$100 Suzuki Rm125 Dirt Bike Find. Will It Run?

[@2vintage]

I just got the crank back from being rebuilt for the 1996 rm125. That video will be coming soon! Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video if you enjoyed! It really helps me out a lot! Check out my Instagram: 2_vintage_ Thank you for all the support!

[@dustingiles4883]

I would be interested in buying this one when you get finished

[@mikeschlup5279]

Where did you send the crank?

[@RC-fu6hg]

Can’t wait to check it out.

[@Tvm019]

Just got some parts in for a 96 rm125 if you need anything else.

[@Davido50]

Love Suzuki RMs but don't want see no junk.

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

It’s either a 79 or 80 model. Assuming the side cover is the correct one as well as the tank. If you check the engine cc on the cylinder, if it says 123cc then it’s the 79, if it’s got 124cc the you have the 80. 81 went water cooled.

[@jcaptnnitro1]

81 was also “full floater” not dual shock like the 80 and 79

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

@@jcaptnnitro1 well yeah there's a lot of difference in the models after this one, I didn't need to go into detail.

[@2vintage]

Oh that's good to know! Thank you, I will check right now.

[@jamesa.wilson497]

Or a 1978 1/2

[@donseymour5560]

Sad what some folks do to bikes, steal um, paint um green, store um outside, and whiz on the stator. haha Thanks 2vintage

[@mmazz30]

Anyone who knows RMs, knows it’s an N 79. Rear guard is the give away.....pretty much a one off year model. Different hubs, etc

[@uriahpolite1594]

Never clicked so fast bro you come in with the new videos in clutch bro

[@thenorthshore6472]

It's a 79 RM 125 N. That year had a rev limiter. The grey wire off the coil if I remember right. Most people unplugged or clipped that wire. It gave the bike much more top end. Those were great bikes. I ran mine hard and in over 10 years never had a single problem. Bought it new in 79 and should of never sold it!

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Wet sanding the plastics is needed. Start with 400 And work up to 1000 then use a rubbing compound to finish it. Just saved the rear fenders on a 200x I just bought.

[@matthewschroeter9045]

This is the bike my dad learned to ride on when he was a kid! I’ve been trying to find one to get him but can’t find em. Keep up the good work!!

[@2vintage]

That's pretty cool! Yeah they are rough to find.

[@aaroncreed5703]

I love watching your restoration videos. Your like a surgeon for motorcycles

[@shartne]

Wow I had one of those when I was a teenager way back in the seventies. It was a TM 125 but it looks exactly the same. I think the difference was the RM had a 1 ring racing piston and the TM did not.

[@chillycheeze2207]

Now these are the vids that i enjoy. The more clapped the more entertaining due to the end results that you give. Once had an older honda that turned out it was stolen over 20 years ago, contacted the folks and they just said keep it due to them not even remembering the bike, i wouldnt worry with a bike this old honestly. Its a downside yes but isnt that bad overall

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

I can remember when those FIM Sidecovers were all the rage back then. Guys were even grafting them to their old Elsinores...I remember because I did the same thing with mine, in fact those sidecovers were OFF a Suzuki...hehe...

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

VIN scratched off? That bike's hot...

[@Punny1234]

Nice find. You have a big job on your hands but you're the guy for the job. It'll be great to watch the build process and the finished product.

[@wannawin95]

Wow, now that is a barn find for sure... I have no doubt you'll bring it back to life.

[@wannawin95]

Everytime 2vintage likes my comments, it gives me the strength to keep going ❤️

[@KilroyMotorSports]

@@wannawin95 He likes everyone’s comments other youtubers dont read them 🤦🏻 But 2 vintage does

[@MM_in_Havasu]

I'd say you have a stolen bike there if VIN #'s are scratched off or deliberately damaged in any way.

[@phillipwagner7347]

I just recently picked up a 79 rm 125 and need to do the top end on it! Replaced the gas tank with proper one, got air box and filter for it. It’s coming together!!

[@FillyDing]

I wouldn't waste too much time on that sadly. If it's been stolen at any point there's no real way to pinpoint when that was so it's basically a parts bike imo

[@chrisbatstone9742]

Hi there brov and family and a great purchase love older vintage bikes rms elsinores twinshocks my fav look forward to u seing getting it running and your next posts videos magic have great day today

[@jeffkenyon7084]

You never cease to amaze me with the deals you find their most be allot more bikes and quads where you are here in Maine ide being doing good to buy that for 5 hundred I'm always scrolling craigslist and marketplace minty prices for clapped out rides

[@ianmangham4570]

Imagine England, then imagine paying over twice what you do for gas 🙄then finding somewhere to ride it without a snowflake ringing the popo, APPRECIATE your freedom 🇺🇸, 🇬🇧 🙏 😎

[@gavenjohns6740]

Here in ga they would want 700 for that

[@pawes2266]

@@gavenjohns6740 nj its 2500$ in current market :)

[@TylerDuysen]

here 100 bucks only buys you single parts

[@miketyson1717]

There isn't a lot of bikes in this area. He's got this bike posted for 1800 saying good condition.

