Son no.2 is disapointed with his bike.......

[kasandrich]

As per the title, he is dissapointed with his XT125 :(

Not enough power he says.......

So we have bought an RS125 as a project :)

Its been crashed partly repaired, its been off the road for 2 years, the previous owner has already bought a lot of the parts, some of which he has oredered on ebay and is still waiting for, all parts he has are included.

Damage was, slid on l/h side scuffing fairing, hit curb with rear wheel, smahed wheel and damaged swinging arm, flipped and landed on other side scuffing that side too.

Good points
Frame 100% okay
Forks 100% okay
Fairing in one piece but all panels scuffed and needs full paint.

The swinging arm has been straightened, but he was not happy with it and has a replacement, yet to be fitted.

Both wheels replaced with newer 5 spoke items, and new rear tyre.

Replacement tank included & hopefully cap to.

Subframe already replaced


Bad points
Still missing speedo drive & cable.
rear brake disk bolts missing
indicators playing up
headlight doesn't work
battery knackered
all needs sorting out, cleaning up and putting together, then painting.

Connected up a good battery, checked oil, connected temporary fuel supply, put choke on, touched the start button and it fired up straight away (after I turned the kill switch back on;)) engines starts good and sounds fine.

I have seen plenty with worse bodywork on the road, so I have suggested that he puts it on the road as it is, (as its his first sports bike, and better to drop it before its painted rather than after :) ) then paint it after a month or so.

Deal just came up at the right time (same day we decided to look) and the price was right.
So Dave seems a happier chappie :)

[gixer400]

:clap :clap

Lucky lad!! i loved my rs125, it was a bit big for me though, i didnt have any confidence on it but it was a cracking bike!!

infact, whilst in negotiations about getting my duke, i was also having discussions with anoher dude about getting another rs125 instead.


good luck with the rebuild though, you both wont be dissapointed.

[kasandrich]

He is over 6 foot and no weed, so I don't think he is going to have any trouble there.

[Becky B]

I had a V Reg RS125 when i was 17 and i loved it to bits :jumping2
Until some kids decided to try and nick it, the police caught them in the act an it was chucked across the floor.
Good little bikes they are,just have to remember to keep putting oil in it:laugh2 the new ones look cool too.:clap :clap :clap

[two]

http://www.mcnninjas.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=48501.0;topicseen

someone breaking a rs125... don't know the member so can't vouch.. but if your looking for bits he maybe worth a try

[kasandrich]

Not a member I can't view it :(