Author Topic: rm125 c2 on ebay (Read 7185 times)

Paulos · « **on:** July 05, 2015, 05:33:38 PM »

Was the 78 motor a bit of a dunger?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221817116459&globalID=EBAY-AU

foxy999 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2015, 06:17:45 PM »

I like the vid down the bottom of the add.

bigk · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2015, 06:38:43 PM »

'78 engine is better than the '76, no idea why anyone would go for the '76 which is much harder to get parts for. I'll play the devils advocate here, the video of it starting first kick with mandatory reference to the stale fuel & all, is IMO totally staged & utter BS. Have a good look at the photo's, the simple fact that the shock shafts are painted black (not overspray), gives a fair indication of the type of "restoration" the bike's had. You'd want to have a good look at it in the flesh before bidding decent money, but then again, maybe I'm wrong & the cynic in me has taken control.
K

William Doe · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2015, 07:20:29 PM »

Gotta love this bit

For Sale is this one of a kind Suzuki RM 125 1978 C 2 that has gone through a full re-build to a very high standard and was designed and built with the intention of factory racing but management decided it was far to nice to race

I guess it depends on what you consider a high std

I think the coach bolts mounting the shocks are a nice factory touch (BBQ factory )

And that special factory orange sealant is so much better on a race bike than those dreadful genuine gaskets

Paulos · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2015, 07:21:03 PM »

Oscar nominations must be just around the corner?

Apart from the look of amazement when it starts, I like the half dozen stabs at the killswitch before he just lets it stall. And then presses the button one more time.

Doc · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2015, 07:25:31 PM »

Chromed footpegs will certainly attract the astute buyers

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The cases were not split as the big end and gearbox were like new

I normally mic up everything before I split the cases just to be sure

Tomas · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2015, 08:21:02 PM »

And you will probably loose fuel tank when the "trick" looking rubber band breaks.

smed · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2015, 09:47:47 PM »

What about the period correct eliminator muffler,Yeah right

oldyzman · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2015, 10:01:17 PM »

Well it is so far just over $1000 with 8 bids, well worth the money so far, who knows what the reserve is?
Brett

BAHNZY · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2015, 10:25:10 PM »

And the fact that there was never a C2 125

DIRTPILOT72 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2015, 10:36:48 PM »

Reserve is less than $8500

alexbrown64 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2015, 10:47:00 PM »

There was a bit of time and money throw into this thing. Not sure on the chrome pegs, rear brake lever and kick start. The fully painted shock shafts will protect them from rust for years to come... and whats with the forks that have been slid half way up the triple clamps... i wouldnt say the bike is "fully race prepped" unless the track was turning tight circles in a living room.

pmc57 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:48:56 PM »

Gasket Goo poring out of the exhaust and cylinder base. Screws on L/H side of motor have been painted over while clutch cover screws look to be hardware style pan Philips heads.

The classic looked like the cup-head bolt used in the bottom of the rear shocky mount, straight out of the fence post into the swingarm... works a charm

albrid-3 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2015, 09:22:06 PM »

I think Bob jane put this one together

motomaniac · « **Reply #14 on:** July 06, 2015, 09:29:09 PM »

there were no C2's for the 125's only 125 C.

Nathan S · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2015, 10:03:02 PM »

But it's shiny! What more do you want!?

davidh · « **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2015, 04:06:38 PM »

Up to 3,600 with reserve still not met I must be missing something

Paulos · « **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2015, 04:22:27 PM »

Over 4k now. Must have some mates helping out. I hope the greedy thief gets stuck with it.

Momus · « **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2015, 04:58:58 PM »

I like the tyre valve cap on the bead lock stud....

vandy010 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 14, 2015, 06:32:13 PM »

Over 4K and its not even race ready or an authentic garage queen...
and not even the hot ticket for an evo 125.
Makes my YZ125F look pretty good

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PCMAX · « **Reply #20 on:** July 14, 2015, 07:59:00 PM »

What's with the rear shock shafts being painted the same rattle can black as the springs and shock body. I thought they were supposed to be chrome or was that a factory performance mod??

foxy999 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 14, 2015, 08:05:02 PM »

It's a one of hence the price !

Author Topic: rm125 c2 on ebay (Read 7185 times)

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