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Thack138
3/22/2017 5:43pm
3/22/2017 5:43pm
Edited Date/Time
4/3/2017 7:33pm
whats up guys, recently picked up this pretty clean CR 125 from a guy in houston. Planning on taking it down to the frame and getting it coated black, then building it back up with fresh parts. Right now the bike from what i can tell isn't in to bad of a shape but I've always wanted to do a black framed bike and this is the time. As of now the only thing I've seen wrong with it is the right radiator is smashed and just a few parts that look like10 years old parts would. Just got a new job and the wife is pushing to buy a house so I'm hoping within the next 6 months this thing will be complete(after moving and finally having a garage to work out of). haven't completely decided if i want the TX race kit on it or the stock plastics but that will come in time. Ive been on yamaha two strokes basically since i moved to big bikes so when i was looking for a new bike i figured honda would be worth a try. This will be my first complete tear down on a bike as well so might need a few pointers. Also if anyone in the San antonio area knows any good powder coating.... let me know. As soon as i get some parts ordered ill update with more pics.
also I'm feeling the look i had on my old YZ before i sold her, so thinking something along the lines of this kinda look, just honda themed
also I'm feeling the look i had on my old YZ before i sold her, so thinking something along the lines of this kinda look, just honda themed
The Shop
PC works pipe and short silencer
Cycra stadium number plate and fender 15 crf style
Black mud flap (why is Oem white...?)
Found a good right radiator on eBay for 60$ from a guy in tx
WC radiator braces (heard the radiators smash easy so hope this helps)
Fork bleeders
Galfer rear rotor
Galfer front oversized rotor kit
DID dirt star black rims (planning on coating the hubs cherry red)
Pro taper bars cr high
Grips
ARC black levers
Red axle blocks
Vforce reeds
Galfer front brake line
Got some other misc stuff coming but that's the major list for now. Went all out on the wheels (minus tires at the moment) and controls..... also having a real hard time if I'm going to have the bike have all red plastics or have like my old you black in the back and red up front only..... still tossed up on that at the moment. But these parts are a good start.
Doing anything with the suspension? Finding fork springs seems to be a little harder for these than other bikes.
I just couldn't get over the fact I wanted a 150. So I ended up finding this one (in Houston again, love that drive) with 8 hours on it so I went to pick her up. This is the closest thing I'll ever have to a brand new bike so I pulled the trigger. I'm about twice as excited for this bike as I was the Honda to say the least. Just riding it in a parking lot the little thing gets it so I'm stoked.
That being said I'm going to sell the Honda. As much as I'd want to keep it the wife almost threw me out when I brought home the 150. Again sorry to disappoint the Honda guys lol.
I'll be buying some parts for this bike within a few weeks to give it my touch so I'll post that update
The 05'-07' CR125 is my favorite bike of all time... Perhaps a quirk, but they are nimble and easy to work on. I have a few. I am fat, old, and slow.
Here is a bit of encouragement to diffuse the myths:
http://www.dirtrider.com/tests/motocross-bikes/141_0502_2005_honda_cr12…
Yes, the WC braces are a must. Good call. Running Vertex Race B pistons in "A" cylinders to good effect.
JD kit? Good, never fouled a plug yet. I have a spiffy new Lectron ready to go on my 07'. I'll post my findings in a couple of weeks.
I prefer the PC platinum/longer 295 over the either of the shorty 304's. Just less spastic. I just got an FMF Fatty/Turbinecore 2, so we'll see in a few weeks.
Here is my "Budget Build" 05'. Yeah, Tusk wheels and all with Ebay graphics... I still love the little bastard!
Good Luck with your build!
EDIT: Unceremoniously dumping an 05'-07' CR125 may result in Baaaaaaaad Karma... J/K, good luck with your endeavors!
Let us know how you like that 150! Sick
Question for anybody tho, when I looked at the ktm in Houston the hour meter showed 6.6. I get it back to San Antonio (driving 85mph for 2.5 hrs) and right before I put it away I noticed the hour meter at 10.0. Has anybody experienced this? It has to be from the drive back but I'm not sure why that woulda happened?
I've never heard someone noticing this. But it seems plausible that the truck's movement could trigger the hr meter.
Can you confirm if it's a wired or wireless unit?
Pit Row
Good news is i dont know if anybody from Texas has heard but I've looked on cycle ranches Fb page and there now open thurs nights!!!! Totally stoked on this news lol I heard that track used to be phinonminal. Can't wait to get out there
Edit: maybe the hour meter said 9.9 and you misread as 6.6. I thought the ad said "10 hours" on it.
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