Rm 125 Rescue & Restore (Finished with Pics)

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K-dubbb 4/20/2015 7:40am
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seth505 wrote:
It's normal for the pads to be able to move around a little bit sitting in the caliper.
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Okay well maybe I will just get a new pad needle and get it setup. When I reassembled it, the pads were moving around and it...
Okay well maybe I will just get a new pad needle and get it setup. When I reassembled it, the pads were moving around and it seemed like the calliper wasn't all that secure sitting on the mounting posts but I have never really assessed a motocross brake calliper on its' own. Like I said I am a mountain biker, this is new to me but learning a lot!

Any big advantages using the TI needle besides the weight saving?
seth505 wrote:
Are you talkin about piece #11 in your diagram above? Personally, I'd just get a new steel one.
Yup #11, Shipping is a bitch for me I will likely just grab one from the dealer.

I also took your advice with Kx-F front calliper - looking good, thanks for that!

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seth505 4/20/2015 7:42am
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Yup #11, Shipping is a bitch for me I will likely just grab one from the dealer. I also took your advice with Kx-F front calliper...
Yup #11, Shipping is a bitch for me I will likely just grab one from the dealer.

I also took your advice with Kx-F front calliper - looking good, thanks for that!

KR
Awesome, bike is looking great.
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Spydee 4/20/2015 8:28am
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I swear you're in a parallel universe to me... I'm having issues with my front brake also, to the point where I may aswell upgrade the whole system. What's compatible?

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Uncle Tony 4/20/2015 8:48am
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I didn't read all 6 pages but do you have what's called a caliper retainer and a pad support in your caliper, some people discard them when replacing brake pads, those items should keep your brake pads from floating

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K-dubbb 4/20/2015 9:19am
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Uncle Tony wrote:
I didn't read all 6 pages but do you have what's called a caliper retainer and a pad support in your caliper, some people discard them...
I didn't read all 6 pages but do you have what's called a caliper retainer and a pad support in your caliper, some people discard them when replacing brake pads, those items should keep your brake pads from floating
I assume you are referring to the pieces I have circled below, I do not have these! These are $70 from the dealer, that's why I was just thinking I may buy a used calliper with these.



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JBlain619 4/20/2015 9:23am
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I swear you're in a parallel universe to me... I'm having issues with my front brake also, to the point where I may aswell upgrade the...
I swear you're in a parallel universe to me... I'm having issues with my front brake also, to the point where I may aswell upgrade the whole system. What's compatible?

I put a 2006 RM125 front brake assembly on my 2002 rebuild. Bolted right up and has the direct line like the RMZ's.

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JBlain619 4/20/2015 9:25am
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Uncle Tony wrote:
I didn't read all 6 pages but do you have what's called a caliper retainer and a pad support in your caliper, some people discard them...
I didn't read all 6 pages but do you have what's called a caliper retainer and a pad support in your caliper, some people discard them when replacing brake pads, those items should keep your brake pads from floating
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I assume you are referring to the pieces I have circled below, I do not have these! These are $70 from the dealer, that's why I...
I assume you are referring to the pieces I have circled below, I do not have these! These are $70 from the dealer, that's why I was just thinking I may buy a used calliper with these.



Yea, those things are expensive! I was having the same issue with mine and once I bled the brakes with the new pads, I didn't notice the play in the pads as much.
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Spydee wrote:
I swear you're in a parallel universe to me... I'm having issues with my front brake also, to the point where I may aswell upgrade the...
I swear you're in a parallel universe to me... I'm having issues with my front brake also, to the point where I may aswell upgrade the whole system. What's compatible?

JBlain619 wrote:
I put a 2006 RM125 front brake assembly on my 2002 rebuild. Bolted right up and has the direct line like the RMZ's.

I have a 2008 kx 250f front calliper on mine, bolt up no problem - now I just need to get it bled! Getting syringes going tomorrow and hopefully getting that sucker to prime!
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Uncle Tony 4/20/2015 9:29am
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No number 4 and the part below number 6 which has no part number, I believe these guys are talking about the front brake but those parts are still relevant, I have changed many brake pads to find those parts discarded, you need them, as people get confused as to which way they go and simply don't use them
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K-dubbb 4/20/2015 9:34am
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No number 4 and the part below number 6 which has no part number, I believe these guys are talking about the front brake but those...
No number 4 and the part below number 6 which has no part number, I believe these guys are talking about the front brake but those parts are still relevant, I have changed many brake pads to find those parts discarded, you need them, as people get confused as to which way they go and simply don't use them
Oh okay, yes I have those! Thanks for the clarification Smile
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Spydee 4/20/2015 11:23am
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Thanks guys! Opens up my options a bit seeing as the old '02 is practically ancient these days Grinning
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JBlain619 4/20/2015 12:57pm
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Thanks guys! Opens up my options a bit seeing as the old '02 is practically ancient these days Grinning
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though right!?!?!

I think my ol girl turned out pretty good!



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K-dubbb 4/20/2015 1:01pm
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Spydee wrote:
Thanks guys! Opens up my options a bit seeing as the old '02 is practically ancient these days Grinning
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though right!?!?! I think my ol girl turned out pretty good! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/04/20/88161/s1200_02RM125.jpg[/img]
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though right!?!?!

I think my ol girl turned out pretty good!



Unreal dude! What year is yours?

I have been contemplating cutting my rear number plates but you just confirmed that I won't Tongue

Really digging the red plate backgrounds and congrats on the points lead Grinning
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JBlain619 4/20/2015 1:15pm
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Unreal dude! What year is yours? I have been contemplating cutting my rear number plates but you just confirmed that I won't :P Really digging the...
Unreal dude! What year is yours?

