2004 Suzuki RM125 Build

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seth505 12/27/2016 9:51am
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I built up an 03 RM a few years ago and I ended up using a front brake off an 08 or 09 KXF 250, it bolted right up.
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mikejones202 12/27/2016 6:14pm
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Teej317 wrote:
Let us know what works as far as brakes go. I have an 05 RM250 and am trying to find out what caliper/MC would work well...
Let us know what works as far as brakes go. I have an 05 RM250 and am trying to find out what caliper/MC would work well. I hear so much debate over the CRF mod...some claim it works and some say it won't bolt up. Be curious to learn what works for you.
I ordered an oversized rotor kit last night cause from what I read apparently I can make the crf caliper work using that. I will give some updates once it is here!
dbrunski125 12/28/2016 5:34am
12/28/2016 5:34am
Teej317 wrote:
Let us know what works as far as brakes go. I have an 05 RM250 and am trying to find out what caliper/MC would work well...
Let us know what works as far as brakes go. I have an 05 RM250 and am trying to find out what caliper/MC would work well. I hear so much debate over the CRF mod...some claim it works and some say it won't bolt up. Be curious to learn what works for you.
Order the moto stuff billet brake caliper for your rm 250
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Slosh 112 12/29/2016 3:59pm
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Have a look on partzilla and check part numbers for the bracket between your bike and current rmz. My 08 has the same part number bracket as a 2016 RMZ, current RMZ and KXF share the same caliper bracket so you can use OEM and aftermarket parts off each but check to see if the similarity on calliper bracket part numbers goes back to 04 or further.

Moto stuff billet calliper would be unbeatable, My 280mm kit is ridiculously good with standard calliper and master cylinder.

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Bramlett321 12/30/2016 6:43am
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Michael Scott wrote:
Put a full wrap on the forks! I had a black anodized pair and it sucks ass when they start to get pitted from roost
who did your wrap on the fork tubes that came out looking really nice??
Michael Scott 12/30/2016 7:05am
12/30/2016 7:05am
Mine weren't wrapped, that's how I know Laughing I bought the bike with the tubes anodized already and they were hardly pitted. Had them serviced and the sticker on them actually has a black background so that helped them look a little fresher as well. However, they took a beating after a season of racing and that's why I suggested wrapping them because anodizing isn't cheap and going around with a sharpie can be tedius and doesn't always look the best
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mikejones202 12/30/2016 7:31am
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Well finally have it all done minus graphics! As for the front brakes, I have a galfer skw oversize rotor kit for an rm 125, and stainless galfer line for an rm 125, master cylinder and caliper off of an 08 crf 450. Everything works and lined up perfectly!!! Here's some pics of how she sits now!








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mikejones202 1/8/2017 10:45am
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Sorry guys. Been way busy with work lately to keep up with what's been going on. I'm trying to change out the pegs on this bike and the pins that go through to hold the pegs on are basically seized to the peg. What would you recommend to get them out??

Graphics should be here sometime this week and then I will post pictures of the final product!
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Harambe 1/8/2017 1:15pm
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Looks awesome!

Where did you get the yellow fork protectors?
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mikejones202 1/8/2017 3:10pm
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Harambe wrote:
Looks awesome!

Where did you get the yellow fork protectors?
They are actually acerbis if I remember correctly.!
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mikejones202 1/8/2017 3:11pm
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Sneak peak at the graphics....


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mikejones202 1/12/2017 5:34pm
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Graphics should be here Monday! Also waiting on new footpegs which should be here tomorrow! But here she is sitting and waiting...




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K-dubbb 1/14/2017 9:13am
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mikejones202 wrote:
Graphics should be here Monday! Also waiting on new footpegs which should be here tomorrow! But here she is sitting and waiting... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/01/12/168696/s1200_IMG_9743.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/01/12/168697/s1200_IMG_9744.jpg[/img]
Graphics should be here Monday! Also waiting on new footpegs which should be here tomorrow! But here she is sitting and waiting...




Looks super sick, love these bikes!

What disc guard is that and where did you get it? I like!

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snackfedbear 1/14/2017 10:28am
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Looks bitchin as is!
Those bikes handle great and corner like a champ.
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mikejones202 1/14/2017 5:23pm
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mikejones202 wrote:
Graphics should be here Monday! Also waiting on new footpegs which should be here tomorrow! But here she is sitting and waiting... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/01/12/168696/s1200_IMG_9743.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/01/12/168697/s1200_IMG_9744.jpg[/img]
Graphics should be here Monday! Also waiting on new footpegs which should be here tomorrow! But here she is sitting and waiting...




