1985 Honda CR125 build (Never Two Without Three)

JMX82
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10/16/2026 12:21am Edited Date/Time 10/16/2026 12:36am

Once I got the chain installed on the bike, it was time for the first test ride. The DDJ needle that was originally in the carburetor was way too rich, so I replaced it with a DGL needle, and the bike's performance improved significantly. I rode a few laps around the house and confirmed that the engine and gears seem to work just like they should. My 1984 Honda CR125, which I built previously, also made it into the photos.The bike is still missing the front brake and a few other small parts before my project is completely finished. 

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Carburetor needle kit I picked up from eBay
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I need to get my third CR in the same picture but it's currently in a another garage 
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Inferno
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10/16/2026 1:15am

That CR looks awesome, and the photos with the midnight sun are beautiful!
Finland is gorgeous!

(I would make the exhaust bracket a bit thicker (4–5 mm) 😉

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JMX82
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10/16/2026 2:58am
Inferno wrote:

That CR looks awesome, and the photos with the midnight sun are beautiful!
Finland is gorgeous!

(I would make the exhaust bracket a bit thicker (4–5 mm) 😉

Thanks for the compliments! Yeah, I might design a thicker bracket later and have it CNC-machined from billet aluminum. Cutting 5 mm aluminum plate with an angle grinder wasn't exactly ideal. 😄    

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11 hours ago Edited Date/Time 11 hours ago

We are almost done with this build! The aftermarket front brake I had ordered for the bikinally arrived, and I could assemble it. I also designed an HRC-style brake hose guide and got it 3D printed. I had to mount the front number plate decal from Evo-MX  first, and after that, I could assemble the front brake and bleed it, which went fairly smoothly.

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Hose guide 3D model in Creo
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The 3D printed hose guide turned out pretty nice! 

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