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Title: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 19, 2014, 12:06:40 pm: Gday all,

My newest project a Suzuki RV125 that i will rebuild for my wife for her to learn ride on the streets and take the surfboards to the beach. :)

I need some help with ID of the RV...Im guessing it is a 73 or possibly 74 model

Frame No: - RV125-30636
Eng No: - RV125-26930

It is nearly complete, obviously needs a coil,,(looks like they tried a Ford part) and i need the RH plastic frame cover, magneto cover and sprocket cover.

If anyone has more info or parts for the RV please let me know,,,,,it would be appreciated

Original front and rear Qld number plate, have tried PPSR web site to identify but no luck there, they say it does not exist

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/HamptonFestival18-5-2015012_zpsfc3f5682.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/HamptonFestival18-5-2015012_zpsfc3f5682.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/HamptonFestival18-5-2015009_zps234b1621.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/HamptonFestival18-5-2015009_zps234b1621.jpg.html)

Thanks

Tim & Sasa
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: cyclegod on May 19, 2014, 12:36:20 pm: Here is a battery cover...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Suzuki-125-RV125-RV-125-Unused-Original-Right-Battery-Side-Cover-1972-1975-NOS-/111327024677?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19eb9b9625

Here is the mag cover...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUZUKI-MAGNETO-COVER-11381-28601-TS125-KLM-71-75-/160873317936?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2574cc0630

Many of the engine parts interchange between TS/TC125 of the same vintage.
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: pokey on May 19, 2014, 02:54:24 pm: The Tracker
Very many mechanicals and electrical in common with the TS125
No Rotary Valve as was the 75 and 90 cc versions
yellow was 1972 version
green 1973
red 1974
blue 78
then they changed a bit and made the Van van

Yours is a 1972 by the paint and the head design
Year should be on the label on the head stock
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: pokey on May 19, 2014, 04:54:21 pm: The chart below says it could be a 74 L model but the bike doesn't look like a 72

(http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/engine-nos/page1.gif)

(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1972/1972_RV125_yellow_350.jpg)

(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1973/1973_RV125K_green_500.jpg)

(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/RV/RV125-VanVan/1975_RV125M_red_500.jpg)

(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/RV/RV125-VanVan/1978_RV125_blue_Aus_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 19, 2014, 05:03:43 pm: Pokey,

I have been looking at Alpha Sports for parts listing and they do not list a 72 RV125,,,,,only RV90???

That is why i was thinking it was 73

Also the label on the head stock says:

Suzuki
Model RV125
Capacity 123cc
Weight 111Kg (Fat Boy)
No 30648
No 30636
Made Suzuki Motor Company

I was guessing the 3 was for 73???

Thanks Cyclegod for the ebay listings

Cheers
Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 19, 2014, 05:09:07 pm: Yes 74 by the numbers

Thanks
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: pokey on May 19, 2014, 05:15:09 pm: Ive done a quick run around on the net and it does show some yellow 74 models so I would go with that being that it also matches up with the engine and frame numbers for 74.

I had a 74 rv90 many years ago as a fishing bike, went well on the hard sand and on the flooded sand flats. bit heavy (gutless) for the soft stuff even with the tyres dropped.
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Colin Jay on May 19, 2014, 05:39:02 pm: I still have one tucked in the back of my shed in original condition and have a spare part manual if you need one.

The biggest problem with the RV125 is getting tires. I looked long and hard for tires for mine back about 10 years ago and was advised that there was someone in the US who had a run of tires made, but they would cost around $600 each at the exchange rate as it was then. Obviously the exchange rate is now a lot better, but they would probably still be expensive if you can find them.