[@zqwas6306]

Just from the way the stator was moving after the oil I knew it would give something the holes lined up every kick nearly

[@timmore1]

Sports wheel's in Jordan Minnesota might have one it's a motorcycle and atv salvage yard

[@MaNNeRz91]

Even with the vin ground off you can etch the metal and bring back the ghost image of the vin

[@markr7686]

Nice bike. Looks like a 1979 RM125.

[@AUSTIN_457]

That sucker needs to get tore down to the frame lol. Can't wait to see the progress

[@kernelbadness]

Not sure why you would kick it over and compression test before removing that cruddy carb? Any chance the cylinder and crank had to being clean just went out the window. 🤔 Good find though.

[@thecarse1447]

i actually had the exact same bike and it had a 6 speed transmission, cool but hard to find parts for

[@kerrymunson7729]

the rear shocks push up the swingarm and slanted forward was 78 amd newer due to the mono x in 78 created by yamaha and patented so the rest werent allowed to use it

[@tracysellman1562]

Joe, I know this Video is now 2 years old, but do yourself a favor and get some 3M Scotch-Brite Scuff Pads you can use them on everything with your WD-40 even cylinder walls, bearing surfaces, shafts, Cam lobes, even the plastics Etc. it leaves a wonderful surface for new seals to ride on, even cleaning gasket areas.

[@deancurtis995]

That’s a firm treasure from back in the day 👌🏻😎 you must have a nice museum collection coming along now 💪🏻😎

[@Timmer1]

4:11 you turn it with your thumb and index finger then right away you say "it`s got good compression" lol

[@thenorthshore6472]

It's a 79. You can tell by the rear shocks and fenders. I bought one brand new in 79 for $995.00 out the door!

[@markeithpeacock222]

Awesome dude I just got a 88 Suzuki ds80 yesterday need little work

[@jasonbirkenkamp660]

1979 Also any AC cdi will fire that plug if you figure out the pin outs and wire it correctly. It may not have the same timing curve but should be good enough for a test fire before spending the big bucks.

[@sheldonbollenbach2075]

Ya you have got a hot one there.dont burn your hands on it.

[@muppets56]

Pal you have had a bargain 150 compression wow result

[@parkdrawing928]

Dope af 🤘fixed my plastics using a double edge razor blade(bendy) and a heat gun, steel wool and a rag.

[@gunlocker7562]

I have been watching for awhile. Love your channel. Just curious are you a motorcycle mechanic or just self taught? You do a great job was just wondering. Or is there a video explaining your background, please let me know. Thank you

[@ryandabney3608]

Quik strip makes an aerosol stripper I think it works better than citristrip. Might give it a try on the next spray bombed project. Usually works in 5-10 minutes. Good luck with the bike! Love the videos.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Brass wire wheel those contacts with a dremel, they clean up nice.

[@bigcaputo09]

Can't wait to see this thing start!!

[@Ateyoshmoes]

Man, I never thought a carb could get that bad, Cool find though

[@2vintage]

Yeah same here. Worst one I have seen.

[@iousko9281]

What a deal! Awesome find 😉

[@paulmcnally5633]

It's a 1979 cm 125 I know because I had one in 1980 joe

[@2WheeledPatinaThomasC]

One wheel is worth more than $100. I noticed that the bikes in your garage are looking clean 👌 considering they were mostly cheap deals, good effect partner, no one wants to do the work anymore and chucks everything into the rubbish (trash 😉) if it doesn’t work for a day.

[@jasonjoyner6940]

I was worried at first but after you cleaned it up I am confident it will be resurrected

[@ronniewilliz153]

I'm surprised you didn't tell at the bird lol. Nice score tho.

[@ronniewilliz153]

I bet it was restored an then it got stolen an they repainted it an scratched the Vin numbers like they did. Me an my buddy use to have a I think it was a 400cc it was an old air cooled big bore rm an man did it rip.

[@JesusLov11]

Wow thats a barn find but you'll clean er up good enough to sell or keep

[@dailylife3975]

My stator went out on my 1980 rm125 and my transmission went out so I had to have those all rebuilt

[@abels_04]

People be wanting 800-1000 for stuff like that in my area.

[@michael_Boskosticks]

Hey there is also a spray for the paint remover it is the same brand and it works faster in my opinion

[@TimArmbruster]

This one is awesome! Can't wait to see it running.

[@navyseabee7245]

How the hell do you find these bike so cheap I can tell by looking at that bike and the rear fender the Plastics that is a 79 RM

[@staind288]

Both vins are scratched off and painted yes, it was hot!

