Travis Pastrana Two-Stroke Motocross 2003 Suzuki RM125 | Garage Build | Racer X Films

Our base platform for this build was a 2003 Suzuki RM125 two-stroke that we essentially resurrected from the grave. It was a Craigslist find, and our bike builder, Scott Adkins of Pro SX MX Tech, was pretty upset when I brought the bike in for him to check out. (“That thing’s junk, take it back!” were the first words he uttered.) After some convincing, he finally decided to take it on. That was May of 2018. During the course of an entire year, Scott and his student Matt Goodbred slowly worked on tearing the bike apart, determining what was usable, and getting a parts list ready for the build. We used all of what's listed below, plus an incredibly long list of OEM parts.
Note: this project bike is not affiliated with Travis Pastrana or his sponsors. It was built for Racer X Illustrated and we are more than grateful that Pastrana agreed to ride it for our video. Thanks, Travis!
BUILD: PRO SX MX TECH
VIDEO: MASON RADER
PHOTOS: ANDREW FREDRICKSON
PARTS USED:
PRO SX MX TECH
Bike Build, Cerakote Coatings, Powder Coatings
prosxmxtech.com
PROGEARZ
Transmission Finishing
progearz.com
SGB RACING
Stage III Anodized Upper Forks, Titanium Nitride Lower Forks, Hard Coated Lugs, Stage III Anodized Shock Body, Titanium Nitride Shock Shaft
sgb-racing.com
TAG METALS
T1 Handlebars, Half-Waffle Slim Grips, Grip Accessory Kit
tagmetalsracing.com
PIRELLI
MX 32 Mid-Hard, Front 80/100-21, Rear 110/90-19
pirelli.com
RIDE ENGINEERING
22mm Clamp Set, Rubber Mounted with One-Piece Oversized Bar Mount and Poly Cones, Direct Route Front Brake Line with Mounting Bracket, Perch Mounted Kill Button, Billet Front Brake Caliper
ride-engineering.com
POLISPORT
Suzuki RM Restyle Kit
polisport.com
DECAL WORKS
Full Custom Graphics Kit
decalmx.com
ARC LEVERS
Clutch Perch Assembly, Clutch Lever, Brake Lever
arclevers.com
EBC BRAKES
Brake Pads, Brake Rotors
ebcbrakes.com
TWIN AIR
Air Filter
twinair.com
MOTION PRO
Throttle Tube, Throttle Cable
motionpro.com
BOLT MOTORCYCLE HARDWARE
Suzuki RM Pro Bolt Kit
boltmotorcyclehardware.com
FASTWAY
Evolution Air Footpegs, Fit Kit, Replacement Springs
promotobillet.com
CV4
Carb Vent Hoses, Radiator Hoses, Radiator Cap
cycra.com
WRENCH RABBIT
Full Top and Bottom End Rebuild Kit
wrenchrabbit.com
PIVOT WORKS
Bearing Kits for Wheels, Linkage, Swingarm, Lower and Upper Shock, Steering Stem
pivotworks.com
ALL BALLS
Master Cylinder and Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits for Front and Rear, Chain Rollers Upper and Lower, Steering Bearing Kit, Carb Rebuild Kit, Clutch Cable
allballsracing.com
FUEL STAR
Petcock
fuel-star.com
BOYESEN
Rad Valve, Rad Valve Replacement Gaskets, Power Wing, Black Ignition Cover, Ignition Gaskets, Clutch Cover
boyesen.com
FASST COMPANY
Brake Clevis and Spring Kit with Custom Racer X Shield
fasstco.com
HINSON
Clutch Basket, Plates, Springs
hinsonracing.com
D.I.D
520DZ2 Chain, DirtStar STX Rims
didchain.com
JT SPROCKETS
12 Tooth Front, 49 Tooth Rear
jtsprockets.com
ICW
Radiator Refurbish and Bracing
icwradiators.com
PSYCHIC MX
Spoke Kit
psychicmx.com
TM DESIGNWORKS
Slide N Guide Kit
tmdesignworks.com
SCALVINI
Works Exhaust Pipe, Carbon Silencer
motomandistributing.com
RACE TECH
Gold Valves Re-valve and Setup
racetech.com
TUSK OFF-ROAD
Axel Blocks, Rear Brake Line
tuskoffroad.com
ETS RACING FUELS
Racing Fuel Extrablaze 100
ets-racing.com
MATRIX CONCEPTS
A2 Aluminum Stand
matrixracingproducts.com
ABOUT PRO CIRCUIT
Based in Corona, California, Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go-to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.
ABOUT NAMURA TECHNOLOGIES
Pistons and Gaskets Coming from decades of Powersports aftermarket manufacturing, Namura continues to impress riders and dealers alike with their aggressive development and innovative product design and manufacturing in MX and ATV Pistons and Gaskets. Based out of the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Namura is taking piston quality and durability to another level.
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[@mrcrazymx51]