CJ
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Doc on May 19, 2014, 05:42:44 pm: From observations of both photos, eng/frame and part numbers..'73 had a colour matched headlight shell, '74 was chrome and '75 was black :P Nice pick up Tim ;)

Pokey, I'd reckon a 50+ tooth rear sprocket would give it a little more drive :P
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 19, 2014, 05:59:47 pm: Col...Yep my tyres are split from sitting for a long time, do you need exact size tyre?? You also need road legal tyres too

Doc... i knew you would like it...thought you might have some parts stashed away for these ;)
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: pokey on May 19, 2014, 06:56:36 pm: Try looking for scooter tyres Toolboy. they have small rims and ive seen some pretty wide rubber on a few of the better performing modern ones. Im almost sure they use 12 and 14 inch rims

Not sure if any amount of teeth could have helped my old 90 doc. I was doing a good impersonation of a Kelvinator then. :D
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: SON on May 19, 2014, 07:03:33 pm: Don't start doing anything on that bike until you find tyres,
Good luck with that,
Even if they are near new they will start splitting when correctly inflated,
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 19, 2014, 07:49:34 pm: A quick search

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400660603745?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_1070wt_1362

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/390765952379?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_1070wt_1362

Would these be suitable???

Typical crazy US shipping, I will try to track bridgestone No and call rep

Cheers

Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: kdx Geoff on May 27, 2014, 12:53:02 pm: Here's a whole bike full of spare parts described as in good working condition :)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUZUKI-RV-125-Vintage-/291155887517?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item43ca3e459d&_uhb=1
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 27, 2014, 09:44:03 pm: Gday Geoff,

Yeah did consider but getting bike from mid west NSW to Sunny Coast adds $$$

Im still watching though

I need a sprocket cover if anyone can help.

I started the resto the other day, washed clean and decided to try and get bike running before I totally dismantled.

Found a mouse nest in the air cleaner and a carby full of oil dirt and old fuel.

There is no spark I made a pulley to remove flywheel and replaced points, and condenser now waiting for new coil to arrive.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/IMG_0654_zpsd2c4678d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/IMG_0654_zpsd2c4678d.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/IMG_0658_zpsb8a86317.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/IMG_0658_zpsb8a86317.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/IMG_0660_zps1753d0a4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/IMG_0660_zps1753d0a4.jpg.html)

Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: ninjamk on May 29, 2014, 04:41:07 am: For tires, just get another rear wheel and bolt the front hub to it with some spacers. Then you can run some modern atv tires. Check out my post on http://www.2strokeworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=18332.msg138662#msg138662 (http://www.2strokeworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=18332.msg138662#msg138662) for the details. If you want, I have some spacers made, will just charge shipping.

Mitch
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Colin Jay on May 29, 2014, 06:09:43 pm: I fought my way to the back of my shed this afternoon and checked the frame/engine number of my RV125. Number is 27922, so by the chart above that would make it a 1974 model.

Mine is yellow the same as your so there must have been a few yellow 74 models come to Aust.

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s120/coljay/P5080067.jpg)

I will follow your resto, it may just shame me into doing something with mine.
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 30, 2014, 02:45:18 pm: RV125 is Alive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eviZLbUfVk&feature=youtu.be

Now to strip and restore

Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Colin Jay on May 30, 2014, 06:01:20 pm: I liked the exhaust exiting from under the mid-section of the pipe in front of the rear wheel.

CJ
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Simo63 on May 30, 2014, 06:15:34 pm: I think they had a little blanking plate on the exhaust pipe there .. might be missing?
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 30, 2014, 06:40:49 pm: The fumes were coming out of the seams of the pipe,,,looks like the muffler is blocked.

There is a half blanking plate on the exit of the rear pipe.

Can you cut off the muffler section and repack??

I should of taken a pic of the gear oil when I drained ,,,it looked like liquid milk chocolate

The clutch is jammed but I did ride down the street and shifts gears ok

Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: pokey on May 30, 2014, 06:55:03 pm: The exhaust should be similar to the 185. removable repackable baffle. there is also a plug for draining whatever liquid gets in (yeah dropped my 90 in the surf one day) right where the smoke was exiting on yours.

http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-rv125-1973-1977-usa_model16227/partslist/90980.html#results
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 30, 2014, 07:30:20 pm: Thanks the diagram Pokey.