I have been contemplating cutting my rear number plates but you just confirmed that I won't Tongue

Really digging the red plate backgrounds and congrats on the points lead Grinning
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Thanks bud! My fiance essentially said the same thing. She asked which series I was leading! I was going to cut mine too but decided against it when I bolted them up.

Itt's an 02, with forks the forks off an 06 and RMZ triple clamps. I have an 06 shock, but I need to get a linkage from the 06 to see if the shock will work.
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K-dubbb 4/20/2015 1:33pm
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Unreal dude! What year is yours? I have been contemplating cutting my rear number plates but you just confirmed that I won't :P Really digging the...
Unreal dude! What year is yours?

I have been contemplating cutting my rear number plates but you just confirmed that I won't Tongue

Really digging the red plate backgrounds and congrats on the points lead Grinning
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HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Thanks bud! My fiance essentially said the same thing. She asked which series I was leading! I was going to cut mine too but decided...
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Thanks bud! My fiance essentially said the same thing. She asked which series I was leading! I was going to cut mine too but decided against it when I bolted them up.

Itt's an 02, with forks the forks off an 06 and RMZ triple clamps. I have an 06 shock, but I need to get a linkage from the 06 to see if the shock will work.
Hmm interesting, it looks deadly man!

Question, how did you route your front number plate zip/wrap around/ whatever its called? With a cross bar style bar it seems awkwardly long or too short to wrap around the bar and clip back in? I assume I will be gearing up a zip tie dewey of some sort.
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JBlain619 4/20/2015 1:48pm
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Hmm interesting, it looks deadly man! Question, how did you route your front number plate zip/wrap around/ whatever its called? With a cross bar style bar...
Hmm interesting, it looks deadly man!

Question, how did you route your front number plate zip/wrap around/ whatever its called? With a cross bar style bar it seems awkwardly long or too short to wrap around the bar and clip back in? I assume I will be gearing up a zip tie dewey of some sort.
I cut a majority of it off because it wasn't long enough to go all the way around. Then drilled a hole and put a zip tie around it,
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Bruce372 4/20/2015 6:48pm
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i just use the EBC plates, they come with a new pin also.

the backing plates are usually attached to the OEM pads and the whole lot comes out.

some nice bikes in this thread
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Bruce372 4/20/2015 6:49pm
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(EBC pads)

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Bruce372 4/20/2015 6:52pm
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also, i dont see the point in cutting up the side number plates.

Since KTM started running those small side plates a few years ago, ive noticed a few more pro riders getting legs caught up in the back wheel
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Bruce372 4/20/2015 6:55pm
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all the new RMZs come with a fat bar, so the RMZ front number plate convo works well with the same bar setup.

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K-dubbb 4/21/2015 7:07am
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Bruce372 wrote:
all the new RMZs come with a fat bar, so the RMZ front number plate convo works well with the same bar setup. ][img]https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3954/15477071047_4f2420856a.jpg[/img]
all the new RMZs come with a fat bar, so the RMZ front number plate convo works well with the same bar setup.

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Thanks Bruce for those points, as always appreciate your input!
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Spydee 4/21/2015 9:12am
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Spydee wrote:
Thanks guys! Opens up my options a bit seeing as the old '02 is practically ancient these days Grinning
JBlain619 wrote:
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though right!?!?! I think my ol girl turned out pretty good! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/04/20/88161/s1200_02RM125.jpg[/img]
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though right!?!?!

I think my ol girl turned out pretty good!



That's sweet as, dude. They're one of the best looking bikes out there, so as you've proven you can turn an ancient bike into an absolute stunner!
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liamjumper 4/21/2015 2:14pm
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I ended up cutting my side plates, didn't really do a very good job. Kinda wish I just left them as they were before



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K-dubbb 4/21/2015 2:52pm
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That looks good from the pics man! I am too close to being done and getting ready to rip I don't want to be bothered with it right now.

What did you use?
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liamjumper 4/21/2015 2:55pm
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That looks good from the pics man! I am too close to being done and getting ready to rip I don't want to be bothered with...
That looks good from the pics man! I am too close to being done and getting ready to rip I don't want to be bothered with it right now.

What did you use?
I used a hot exacto knife and it cut through really easy, I just should been more careful.
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Spydee 4/22/2015 12:17am
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Looks good in the pics Liam, but things always look better in photos - my bike looks flawless in pics!! hahah
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K-dubbb 4/23/2015 6:34am
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Won't be long now! I got the rear brake all set up last night and I think I've figured out how to get the front functioning. Once the rads show up and the front brake done I will be ready to get this thing out for a ride!




Really stoked on the anodized fittings!






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Spydee 4/23/2015 6:52am
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Have you got the shroud graphics on yet dude? If so get us a pic.
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K-dubbb 4/23/2015 6:55am
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Have you got the shroud graphics on yet dude? If so get us a pic.
Haha waiting to make sure the new rads and everything fit up first, I'd hate to apply graphics and have another fitment issue or the plastics be defective.

I have had so many dumb issues, I am just being paranoid and safe at this point!

Sorry I want to see them on too! A photography buddy of mine is coming over to do a photoshoot next week when the bike is done - should be good stuff!
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rovertnamrod 4/23/2015 7:44am
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WOW I can't believe all these number 6 Suzukis. I AM A NUMBER 6 lol. Suzuki rm125 too. My family has been number 6 since even before I was born. I usually don't see that many number 6 riders, but they all seem to be here. And Suzuki too, what a coincidence.

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