What newer rmz suspension works on a 04 rm125?

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Anyone that has any info please help. I’m aware I may have to respring or revalve to make it work. I am also aware I will need things like the front wheel,axle and so on. I do have the 05 front end right now if that makes a difference in being able to help me with information. I don’t mind having to get the clamps bored I’m more concerned about if it worked well and if anything had to be cut? Thanks in advance
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If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02 rm125
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The 05 showas are really good. The rmz shock wont be any better since its the same design with the comp adjuster moved.

2005 forks are really good also, but the airfork is cool upgrade I would imagine
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jrhusk21 wrote:
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02...
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02 rm125
That's sick. We have a 16 tac on 03 kx250, and she's a killer.
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Bruce372 wrote:
The 05 showas are really good. The rmz shock wont be any better since its the same design with the comp adjuster moved. 2005 forks are...
The 05 showas are really good. The rmz shock wont be any better since its the same design with the comp adjuster moved.

2005 forks are really good also, but the airfork is cool upgrade I would imagine
I love the 05 stuff. Just thinking about options on the rebuild I’m doing. That’s the shock info I was looking for actually, I want to use the air forks but wasn’t sure if I had to swap shocks as well.

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jrhusk21 wrote:
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02...
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02 rm125
You pressed the 02 stem into the 2017 clamps?
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jrhusk21 wrote:
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02...
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02 rm125
Also, how / where does the steering stop contact the frame? Any mods there needed to make it work? Have any pics of something you've swapped? Thanks for any help!
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jrhusk21 wrote:
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02...
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02 rm125
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Also, how / where does the steering stop contact the frame? Any mods there needed to make it work? Have any pics of something you've swapped...
Also, how / where does the steering stop contact the frame? Any mods there needed to make it work? Have any pics of something you've swapped? Thanks for any help!
I assumed I would have to make stops or have my clamps machined to fit the forks.
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If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM.
Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as does Kawasaki, therefore no new front wheel required. Custom spacers only..
Opens up a ton of options, including KYB SSS. Mine was a PITA but I was very stubborn about using 2016 RMZ Xtrigs.


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Turbojez wrote:
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM. Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as...
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM.
Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as does Kawasaki, therefore no new front wheel required. Custom spacers only..
Opens up a ton of options, including KYB SSS. Mine was a PITA but I was very stubborn about using 2016 RMZ Xtrigs.


Could you post a few detail pics of how the steering stops are set up with the newer/aluminum frame clamp set?
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Turbojez wrote:
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM. Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as...
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM.
Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as does Kawasaki, therefore no new front wheel required. Custom spacers only..
Opens up a ton of options, including KYB SSS. Mine was a PITA but I was very stubborn about using 2016 RMZ Xtrigs.


Thank you
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ecmx274 1/24/2020 7:23am
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Turbojez wrote:
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM. Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as...
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM.
Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as does Kawasaki, therefore no new front wheel required. Custom spacers only..
Opens up a ton of options, including KYB SSS. Mine was a PITA but I was very stubborn about using 2016 RMZ Xtrigs.


What shock did you use?
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Turbojez wrote:
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM. Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as...
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM.
Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as does Kawasaki, therefore no new front wheel required. Custom spacers only..
Opens up a ton of options, including KYB SSS. Mine was a PITA but I was very stubborn about using 2016 RMZ Xtrigs.


ecmx274 wrote:
What shock did you use?
2016 RMZ 250 KYB shock. KXF shocks work on RMs too.
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ecmx274 wrote:
Anyone that has any info please help. I’m aware I may have to respring or revalve to make it work. I am also aware I will...
Anyone that has any info please help. I’m aware I may have to respring or revalve to make it work. I am also aware I will need things like the front wheel,axle and so on. I do have the 05 front end right now if that makes a difference in being able to help me with information. I don’t mind having to get the clamps bored I’m more concerned about if it worked well and if anything had to be cut? Thanks in advance
I have my RM125 suspension for sale. It's a KYB PSF2 fork of a RMZ250 and a stock Showa RM shock (looks like an A-Kit). Both components have 2 hours from new and are in perfect condition. Check my profile to see the Suspension of my RM125.
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How much do you want for the forks?
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ecmx274 wrote:
How much do you want for the forks?
About $550 + shipping. I send you photos via mail.
Bought them all new from Suzuki spare parts and payed around 900€. Also have a modified stock triple clamp for sale which fits the RM frame.
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I have 2012 RMZ450 Forks, Wheel, Brakes, and Axle mated up to 2006 RM250 triple clamps up front and a 2013 RMZ450 shock in the back
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jrhusk21 wrote:
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02...
If you swap the stem you can use whatever year complete front end you like.. I did a 2017 rmz450 tac front end on my 02 rm125
I know this is an old post, but could you give some more details on the conversion? I purchased 2017 RMZ 450 forks and shock from eBay to retrofit to my 2001 RM 250. Any information would be appreciated.
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Turbojez wrote:
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM. Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as...
If you don't mind boring the clamps, you can fit any suspension to your RM.
Useful info: older (06+) yamaha used the same diameter axle, as does Kawasaki, therefore no new front wheel required. Custom spacers only..
Opens up a ton of options, including KYB SSS. Mine was a PITA but I was very stubborn about using 2016 RMZ Xtrigs.


4 years later I hope you see this 

But just to clarify did you mean 06 yz and back so like 05 04 03 and how far back until the front axel don’t fit if you know thank you 

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