Had a look at my exhaust and found the problem

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/RV125003_zpse1f8919f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/RV125003_zpse1f8919f.jpg.html)

Hornet nest blocking outlet...geeeesh

Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: pokey on May 30, 2014, 08:38:58 pm: That'd do It toolboy. I don't think anyone makes exhaust plugs in that shape.

Ive started spraying everything in my bike hospital with a mixture of water and citronella oil as the mongrels get into everything.

Good excuse to burn the muffler clean. I'll keep a look out on the horizon for smoke signals(http://www.nostreetracing.org/forums/images/smilies/lmfao.gif)
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on May 30, 2014, 09:08:27 pm: Col

What happened to the racing strip on your front and rear fenders.

The flared front fender on mine is that original?????

Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Colin Jay on May 31, 2014, 11:57:43 am: Some where back before I got the RV it was given a respray, hence no racing strips on the guards. The flared bottom is correct, again, one of the previous owners modified the guard with a hacksaw by the feel of the cut edge on the guard.

CJ
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Davey Crocket on June 01, 2014, 11:32:20 pm: A mate has NOS tyres for these, send me your tyre size and ph number.
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on June 02, 2014, 07:02:35 am: PM sent Davey

Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on June 11, 2014, 07:47:25 am: Found another RV125....this one a 76 model.....

Will dismantle and build a great RV out of one then rebuild the second to sell

What I didn't see until bike arrived was welded gearshaft,,,,geeeeeeeeeesh

Test rode my 370 and 250Z at Kenilworth on Sunday,,,took the RV for a test ride :0)...needs work to holeshot,,,hahahah

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/CameraPhotos604_zpsd64dcf07.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/CameraPhotos604_zpsd64dcf07.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/CameraPhotos043_zps3a30c06e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/CameraPhotos043_zps3a30c06e.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/CameraPhotos166_zps787d1b42.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/CameraPhotos166_zps787d1b42.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on June 11, 2014, 07:49:29 am: (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/CameraPhotos303_zps1eb3fef0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/CameraPhotos303_zps1eb3fef0.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/CameraPhotos605_zps0ea41c46.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/CameraPhotos605_zps0ea41c46.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: cyclegod on June 11, 2014, 09:24:12 am: There is an RV125 here in WA fitted with a 74 TS185 engine. You only have to move the lower right rear engine mount outwards by 25mm to get it to fit (I did this to a TM125 once).
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on October 25, 2015, 09:24:40 am: Gday all

Well finally Project RV125 1976 is completed and road registered.

76 is the blue on that is now white with funky stickers below whilst the 74 yellow RV is I paint and will be blue

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/IMG_1394_zpsfkinkk7k.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/IMG_1394_zpsfkinkk7k.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/IMG_1393_zps7tuz0stx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/IMG_1393_zps7tuz0stx.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/IMG_1392_zpsqtqvlxj5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/IMG_1392_zpsqtqvlxj5.jpg.html)

I am trying to teach the wife to ride but she just hasn't got it yet, so I am considering a RV50 that way she will not need a bike license and will be ok to ride around the sunshine coast :)

Anyone have a RV50

Cheers

Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Mick D on October 25, 2015, 10:36:26 am: You'd have to be happy with that, nice 8) how are you going to start it?

Imagine it mounted to the front of a Winnebago, our great coastline would be your oyster :)
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Toolboy on October 25, 2015, 05:07:10 pm: Thanks Mick,

Yeah I found the kick starter after the photo was taken,,,hahaha

Speaking of Winnebago I have a 1976 Kombi to match the 76 RV

Not sure if I could mount it on the back????

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/Airfireman/Kombi%202_zpseutfbvvp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airfireman/media/Kombi%202_zpseutfbvvp.jpg.html)

Tim
Title: Re: Suzuki RV125 73??
Post by: Mick D on October 25, 2015, 05:30:23 pm: I wonder if these tow racks are legal, compliant in AUS NSW? (http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/mc125mick/512107569_o_zpsw10ndagm.jpg)