03 CR125...already shaking my head

DerickYZ
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Edited Date/Time 5/4/2016 5:19am
Well after owning YZ's for the past 5 years I decided to change brands for s&g's Cool

I bought this 03 CR125 with an open mindset (after weeks of research) I decided to bring it home. I rode it, I like it. Don't love it like my YZ's but it'll take some ride time... As you can see here, the tree challenged the bike Grinning

Needs fixed:

For starters the jetting is off, so I gotta fix that soon! It doesn't reach full RPM, like, it cuts out a little bit at full throttle.

Brake pads: they're paper ******* thin! Sad

New levers: clutch perch is messed up, causes cable to go out of adjustment *tree incident*
Plus the brake lever gets caught up so the front brakes are sometimes 50/50 on function...good thing it's a 125!

Other than that, I just have to mess with the clickers to tune it well!

Any mod recommendations? Not looking to spend a load.
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DerickYZ
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4/26/2016 6:52am




stevo450
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4/26/2016 6:59am
Remove tree for better visibility?? Grinning Whistling

Ride it for a while and pick out what you don't like and think you could change...
Only mods-pretty much what you've said unless you consider the carb swap/reeds/new topend ( guaranteed to be stuffed ) head mods...

Suspension-check linkage for wear, replace and worn out parts. Set sag and if the forks/shock aren't leaking ride it and log clicker adjustments. Find your settings and then get what you don't like... If leaking I suggest getting the suspension serviced ( if you're that into your bikes ), I suggest servicing anyways but give it time in case you want valving mods done.....

That should get you started Smile
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4/26/2016 7:00am Edited Date/Time 4/26/2016 7:00am
*edit* I see you removed the tree!! Cheerful
4/26/2016 7:15am
I think the 05-05 airboot (and airbox?) were a nice upgrade for your bike.

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CrGuy2T
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4/26/2016 8:06am
There is a lot you can do to the cr but it won't beable to compare to your yz motor.
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4/26/2016 1:52pm
I have an '02 and had to play quite a bit with the jetting to get it to rev clean. I had to lean out the pilot and the main and still had quite a stutter before hitting the band. I dropped the need one clip and WA LA. Take into account that I'm at low elevation in central California. The bike runs super clean bottom to top. It used to be that pinned was the only way you could ride it (which is how a 125 should raced of course) but it just was tough otherwise. I saw an '03 at the track a few weeks back and it had that same mid range stutter.
I have an FMF Fatty pipe and PC shorty silencer and Boysen RAD valve. I put an oversized front rotor and then stuff to make it look good including the '10 front fender and number plate.
Of course that's the outside. I completely rebuilt the motor last year top to bottom including some of the tranny. I've also rebuilt the water pump and carb, but still need to go back in and adjust the float. Always something with a 2-smoker.
RyanLester761
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4/27/2016 5:42am
x2 on the 2005-on airboot. It will bolt right up.
Frodad78
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4/27/2016 9:22am
I had an 01 CR125

I did the

05 airboot
Drilled out the side panels for air flow
Rad Valve
PV mod
02 Power Valve flaps
PC pipe and silencer.
decked the head
Ported it
Put a PWK on it

then I bought a bone stock 05 YZ125 and it walked away from the CR. I traded it for a KDX lol

The best part about them is the way the handle, they turn on a dime. I still have the PWK if you are interested. Good luck
DerickYZ
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5/3/2016 3:46pm
I was thinking today...could I do a 2015 CRF suspension swap? Whatcha guys think?
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5/3/2016 10:00pm
forks would be easy, from what i understand there are differences with the shock mountin though
5/3/2016 11:19pm
Frodad78 wrote:
I had an 01 CR125 I did the 05 airboot Drilled out the side panels for air flow Rad Valve PV mod 02 Power Valve flaps...
I had an 01 CR125

I did the

05 airboot
Drilled out the side panels for air flow
Rad Valve
PV mod
02 Power Valve flaps
PC pipe and silencer.
decked the head
Ported it
Put a PWK on it

then I bought a bone stock 05 YZ125 and it walked away from the CR. I traded it for a KDX lol

The best part about them is the way the handle, they turn on a dime. I still have the PWK if you are interested. Good luck
I'm interested in the pwk! Email me Alexanderlindahl91 @ Gmaildotcom
5/3/2016 11:21pm
DerickYZ wrote:
I was thinking today...could I do a 2015 CRF suspension swap? Whatcha guys think?
Im currently changing to newer fork's on my 2001 cr.

Fork fits the clamp, you need a new style caliper and axle, and from my memory the left/disc side distance need to be swapped, have not found a solution there yet, but if I remember correctly, the oem one is 7mm too long. There is probably an oem distance that fits..
DerickYZ
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6/20/2016 1:14pm
Sorry for the VERY late update to the forum!

Since the break the bike blew up on me AGAIN, trashed the cylinder and all! All due to a bad crank seal Sad
All new bottom end and top end going into the bike. I rode it once at PEAK compression before it started to die again and its VERY snappy. The gearing (I believe) is 13/52. I'd like to change it to a 13/50. Possibly throw a KX125 stock pipe on it. I guess thats an improvement throughout the entire RPM range
DerickYZ
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7/18/2016 5:22am
I believe this form has died, but still to update I got a cylinder on eBay just a couple days ago. I got a 134 big bore (Eric Gorr) full porting and polished. Ported for "mo betta" power, I had the same setup, except a 144, on my old Husky CR125 and I loved it. People say the 134's are sometimes better than the 144's so hopefully they're right! Getting the piston today and will be uploading pics shortly!
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7/18/2016 1:26pm
*high five sounds fun.. let us know on the 134
DerickYZ
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7/19/2016 8:20am
TSCHAM101 wrote:
*high five sounds fun.. let us know on the 134
I'm very excited to not only try it but to finally ride again! It's been a little over a month and I'm itching to ride it again!

Pics will be uploaded tonight of the current state plus the bottom end rebuild

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