[@dailylife3975]

I had a 1980 rm125 that was my first dirt bike

[@Chuffin_ell]

That bike was the king in 1981. Until the 82 CR, and it was instantly outdated.

[@notimegarage8632]

Get some SOS pads the blue one that say 0000 they got soap in them, very fine, would clean up really nice

[@nathanpalmer2086]

Dope retro video as always bro.

[@navyseabee7245]

Damn 79 rme I was in high school at the time

[@ericgross2920]

Would love to have that bike back

[@Zhukov-3]

I wish I could find deals like these!

[@lawrencemacdonald9454]

Awesome video I watch them all getting better and better.

[@adambooth9630]

Lots of rm have that stator, even the little 80s, the cdi from any of those will work

[@williamvertrees2010]

I had that same bike 20 yrs ago. I believe it's a 1978. The year after had a monoshock. That's the last dual shock model.

[@corvettefoster40]

Looks to be a 1980 with those funky squared off fenders.

[@kerrymunson7729]

1978 looks as if its a decoster works bike the swingarm and tank style the pipe what brand name is it ? up ward swept pipe is definitely 76 and up

[@rigguyjt]

You might be able to use acid to bring out the vin #s . Like they do with guns. The stamped metal will stand out where the numbers were.

[@loukmot]

you can sand down the plastics for better looks!!!

[@keithfenwick5502]

Excellent it’s yellow has two wheels I’m very happy 🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏

[@islandlife9127]

I've been asking for you to get a Suzuki pe175 for awhile, although this isn't a PE175 it's close enough. Really looking forward to this. 👍

[@peteraitken6494]

What a bargain you got right there joe will be a good build look forward to next vid 🔧🔧🔧👍👌

[@mikestowe6136]

i know its a old bike but when they scratch off the vin the bike is usually hot or stolen back in the day

[@erichillsr9086]

Like the bike man long time subscriber let me know when you get it running I might want to buy it from you I never rode an RM I've been a solid CR250 guy all my life but now that I'm older a 125 is sounding pretty good

[@damianbrennan2258]

U r so lucky that bike as is in Australia. $ 1000 all day long u should have got the RM 250 as well

[@markhensley9378]

Did you get the VIN figured out? What about the seat? I'm very impressed with your videos. I'm sure you can get it going. Looking forward to seeing more of your progress. Thanks again for your time.

[@mikeschlup5279]

Vintage suzuki and DC plastics have seats...

[@Noslo_559]

Cool project. This is gonna be a good one.

[@rmfun-qo3ge]

When you get it running right,you won't want to ride anything else.nothing compares to an old rm! These bikes won many championships ...

[@RagdollRacingInc]

Cool old bike Joe

[@kenjohnson5498]

On that plastic sand it down with fine grit then run a torch over it to bring it back to a shine.

[@Brazzbalzk]

Might be time for a new paintbrush man😂

[@timewilltell3098]

Those plastics will come back easy greatfind for $100💯👍

[@jacobkendricksbassfishingw7945]

Awesome vid love watching your channel

[@mikeschlup5279]

My 77 has a complete 92 RM 80 ignition..

[@ericearhart]

What fluid are using in your ultrasonic cleaner? That carb cleaned up nice.

[@daniel-tc1ov]

SUZUKI RM125N 1979 no doubt 100% rear fender gave it away

[@ferddoes1498]

What year is that thing? I had 1 back in the day and it was so comfortable compared to modern bikes

[@magee16749]

All that wd40 in the cylinder might of made your compression reading higher

[@MaNNeRz91]

My Suzuki had a Ducati CDI unit which is odd because I don't know of any single cylinder ducatis tbh 😆

[@KilroyMotorSports]

Awesome find for 100 dollars for sure

[@Good-qo2ic]

Are we able to get a long riding vid with the 400ex?

[@ryanhanson9137]

Check bike boneyard in Montana. They just might have the parts you need.

[@AndresRodriguez-sb6ef]

What are the birds in the background never heard of them??

[@lt-z-quadnation6644]

You better tell those birds “quiet on the set” 🥴 pretty loud at times. 🤣

[@albertcolburn6084]

Looks like a 79 or 80. I had the 400 and looks just like it I've seen stators and covers on ebay for it. Not cheap

[@iwound]

11:08 That's what she said. Great videos.

[@vwsandvettes3253]

Nice bike, thanks for saving another old classic. With respect to the scratched off VINs, somewhere in that bike's history lies a scumbag that made it a hot potato, if you know what I mean!

[@m8fusion712]

Awesome video man

[@prakashkelly6497]

This is my favorite dirt bike

[@thedavegamer5279]

How to you find these so cheap

[@donnierogers4254]

The first vid I ever seen was the 500cc lawnmower