K-dubbb wrote:
Looks super sick, love these bikes!

What disc guard is that and where did you get it? I like!

Thanks! I'm excited to finally have it all done! Lol and it is actually an OEM suzuki one. I ordered it off of Rocky Mountain. I think it was only like $40? I'd check it out! Mounted up very nicely!
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mikejones202 1/14/2017 5:23pm
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snackfedbear wrote:
Looks bitchin as is!
Those bikes handle great and corner like a champ.
Thanks! I'll post pics sometime this coming week when I get a chance to put the graphics on!
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mikejones202 1/17/2017 11:04am
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Well here she is! All finished and ready for her first ride...
What I did-
Powdercoated Frame, Subframe, Swingarm
MotoTape Frame Tape
Replaced ALL suspension bearings (Swingarm, Linkage, Shock)
Cleaned Entire Motor (Cases, Cylinder) - A total of about 5 hours of labor
New Top End (Bottom End was clean)
VForce Reeds
FMF Pipe and Silencer
Boysen Clutch and Ignition Cover
Anodized Blue oil cap
GFI Radiator Hoses
Suspension- Forks Hard Anodized Black, Revalved. Shock Powder Coated with some anodizing, Revalved
New Triple Clamps
WC Clutch Perch
Renthal Twin Wall Bars
New Style Front Fender and Number Plate
Brakes - Front ('10 CRF MC and Caliper, RM 125 Galfer Oversize Rotor, Galfer Stainless Line) Rear ('05 Suzuki RM125 MC and Caliper) New Pads on both ends as well
New Chain, Sprockets
New IMS Pro Series Pegs
New Tires
All new Plastics
MotoSeat Seat Cover
MGX Unlimited Graphics

I spent a lot more then I wanted too on this build but it still came out cheaper than what a new YZ or KTM would be and I have it exactly the way I wanted it. Including bike and upgrades I have about $3800 into it. If I wouldn't have went all out I probably could have done this all for under $2500.

If you read this far, here are the pics!


















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mattyhamz2 1/17/2017 2:02pm
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Shocked Shocked DAMN!!!!!! Nice work man!

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Joyner41 1/17/2017 2:25pm
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Stunning build. One helluva screamer! The black forks and shock really set it apart.
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Kx125rider 1/17/2017 4:26pm
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Looks awesome man.
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kmp1219 1/17/2017 7:22pm
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I don't normally comment these threads in the bike build forum but DAMN. Dude good work. This looks amazing. Seriously nice job.
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mikejones202 1/18/2017 2:18pm
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Thanks a lot guys! This is my first build so means a lot! The next bike to be done is my RMZ...that'll be a pretty penny.....
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BAMX 1/18/2017 2:41pm
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Looks good
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mikejones202 2/3/2017 9:22pm
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Some photos before her maiden voyage! Had the biggest smile on my face all day!!!!! Runs great but the rider could use some tweaking on his two stroke skills!

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mikejones202 5/14/2017 7:32pm
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So a few weeks back I wadded my brains out on this thing and broke my collarbone and all that fun stuff and did the damage above (subframe, fender, bars, throttle housing, bar mounts) and got all new stuff and put back together and also rebuilt my 250f. Thought I'd share the pic of both of em on here! Pretty sweet having 2 of the same looking bikes!
Cooper 688 5/14/2017 10:34pm
5/14/2017 10:34pm
Dude!! Sorry to hear about the collarbone Sad
But great work bringing that 125 back to life, looks great!
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Headling 5/15/2017 10:23am
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Fantastic build! Some great ideas/inspiration for my 02 build

Hope you mend quickly!
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mikejones202 5/15/2017 10:26am
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Cooper 688 wrote:
Dude!! Sorry to hear about the collarbone Sad
But great work bringing that 125 back to life, looks great!
Yeah it sucked! I just rode for the time last week and everything feels right, just a bit more timid. This is the second time I've broken this one so it's all good! But thank you! It was a fun project.
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mikejones202 5/15/2017 10:26am
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Headling wrote:
Fantastic build! Some great ideas/inspiration for my 02 build

Hope you mend quickly!
Thank you! I am all back together now!

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