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Wanted / Re: Wanted: Suzuki RM125B

« on: July 25, 2016, 09:57:26 am »

Hi I have a fully restored (original OEM Suzuki parts) as new Suzuki RM125B 1977 on display in my house - signed tank by Danny La Porte. Comes with complete original spare RM125B and new sidecovers still in Box. Looking for offers for the lot. I will start advertising next week. Thanks

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Tech Talk / Re: Suzuki RM80B Barn Find Resto

« on: March 13, 2015, 03:10:33 pm »

Hi where would be the best place to sell my RM80B and new parts (have a box of new OEM Suzuki parts incl brand new unused cylinder, front and rear guards, sidecovers, footpegs etc - I assume eBay?

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Suzuki / Re: 1979 RM80N Roach

« on: February 16, 2015, 01:39:52 pm »

Congratulations on a brilliant job...that was the bike I loved in '79. Btw...does anyone know if you can still get a brand new RM80B rear tyre - the same 'Gripper' tread tyre as per the 1977 model? That's all that's left for my RM80B...thanks Mal

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Suzuki / Re: 1979 RM80N Roach

« on: December 18, 2014, 09:52:26 am »

Hi Alex, took some pics of my RM125B and 100% original CR125RZ (like your B it has everything original and in great condition incl tyres and sprockets etc) - I'm actually having trouble uploading the pics here - isn't it simply using the insert image button? My second 125B is a bit rough and needs work. I don't have the home workshop and time atm so thinking of sending it away to a dealership or find a restoration workshop to give it a bit of spit and polish - just enough to take out on weekends. Looking forward to seeing the bikes once the tanks are on - fantastic job!

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Suzuki / Re: 1979 RM80N Roach

« on: December 17, 2014, 02:08:59 pm »

Hi Alex, great work. I know how you feel about a bike turning up that doesn't quite 'match' the online pics prior to purchase. I was sent pics of a pristine RM125B but alas, when it arrived it needed quite a bit of work. My RM80B is all original except for pipe and it has the N model pipe - I wondered why it doesn't have that crisp 'crackling' exhaust sound of the B I remembered - hence I've just bought an original OEM B pipe to replace pronto!  In late 1979 I'd saved for months and with help from my parents bought me an XR80R as the Honda/Suzuki dealership had just sold it's last RM80N and the new XR80 1980 model was on showroom floor - what a regret! Will start looking for an N to buy cheers Mal

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Tech Talk / Re: Suzuki RM80B Barn Find Resto

« on: August 26, 2014, 08:13:22 am »

Re the front numberplate - unfortunately I couldn't get hold of one - possibly by now they have an excellent as new quality NOS? Cheers

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Tech Talk / Re: Suzuki RM80B Barn Find Resto

« on: August 26, 2014, 08:10:58 am »

Thanks Alex - I'll gather some pics soon, I have bike in storage but will take it out for a blast soon. That back tyre brings back memories, we were riding BMX bikes when a kid in our town turned up with a spanking new RM80B - our jaws literally hit the ground - he took each of us for a ride on the back and I clearly remember that back tyre spinning the gravel while one of my mates started yelling and crying as he was so scared of the acceleration! lol

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Tech Talk / Re: Suzuki RM80B Barn Find Resto

« on: August 24, 2014, 09:27:13 pm »

Hi Alex and members, I have my RM80B and was able to get all new original plastics NOS from Suzuki. All I need to finish the bike is the original back tyre - not a critical issue but if anyone knows where I can get one would be very appreciated - if someone has a pic of the tyre would be great also
Thanks!
P.S. I also have a 100% non molested CR125RZ from 1979 (original tyres, sprockets, everything) and also a showroom RM125B

Cheers and thanks
Mal