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« on: May 15, 2012, 10:20:10 AM »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/suzuki-rm-125-twinshock-evo-rm125-project-/261024009075?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3cc63e4b73#ht_500wt_1361

I didnt know Stillmotor made a water cooling system  Huh you learn somthing every day  Grin

Whats the swinging arm off ? or is it aftermarket ?

Wheels are mid 80s RM i think  Huh
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2012, 10:59:23 AM »

Swingarm look like standard 1979/80 RM125N/T to me.

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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2012, 11:23:40 AM »

I think the Sw arm is steel  Huh maybe TS 250 ER ?

Looks siillar to N or T arm but im sure its steel  Huh
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2012, 11:32:14 AM »

I think the Sw arm is steel  Huh maybe TS 250 ER ?

Looks siillar to N or T arm but im sure its steel  Huh

At first glance it looked like an alloy RM or PE one but I hadn't considered steel to be honest  Huh

Not so sure now?
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2012, 12:38:18 PM »

I rembember one of these cyclic heads on a rm125a road race bike circa 1978, very cool in the day .
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« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2012, 12:53:54 PM »

yeah the swinger is steel,check holes at the l/hand side near the axle for the chain guard and also the welds dont look right
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2012, 01:19:10 PM »

The head looks the same as Shinobi, maybe they made it for Stillmotor to market.
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« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2012, 03:54:19 PM »

Swingarm could be off a DR 400
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« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2012, 06:17:21 PM »

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No, No.... not another swingarm thread!!!    Grin
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Is it way too small? A bit of work with the heat gun or hot water could soften it enough to fit if it's close. Maybe some rubber friendly grease as well.
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« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2012, 06:18:09 PM »

Swing arm looks like a DR500
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« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2012, 07:03:47 PM »

I reckon hubs and backing plates are 84/85ish RM and steel suzy swingarm. Interesting bike,be good to look at in the flesh.
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« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2012, 08:07:29 PM »

Front forks & wheels - 84 RM125
Rear wheel - 84 RM125
Cylinder isn't from a C model (carb mount isn't correct)
I think the engine maybe a N or T given the kick starter fixing
Can't work out the carb, certainly not from a RM C model
RM N 125 tank
Steel swing arm
Can't work out the expansion chamber. The connection to the muffler is weird.
Not convinced the head is from a Suzuki. Looks a lot like a Yamaha version ive seen before.
What's the go with the frame mods at the swingarm pivot on the left side.
The engine & frame numbers make no sence



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« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2012, 04:50:13 PM »

In the specs the model year says 1980,so is it a T then with older model short sidepanels Undecided
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« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2012, 05:50:11 PM »

That thing has been butchered.. at a closer look you can see it's a N/T model with a B/C rear subframe roughly welded on and it has '84 forks & front wheel  Shocked
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« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2012, 06:11:20 PM »

That thing has been butchered.. at a closer look you can see it's a N/T model with a B/C rear subframe roughly welded on and it has '84 forks & front wheel  Shocked


It's been turdinated  Grin
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« Reply #15 on: May 16, 2012, 06:30:55 PM »

I think the bike looks Ok, he has done an ok job.
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« Reply #16 on: May 16, 2012, 06:44:52 PM »

looks like a keeper to me
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« Reply #17 on: May 16, 2012, 06:58:40 PM »

I think the bike looks Ok, he has done an ok job.
Have a closer look at the abortion of a welding job where the subframe attaches to the main frame on the LH side..
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« Reply #18 on: May 16, 2012, 07:03:02 PM »

You'd have to ride it in pre '85 because of the front end and watercooling, with 1977 rear suspension... No thanks
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« Reply #19 on: May 16, 2012, 07:25:34 PM »

looks like a bitza to me

Fixed for you  Grin
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« Reply #20 on: May 16, 2012, 07:44:26 PM »

looks like a bitza to me

Fixed for you  Grin
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