2016 Husky TC125 Project

JChambers48
Edited Date/Time 4/24/2017 3:08am
Hi all,

I've decided to bring more fun back to riding and found a sweet deal on a new 2016 TC125. Pretty excited!!

Problem is, I got hurt (dislocated shoulder) before i even got to ride the bike so will be spending some time (and money) getting the bike setup. Some people will say I need to ride it before i start making changes but i'm not reinventing the wheel here.

Already have on order:
Bills pipe and Silencer
Graphics kit
Carbon Pro skid plate (protect that white paint)
Seatcover
Flo yellow front fender/plate

Whilst i am laid up for a bit, i'm thinking i'll get some head work done (porting and squish). Any thoughts or experiences on the 2016+ ktm/husky 125s and getting this done? will be running on C12/pump fuel mix.

CV forks are getting re-valved and re-sprung.

Airbox mods - anyone have any tips on this?

Any tips or advice with this bike would be greatly appreciated.







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braaap707 3/9/2017 1:44pm
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Nice buy ! I have a 2016 TC125 as well and have done very little to it besides putting a FMF factory fatty and shorty silencer. Im actually going to buy a Pro circuit R304R shorty silencer to give it a little more low end snap and that great crackle that emits from the Pro Circuit/ Bills pipe silencer. My FMF is a 2 bolt length muffler and although it gave it great over rev its nice to have different options. I ride a lot of tight AX style tracks and my house track is tight too. For a 125 the engine does have very impressive roll on power. I didn't have to change jetting much. I leaned the needle out a couple positions and that was it. I run the recommended Motorex Crosspower 2T and i mix 93 otctane with 110. I do 50:1 instead of the super lean 60:1 and im happy with the results. Looked at my powervalves recently to check out my piston since im at 20 hours and they look great and there was no residue and piston looked great still too. As far as the air box mod goes you try to copy where the Rockstar husky team drills but the spots and amount of holes are meant for a FC250 not the TC125. I would suggest buy a second air box/sidepannel to use for drilling purposes. Do maybe 2 or 3 holes and see what that does and make more if you want more power. If you feel its breathing too much by making too many holes just seal them up. Also going to try a set of those F1 moto power valve arms to create a better powervalve seal once they get their initial bugs figured out. I never checked my squish, milled my head or ported my cylinder. Mostly cause i was so impressed with its performance with just bolt on parts already hahah But id be curious as well of what people are doing. Looking foward to the build !
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Rockinar 3/9/2017 4:51pm
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Just my opinion, I think the bike looks badass in stock form. I would no touch anything but the suspension.
JChambers48 3/9/2017 5:44pm
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braaap707 wrote:
Nice buy ! I have a 2016 TC125 as well and have done very little to it besides putting a FMF factory fatty and shorty silencer...
Nice buy ! I have a 2016 TC125 as well and have done very little to it besides putting a FMF factory fatty and shorty silencer. Im actually going to buy a Pro circuit R304R shorty silencer to give it a little more low end snap and that great crackle that emits from the Pro Circuit/ Bills pipe silencer. My FMF is a 2 bolt length muffler and although it gave it great over rev its nice to have different options. I ride a lot of tight AX style tracks and my house track is tight too. For a 125 the engine does have very impressive roll on power. I didn't have to change jetting much. I leaned the needle out a couple positions and that was it. I run the recommended Motorex Crosspower 2T and i mix 93 otctane with 110. I do 50:1 instead of the super lean 60:1 and im happy with the results. Looked at my powervalves recently to check out my piston since im at 20 hours and they look great and there was no residue and piston looked great still too. As far as the air box mod goes you try to copy where the Rockstar husky team drills but the spots and amount of holes are meant for a FC250 not the TC125. I would suggest buy a second air box/sidepannel to use for drilling purposes. Do maybe 2 or 3 holes and see what that does and make more if you want more power. If you feel its breathing too much by making too many holes just seal them up. Also going to try a set of those F1 moto power valve arms to create a better powervalve seal once they get their initial bugs figured out. I never checked my squish, milled my head or ported my cylinder. Mostly cause i was so impressed with its performance with just bolt on parts already hahah But id be curious as well of what people are doing. Looking foward to the build !
Thanks heaps for all that info! Good to hear some first hand experience with the bike.

I've read a few first hand experiences with the F1 Moto powervalve arms and might just wait for some more R & D on those.

I've always wanted a modded 125 so thats why i'm wanting to do the headwork so badly. childhood dream! Workshop thinks the porting will add some more over rev will doing their squish settings (for pump/race gas) will add some low end. Sounds ideal!

I'm going to do the same hole setup as the Rockstar team, seen some team 125's done and looks like the holes are exactly the same on the left side. I'm curious if anything gets done inside the actual airbox or on the right side internally.


