Looks like noone has done a 00-01 125 ?

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FattyFive
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Looks like noone has done a 00-01 125 ?

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I think I'll give it a shot :wink:
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Re: Looks like noone has done a 00-01 125 ?

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FattyFive wrote:I think I'll give it a shot :wink:
I'm working on one.
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No such thing as can't be done, just depends on how much money, time and patience you have to achieve the goal. :wink:
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Mine is a 2nd gen 125 also (big mistake).
2nd gen SSS street hooligan
83 CR480
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W-G what are your issues as I havent started yet?
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Post by Wheelie-Gene »

Anyone here w/common knowledge of 125s know that the cradle has to be cut out/replaced.
The reason I did one is because the bike was cheap....and I went with what I had.

The good thing about this one is I didn't have to heat the tank/mash it in to make room for the spark plug.
The bad thing is that it doesn't hold much fuel.

Build pics here:
http://rides.webshots.com/album/563555299dqLRdt

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2nd gen SSS street hooligan
83 CR480
83 XL600
97 VFR750
Kawasaki H1-F
Suzuki Titan
HondaHarley
83 CB1100F
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The frame looks as though it came out nice anyway, other than the small fuel tank issue how did the rest of it impress you. :?:
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Post by Wheelie-Gene »

I pushed the cradle as far forward as I could to ease engine removal. I can pull the motor out w/the tank and swing arm in place, but that's w/o the cylinder head installed. Aslo, I don't have the issue of the lower bolt in the right case hitting the frame (some notch the frame for clearance).
There's not much room between the chamber and the frame and my motor mount plates are beefier than most others that I've seen. I remember reading that a rigidly mounted engine gives off less vibes, so I kept that in mind as well.

I make it sound worse than it really was. It was/is mainly just the task of addressing all the issues that everyone else talks about. Swing arm spacers, case bushings, air boot, rad hoses, etc...

It can be overwhelming if you look at a conversion as a whole. I concentrated on one small issue at a time and it eventually came together.
I'm sure it could have been done different/easier/quicker. I did it myself/my way, so that's all that matters to me.

It'll be street legal. So yes, to me the small tank is an issue.

Hope this helps.
2nd gen SSS street hooligan
83 CR480
83 XL600
97 VFR750
Kawasaki H1-F
Suzuki Titan
HondaHarley
83 CB1100F
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Post by CR500R7 »

That is the best part of a conversion doing it yourself/ your way to suit yourself and no one else. :wink:
You do very nice work congrats.
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Thanks alot.. all input helps. I couldnt find any pics and very little info on the gen 2 125, Other than cuuting the cradle out. Again, thanks. I'll be reading all your threads!
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