It's always fun to be reminded that TP is/was an actual world class racer

[@TheImtoomuch]

Crazymx51 and then he was world class in rally cars! He's an extraordinary talent.

[@CameronNiemela]

I swear Travis could KO himself and still give the good ol signature thumbs up. Legend

[@rbljackson]

ready to see your 250 finished up!! hearing this makes me smile!!LOL I have a 92 rmx250 that is completely torn down. Need this winter and more time (along with some $$) to get it back together with some friends help. I couldn't have a bike growing up...but loved to watch 199!! He has always been a favorite

[@caseysniper308]

keep kicking cancers ass!! suspension on cr250 looks 1000%

[@jasonjessup8078]

@@caseysniper308 ok I'm outta the loop I guess. He's got cancer now ?

[@kxracer27]

Looks like this RM has the same Ti nitride fork finish you just got lol. Instantly thought of your recent vid when I saw them here

[@caseysniper308]

@@jasonjessup8078 my bad message was to cam

[@racerx2084]

Seeing Travis on a 125 definitely brings back the memories from almost 20yrs ago. Travis, your still the man.

[@GeraldRisch]

Chris: for me it is 40 years. Still remember that unique smell and sound, with pinning it everywhere. O the memories.

[@doubleoddbuck00]

Me too. I got to ride with him at a Gary Bailey riding school back in the early 90's, I was on 125 and he was still on an 80cc.

[@CarlosRodrigues-bq9sk]

For sure 💪🤙👍🔥🔥🔥

[@threefiddyone]

With all the things hes done its easy to forget that he was a pro MX/SX racer. I miss watching him race because his style was so unique.

[@MOTO809]

I was at Washougal in 2000, I remember him wheeling his 125 through that nasty whoop section right before the finish line.

[@bmocaby9747]

He could annialate a set of whoops. And pulling off jumps and rythems in supercross on a 125 that half the 250s wouldnt even do lol

[@jamieteal2107]

@@bmocaby9747agree and and I thought he done it with not much input 👍🇦🇺

[@thebordenasylum7726]

He should have raced at one of the 125 nationals this year.

[@dejaynordrum4573]

The Borden Asylum his knees are blown out, he could barely do 3 laps and redbud for MXON

[@drizzlekx4205]

The Borden Asylum way too many injuries I think, he's proved himself

[@danielkarlsson608]

Feels like 2000´ again!

[@DieselNDirt_]

“It feels like 2000 again” man... I wish motocross could go back to those days!

[@lakdflkdjf]

So bad man. I was just showing my nephew the old mxs toys I had when I was a kid of Carmicheal and Pastrana and all those guys. All still riding the 250's and racing was actually racing. Like when Carmicheal block passed McGrath and then the very next corner let him go by because he knew it wouldn't be fair to win that way, that's racing... miss those days so much. Will forever be stuck there.

[@YFZriderdude15]

@@lakdflkdjf Wow, nobody would be so gracious these days. Welcome to 2020, where riders block-pass every corner. Lol

[@lakdflkdjf]

@@YFZriderdude15 Yeah dude its disgusting to watch honestly. That's how every sport is going these days it's a sad sight

[@CalebRobles-vx6tb]

Me too😭

[@AmyXxX1999]

@@lakdflkdjf on ne le ooooô

[@03hondacr125]

I love that man more than a man should ever love another man.

[@mulisha0351]

its a shame there will only be one travis pastrana. if anyone was ever needed to be cloned it should be him. an exact carbon copy!

[@modsquad8817]

His dad should be to put out more travis

[@Antmanmoto]

GrizzlyAaron ...carbon fiber copy!