JChambers48 3/9/2017 5:49pm
3/9/2017 5:49pm
Rockinar wrote:
Just my opinion, I think the bike looks badass in stock form. I would no touch anything but the suspension.
I hear ya and agree! I love the all white 2017 look even more. I saw some team bikes last year in Australia with the design i'm doing and they looked so damn hot. I have a problem with modding my bikes Smile

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CarlinoJoeVideo 3/9/2017 7:15pm
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I did the hole on my KTM, you don't need to do anything else inside the airbox.

I run 50/50 C12 and 91 pump.

FMF Fatty with FMF shorty really helped the bottom end. I also tuned the power valve adjustment until I was happy with the delivery/over rev. 1/4 turns makes a world of a difference.

I've been running Cone Valve forks on mine, but decided to run my 4CS yesterday to give them a shot again. They aren't bad but not compare to the stability and front end traction the CVs offer.

I'd wait on the F1 arms until you ride the bike, see if you have any problem.


JChambers48 3/9/2017 7:26pm
3/9/2017 7:26pm
CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/09/180622/s1200_IMG_9264.jpg[/img] I did the hole on my KTM, you don't need to do anything else inside the airbox. I run 50/50 C12 and 91 pump. FMF...

I did the hole on my KTM, you don't need to do anything else inside the airbox.

I run 50/50 C12 and 91 pump.

FMF Fatty with FMF shorty really helped the bottom end. I also tuned the power valve adjustment until I was happy with the delivery/over rev. 1/4 turns makes a world of a difference.

I've been running Cone Valve forks on mine, but decided to run my 4CS yesterday to give them a shot again. They aren't bad but not compare to the stability and front end traction the CVs offer.

I'd wait on the F1 arms until you ride the bike, see if you have any problem.


Nice ride Carlino!

Have you thought about doing head work or heard of good results?

The difference with the husky is the plastic/CF sub frame, its pretty much sealed. i have heard of people doing something to the right side of the airbox, internally.
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CarlinoJoeVideo 3/9/2017 8:47pm
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CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/09/180622/s1200_IMG_9264.jpg[/img] I did the hole on my KTM, you don't need to do anything else inside the airbox. I run 50/50 C12 and 91 pump. FMF...

I did the hole on my KTM, you don't need to do anything else inside the airbox.

I run 50/50 C12 and 91 pump.

FMF Fatty with FMF shorty really helped the bottom end. I also tuned the power valve adjustment until I was happy with the delivery/over rev. 1/4 turns makes a world of a difference.

I've been running Cone Valve forks on mine, but decided to run my 4CS yesterday to give them a shot again. They aren't bad but not compare to the stability and front end traction the CVs offer.

I'd wait on the F1 arms until you ride the bike, see if you have any problem.


JChambers48 wrote:
Nice ride Carlino! Have you thought about doing head work or heard of good results? The difference with the husky is the plastic/CF sub frame, its...
Nice ride Carlino!

Have you thought about doing head work or heard of good results?

The difference with the husky is the plastic/CF sub frame, its pretty much sealed. i have heard of people doing something to the right side of the airbox, internally.
No engine work for me. I wanted to keep this stock as my 250f is modded.

I put a Lectron carb on mine and pretty happy with the setup. It took a little bit of tuning but now it's pretty much dialed in for all conditions and elevations.

