1997 rm125 forks

Questions and comments about converting to beefier forks..
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kawie
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1997 rm125 forks

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i about 90% sure i will be able to pick up a whole complete 97 rm125 for cheap.this kid that rode with us about a month ago has it an when he rode with us i looked at his bike an told him that he better replace his chain an sprockets soon.well he decided to think i was full of crap.snapped the teeth off the countershaft sprocket long story short he broke his case.
so my question is how would this work for a front end conversion.i like the conventional forks (kind of old school look).i like my kdx to look stock but have better suspension.
tell me what you think.
Kawie
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KarlP
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Post by KarlP »

I think they would be fine.

That might make a fine hybrid, as well!
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'99 CR/KDX Hybrid with that RB stuff done to it
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Post by chopper »

The 06-08 RM forks are excellent for off road once revalved. I have a set on my CRF250X and am in the process of building a KDX hybrid which will also use these forks. Parts are getting scarce for these and look carefully at the outer tubes for nicks or deep dings, these will have a negative effect on the stroke and would need to be honed to return the inside of the tubes to being round.If you should decide to go with these and have a revalve I would recommend that you contact Drew Smith of WER.
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Post by dfeckel »

Those conventional Showa forks from the 90's RMs are considered by some to be the finest woods forks money can buy. At least, once they're valved for the woods.
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