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Two Stroke Motocross Forum => Photos & Videos => Topic started by: PitRacer on February 03, 2011, 04:17:07 PM

Title: Project RM144
Post by: PitRacer on February 03, 2011, 04:17:07 PM

Started with a very nice 2006 RM125, put on an all blue 2007 seat and found NOS Bill's Pipe and Silencer...

(http://www.pitracer.com/uploads/photogallery/RM144/RM144-c.JPG)

Recently completely tore down, motor sent out for 144cc topend and porting.  

(http://www.pitracer.com/uploads/photogallery/RM144/RM144-a.JPG)
(http://www.pitracer.com/uploads/photogallery/RM144/RM144-b.JPG)

Have new triple clamps, a bunch of carbon fiber, gold rims, you get the idea.  I'll post pics when it's done in a couple weeks....

I have a bunch of old 80's RMs too and I ALMOST painted the frame and motor on this bike Suzuki blue to make a modern retro look....but decided to hold off for now.  It's going to get the "trick" but stock look....

Also found that RM250s had titanium footpegs that switch right onto the RM125.  Found a set on Ebay for $18....

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: Coop on February 03, 2011, 04:23:24 PM

Can't wait to see it done.

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: redrider611 on February 03, 2011, 04:29:02 PM

Since you like RM's you will enjoy this.

Beat you on the frame. LOL ;D

http://twostrokemotocross.com/forum/index.php?topic=1748.0 (http://twostrokemotocross.com/forum/index.php?topic=1748.0)

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: MyckMcClung on February 03, 2011, 06:12:13 PM

Dang that bikes clean!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: EJ on February 03, 2011, 07:07:46 PM

In Holland, (former 125 world champion) Pedro Tragter sells the RM144 ready and setup for you.
But it is far more satisfying if you do it yourself!  ;)
When i get a bigger garage and some tools i will start a similar project.
You're doing a good job on your bikes. Can only give you all my respect and good luck in the
events you enter with them! They look great and I bet they go just as fast as they look!  :)

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: PitRacer on February 22, 2011, 06:10:57 PM

RM144 is done.  

Still same basic look...little bit snazzed up.  I like the stock blue/yellow look and as mentioned in an above post I may go full-retro on this bike in the future!

Anyway, here it is.  Heading down south to ride it for the first time this weekend at Monster Mountain.  12 hour drive to ride the tiddler!  Been on a crash diet to fit back in my gear, haha!

Sounds great!

RM144 First Start (http://www.vimeo.com/20085490)


(http://www.pitracer.com/uploads/photogallery/RM144/RM144-02.JPG)

(http://www.pitracer.com/uploads/photogallery/RM144/RM144-05.JPG)

(http://www.pitracer.com/uploads/photogallery/RM144/RM144-04.JPG)

(http://www.pitracer.com/uploads/photogallery/RM144/RM144-01.JPG)

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: TMKIWI on February 22, 2011, 06:37:05 PM

Sweet  ;D

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: Charles Owens on February 22, 2011, 07:03:32 PM

Nice! It's the little things that make a difference! :)

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: Super Trucker on February 22, 2011, 08:47:18 PM

Very sharp, I like the pipe choice a BILL,s pipe belongs on all RM,s. Bill is a great guy, he sher got screwed by the 4-st take over.

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: ACMX on February 22, 2011, 09:19:09 PM

Awesome RM!

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: Coop on February 23, 2011, 03:39:59 AM

Very nice!

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: 2stroke.or.die on February 23, 2011, 08:32:12 AM

hey guys,
i mailed to bill's pipes to ask for an exhaust for my 07 rm 125 but i didnt get any response...
are there any online shops which sell bills pipes?

greetings from germany (where bill's pipes are COMPLETELY unknown :D )

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: PitRacer on February 23, 2011, 08:47:46 AM

They don't make them anymore for the RM125.  I found this set as discontinued NOS on Ebay.

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: downonmonday on February 23, 2011, 09:52:38 AM

Bill's pipes are fantastic. I use to run Bills on my 2001 CR 125. I have had no luck finding one for my 2000 CR 250. I did find the Bill's Pipe dealer on Ebay, but he couldn't find one for me.  :(

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: snook620 on February 23, 2011, 09:55:40 AM

That bike is to sweet.

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: downonmonday on February 23, 2011, 10:16:57 AM

The bike looks really good! Your shop is immaculate and something I envy. lol

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: burn1986 on February 23, 2011, 11:12:27 AM

Have you ridden it yet? I have to agree with everyone else that that is one sweet bike. Did Eric Goor do the motor work?

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: EJ on February 23, 2011, 01:02:50 PM

Compliments!!! Great bike!
I'm loving it.  :P

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: HS125 on February 23, 2011, 03:23:48 PM

Great looking bike.

How did it handle Monster Mountain?

Did you shoot any video? ;D

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: rookie on February 23, 2011, 07:31:04 PM

great looking bike!!

 :D

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: Dirt Addict on February 24, 2011, 08:32:42 AM

bike looks great.  i had an 06 rm125. handled awesome. turns on a dime.  glad you got rid of those funky lower fork guard guides. i did too.  they deleted them on the 07's.....

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: Howorks on February 27, 2011, 10:39:56 AM

Super clean.  Nice job.

Also looks like you have a really nice work space for your projects. Very cool.

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: PitRacer on March 05, 2011, 09:37:01 AM

Yes Eric Gorr did the topend.  I ground the cases myself (actually a friend with a machine shop did while I stood there, lol). 

We took a trip south a week ago to Monster Mountain in Alabama.  The bike RIPS!  I'm honestly not very good on a 125 anymore, going to need some practice.  And I'm not exactly the target weight either....but it was a blast. 

Two strokes are back!  The place was packed with them on the 4 days we were there.  In our group alone we brought 3 RM125's and 3 YZ125's!

(http://www.pitracer.com/uploads/photogallery/MonsterMountain2011/Gallery/images/MuddyCreek050.jpg)

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: 2smoker on March 05, 2011, 10:12:40 AM

Best handling bike ever. That bike looks so sweet and sound really good with the Bill's!!!!

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: MyckMcClung on March 05, 2011, 06:15:45 PM

Man that bike is clean!!! It's almost a shame to have to ride it and get it dirty. :P

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: keeptwostrokesalive on March 05, 2011, 06:48:43 PM

I went riding today and the their was 5 250 two strokes including me and 2 250fs.  It was a great site.

Title: Re: Project RM144
Post by: Super Trucker on March 06, 2011, 10:50:09 AM

I have some friends that rode there, they all say it,s awesome. Since it,s a Mark Barnette the 125 specialist track, is it a 125 track-a good flowing layout ?  I,m  170-175 lbs. you just have to work on coming into corners faster,smooth thru the corner and exit, so you can do the jumps right out of corners. Travis Preston was 190 lbs. and he beat Bubba in the 125 supercross championship.