1987 cr 125 restore

Brian_Patterson
Edited Date/Time 12/23/2017 2:17am
Anybody know the best easiest way to get some wheels rebuilt ? I see all the DNA wheelsets for modern bikes and of course they don't go back that far but my idea besides powder coating the hubs and finding spokes n new rims to lace is seeing if new spacers could be made on a newer wheel to accommodate what's probably larger axles. I can have spacers n inserts made easily I just don't know if the width of any newer cr hubs varies between sprocket and disc spacing. Anybody else tackle wheel rebuild issues?
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yjgfikl 10/1/2017 10:00am
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Was gonna say, Dubya is probably your best bet. I don't think anyone recommends the DNA wheels. The only generally recommended budget wheels are the Tusk Impacts, but they may not go back that far.
Brian_Patterson 11/14/2017 9:28am
11/14/2017 9:28am
Thanks guys. I'll see what they say.
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sandman768 11/14/2017 3:53pm
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Have you tried contact KSR wheels in your home state?

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Brian_Patterson 11/19/2017 5:28pm
11/19/2017 5:28pm
sandman768 wrote:
Have you tried contact KSR wheels in your home state?
I wasn't aware of them. Will call tomorrow thanks
Harry Backmon 11/20/2017 3:36am
11/20/2017 3:36am
I have this same question for my 87. Thanks!
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Smed 11/21/2017 1:10am
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Talon have hubs listed for 89 CR's, they also fit 87's, The Aus Talon importer builds up wheels with Buchanon spokes & rims of your choice as well as selling hubs, I had these done for my 125 project with 18" rear rim in 125 width, They come with captive spacers like modern KTM's, So fit treads, Discs & sprockets & away you go, hopefully your Talon agents do the same, Not cheap but by the time you buy spokes, rims, new hubs, bearings,spacers & have them laced if not able to do it yourself it works out probably not much different

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Smed 11/21/2017 1:17am
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Been collecting parts for a while now, gotta get this bike done b

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SmokinJoe439 12/16/2017 1:37pm
12/16/2017 1:37pm
That clutch cover looks wrong like it's for an 86/85.
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Smed 12/17/2017 2:17pm
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SmokinJoe439 wrote:
That clutch cover looks wrong like it's for an 86/85.
Correct, 84-86, My bike is an 85 with 87 swingarm & forks.
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SmokinJoe439 12/17/2017 8:30pm
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Oh I thought it was an 87 my bad I had an 86 that had pro circuit porting n pipe carb bored out to 36mm pc modded suspension. It also had the vrp aluminium subframe and swingarm.
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Smed 12/18/2017 5:52pm
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SmokinJoe439 wrote:
Oh I thought it was an 87 my bad I had an 86 that had pro circuit porting n pipe carb bored out to 36mm pc...
Oh I thought it was an 87 my bad I had an 86 that had pro circuit porting n pipe carb bored out to 36mm pc modded suspension. It also had the vrp aluminium subframe and swingarm.
All good mate the original topic was 87, I just commented because I am running the 87 wheels & some 86 parts when I can find them or a donor bike, Top end, Airbox & complete ignition, This is where I'm at now, VRP subby, Ohlins,Rear disc conversion, PWK carb, Protaper billet top clamp, late model KTM footrests, 250 seat etc etc, been collecting parts & fabbing up for couple of years, need to get this thing done, cant wait to ride it!



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Smed 12/18/2017 5:59pm
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Removed the springs to check ground clearance on my rear brake setup, Not happy with it, Need to redo the pedal & move the master cylinder up a bit higher.

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SmokinJoe439 12/21/2017 2:58pm
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Make sure you use anti seize on the bolts on that vrp subframe the bolts like to seize in them I know from personal experience.
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bm201 12/21/2017 4:46pm
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I had my hubs cerakoted on my 91 kx500 build. New spokes and anodized rims, they turned out pretty good I think. Dubya can do cerakoting and most coating shops as well.
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Smed 12/23/2017 2:14am
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SmokinJoe439 wrote:
Make sure you use anti seize on the bolts on that vrp subframe the bolts like to seize in them I know from personal experience.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Smed 12/23/2017 2:17am
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87-88 Pro-Circuit on 86 subframe, I need to move the front mount on it, Another job on the list!

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