1992 CR 125 Restoration: Photo shoot in my garage P.6

I have an MXA magazine article that shows potential problems & fixes for the 92, would you like me to post them up?

Yes sure

I love the way those bikes look

thanks sandman768: i have read a little but photo with bad quality :/

What I understand is that the original piston has problems and the bike does not cash big jumps like supercross pilot? correctly?

The frame is sandblasted and has a baked epoxy paint.

Application of the product to remove the black paint on the air box. Then sanding with the different sandpaper and to finish a little shiny plastic (no paint).

Same operation on the tank.







Next to the frame, the tank is again a little yellow but i don't want paint it. With the sticker will be well.

Outstanding effort. Great job on the air box. Seeing your efforts inspire me with regards to eventual clean up on my 95 250.
I would have purchased a used 92 in 250 if I could have found one relatively close to me.
Your 92 is in great shape considering it’s age. My 95 is in way worse shape.

Keep the images coming brother and if you can get shots of the products you hare using to restore then great.

I am shooting all kinds of images on my restore and such waiting to get at least one part of it finished.
I unfortunately will not have any one part that I won’t have to spend time on. Bolts and screws included.

Thanks for the images.

Awesome job so far. I just picked up a 1992 250 that has the same rattle canned tank and air box. What specific product/process did you use to remove the paint? Your air box and tank turned our great.

Thanks you guys!
The product that i use is Dumond smart strip. I have use the green for the air box and blue for the tank.
You let it dry one hour and you clean with karsher.

Godcho wrote:

Application of the product to remove the black paint on the air box. Then sanding with the different sandpaper and to finish a little shiny plastic (no paint).

Impressive work, keep it up as I would like to see the progress and finished product!

The swingarm link has been completely rebuilt. All bearings have been changed, bolts and nuts are new.
One of the bolts is no longer produced, I had to replace it by the same but at Suzuki.

Very nice work!

Great job so far, really impressed with how that airbox turned out!

Thanks a lot guys!
Arrival of some parts.

The famous 92’ plast colour (red/pink) by UFO, bearings for direction and swingram.


Renthal fabric foam


Stickers OEM style for swingram, number plate, tank... etc


Vintage seat cover with grip


Manual maintenance


The big axle of swingram/motor

Swingarm cleaned and with the original sticker. The black caps have been replaced too.


First edit: she is very beautiful!


Fitting the seat cover.

Great job, keep posting!

Looking good !!

Looking good. I'm jealous of the tank and airbox. I've got a 92 CR500R I'm doing and those are the next two items to get to. I am really not looking forward to it

Thanks guys for your message!

I need your help: what kind of foot pegs can install instead of the orignal foot pegs who are too small? Can be adaptable from other brand like Yamaha or KTM?

I saw those there but I think they are too small like the original ones...

I’ve read in other forums that any newer yzf pegs will work.

The newer YZ and YZF pegs are a direct fit. See below:







* Example of fitment - Not the final mount for the folks that will freak out with the washer and cotter pin missing...*

Yeah Yamaha and KTM interchange with Honda. Not sure on the others.

Back for the continuation of the project.

Rear brake




All seals are changed




The piston is replaced because too scratched


I took the rear disc protection of my 250 CR 2001: it is the same reference as the 125 CR 1992.

For the front brake I have to change one more piston and everything will be good.







Cleaning plastic pipes and rubber brake protection.

Washer (the original not found) from another Honda model.



Bolt kit


Honda Hose guide



Fork protector and hose guide

The fork and rear shock have been fully revised and adapted to my weight by a professional


Tank strap


Electrical harness cleaned and replaced with new bolt


Replacement of the gas roller


New stop engine button


Cleaning of clutch lever



Renthal bar and vintage pad

Awesome job. Keep updating!

Great job on the build!