Another RM 125 Build

tobyedholm
Edited Date/Time 2/3/2016 12:02am
Hi guys! Since the winter here in Sweden stays for a while at this time of the year I thought that a 125 build could be fun. Got a bit injured at the end of the summer so i picked up a Rm.
Wanted to share the progress here, not in detail really but trying to show you something hopefully interesting!

Other than some beat up plastics, this is what I started with.


Some progress.





Started to polish and sodablast some parts.






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tobyedholm 12/26/2015 9:32am
12/26/2015 9:32am
Got the frame back from sandblasting.


And some fresh paint!


And so it begins!


Rmz fender and plate, new bars and graphics.




New spring and rebuilt shock, forks done as well.


Black rear fender and sideplates.
New chainguide, bearings and swingbolt for the new black swingarm.
That's it for now, going for some Haan wheels and motorwork next!


dbrunski125 12/26/2015 11:20am
12/26/2015 11:20am
Love the black rm 2 stroke frame. Here's mine. Keep the posts coming



dbrunski125 12/26/2015 11:21am
12/26/2015 11:21am
How did you polish triple clamp look like that. What process. It looks great.
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Markopolo400 12/26/2015 12:52pm
12/26/2015 12:52pm
Nice garage!

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HenryA 12/26/2015 3:56pm
12/26/2015 3:56pm
Sweet! Looking good so far
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Grieby54 12/27/2015 7:42am
12/27/2015 7:42am
What year is it?
dbrunski125 12/27/2015 7:54am
12/27/2015 7:54am
Based on the rear brake master cylinder I'm guessing either 2001, 2002, or 2003.
tobyedholm 12/27/2015 8:17am
12/27/2015 8:17am
dbrunski125 wrote:
How did you polish triple clamp look like that. What process. It looks great.
Started with some sandingpaper, then like a scrotchball or what to call it, and finishing off with a wet sandingpaper.

tobyedholm 12/27/2015 8:18am
12/27/2015 8:18am
Grieby54 wrote:
What year is it?
Old but gold, 2001.
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Lucky13FIST 12/28/2015 12:03am
12/28/2015 12:03am Edited Date/Time 12/28/2015 12:04am
I love nothing more than an old 2 stroke build, especially a Suzuki!
tobyedholm 1/30/2016 12:37pm
1/30/2016 12:37pm
Updatetime!

Ended up with some Swedish made hubs and SM Pro platinum rims, have heard a lot good about them, so will be interesting to test Smile

Got some Bridgestone rubber on tonight!


And how she sits right now.








Will update when the build is completed.
Happy 2smoking!
Kawasaki-rider 1/30/2016 1:09pm
1/30/2016 1:09pm
Awesome build!
Where in Sweden are you based? We can do an 2 stroke vital mx Sweden meet Grinning Grinning
tobyedholm 2/2/2016 12:15pm
2/2/2016 12:15pm
Kawasaki-rider wrote:
Awesome build!
Where in Sweden are you based? We can do an 2 stroke vital mx Sweden meet Grinning Grinning
Thanks! Smile
Northern, Östersund... Laughing
smoothies862 2/2/2016 2:01pm
2/2/2016 2:01pm
tobyedholm wrote:
Started with some sandingpaper, then like a scrotchball or what to call it, and finishing off with a wet sandingpaper.[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/12/27/117022/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
Started with some sandingpaper, then like a scrotchball or what to call it, and finishing off with a wet sandingpaper.

1st-you never want scrotch balls..just trust me on that
2nd-that seat cover is killing the look of the whole project.
3rd-i want your garage and that awesome bike when your doneSilly
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notme 2/2/2016 2:35pm
2/2/2016 2:35pm
Haha there is no seatcover thats just foam....or are you being a smartass...
That is a sano workshop..
Kawasaki-rider 2/2/2016 3:26pm
2/2/2016 3:26pm
Kawasaki-rider wrote:
Awesome build!
Where in Sweden are you based? We can do an 2 stroke vital mx Sweden meet Grinning Grinning
tobyedholm wrote:
Thanks! Smile
Northern, Östersund... Laughing
We'll meet halfway and haul ass around some track somewhere during an weekend Wink I'm from Karlstad Grinning
tobyedholm 2/3/2016 12:02am
2/3/2016 12:02am
tobyedholm wrote:
Started with some sandingpaper, then like a scrotchball or what to call it, and finishing off with a wet sandingpaper.[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/12/27/117022/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
Started with some sandingpaper, then like a scrotchball or what to call it, and finishing off with a wet sandingpaper.

smoothies862 wrote:
1st-you never want scrotch balls..just trust me on that 2nd-that seat cover is killing the look of the whole project. 3rd-i want your garage and that...
1st-you never want scrotch balls..just trust me on that
2nd-that seat cover is killing the look of the whole project.
3rd-i want your garage and that awesome bike when your doneSilly
Ahaha...
Like notme said, it's only the foam. Laughing And thanks for checking in. Smile
Kx125rider 6/18/2016 8:58am
6/18/2016 8:58am
Did you ever finish?
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Darius 12/9/2016 10:32pm
12/9/2016 10:32pm
Amazing build! I have a question though, i have a 2001 rm125 and iVe been looking for graphics for the longest but havent seen anything i like. Id like to know how or where you got the graphics you have?

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