[@Saundersstrong]

with steel bones too!

[@szcherod469]

Dangerboy Deegan is pretty fearless and still reall young give him time

[@mavcomonster313]

That bike is dang pretty and Travis is probably one of the best all around racers EVER!

[@sergioramirez978]

I got an 2000 RM125 and it rips! seeing the potential of the bike in the hands of a world class rider like TP is awesome!!!!! love this video

[@macpac3803]

Rite i have an 01' rm125 and 03' rm125 watching him own riding them made me want them otherwise im a yamaha fan but the rm look better and rip.

[@xXKINGSOURXxLOLG]

Travis will forever be my first motocross hero. Just some about seeing 199 rip around the track doing tricks.

[@ideax7762]

How can you not love this guy? no homo

[@yourefireed]

Dude just never gets old 🤘

[@vetb882]

TP a living legend. Love that kid, beast mode, brass balls, all heart. 💖

[@KXRYDA]

Travis Pastrana will always be a legend in my book

[@aaronpugh8365]

It’s actually pretty amazing he can still ride so well with the condition of his body!

[@mikazukiiph5438]

Good Old Legend Pastrana + 2 stroke = Perfection👌

[@198moto]

One of the most genuine guys out there. Bike sounds soo good! Even looked good... for a Suzuki.

[@nigeldean1813]

That RM is soooo sick

[@laberdude]

Its impossible for Pastrami to get around the course without doin some tricks

[@chrismcdougall4712]

It don't matter what this guy rides or what style of the riding he's doing, he's one of if not they best all round rides still riding today... Oh, and that's the best looking 125 I've seen for a while...

[@harrykourm2462]

Things crisp!

[@HarborEdwin]

Travis still got it. He jumped up like a teenager to pick her up off the ground!

[@Asaphunnna]

Racer X... thank you so much for this video

[@Josephguestable]

This bikes handled so freaking well man, hard to beat with a bib bore on them.

[@justinfee819]

The legend

[@cheeseeater1349]

One of a kind RM 125 there she’s a beauty super Smooth suspension soaking up everything like it’s nothing send it Keep The throttles pend You got love A good old two-stroke if you don’t you’re just hating .. Nice video💯💪🏿

[@kylehardley]

Awesome build!!! Travis can still rip!!!

[@jeffs-zw2zb]

back in the late 70's, every kid in the neighborhood had one of these.

[@MrGuitarplayerdude]

So cool just to see him ride without all the flips and stunts. That stuff is rad but seeing all the raw natural talent on a motocross track is awesome

[@maverick2242]

Pure music, great riding, awesome track, sick bike!

[@KH-rb1sg]

It's a pity I can only like this video once. So awesome to see Travis on a 125!

[@tappedout300xc]

Thats a damn beautiful work of art there folks.

[@rilodrums]

Just reminded me of seeing him in 99 2001. That 125 screamin. God bless travis pastrana

[@Wordtoyamom]

mans has racing in his dna, most fun guy ever to watch ride a bike.

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

That was an awesome video. Travis is the man

[@guesswho2237]

Beautiful bike. Love the vintage graphic kit

[@supermototrolls7344]

Make this guy live forever!

[@tamirmashiach8487]

Legendary Pastrana !

[@tysonthewolfe93]

Travis the Legend

[@Asaphunnna]

This video is so amazing I’m literally crying

[@chadhobart9198]

That sound gave me goose bumps . Mixing gas and hauling ass 2 stroke 4 life

[@matthewbjordahl2866]

Travis is a very nice guy he signed two of my motocross helmets

[@tyler2980]

This guy is such a stud. Thankful he chooses to live life in the public eye.

[@MLee424]

Best video I have seen of Pastrana in a long time

[@djdanfetish1]

And some ppl still prefer 4 strokes !! Pffft

[@djdanfetish1]

@Savage MolonLabe dude I'm 43yr old iv been out the game almost 20 yr . just bought all alpinestars gear head to toe & now searching for a 02-05 kx250 haha

[@alexsaylor6277]

I still prefer a lobotomy but hey

[@motobega1306]

Nerds will

[@TTeal72]

To be honest the only thing that sucks about this video is that it's not an hour long. I watched this on repeat!

