RM125: 1999 vs 2000 model.

[MRMOTORCROSS]

99 and 00 both had usd forks, and the plastics are identical! if your bike has a 38pwk keihin carb , with an electronic powerjet then its a 99 model.

the other true fire way is to look at the date stamp on the wheels, all 2000 models had a date stamp later than 7 99 , if your bike has stamps on the wheels between 9 98 and 6 99 its a 1999

position of the cdi unit is another give away, also the casting number on the suspension linkage.but these couple of tips should sort you out as to exactly what year it is.

previous post regarding seat/forks/front plate/pipe info is all incorrect, this refers to 1998 models and 2001-2006 models

cheers, Colin.

[Nathan S]

Thanks Gents.

The front wheel might be from something else, as it has a speedo drive on the RHS, but I'll check the rear one.

CDI box is in the LHS of the airbox, FWIW.

Mario, you might want to show the guy on ThumperTalk this link: http://www.suzukicycles.org/RM-RMX-series/index.html?RM125_1981-2003.shtml~isoraami
The pics show that he's bacially forgotten that the 99/00 models exists - he's correct if he was comparing 98 to 01.
I really, really don't mind that you asked though! 

[monaro308]

Well that just threw another spanner in the works
All part of the fun!
Might need pics to sort this one out!

[Nathan S]

.... all 2000 models had a date stamp later than 7 99 , if your bike has stamps on the wheels between 9 98 and 6 99 its a 1999

Rear wheel says 7-99.

The thot plickens.

[monaro308]

  more clues engine oil capacity
Nathan...any chance of photos from both sides and maybe with the side covers off?

[huskibul]

.... all 2000 models had a date stamp later than 7 99 , if your bike has stamps on the wheels between 9 98 and 6 99 its a 1999

Rear wheel says 7-99.

The thot plickens.    HAH, was it ever going to say anything other than 7/99,  geez those manufactureres know how to stuff people around what was wrong with the old plate/stamp on steering stem trick (to quote maxwell smart)  talk about going backwards!!! good luck with that nathan 

[huskibul]

   there a good thing,ive been looking for a cheap one around that era ,for a practice bike for my young bloke,saves flogging the vintage stuff all the time he had a 2003 rm85 and it went forever(till we sold it anyway)

[Nathan S]

more clues engine oil capacity
Nathan...any chance of photos from both sides and maybe with the side covers off?

Will do.
Here's a starter pic:


The only thing that identifies it as either a 99 or a 00 here, is the 00 seat cover - but I don't trust that for a second.

Front guard is KTM65 or maybe small wheel 85. If anyone wants it, just ask. I've replaced it with a yellow one that was in my shed...

[GMC]

Here's a starter pic:

No wonder you can't work out what it is.
Thats a photo of a TY

[mxmaniac]

we had a 2000 RM125 and the bottom end seized on the 4th ride... Suzuki did warranty it, as while we were waiting on a response there were 2000 models starting to seize everywhere.
It turned out there was a drama with the slot in the rod that allows lubrication to the big end not being big enough or something like that!
very fast bike and was great to ride

[Nathan S]

No wonder you can't work out what it is.
Thats a photo of a TY

d'oh. But I've edited my post, so now people will wonder what drugs you're on. 

[frostype400]

I have a 96 kx80 my little brother rides I would swap it for a 125 it flys it is funny how much go it has. I think I'd buy a rm250 too if I spot one all the japanese water cooled mxer's are great fun to ride.

[Nathan S]

more clues engine oil capacity
Nathan...any chance of photos from both sides and maybe with the side covers off?

750cc.
Took some pics with the sidecovers on. Will upload later.

[Nathan S]

Bike: $700.
Spoke kit: $165.
Rear tyre: $0 from a serious racer.
Rear tube: $15.
Grips: $15.
Levers: $15 + from the shed.
Gearbox oil: $15.
Clean air filter: $0.
Wash: $0.
Front guard: $0 (was in shed, thanks Noel).
Sub total: $925.

Still waiting on chain and sprockets to arrive, and I'd like to change the fork & shock oil, so it looks like my $1200 estimate will be close.

I've also been offered a cheap ProCircuit pipe, which I'll grab.

[Nathan S]

I know that I'm boring the poop out of everyone but myself now, but I've convinced myself that its a 2000 model.

I remembered my stash of unloved post-TK era ADBs, and found the tests on the 1999 and 2000 models. Helpfully, the test on the later bike detailed the differences between the two, including the CDI box in the airbox and the slightly different frame under the motor.

So, bingo.