1978 Suzuki RM

1978 Suzuki RM125C Identical to bike I built that is on the cover of the Clymer Manual Museum Quality Restoration Overview: If you are a collector you have to have one of these or your collection. If you don’t, your collection is missing an important piece of motocross history. This is not a cosmetic makeover. This bike is completely restored to collector show quality. If you are looking for a clean rider, this bike is not for you. If you’re looking for a bike to stick in your living room and show off, then this is the bike you have been looking for. Every part has been removed and restored to show quality. This is a “no expense spared restoration”. Details Every part has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected and replaced if necessary. Here is the short list of what’s been done 1. All aluminum parts have been polished 2. All painted parts have been repainted or powder coated. 3. All bolts have been zinc plated. Notice that the shifter and kicker have been black zinc plated to match OEM. 4. All seals have been changed. 5. Swing arm bearings have been changed 6. New Piston & Rings 7. Clutch has been rebuilt 8. Completely rebuilt carburetor 9. Front forks and rear shocks have been completely rebuilt 10. All plastic has been replaced 11. New seat and foam The following is a list of NOS parts included in this restoration Chain buffer $9.00 Swing Arm bearings & races & caps $48.00 Fenders / Side Covers $225.00 Rear Chain tentioner $108.00 Clutch & Throttle cables $36.00 Foot rests, pins $47.00 Triple Clamp bearings $53.00 Front spoke & nipples $58.00 Rear spoke & nipples $52.00 Steering cap, bolt and washer $16.00 Front fork seals & dust covers $48.00 Throttle $58.00 Brake and clutch levers and perches $43.00 Front break cable $18.00 Lever covers $8.00 Rear break lever and spring $42.00 Rear break cable $18.00 Engine seals $68.00 Engine Bearings $123.00 Air Filter $25.87 Chain guard $58.00 Intake flange $34.00 Intake clamps $19.00 Number Plate and cable guide $94.00 Piston, rings, clips $119.00 Gas cap $10.00 Exhaust mounts and springs $68.00 $1503.87 In addition, the following costs also went into this bike Cost of bike $600.00 Zinc Plating $107.00 Polishing $400.00 Powder coating $200.00 Tires & Mounting $140.00 Chain $34.00 Polishing Tank $200.00 Wheel Truing $110.00 Sandblasting $85.00 Pipe Restoration $270.00 Machine Shop Charges $263.00 Misc Parts (eBay & NOS)_ $430.00 $2839.00 As you can see I have over $4,300.00 invested in parts alone. Then there is my labor. I have over 100 hours of work in this bike and that does not include the years I spent collecting these quality used and NOS parts Lastly there is the true value of a bike that cannot be duplicated. This bike is a better then new 35 year old bike, just as it was on the floor of the Suzuki dealership 35 years ago. Conclusion This is more than a collector bike, this is an investment opportunity, that’s great to look at. This may be your only chance to buy 78 RM125 in this pristine a condition. This is a true investment opportunity. If you like Suzuki’s and more importantly a fan of MX history don’t let this bike go to someone else. Because of the quality of the restoration, this bike has not had gas in it since the restoration. I restore Suzuki RM’s to show quality, I am not a photographer. The pictures do not come close to doing this bike justice. This bike is not cheap, but if you want the best 1978 RM125 in existence, good luck in your bidding. Now is your chance to own a piece of motocross history.