[@knolysjohnson7244]

Music to my ears 🎧🎧

[@Asaphunnna]

This guy is such a legend

[@DEREKFUMI]

Some riders just have so much talent that they ride so smooth and it doesn’t look like they use very much effort at all.

[@jackbruce8324]

He is still quick. Love TP an absolute champion

[@reisswetzel8023]

I love how casual his heel click and nacs were

[@Jimmy_Watt]

The most likeable person in motorsports. 😊

[@buyungdikkifirmansyah368]

The legend of motocross.....

[@davt8615]

Travis is a legend, and that little RM looks top class

[@goonerair]

With all these recent two stroke videos, the All-Star series, and the general consensus that 2t's are more fun and exciting to ride/watch I seriously hope they start to make a comeback!

[@donbrashsux]

He was born to ride n drive anything..fast ..and always stylin

[@dan2782]

got a rm125 from 2003 just because of him and his bike sounds exactly the same, oh the feelings.

[@basedlord88]

Never again will there be someone so talented in so many areas, Travis was a top level pro competing in the XGames before finishing puberty 😂 GOAT of action sports and it’s not even close

[@jacobnorwil1768]

Just the amount of control he has on the bike looks very comfortable

[@tannerbanks9846]

That bike is sooooo sick

[@andy347495]

Best video in years!

[@albertodallalibera5096]

The sound of this RM Is the best of every bikes

[@simonsundbergg]

Sick video and such nice bike! Awesome.

[@Ottopaul484]

Oh god, fantastic RM!!!

[@carlroberts9130]

That looks mint

[@austinsilva5054]

I really wanna see the 97-00 era of Suzuki restored and him riding it. I’d build one myself if I was rich . Lol

[@David-mo3tv]

Travis for 125 all stars races would be great to watch

[@denilsonffdenilsonff1225]

A lenda Travis Pastrana...

[@Reprehensiblee]

Wow I wish my 1994 rm 125 ran like this one

[@Coopdegras]

2000.. Those were the days 😢

[@user93634]

I want that gear so bad 😍

[@mxdocumentarytvmxdocumenta2221]

Hope he does a 125 race next year

[@tysonthewolfe93]

Travis Pastrana

[@daltonutz756]

Damn that bike looks so good

[@macedhx]

Travis is gnarly

[@jackyoung5950]

Nice to seeTravis riding a motocross how it should be haha not into a foam pit or trying a triple backflip

[@userndnend]

Graphics are sick

[@kyleclifford2246]

Trav is the real GOAT

[@User37621]

Sounds sick looks awesome

[@Marksman400]

Bro was rippin it 🏍💨 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MXUnion]

Love that RMZ 😍💨

[@laloirico5854]

The Best ,,, The Legend ,,, God of freestyle motocross !!! 👌👍👏

[@fasttings6635]

That bike is sick

[@iagovasconcelos6645]

Esse cara é uma lenda!

[@solar_heymarz536]

I’m probably going to get a 125 and I am really excited

[@youtubesuckskinda]

Best vid ever on KZbin

[@jackbukovatz1161]

Awesome! Miss my 03 125, Travis of you need a place to store that I would be more than happy

[@jimmadonna1436]

The first time I him ride he was jumping the biggest jump at Budda Creek MD on an RM 85. If he didn't ride DISTRACTED, he could have been the greasted rider of all TIME!! I call him Travis Post Trama!

[@simonekjachnik6634]

he really knows how to have fun!

[@daviddillon6794]

Good stuff....

[@mikebrown41182]

Motocross then > motocross now.

[@raphat3824]

Magnifique very good 👍👍

[@brandonstrong6846]

Damn... look at the angle of his pegs! Dude means business. Can’t wait for straight rhythm.

[@trmotoracingdeusefiel8421]

Parabens travis pastrana!..acelera muito ainda

[@user-ok7lp6bs5j]

felicitaciones travis Pastrana usted es uno de los mejores pilotos del motocross 💯 por ciento motocross des de acá de i am from Colombia solo adrenalina adicto al peligro

[@InfluenceBeats]

sick bike

[@HansZuerner918]

Legend on one hell of a 125

[@SuMoMiKe2F4u]

Bike looks awesome 🤘 Go 199! 👌

[@Jess-db3yf]

Make 2 Strokes Great Again! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🏁🏁🏁🤘🤘🤘