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What made the '81 better? I thought '81 - '83 were identical except the graphics. I was still on 80s at the time, so I'm genuinely curious.
81 had a power reed cylinder (reed port at bottom of intake directly on to crank) and also true intake tract into cylinder. Basically 2 directions of intake charge.
82 was a conventional reed valve into cylinder
I still have 2 of them in way better shape than that, bought them both about 15 years ago just because I always wanted one when they were new (I was still on 80's back then).
The Full Floater suspension just seemed like something magical at the time, some of the older kids from my High School had 81 Rm125's and anytime I would see them out riding in the desert it was like seeing a full on works Suzuki to me.
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Bike looks pretty original, glad I am far away… wanted one of these so bad when I was kid, would go down to Suzuki dealer & just stare at them …dreaming ….I did ride one in 82-83, I was riding old junk at the time and it was a revelation to ride that bike…
I'll pick it up for you ! , well ffigure out shipping at your convenience
Ha ha…I”m currently at full capacity….
NICE !
Is that an 81 250 that I see?
Yes! To me, that is a holy grail Suzuki RM…. I Restored it a few years ago, I need to breakdown the wheels & either replace the spokes or have them re-zinked , they have rusted. I cleaned them up with soda blast, must of removed whatever remaining zinc coating was on them.
True on the Holy!! Congratulations and a one year bike for sure.
I have an 81 125 still that I bought new and not long ago picked up an 83 500
Cheers
jealous of that 81 250! those are rare birds nowadays.
I actually seen another one for sale a few months ago, the owner thought it was a 1980 …. It was priced very cheap, if it were closer I would have picked it up… I”m pretty much done restoring bikes… I just try to maintain what I have now…
I had an 81 250. One of the two bikes I wish I still had. As long as I wouldn’t have to deal with that airbox.
Whats better than cleanning an air filter? How about 2😂
I lliked the air box on the Floaters. I thought they were simple and was easy to change.
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