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Title: Vintage MX rider
Post by: skypig on May 18, 2015, 06:31:00 pm

I've recently taken delivery of a (cosmetically) restored 1981 RM125X.
My second.
The first one, I bought new in 1981 (and sold it in 1982)

I'm currently "Race Preping" it.
Although I'm old and slow, I'm planning to ride it at my favorite local track: Conondale, and some "back in the day" tracks: Dargle, Lakes. Before I hang it on the wall.
(I occasionally race a modern MX bike. Too many events have 35+ as their "oldest" class, what about us "Veterans"? What about a 50yo+ class?? ????)

I'm on the Sunny Coast,QLD,  but often travel south to the Newcastle area.

Simon

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: William Doe on May 18, 2015, 07:24:59 pm

Welcome Simon  :) RM 125X awesome bike and biggest game changer ever  ;)

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: Photomike666 on May 18, 2015, 07:40:06 pm

Welcome aboard

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: skypig on May 19, 2015, 02:07:06 pm

Thanks guys.
I've paid for "Classic Dirt 11" at Conondale in June.
I'm hoping I'll have the bike up to spec by then. (And fingers crossed "work" doesn't get in the way.)

Look for an old white van that looks like a tour bus for a struggling '70s rock band, and say hello. 8)

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: foxy999 on June 02, 2015, 09:37:00 pm

Welcome aboard , we will be there this weekend, might see you there !

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: skypig on June 06, 2015, 08:42:04 pm

Old white van. New white trailer. RM125X
Near the permanent amenities.
Say hi.

Simon

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: MikeD94 on September 01, 2015, 07:44:24 am

That's pretty cool having RM125X.  Like you I used to own one for a couple years since new and what a great bike it was.  Its rear suspension was unbelievable. 

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: skypig on September 01, 2015, 03:54:55 pm

Quote from: MikeD94 on September 01, 2015, 07:44:24 am

That's pretty cool having RM125X.  Like you I used to own one for a couple years since new and what a great bike it was.  Its rear suspension was unbelievable.

Here it is at "Vintage Dirt" this year - first ride - lots of "shakedown" problems.

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff310/skypig/image.jpg1_9.jpg)

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: alexbrown64 on September 01, 2015, 04:10:10 pm

Looks fantastic skypig.  Hope u get those minor bugs out.. the X was supposed to be the ducks nuts so i hope you have major fun with her, as your one looks mint.

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: supersenior 50 on September 01, 2015, 04:37:47 pm

Bring it down to Harrisville on the 12th, or if that's no good try 26/27th. Check out Brisbane MCC website for details.

Title: Re: Vintage MX rider
Post by: MikeD94 on September 03, 2015, 10:16:38 am

That's one clean RM125X!!