1975 Suzuki RM

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1975 Suzuki RM125 w/ Full Factory "Hop-UP" KitCompletely restored to as on the showroom condition The 1975 RM125 was the very first RM model ever made and was the beginning of the end for the Elsinore. The '75 RM revolutionized the motocross world with it long travel laid down shocks on a production bike. The bike was a little down on power to the Elsinores so Suzuki introduced a full Factory Hop-up Kit to help raise the horsepower up to Elsinore levels. This along with the far superior suspension allowed it to out handle anything else in its class. The Hop-Up Kit consisted of a modified cylinder with different porting, special thin ring piston, intake spacer, 34mm carb (stock was 28mm), throttle cable, carb intake, airbox boot, larger airbox, a special bracket to move the ignition black box under the seat, and a special hand built cone pipe. This bike has this complete Factory Suzuki Hop-Up kit. This is the same model bike the Bob Hannah tore up Sourthern California on back in 1975 as a Suzuki support rider. How Suzuki ever let him go to Yamaha we will never know. You see very few of the 1975 RM125s around these days and even more rare are ones with the Hop-Up kit installed. The "Kit" made this bike equivelent to the RM125"S" model sold by Suzuki in the European and Australian markets. Here is your chance to add this rare bike to your collection. It has been fully restored to showroom like condition. I say showroom like because I restore my bimes to look like they rolled off the showroom in to a climate controlled storage facility to sit babied for 35 years. I use new NOS parts where ever possible and install them as I find them from the dealers shelves, I replicate all the original finishes on others parts I use. No over polishing here, that was not original. I will detail below what this bike has gone through. NOS parts used;Fenders and side platesFork ProtectorsMud FlapSpokes - front and rearHandlebars, throttle, levers/perches, lever covers, kill switchGas cap and petcockHop-Up kit cylinder, special thin ring piston and rings, intake spacer, intake, airbox boot, airbox, ignition bracket, throttle cable and all associated small piece partsIgnition coverClutch coverSprocket coverChain guides- Front and rearSprockets - Front and rearRear brake peddleKick starter armWheel bearings and sealsAll motor bearings, seals and gasketsClutch plates - both metal and fiberAll cables e.g. Front Brake, Rear Brake, Clutch and ThrottleFork sealsAll grommets and other rubber partsand a bunch of other things I am probably forgetting right now. Refurbished / Restored / RefinishedFrame and swingarm bead blasted and powder-coated low gloss blackMotor center cases, hubs, brake plates bead blasted and painted low-gloss blackLower fork legs refinished in "Brush" finishRims polished and not overly so.Tank color matched and professionally paintedAll nuts and bolts ( where new NOS were not used), footpegs and assorted other parts were cleaned and clear zinc plated.Seat was restored using original foam and with correct seat cover. The seat, with the distinctive shape, was special only to the model and year.Pipe - was in very good shape to start with. I had professional restore to like new condition.Crank rebuilt with Suzuki rod, bearings and thrust washers. NEW PartsAll decals including the rear fender decal which I had reproduced from an originalPeriod correct grips - OuryPeriod correct tires - Cheng Shin 3.00 x 21 and 4.10 x 18 sizes.ChainFront number plate This bike has been in my office on display since I built it. It has never been started or even had the fluids filled with the exception of the forks. I do not have a title but will provide a Bill of Sale. If you have any question please give me a call 805-579-1661 Buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements and shipping costs. I will assit with shipping in any way I can. $500 deposit via paypal due within 3 days of auction end. Payment in full due on pick-up or prior to shipment in the form of USPS Money order, Bank Cashiers Check or CASH. May accept PayPal for entire purchase price if buyer pays all paypal fees. AHRMA Vintage Historic CR125 YZ125 RM125 RM125M RM125S