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So i picked this project up last week from a friend last week that cant finish it so he sold it to me for $450, most everything was there but all the parts were in boxes accept the motor was in the frame, the forks were on the frame and so was the swing arm. i started going through the parts and figured out what i needed to get ($1500 later) i got what i needed. i got a sweet new bud racing pipe that came in the mail today along with some light speed frame guards. i order a lot of stuff like plastics, numbers, oem parts, bars etc that im waiting on to get here. when i got the bike the rims were tore apart so those im dropping off to get powder coated on Saturday, i've never had wheels powder coated so i hope they last? has any one else ran powder coated rims? and im wondering if this bikes going to be fast enough? or if i should do a 144? (im 15, 115 pounds) ive had a cr125 (slowest bike ever haha) and i have a ktm150sx, i uderstand its not going to be any were near my 250 or my ktm but im just hoping its not going to be like my cr. ill post more pics once parts show up

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ocscottie 6/17/2014 11:04pm
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That looks killer Patrick, and at 115 pounds power shouldnt really be a problem.

Looking fwd to following your progress, take lots of pics! (i have a soft spot for RM125's) Cool

btw: Do i see a killer carbon fiber frame guard to go along with the CF silencer? very nice!
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LilZebb 6/17/2014 11:08pm
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I'm really digging that bud racing pipe! I also have a soft spot for the yellow 125's like scottie Smile
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patrick499 6/17/2014 11:11pm
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glad to hear that power should be good, ya bud racing has full carbon silencers for $100! and ya cf frame guards aswell
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That looks killer Patrick, and at 115 pounds power shouldnt really be a problem. Looking fwd to following your progress, take lots of pics! (i have...
That looks killer Patrick, and at 115 pounds power shouldnt really be a problem.

Looking fwd to following your progress, take lots of pics! (i have a soft spot for RM125's) Cool

btw: Do i see a killer carbon fiber frame guard to go along with the CF silencer? very nice!
You still got that Brandon Jesseman vid? That vid is what i think of anytime I see a rm125.
For sure following this.

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patrick499 6/17/2014 11:30pm
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wow thats sick!
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ocscottie 6/17/2014 11:44pm
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wow thats sick!
that there is my fav vid of ALL TIME! watch it once a week for therapy.
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So i picked this project up last week from a friend last week that cant finish it so he sold it to me for $450, most...
So i picked this project up last week from a friend last week that cant finish it so he sold it to me for $450, most everything was there but all the parts were in boxes accept the motor was in the frame, the forks were on the frame and so was the swing arm. i started going through the parts and figured out what i needed to get ($1500 later) i got what i needed. i got a sweet new bud racing pipe that came in the mail today along with some light speed frame guards. i order a lot of stuff like plastics, numbers, oem parts, bars etc that im waiting on to get here. when i got the bike the rims were tore apart so those im dropping off to get powder coated on Saturday, i've never had wheels powder coated so i hope they last? has any one else ran powder coated rims? and im wondering if this bikes going to be fast enough? or if i should do a 144? (im 15, 115 pounds) ive had a cr125 (slowest bike ever haha) and i have a ktm150sx, i uderstand its not going to be any were near my 250 or my ktm but im just hoping its not going to be like my cr. ill post more pics once parts show up

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Awesome build!

Is the alloy tank made in Aussie?

Whats a rough price? I am very interested in one!

Nice job
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patrick499 6/18/2014 12:15am
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Wow ur bikes are killer, that AF is insane, I wish I had the money and the skill to build one. And no, I got the frame gaurds direct from light speeds website, I couldn't find them either on any other site. They are a little pricey at $100 but I thought it was worth it.
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patrick499 6/18/2014 12:16am
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Were did you get that tank!?!?!!?!?! And what's the prices??? I need one.
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ocscottie 6/18/2014 12:20am
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Yea you do Patrick!! that is so badass Woohoo
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Wow ur bikes are killer, that AF is insane, I wish I had the money and the skill to build one. And no, I got the...
Wow ur bikes are killer, that AF is insane, I wish I had the money and the skill to build one. And no, I got the frame gaurds direct from light speeds website, I couldn't find them either on any other site. They are a little pricey at $100 but I thought it was worth it.
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patrick499 6/18/2014 12:23am
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I order them yesterday and they showed up today, I was super surprised they got them to me that fast.
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patrick499 wrote:
Were did you get that tank!?!?!!?!?! And what's the prices??? I need one.
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patrick499 wrote:
I order them yesterday and they showed up today, I was super surprised they got them to me that fast.
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patrick499 6/18/2014 12:29am
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Hmmm, $500. If some of my bikes would sell...

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991, What is the brake pedal off of and what was the mod? I have an 03 RM125 I'm restoring now.
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Damn guys, these RMs are so badass! Making me feel bad about my '03. I have an RM with a 144 kit and everything else is basically stock. I picked it up to get back into riding and haven't really found the time to actually do the riding part. I have a laundry list of things I want to do to it and these builds are an inspiration (inspiration that may or may not piss my wife off, haha). Keep the pics coming!
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JBlain619 6/18/2014 7:13am
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Awesome!! Thanks for the info! Are those the plastic spoke covers on your XC?
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JBlain619 wrote:
Awesome!! Thanks for the info! Are those the plastic spoke covers on your XC?
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Lane-O103 6/18/2014 9:21am
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Why must everyone restore/build the bikes I want -__-. Sweet RM btwWink
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patrick499 6/18/2014 4:07pm
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cant beat $25 numbers

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moto seat, ignition cover, and hoses came in. still waiting on my order from bto and my plastics. bike should be done by the end of next week, accept for rims. the powder coat guy flaked out on me so idk what im gonna do about rims...

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patrick499 6/23/2014 12:02pm
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Any one know what this bike may be worth when its done? considering selling my suzukis and going to ktm...
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Spagina767 6/23/2014 12:36pm
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patrick499 wrote:
Any one know what this bike may be worth when its done? considering selling my suzukis and going to ktm...
I re did an 04. I got 2650 for it.

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Mr Bean 6/23/2014 12:39pm
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I know it's been mentioned but I just have to repeat it - that tank is sweet.

Reminds me of the old days with true "works" bikes.

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danman 6/23/2014 1:16pm
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I just picked up an 05 over the weekend. The motor will be basically all new. New cases, new bearings, new crank, and a new top end. I just have to put it all together.
Does anyone know of a standard size black or white tank available for an rm125? Right now, the bike has white fenders and number plates, but a yellow tank. I have an idea of what I'd like it to look like, but not with a yellow tank.


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