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Trying to ID my RM 125
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Author:  jsd75 [ Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Trying to ID my RM 125
Hi, I'm brand new to this site and owning a vintage bike for that matter. I recently picked up an older suzuki RM 125 for 40.00 (not bad?) I'm confused on trying to id it. The numbers on the frame by the tree say rm125 - 18201 and the mfg plate says 1975. From what I've found on the bike and through research this is a 1975 rm125m. The only problem I'm having with that is that the exhaust outlet on the head is on the right hand side of the frame tube of the bike if you were looking down while sitting on it. It has a home built cobbled up pipe so I cant use the pipe location for help, but every picture I've seen of 75-? has the exhaust outlet on the left hand side of the head. I've posted a picture that was sent to me from the person I just got it from, quality is very bad but you will get the idea of what I'm talking about. Thanks for any responses.

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Author:  b-joe [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Trying to ID my RM 125
i think threre´s a wrong engine in it.
look at the enginenumber and the ccm number at the base of the cilinder.
better pics could help too.
Author:  jsd75 [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Trying to ID my RM 125
I actually pick it up this wednesday so I'll look closer then and get back with you. Thanks.
Author:  jsd75 [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Trying to ID my RM 125
Actually, here is the best close up of the engine from the picture I had. If this isn't good enough I'll try again Wednesday. Thanks.

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Author:  b-joe [ Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Trying to ID my RM 125
jsd75 wrote:
Actually, here is the best close up of the engine from the picture I had. If this isn't good enough I'll try again Wednesday. Thanks.

this is not a rm engine. :(
Author:  jsd75 [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Trying to ID my RM 125
Got it figured out. Its a TS 185. It really fits well inside the frame. There goes the collectors value, but at least I have a cheap toy! By the way, what was the point with two spark plugs on a single cylinder 2 stroke anyway?
Author:  ricortes [ Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Trying to ID my RM 125
FWIW: I built up a TS185 for my grandson a couple of years back. About 5 people have ridden it while waiting for him to come of age, he is only 5 years old now.

Everyone comments on how strong it runs! You have to be careful cranking the throttle open in first gear so you don't wheelie over the top. It will be a fun toy.

Rick
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