In 3rd gear and on the pipe this bike feels just as fast as a 250f. And I know it's really spendy but the Hinson clutch is night and day different on rear end tractionEvil
chuckdavies 3/10/2017 6:35am
3/10/2017 6:35am
braaap707 wrote:
Nice buy ! I have a 2016 TC125 as well and have done very little to it besides putting a FMF factory fatty and shorty silencer...
Nice buy ! I have a 2016 TC125 as well and have done very little to it besides putting a FMF factory fatty and shorty silencer. Im actually going to buy a Pro circuit R304R shorty silencer to give it a little more low end snap and that great crackle that emits from the Pro Circuit/ Bills pipe silencer. My FMF is a 2 bolt length muffler and although it gave it great over rev its nice to have different options. I ride a lot of tight AX style tracks and my house track is tight too. For a 125 the engine does have very impressive roll on power. I didn't have to change jetting much. I leaned the needle out a couple positions and that was it. I run the recommended Motorex Crosspower 2T and i mix 93 otctane with 110. I do 50:1 instead of the super lean 60:1 and im happy with the results. Looked at my powervalves recently to check out my piston since im at 20 hours and they look great and there was no residue and piston looked great still too. As far as the air box mod goes you try to copy where the Rockstar husky team drills but the spots and amount of holes are meant for a FC250 not the TC125. I would suggest buy a second air box/sidepannel to use for drilling purposes. Do maybe 2 or 3 holes and see what that does and make more if you want more power. If you feel its breathing too much by making too many holes just seal them up. Also going to try a set of those F1 moto power valve arms to create a better powervalve seal once they get their initial bugs figured out. I never checked my squish, milled my head or ported my cylinder. Mostly cause i was so impressed with its performance with just bolt on parts already hahah But id be curious as well of what people are doing. Looking foward to the build !
I think if your FMF silencer is a 2 bolt version, then it's not the shorty as you mentioned, just the normal powercore? I could be wrong but i'm sure the FMF shorty is a 1 bolt jobby? I'm looking at getting the factory fatty/shorty for my 17 TC125 too...
chuckdavies 3/10/2017 6:40am
3/10/2017 6:40am
By the way, project sounds great! I've only had a chance to ride mine a couple of times, and still needs jetting sorting a little but it's a great bike! I had a 16 FC250 so i'm used to the handling etc now, and my Factory KYB Forks/shock are now revalved with lighter springs for the 125 so hopefully testing that this weekend. Keep us posted on your build and heal up soon!
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braaap707 3/10/2017 7:20am
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Heres my TC125. Waiting on some backgrounds right now. I bought the husky power parts FMF muffler and before i bought it i called husky to make sure i was getting the shorty. They confirmed and said the new shorty for the 16 is now a 2 bolt design but now that i looked it up in husky they're calling it a powercore. In 16 it was just called the FMF mx silencer and didn't give further description Blink Thanks a lot husky. The weirdest part is they have 2 applications for the same bike in their power parts book but when you type one into husky it says it fits a TC250. It looks like the only 1 bolt silencer they have in their power part book is the Ti 2.1 powercore. Otherwise its going straight to fmf for their 1 bolt shorty. WTF husky. Looks like your actually right chuck. Thank you for bringing that up or i would have stuck with this bazooka ! lol Pro Circuit R304R here i come !!!!
chuckdavies 3/10/2017 11:55pm
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braaap707 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/10/180687/s1200_husky_tc125.jpg[/img] Heres my TC125. Waiting on some backgrounds right now. I bought the husky power parts FMF muffler and before i bought it i called husky...


Heres my TC125. Waiting on some backgrounds right now. I bought the husky power parts FMF muffler and before i bought it i called husky to make sure i was getting the shorty. They confirmed and said the new shorty for the 16 is now a 2 bolt design but now that i looked it up in husky they're calling it a powercore. In 16 it was just called the FMF mx silencer and didn't give further description Blink Thanks a lot husky. The weirdest part is they have 2 applications for the same bike in their power parts book but when you type one into husky it says it fits a TC250. It looks like the only 1 bolt silencer they have in their power part book is the Ti 2.1 powercore. Otherwise its going straight to fmf for their 1 bolt shorty. WTF husky. Looks like your actually right chuck. Thank you for bringing that up or i would have stuck with this bazooka ! lol Pro Circuit R304R here i come !!!!
No probs, that's a bummer! I think the only one they sell through Husky is that 2 bolt version you have, but if you buy through FMF you have the option of their standard Shorty which is definitely a 1 bolt for the Husky 125.

I've actually spoken with FMF about their Ti 2.1 and they only offer one 2.1 silencer for the TC125 and it's 2 bolt. Which is strange as i was almost certain i'd seen a 'Shorty' 2.1 option on their site not long ago, and there is TC125s out there which have the 1 bolt version.

I'm gonna grab the normal Shorty silencer for now and see how i get on with it, then if i decide to throw the cash at a 2.1 i'll check my options then.
elliottmagnus 3/11/2017 12:26am
3/11/2017 12:26am


A guy I follow on Instagram little inspiration for you... nicest tc125 I've seen, I like the look of the ktm front fender and cycra stadium plate good combo

Good luck with the build will be following Smile
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That looks like a KTM now with the blacked out shrouds..
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elliottmagnus wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/11/180810/s1200_IMG_1581.jpg[/img] A guy I follow on Instagram little inspiration for you... nicest tc125 I've seen, I like the look of the ktm front fender and cycra...


A guy I follow on Instagram little inspiration for you... nicest tc125 I've seen, I like the look of the ktm front fender and cycra stadium plate good combo

Good luck with the build will be following Smile
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Rockinar wrote:
Is there not a bike on earth that is safe from the dreaded Monster Energy stickers?
Hahaha Outside of new bikes I've probably seen 3 maybe 4.
chuckdavies 3/13/2017 4:28am
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Crush wrote:
That looks like a KTM now with the blacked out shrouds..
I agree, personally don't like the look/idea of running KTM fender on Husky.
JChambers48 3/13/2017 4:53pm
3/13/2017 4:53pm

The parts are starting to arrive Smile

Already have the seat cover installed, flo front fender and plate have turned up and graphics getting printed.

