New to VMX, 1975 Cr 125m

[Husk72]

Sorry to have missed your last post peely.
Got my kits from both local, (5 hr round trip away) Honda, and Yamaha dealers. The name on pack says, BOLT.
There are various size packs, and also made to suit your model. These kits are for later model bikes . I did see a while ago a vintage style bolt kit, unsure if it was Bolt, or some other mob, who sold them
Here's their web page - http://www.boltmotorcyclehardware.com/
Good luck.
Agh, stoopid me, checked that link, and found it was direct to Bolt warehouse in the Us. Here's the Australian supplier-http://www.proaccessories.com.au/products/bolt.htm

                                                                                                          Cheers, Mark.

[peely_14]

Thanks Mark!! I will get in contact with them to see whether they can supply a vintage kit.

Cheers, Josh

[peely_14]

G'day!!!

So rear shocks, Ive heard progressive shocks and works performance shocks. Whats everyone's thoughts and where to buy with this average Aussie dollar?

Thanks fellas!!!!

[YZ250H]

I ended up with Hagons.  Haven't tried them yet, but they were cheaper than works performance.

They need to be slim <64mm to avoid clashing with other moving bits.

KB has them on a bike of his and reckons they work fine.

There's thread on here .... somewhere .... 

[peely_14]

Hi YZ 250H,

Thanks for the info, I hadn't heard of Hagons before. I will check them out, and try and find the thread on them.

My frame is missing the rear hoop that sits above the rear fender. Anyone know where I could source one of these from?

Cheers,

Peely.

[YZ250H]

Found that thread here Peely

http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=27139.msg264547#msg264547

for the frame loop you could get someone to bend up a tube.  I could send you a wire pattern and some dimensions off mine if that would help.  Not sure how many frames are around anymore.  I've heard lots of stories about them cracking in various places.

A great article from Super Hunky here.  http://articles.superhunky.com/4/37

Makes for interesting reading.  These poor old girls have been flogged all their life (and continue to be  ), so it's not surprising they are getting knocked around 

[lukecorbett33]

you can get hagons from moose racing in euroa vic
ph (03) 5795 1828

[peely_14]

Thanks for the info guys!

Yes YZ250H I have read that article before, very interesting. I will PM you about the frame loop.

hahah yes they do have to put up with a lot the poor old things.

Peely.

[peely_14]

G'day fellas,

In the last cupla months I have been working on the old girl to get her restored. All is going well, except for locating a inner clutch basket. I bought one from the US however it was off a 1974 cr125m and unfortunately the inner spline didn't suit the 1975 shaft. The 75 was slightly larger in diameter with *correction 19 teeth compared to the 74 which had 17. If anyone can assist in locating one suitable that would be awesome!!!

Here are some pics, enjoy!!!

[peely_14]

[Rossvickicampbell]

are the shockies upside down - and even if they are does it make a difference?

[smed]

That's how Hagon's are Rosco , Looks good Peely, You have taught us another difference between The M & the M1 with the clutch hub, I notice your swingarm has very similar     mods to my swingarms on my 125 & 250 M's, I wonder if some one done a kit or they were just fabbed up, both my swingarms also had the shock mounts moved forward, thankfully they did not touch the upper mounts on the 125 but they did on the 250, luckily they just added on new ones further forward & left the old ones intact, a quick fix with a grinder & back to stock, it was very common mod BITD

[bigk]

Reckon I'd have an inner clutch hub if you still need one. Shoot me your email address & I'll send some photo's.
K

[peely_14]

Hi guys ,

Yes Ross, I believe I have orientated the shocks the correct way, good pickup though

Yes Smed, I've always wondered whether it was a backyard job or not?? I'm assuming it was inspired following the later model bike I.e 76 with very similar swing arm design. Yes was contemplating taking it off but thought it holds a talking point and is unique in its own way

Historically the old man bought the 125 in his late teens for a box of beer and was used and abused by everyone, so it was about time someone gave her some well deserved love!!!

[peely_14]

Hi all,

Been meaning to get on here and sign off this project that I completed at the end of 2016. Big thanks to everyone on here for the advice and contacts, without you I would still be working on the old girl. "Red Alert" thanks so much for your solid effort on the tank, it came up amazing and is the centre of attention. I don't plan on riding the Cr in the dirt, a couple of laps up and down the driveway each month is what she deserves.

Thanks again!