125sm info

[smr96]

I currently race supermoto here in CA. on an 04 Yam. wr450 and am quickly learning that its more about the almighty dollar and who can make their bike the fastest more than just being a good rider. I'm thinking of trying mini-moto and have noticed the bike of choice is the Honda crf150 since there is a 159cc limit. There is not much info on the MZ but the fact that it supposedly does 70mph and already has 17" wheels and over-size front rotor is very appealing! Plus its DIFFERENT! My 9yr. old son wants to get into it too and it might bring back more of the FUN factor doing mini-moto. Any info I can get regarding the sm125 would be appreciated.

[DAVID THOMPSON]

the engine in my rt125 seem strong and relibale
there is a company listed in the dealers section that has the
150cc kit in there ad

have fun
ar dave

[Chris Hunsicker]

Dave, you seem to be the unoficial spokesperson for the RT! Is there anything I need to know about this little bike? Where can I get oil filters? Any quirks you know of or modifications you recomend? My wife and I just picked one up for her, although I'm sure I'll be riding it as much as she will. Do you know if it can be lowered? Thanks, Chris Hunsicker

[phlat65]

the 125sm is a great bike, very strong engine, but at a weight disadvantage to the honda

[DAVID THOMPSON]

Hi Chris

yes i like the bike very much just did a 510 mile 4 day trip to
New Bethlehem PA from Parkersburg WV the trip home
was 5 1/2 hours time on bike was 4 3/4 hr 3/4 hour for stops for food and gas and look at the map 220 miles devide by 4.75=46.315 mph average
about 70 mpg
i change the gearing on mine its 16x52 stock is 16x49 pulls hills better
60 mph = 9000 rpm it tops out at about 68 mph

did you get a owners manual with yours ??
and i have a written rundown on it some where on my computer will
find it and edit it up to date and email you a copy asap
ar dave
the oil filter is k&n 151 same as BMW f650 or ATK rotax 490/605 bikes
about $7.15 is kn list price
i use yamaha oil for 4 cycle motors and it seems to like it

[Chris Hunsicker]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I got an owner's manual. My biggest problem really is that I need to figure out how to lower it so my wife will be more comfortable riding it. We can drop the fork tubes, and she can remove some of the foam in the seat, but we'd really like to figure out a way to lower the rear. Unlike the Skorpion, there are no dog bones to lengthen. It's been suggested to fabricate a bracket on the swingarm, or checking into a Hagon shock.

Does anyone have any idea how many 125s there are in the US?

Chris

[DAVID THOMPSON]

when i got mine the dealer had 2 rt125's
and said he had sold 2 sx125's
he just sold the other 125 about 2 months ago
the one i have is black the other was yellow
they are the only ones i have seen in person
ar dave