2007 RM125 Revival

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Edited Date/Time 6/12/2018 7:26am
Bought this bike about a month ago and was just the saddest poor excuse for a bike. It was a complete POS! Was someones barn bike and just had no clue what he was doing or the previous owner and i honestly felt bad for the bike haha.

Here is a list of the wrong.

-Mix matched bolts (everywhere)
-Carb needed complete rebuild and cleanup
-bent radiators
-ALL front spokes were loose (also bent rim)
-rear rim had a flat spot (both exels)
-Exhaust was for a honda and was cut bent and welded to fit the bike
-sub frame had a bird shit weld holding exhaust on as well as random hardware
-front brakes were frozen
-rear breaks were a sponge
-suspension was blown out
-spray painted chain
-all bearings were rusted no grease
-all seals on motor were bad
-split the case and broken parts were jumping around (Lifter Pawl was snapped in half)
-All Trans bearings were shot
- Half of the bike was in my trash can by the time i got home basically.

The Good
-Frame is good
-brand new wiseco clutch and basket

So This is basically a full build from the hardware out!







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Dusin791 7/31/2017 5:37pm
7/31/2017 5:37pm
This is a few weeks later and starting to look fresh!



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zac_k3 7/31/2017 6:50pm
7/31/2017 6:50pm
dang that thing was rough! I like those radiators but haven't heard how the performance was on them. But looking good so far Cool
m.hardesty16 8/1/2017 7:00am
8/1/2017 7:00am
Dusin791 wrote:
Bought this bike about a month ago and was just the saddest poor excuse for a bike. It was a complete POS! Was someones barn bike...
Bought this bike about a month ago and was just the saddest poor excuse for a bike. It was a complete POS! Was someones barn bike and just had no clue what he was doing or the previous owner and i honestly felt bad for the bike haha.

Here is a list of the wrong.

-Mix matched bolts (everywhere)
-Carb needed complete rebuild and cleanup
-bent radiators
-ALL front spokes were loose (also bent rim)
-rear rim had a flat spot (both exels)
-Exhaust was for a honda and was cut bent and welded to fit the bike
-sub frame had a bird shit weld holding exhaust on as well as random hardware
-front brakes were frozen
-rear breaks were a sponge
-suspension was blown out
-spray painted chain
-all bearings were rusted no grease
-all seals on motor were bad
-split the case and broken parts were jumping around (Lifter Pawl was snapped in half)
-All Trans bearings were shot
- Half of the bike was in my trash can by the time i got home basically.

The Good
-Frame is good
-brand new wiseco clutch and basket

So This is basically a full build from the hardware out!







Had some similar problems with my recently bought RM as well. The pipe didnt fit well and burnt the bottom of the tank a bit.
Dusin791
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Dusin791 8/1/2017 6:40pm
8/1/2017 6:40pm
ya i don't get what people think sometimes just buy what fits! haha

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Hondas4Life3 8/1/2017 8:28pm
8/1/2017 8:28pm
I love the bird S*** welded subframe and spray painted chain. That bike was clapped out to the max. Looks good so far. The radiators will hold up for a while but a hard crash they will separate the sides from the cores. The stock radiators could be straightened and are made of far superior aluminum.
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Dusin791 8/1/2017 8:41pm
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ya i figured i probably could but i just wanted some fresh ones on the bike. I went with those just bc i could buy 3 sets before one of a high quality set
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Dusin791 8/12/2017 8:16pm
8/12/2017 8:16pm
Had missed a part that needed to be replaced in trans but should be coming together mid next week.

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Dusin791 8/28/2017 9:41pm
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Mike_Frisk wrote:
Looking super good. What radiators is that?
They are the gpi ones on eBay
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Dusin791 10/17/2017 10:00pm
10/17/2017 10:00pm
Slowly but surely this 125 is still being built.
Lots to go still need wheels and tires plastics controls pegs new seat and miscellaneous little stuff. Hopefully Incan get it done before winter hits

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Rohr144 10/19/2017 8:57pm
10/19/2017 8:57pm
Awesome build! I've got an 04. Know anyone selling a carb slide from an rm? Mine is chipping and the part is hard to find new.
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zac_k3 10/20/2017 6:41am
10/20/2017 6:41am
Rohr144 wrote:
Awesome build! I've got an 04. Know anyone selling a carb slide from an rm? Mine is chipping and the part is hard to find new.
send me an email douglasz3771@gmail.com
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Ozzyrules 11/18/2017 11:54am
11/18/2017 11:54am
That's looking great. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Dusin791 12/28/2017 3:30pm
12/28/2017 3:30pm
Little by little she’s getting closer. Just two more orders and i should have everything to get her on the dirt to let her eat!







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Sixeightone 12/29/2017 6:41am
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way too many colors. ditch the yellow subframe looks hideous!
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Dusin791 1/5/2018 4:19pm
1/5/2018 4:19pm
The graphics are mostly black it will tone down
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Dusin791 1/5/2018 4:20pm
1/5/2018 4:20pm
And the orange lines are temps till i get new ones in
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Frank 1/5/2018 5:17pm
1/5/2018 5:17pm
Great work. Going to turn out awesome and a blast to ride.

Its your bike and your money. Make it what you like not some internet forum user's opinion lol.
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Ozzyrules 1/6/2018 9:19am
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Looks incredible. I posted this in another thread: KTM pegs are compatible with rm 125. I ordered IMS pegs for 2007 ktm 125sx, and they fit my '05 and '07 rm 125's.


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144rider 1/6/2018 3:04pm
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Frank wrote:
Great work. Going to turn out awesome and a blast to ride. Its your bike and your money. Make it what you like not some internet...
Great work. Going to turn out awesome and a blast to ride.

Its your bike and your money. Make it what you like not some internet forum user's opinion lol.
+1.

Looks awesome IMO anyway. Loving the graphics so far!
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Dusin791 1/7/2018 11:53am
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Ozzyrules wrote:
Looks incredible. I posted this in another thread: KTM pegs are compatible with rm 125. I ordered IMS pegs for 2007 ktm 125sx, and they fit...
Looks incredible. I posted this in another thread: KTM pegs are compatible with rm 125. I ordered IMS pegs for 2007 ktm 125sx, and they fit my '05 and '07 rm 125's.


Ya i seen that they match up but i think I’m going to try out the pivot pegs and see how they work. They look clean and the concept is cool so we will see if they stay on.
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Dusin791 1/7/2018 11:55am
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Frank wrote:
Great work. Going to turn out awesome and a blast to ride. Its your bike and your money. Make it what you like not some internet...
Great work. Going to turn out awesome and a blast to ride.

Its your bike and your money. Make it what you like not some internet forum user's opinion lol.
Thanks man! And that was my thought behind it. Not sure there is a whole lot of color considering that guys rm is really vibrant. I’m digging this one tho can’t wait for the finish look
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Dusin791 1/21/2018 1:15pm
1/21/2018 1:15pm
Graphics and seat cover are dialed. I hope there is not to many colors ??‍♂️ Hah. Graphics are designed on motocal so it’s one of a kind. Still need to get the air box done was not to sure what i was going to do with it until they were on the bike. Hopefully it will be done soon for the mammoth qualifiers!



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Dusin791 1/23/2018 5:44pm
1/23/2018 5:44pm
Just made the last and final order! She will be done and ready to rip in about a week! All said and done this rebuild has cost me a pretty little penny but well worth the build!

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