CV forks are getting .44 springs installed with new valving.

I'm waiting on the bills pipe and silencer before I give the bike to the engine builder.




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Kx125rider 3/13/2017 6:47pm
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Pumped you're going the flo yellow route, it'll be sick.
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Crush 3/13/2017 11:23pm
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What's doing on the engine Joshy? Just the head and squish for race gas?
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Just saw these for the husky in case anyone in the clan wants one Wink



JChambers48 3/15/2017 1:00am
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Pumped you're going the flo yellow route, it'll be sick.
Thanks! I've seen the flow yellow look pretty good on a husky.
JChambers48 3/15/2017 1:04am
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What's doing on the engine Joshy? Just the head and squish for race gas?
Porting, case matching and squish. They will also dyno and jet the bike.

Has anyone had any experience with vortex ignitions on the latest generations ktm/husky 125s? 2016+?

I've seen the improvement on a buddy's 2007 yz125 once, pretty impressive on that particular bike.
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jeffro503 3/16/2017 11:35pm
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Hey Josh....good job on the build stuff so far man. Let us know how the porting , case matching and so forth goes to. I'm going to run mine stock until I start to come close to the first re-build , then decide on what I want to do as far as porting and so forth. Haven't been able to ride mine yet , but once I get a feel for what she needs , I'll go from there.
JChambers48 3/19/2017 10:49pm
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Hey Josh....good job on the build stuff so far man. Let us know how the porting , case matching and so forth goes to. I'm going...
Hey Josh....good job on the build stuff so far man. Let us know how the porting , case matching and so forth goes to. I'm going to run mine stock until I start to come close to the first re-build , then decide on what I want to do as far as porting and so forth. Haven't been able to ride mine yet , but once I get a feel for what she needs , I'll go from there.
Thanks Jeffro!

I'm thinking about doing mine at the first top end service too, if I can wait that long. Smile

Got some work done on the weekend with the parts I've got so far.









I should be getting the graphics and revalved CV forks this week. Biggest delay (apart from my shoulder) is going to be my BTO order, waiting for my Bills pipes system.
JChambers48 3/21/2017 5:16pm
3/21/2017 5:16pm Edited Date/Time 3/21/2017 5:50pm
Pro Carbon Skid plate turned up from the UK. Much thinner and lighter then a P3 I had for my 450. In my opinion, better finish too. I did have to drill out one of the mounting holes a little further to the side in order for it to fit.









Graphics kit turned up. Started installing the stickers to some of the original white plastics I had but still waiting for the remaining white plastics I've ordered.

Unfortunately, the flo yellow graphics are way off... quite dull compared to the flo plastic. Hard to see in the photo but quite drastic in person. I have two front end designs for this bike, one flo yellow, one white. White is looking to be the winner at this rate.







JChambers48 3/23/2017 1:56am
3/23/2017 1:56am
I got my forks back from Factory Spec for the revalve and lighter springs. Can't wait to try hem out as I've never been disappointed with their work.



I've also opened up be airbox on the rIght side as I've heard this helps getting air into the airbox. I'll also do the left side plate.



I'm looking into doing the ceramic coatings for the outer clutch case, water pump, brake calipers and mounts. Seen moto120's build and looks trick.

I still have a few weeks before I can ride with my shoulder.
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JChambers48 3/23/2017 6:49pm
3/23/2017 6:49pm
Inner clutch case and water pump sent off for ceramic coating... purely for aesthetics Smile


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jeffro503 3/24/2017 9:28pm
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Hey JC......doing awesome on your build brother! Quick question about the " Pro carbon " skid plate. Was the company pretty easy to deal with and what did they get you for the shipping ? I just sent them a message about trying to pick up a skid plate and a set of the taller frame guards.

And man JC....I'm really digging that flo yellow on your bike! Looks sharp!! I may look into something like that color as well when I decide to go away from the stock look.
JChambers48 3/24/2017 9:48pm
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Hey JC......doing awesome on your build brother! Quick question about the " Pro carbon " skid plate. Was the company pretty easy to deal with and...
Hey JC......doing awesome on your build brother! Quick question about the " Pro carbon " skid plate. Was the company pretty easy to deal with and what did they get you for the shipping ? I just sent them a message about trying to pick up a skid plate and a set of the taller frame guards.

And man JC....I'm really digging that flo yellow on your bike! Looks sharp!! I may look into something like that color as well when I decide to go away from the stock look.
Hey Jeffro,

Thanks for the kind words. The fluro yellow really pops in person.

Pro carbon were very easy and efficient to deal. Shipping was pretty reasonable too, about $14USD to Australia from the UK.

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