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BenG
12/26/2017 8:33am
12/26/2017 8:33am
Edited Date/Time
12/20/2019 5:00pm
Ok so I know why you ask? Well around 2010 we traded a crf 70 for this. My son went from an 85 straight to a 250f and I just wanted him to experience the 125. We brought it home and started tearing it down. Replaced stem bearings greased all other bearings and also had the motor rebuilt. Basically went through it without spending a ton of money.
Well he put about 5 hrs on it and found the rims cracked so we parked it, Been sitting every since. I quit riding about the same time and would just watch him and go to work on Monday with no pain. Now he's in the Navy and I am missing it so I need to get my fix.
I'm old and slow so I wouldn't know the difference between this frame and a brand new one and just want to have fun, probably going to race vintage and not have to deal with young guys wanting that trophy at all cost. Now on to the 2nd tear down.
Here's how it started this time.
Absolutely hate the sunken horse look of this year.
I have no shop so in the house it goes.
A little help from no thumbs here
This isn't my bedroom it's my home office.
I think this is where I stopped the first night. All work was done at night after work. Much more to come.
Well he put about 5 hrs on it and found the rims cracked so we parked it, Been sitting every since. I quit riding about the same time and would just watch him and go to work on Monday with no pain. Now he's in the Navy and I am missing it so I need to get my fix.
I'm old and slow so I wouldn't know the difference between this frame and a brand new one and just want to have fun, probably going to race vintage and not have to deal with young guys wanting that trophy at all cost. Now on to the 2nd tear down.
Here's how it started this time.
Absolutely hate the sunken horse look of this year.
I have no shop so in the house it goes.
A little help from no thumbs here
This isn't my bedroom it's my home office.
I think this is where I stopped the first night. All work was done at night after work. Much more to come.
Edit ok they are coming and going.
The Shop
Front one was the same way. I ordered excel rims and spokes
They don't make cases for the 98 so I was looking on ebay and have seen them used before but none was available at this time. I decided with only 5 or so hours on this build that I would run it at least for another 5-10 hours. The case looked like it would hold up for that much time. It was a wiseco crank and a pro ex top end so I put it back together. I did order new rings and circlips.I was definitely worried about the wiseco crank but figured I'd get some time.
Stem bearings
swingarm bearings
linkage bearings
shock bearings
axle bearings
new plastics went with 09 crf front fender and plate
I don't like the newer fenders that bend straight down
new brake lines
brake shields or covers
carb kit and choke, all hoses and jets
chain rollers top and bottom
chain slider
chain guide
chain was new from before so will use it again
new bars renthal 999 I believe
new gasket kit with seals
fly levers
tires mx3's
grips
clutch cable
throttle cable
air filter
Probably more will update if I remember anything else
so the wheels were done first
forks were done
more parts coming in
motor complete
Pit Row
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgZbYyll0FY
I know a lot of people hated the Gen 1 Honda's but there are ways to make them handle better and take some of the vibration out of them. KX Guru Racing is working on a project Gen 1 CR250R with a CR500R Engine.
And remember, just because some magazine writers or pro riders didn't like them didn't mean that they weren't good for the average trail rider.
Thanks for posting your project.
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