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Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/21/2026 8:06amMore »
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/21/2026 5:24am Starting to install the plastic front and rear fenders permanently installed the side panels just test fit. The front number plate is also a test fit.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/21/2026 5:22amBluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/21/2026 5:21am I have the wheels completely taken apart. The hubs are ready for sandblasting.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/17/2026 9:39am Now to build the wheels.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/16/2026 3:19am Yes, The Simons forks were made with American standards.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/16/2026 3:14am Yes
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/15/2026 9:50amBluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/15/2026 9:50am Front and rear suspension is installed. And test fitting the gas tank. The bike is actually starting to look somewhat like a motorcycle.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/15/2026 5:00am I was also able to install the Simons forks last night as well, with custom-made front axle and brake stay.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/15/2026 2:47am The swingarm is finally installed onto the frame for the final time. Very happy with how everything came together.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/15/2026 2:46am I had to custom make swingarm pivot bolt and rear axle and chain adjusters.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/15/2026 2:43am The Swingarm is finally done. Got it cleaned up and ready to install for the final time.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/14/2026 8:27am Last night I was able to get out into the world shop, and TIG weld the rear shock mount back on.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/14/2026 8:26amBluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/14/2026 8:25am I made a couple of spacers to bolt in to the rear shock mount of the swing arm to hold everything into place. While I weld back on.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/10/2026 10:09am After locating the whole position, I drilled and tapped the swing arm to accept the new shock mount position bolt. And and then did a second mock up, mounting the swing-arm in the frame and bolting the shocks into place and test fitting the outer shock mount bracket. Which I will have to weld on this weekend. I’m pretty happy...
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/10/2026 10:05am After the swing arm modification was finish, I had to mock up the swing arm into the frame and test mount the shocks with clamps to locate the correct position of the new shock mount hole.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/10/2026 10:04am After cutting off the outer shock mound, I had to modify the top edge of the swing arm and remove the material all the way back to where the new rear shock mount will be.
Bluelion Added a reply to 1977 Mugen 125 # 12 Steve Wise replica build
9/10/2026 10:01am The Thor swing arm that I was able to get was made for the forward mounted shorter shocks for the CR 125. And I am using the 17.5 inch Shocks. So I had to modify this swingarm. Cut off the shock mounts and move them to the rear in the proper position to except a 17.5 inch shocks in the...