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Stock pipe hanger was too short so I had to make new one from 3mm aluminum sheet and rubber bumber.
New pipe looks really good on the bike
Here is a short video of engine running:
Carburetor jetting was way off and left side radiator started to leak after it got warmer but at least the engine is running!
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I also put new chain rollers on the bike
and got decals mounted to radiator scoops
Do you have a welder friend? You could cut it so it fits better or just cut the tabs off and weld them in a better position.
I am truly enjoying your build, and think it is great how you had no problem grabbing the Chinese Front Master Cylinder and Rotor/Brake Pad Kit. A buddy of mine who is doing a 1991 Suzuki RM125 build did the same thing with great results.
Once again. Excellent job. And I can't wait to hear/read a full on report once you get a good ride in on her.
This it how the silencer looked before:
Inside of it was few feet long piece of steel wire and few pieces of wool...
Parts cleaned and ready to be assembled
It turned out ok. Maybe I will change the silencer for better one later
Silencer back in the bike
Test fitting side panel
PC one is without the power valve it looks like it is off a later year
ATAC was used for 84-6 in that design
The design will be quite important and the silencer will need to match the design of the expansion pipe to gain the most
This is due to the sound waves as well as length of silencer and size of the expansion chamber
It would be usual for the pipe to be set up for port timings and heights and cylinder volume etc and with your hrc cylinder could be quite different to stock and quite individual
I have a spare 86 pipe that has been modified to fit without the atac if you want it let me know it is only gathering dust
Nothing like a bit of pressure going to a show haha
Keep up the great work. Finland will soon have another great post vintage piece of Motocross history back on the track. I know many who have an average man's budget will obtain so much positive motivation from your thread and build. I am most certainly keeping an eye on it. Keep of the great work and posts. Nothing like Honda CR's from that era.
Nice new Pirelli rear tire
New shock mudguard
Shock reservoir mounted proberly
Pit Row
Left side number plate is in quite poor condition but I haven't been able to find any reasonable priced replacement part. My only option is try to repair it for the weekends motorcycle exhibition and try to find good one later
There are still lots of things to do:
-Shock rebuild
-New linkage bearings
-New rear sprocket
-Repair left side radiator leak
-New brake shoes for the rear brake
-Sort out jetting issues
-Finding number plates that are in better condition
Great job. Now can we get a video clip of it ripping around a track? :-)
I'm about to start restoring my 88 CR125 that I've had since 1992, and not ridden since 98-99. It's still in good shape, just needs a little love after all of that time sitting. Everyone's builds are great inspiration to get back in the saddle on my favorite old bike! Thanks
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