Beautifully done! I owned and raced brand new 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 RM 125’s before going to Yamaha in 1983 and 1984, then Kawasaki from 1985 until I quit racing in 1989. This ‘79 bike was one of my favorites!
I paid the exact same price for my new 1980, essentially the same bike as the ‘79, sans square rear fender....the 1980 had a slightly milder powerband. I think my ‘79 was right at $950. I think the ‘79 was a slightly faster bike. Of course the 1981 and 82 bikes were works bike space ships by comparison! What a great time to be racing moto!
WOW FANTASTIC!!! You did such a beautiful job on this. 1979 was my first year racing and I had a 79 CR125. It's funny because looking back after seeing your build I think the Honda was the only bike that year that still came with the old style side number plates. I remember putting DG head, pipe and side plates on it as well as Fox shocks. Wish I still had it.
Hello. Hope this comment finds you. I this video is 4 years old. I am just now embarking on a 79 RM 125 restore and had some questions. I’m awe of what you did with yours!
WOW, I had a brand new one in 1979, I recognized every lil part. Awesum details ! Man, I wish I still had one. Funny thing, up to last year I still had the OEM front tire, I changed it out new. Wasn't even dry-rotted.
I raced the 100cc that 78-79. My dad built the heck out of it. Ported and polished head, aftermarket carb and pipe, shocks....you name it. I don’t think I ever lost on that bike. I remember a couple 125 guys buying a 100 just to come down and try me on. Good times. The best of times.
Dude nice job- Im just wrapping up full resto on '79 RM 100- lot of work and ass loads of small parts! Great job on your bike man way to follow through!
@@tdksr5949 - The 81 is legendary. I diced with Ricky Ryan in practice sessions on my 81, he once won a Supercross round. The 1980 YZ 125 was almost as good.
Awesome job really like that bike I bought me a 1981 Yamaha yz 125 first year they went to liquid cooled and my buddy owed a79 Suzuki look just like that
I'm restoring a 1980 RM125 and my shock bumpers completely deteriorated. Just wondering what you used to make the new ones and how you got them on the shock without splitting them?
I am currently doing a restoration on a ‘79 and I can tell you that ebay is def the way to go. Some stuff I had to go as far as the uk to order parts! These bikes were real big out there! I have some stock parts that I will be putting up on eBay from this bike as well for the all original, true bike restorers like this amazingly talented guy. Since my bike will be ridden, I had to update the shocks and sprockets and cables, chain, grips, bars. Also bought new, reproduction plastics all around but know enough to save the originals I have for someone who wants original. Hope it went well for you!
I remember those back then. I had one I was racing. Everybody hated those stock gay plastic. Everybody was ordering 78 rear fenders and putting them on. That boxy looking thing sucked. The engineers at Suzuki must have been smoking fish heads on that day.
That's a top shelf restoration right there. That is how it's done folks. Nice job!!
Beautifully done! I owned and raced brand new 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 RM 125’s before going to Yamaha in 1983 and 1984, then Kawasaki from 1985 until I quit racing in 1989. This ‘79 bike was one of my favorites!
Bought one of these brand new in the summer of 1979 for $995.00
so cheap
I paid the exact same price for my new 1980, essentially the same bike as the ‘79, sans square rear fender....the 1980 had a slightly milder powerband. I think my ‘79 was right at $950. I think the ‘79 was a slightly faster bike. Of course the 1981 and 82 bikes were works bike space ships by comparison! What a great time to be racing moto!
@@robertrishel3685 my 79 had that rev limiter tho. Omg hated that. Never realized at the time it could of been bypassed.
Beyond amazing! As a restorer Myself I must say, "wow!!!!!"
WOW FANTASTIC!!! You did such a beautiful job on this. 1979 was my first year racing and I had a 79 CR125. It's funny because looking back after seeing your build I think the Honda was the only bike that year that still came with the old style side number plates. I remember putting DG head, pipe and side plates on it as well as Fox shocks. Wish I still had it.
Awesome cat, can't have a suzuki without a good cat
Awesome job! 👍 dam that bike brought back some good memories! Thanks! Braaaaaaap!
My first dirt bike., at the age of 16
Perfection. My third and last MX bike in '79.
Flawless restore, I'm doing the same to a 1979 Rm400 but not near as detailed and precise as this.
Hello. Hope this comment finds you. I this video is 4 years old. I am just now embarking on a 79 RM 125 restore and had some questions. I’m awe of what you did with yours!
Feel free to ask any questions😄
This is my absolute favorite year for the RM! It's just so badass. 🔥👍❤
Very inspiring for my up-and-coming threesome 82's Love the gear selector fabrication. Mega!
best project ever!!!!!!!!!
ART!
