1996 CR125 / 250

ZH7171
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Edited Date/Time 2/10/2026 5:41pm

Hey guys,

Have just picked up these 2x rough machines, and thought id document the rebuild process. 1996 CR125 and CR250. Both similar condition, and needing alot of love. No real plan of attack yet, but will be aiming to rebuild close to OEM spec. Maybe the addition of gold rims? Undecided whether to do 2x the exact same, or slightly different. See how we go.

Everything there besides exhausts.

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BoxcarWilly
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2/11/2026 7:47am

God speed. That's a lot of corrosion. 

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bonseff
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2/11/2026 8:26am

Godspeed on removing axle, swingarm and linkage bolts. Good on you for bringing these back to their glory, best of luck!

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Banana_oil
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2/11/2026 12:53pm Edited Date/Time 2/12/2026 1:03pm
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Didn't manage to add text until now. Just wanted to give an example on how gold wheels matches with stock look.

Good luck with the builds!

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Brad460
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2/11/2026 6:45pm

Rough shape, but nothing a sand blaster, vapor blaster and some powder coat can’t fix up…

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The Shop

sandman768
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2/12/2026 6:01am

Good luck! I have done a few that were cleaner than these, but not by much…..they will test your patience….

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