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2000 Honda CR125 Restoration
FMF/Honda Race Team Tribute
The bike we wanted at 16, but missed it by a year.Â
The actual FMF/Honda Racing CR125s from this year were my favorite of that team's bikes over the teams 3 year run at the professional level. In 2000, we were not racing due to a string of injuries the previous two years. In 2001, we were ready to get back behind the gate. Being a Honda kid my whole life made the CR125 feel right at home, even if it was down on power. Â
To say this bike was a passion project is an understatement. This restoration took almost three years and tired every ounce of patience we had. From cracks in the engine cases, to a stripped out drain bolt, electrical gremlins, and a cylinder than had more problems than you could count. Every ounce of blood & sweat was fully worth it.Â
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Resurrection Candidate
During Resurrection
Build HighlightsÂ
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Custom FMF Team-like Graphics from "Decal Works"
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Custom, one-off "Factory 909" bar pad from "Custom Bar Pads"
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Upgraded 38mm Keihin PWK carburetor from "JD Jetting"
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Replaced the finicky Mikuni TX 36 mm
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2002 Carburetor intake boot (to fit the 38mm larger carburetor)
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​Wheels built by "Faster USA", using OEM hubs (vapor-blasted), laced to Gold Excel Rims with Excel spokesÂ
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Anodized outer fork tubes, fork lugs, & shock bodyÂ
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Custom-made fork lug protectors by All Eras MX Resurrections (AEMX)Â
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Cylinder ported and polished, and bored +2mm over (134cc)Â
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NOS Factory 909 Red Handguards Â
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OEM radiator guards drilled to improve air flow, reducing engine heat, increasing power.Â
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Galifer Stainless Steel Brake Hoses (front and rear)Â
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Airbox grip tape from Pryme MX (go check them out)Â
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All metal parts were cleaned and polished using Pryme MX productsÂ
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Period correct Cycra Vented Front Number PlateÂ
After Resurrection
**Video in last photo**
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