:14pm
Guys, These are fuqing beautiful and has me pumped to build one for my 14yr old (In my Profile pic, that was back in 07) Anyhow, what years should I stay away from? I have an opportunity to get a not running roached 01 for $600 Anything I should watch out for?

Thanks for your input and awesome job!!

Post a reply to: 2004 RM 125 Project - Finished