WOW, I had a brand new one in 1979, I recognized every lil part. Awesum details ! Man, I wish I still had one. Funny thing, up to last year I still had the OEM front tire, I changed it out new. Wasn't even dry-rotted.
Well done 👍 Bike looks great... Still one of the best looking MX bikes ever made !!
I raced the 100cc that 78-79. My dad built the heck out of it. Ported and polished head, aftermarket carb and pipe, shocks....you name it. I don’t think I ever lost on that bike. I remember a couple 125 guys buying a 100 just to come down and try me on. Good times. The best of times.
My 1st dirt bike 1979 RM125N, bought it in 2000, I was 16 years old
Dude nice job- Im just wrapping up full resto on '79 RM 100- lot of work and ass loads of small parts! Great job on your bike man way to follow through!
CLUTCH The Movie I had the 100. Ported and polished DG head and pipe. It was a screamer. 2 years I don’t think I lost a moto.
Nice I had and raced these years.
Suzuki's were really good bikes in the 125 class during the late 70's early eighty's. Very good handling. My brothers first race bike.
Agreed..my brother had an 81' RM125 & absolutely loved it.
@@tdksr5949 - The 81 is legendary. I diced with Ricky Ryan in practice sessions on my 81, he once won a Supercross round. The 1980 YZ 125 was almost as good.
To the point of twitchy but yeh they would carve
I have a 1980 RM125, and want to rebuild the oem rear shocks. Any pointers you can give me? Special tools? difficulty?
Like the music! Oh and the restore is top notch!!! Awesome job! Have you raced the bike?
Awesome vid, and I love the music too!
raced a RM125 in 1979 you have done a great job it was always a lovely bike
i love the 79 RMs cant tell you how nice it is to see this bike brought back to life the restoration results speak for themselves.
Instead of the nauseating music, how a bit of detail about the bike and how you achieved some of the results of the restoration.
Bonjour cette moto en 1979 n'avait rien dans le sac. On avait monté le moteur 78 de la rmc ceci dit belle restauration 👍👍👍🕊️🙏
Beautiful restoration..thank you for posting this video!
I'm rm mental, always have been
Impressive work... this shifter... wow!
She's so beautiful
what carburetor does this bike use?
Had one.jumped it into a fence post
Bought mine in 1980.
work of art
Awesome job really like that bike I bought me a 1981 Yamaha yz 125 first year they went to liquid cooled and my buddy owed a79 Suzuki look just like that
J'adore 💕 !
Bravo 👏... 😉
What was the total cost?
RM's ruled.
I use to own a 1979 rm 125 they were great bikes alot of fun kids today should get into just going into a field and riding good clean fun 😀 👍 😎
Inspirational !!
Super-impressive build! It inspired me for my '82 RM125 project. How did you renovate the plastic?
Hello, I do not speak english, what is spark plug the best for RM 125 model 1980 .
Thank you.
I'm restoring a 1980 RM125 and my shock bumpers completely deteriorated. Just wondering what you used to make the new ones and how you got them on the shock without splitting them?
So nice. Did you buff the original tank to new condition?
Yes he did
This is the kind of restoration I’ve always dreamed of.. Awesome..
Myyyyy god , absolutely mind blowing restoration . awesome achievement sir . u don't fancy doing a 1951 royal Enfield J2 twin port do you ?
Awesome man! I bought one of these brand new for $995. Love the video.
Perfect great job,how many hours did it take?
I too have RM 125 (1980) do not speak english
Where ca i buy this tank and side decals?
Super! My compliments.
I have a few older bikes can I ask you how you cleaned the plastic that’s the biggest pain in the ass
wet grind paper and poishing with buffing pad. ua-cam.com/video/jmOe_uwB7eQ/v-deo.html
hello I have a suzuki rm 125cc 1979 too and I want to restore it where I get the engine replacements and those things
I am currently doing a restoration on a ‘79 and I can tell you that ebay is def the way to go. Some stuff I had to go as far as the uk to order parts! These bikes were real big out there! I have some stock parts that I will be putting up on eBay from this bike as well for the all original, true bike restorers like this amazingly talented guy. Since my bike will be ridden, I had to update the shocks and sprockets and cables, chain, grips, bars. Also bought new, reproduction plastics all around but know enough to save the originals I have for someone who wants original. Hope it went well for you!
Just gorgeous
Freakin awesome!
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know also as RM125 N
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Great job
Inspirational !
how is that carb and all the bolts being cleaned up?
Metal file, steel wool and a lot of time :)
Beautiful job! Brings me back in time!
I remember those back then. I had one I was racing. Everybody hated those stock gay plastic. Everybody was ordering 78 rear fenders and putting them on. That boxy looking thing sucked. The engineers at Suzuki must have been smoking fish heads on that day.
I still remember the Christmas morning i got mine