1975 RM125s

[JC]

Graeme,

I've always loved the look of the 75RM125S too. Probably cos I loved the last of the down-pipe RHs w LTR suspension (74-75). The RM-S's were everywhere back in the day, but I never got to ride one. Still haven't. Wish I had.

The RM125B was probably the most fun bike I ever rode - suited me to a T - but I prefer the look of the RM125S to the up-pipe RMs & RHs. Not many around tho considering how many they sold in 75. Probably my favourite Suz.

[DR]

JC if you think the S is thin on the ground you oughta try and hunt up an original M. I'd say there's about a dozen S models for every M I've seen then again, why settle for second best when the hot option was on offer.

NSR, you'd be very surprised at just how capable the RM400 is once you get off the MX tracks. Have ridden the old Peachester and Beerburrum enduro loops, from Donnybrooke to Caloundra, Laceys Creek,Dayboro, Woodford, Esk, Childers and near everywhere in between and I don't 'ever' recall the bike giving me a hard time from the rainforest to Mountain tops. My mates both had new IT465G's and the only thing they had over me at any given time was the fact they had the fuel to loan me to get back home oops I know what you mean though, I'd kinda like to take the TMS just to see what it rides like

[pmc57]

Hey Doc why are you posting pics of Dodgee's M, isn't he participating in the forum any more? By the way, where did he score those fork protectors on the M, those things must be like rocking horse s..t?

[Graeme M]

Dunno about the one's on Dodgee's bike, but you can get them from Vintage Suzuki. I'm thinking of updating my RM with the correct guards and fork protectors before CD6.

[pmc57]

Graham, the one's on Dodgee's S look like originals, I didn't think Vintage Suzuki's protectors are same as the genuine artical, correct me if I'm wrong and I'll get PERM250 to get a pair for his S.

[Graeme M]

Hard to say, I've not seen the originals nor the copies. Does anyone know how good the Vintage Suzuki ones are?

Here's some scans...

[JohnnyO]

Graeme the original suzuki ones are made of slightly translucent plastic and according to their website the Vintage Suzuki ones are fibreglass. The originals are very hard to find but occasionally turn up on ebay.

[LWC82PE]

These are the Vintage suzuki ones
description says
"RM TM Fiberglass Front Fork Protector Set (White)
With built in cable guides, fits TM100-400 and 1976' RM250-370 models, could fit other models if trimmed".

[DR]

Pete, Dodgee has trouble posting the pics and I already have some pictures of his bikes on my computer so he asked if I could put a few up for him the fork protectors on the Dodges bike are the real deal. They do turn up from time to time and the cable guide on both sides is as per factory as there is no left or right and both left and right share the same part number. Vintage Suzuki items are close enough for most but 1 can spot the replica pretty easy after you have seen an original

[dodgee]

both set of fork protectors are genuine , the ones on the m are nos from germany and the set on my s are s/h from usa.
dodgee

[cyclegod]

http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/largephoto.cgi?C=ndQ26tf4XrycvJkx

[pmc57]

Thought so dodgee, they are as rare as hens teeth.
Nice bike though, we'll have a chat at CD6 I'm sure. Ed and I will be there from Friday ready for a big weekend, he'll have his S, C and PE175 there, I'm taking my RM250 and my new toy, a modified XL250S for the Vinduro loop.

[PERM250]

wayne your m looks great top job again. looking forward to racing you around the car park buying all the bargains at cd 6.hey those fork guards when they come on egay sell for heap .