Suzuki RM125S 1975 Resto - modified or stock?

[Mark Austin]

Hi lads,

I'm restoring a 1975 Suzuki RM125S and I am of two minds as to how it will look.

Do I either restore it as a 1972 Suzuki RH250 look alike - like this:


Or do I keep it completely stock - as these bikes seem to be quite popular.


It'll be set up for racing, but I'll probably sell it on in the next 6-12 months.
What is the consensus from the Suzuki experts - modified or stock?

Cheers,
Mark

[vandy010]

i'm no Suzuki expert but i reckon you can't go wrong either way as thay both look real cool.
i've always liked the Zuke factory hubs with that silver trim around the spoke line though.

[steve234]

racer = modify
trophy = stock

[Marc.com]

I would modify the hell out of it. I have one of these myself, must give it a birthday at some point.

[lukeb1961]

Modify the heck out of it. Change the forks, wheels, everything. Cover it in modern plastics and colours. Stick a water-cooled engine in it. Turn a nice little bike into an utter piece of crap.
Your call :-)

[GEORGE]

I say go the RH look, that's cool  don't take any notice of old mate, he only has a PE175 

                      GEORGE

[VMX247]

racer = modify
trophy = stock

younger chest puffing generation selling market = modify it
older vmx racer = stock   
 
cheers A

[mx250]

Stupid question . That's not even a question.

For 'showboat' or a racer this is the look you want - you know you want it.
Go for it!!!

[mxfool]

For my 2 cents i prefer original cause when you do a replica you will always get,  can't you afford the real thing buddy Etc, from some smart ass and then you will start to doubt your choice. and from a resale point of view won't original always win out over replica.

mxfool

[asasin]

Stock , it s what it is they are ,the first real RM ( m does not count)so dont stuff with it build the replica out of something else

[Marc.com]

I don't know, needs a decent alloy swing arm or something to tart it up. Stock all you have is Suzuki trying cash in on the looks of the last of the RH.

[090]

Mod it for sure. The RH look is great. Otherwise it's just another rm125s...

[Toolboy]

I have to agree on the Modify,,,wow the RH looks great

Tim

[Slakewell]

This bike would still look good with your EX wife sitting on it 

[Stankflapper]

Anyone mentioning the Ex wife and VMX bikes in the same sentence, should be tied up & publicly whipped in the city mall during my lunch break.