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1998 FMF HONDA CR125 TRIBUTE PROJECT: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY

On this week’s Two-Stroke Tuesday we provide the look again at our 1998 FMF Honda CR125 tribute undertaking. Editor Mark Tilley by some means has an abundance of Honda CR125 two-strokes in his storage from about 1997-to-2003 in varied states of disarray .  Who remembers the rider of this machine? We packed 2-Stroke Theater stuffed with 125cc initiatives in your viewing pleasure and we even threw in our 125cc inventory shootout for some extra motion. If you’re a fan of Honda small-bore two-strokes don’t miss the unique hyperlink on the backside this web page to our CR125 Dream Bike  constructed by Justin at Motowhips.

The idea for this construct got here from a bench racing session within the storage and had some affect from final years Red Bull Straight Rhythm occasion. The bikes of this period had character and we teamed up with some business main firms like FMF, Faster USA, Specbolt, Decal Works, Race Tech, Wrench Rabbit, Dunlop, UFO Plastics, Supersprox and ODI to see if we may recreate a few of that magic.

Platinum FMF pipes, shorty silencers and carbon fiber instantly take us again to the late ‘Nineties. We went one step additional changing numerous {hardware} utilizing a whole Nickel Wurks equipment from Specbolt that options CNC aluminum washers and bushings. Light Speed is making restricted runs of CR125 ignition and clutch covers proper now. If you have an interest click on the hyperlink above.

The wheels are from Faster USA that includes their CNC machined billet aluminum hubs, stainless-steel spokes, alloy nipples and gold Excel rims. We added Galfer brake rotors, Dunlop MX33 tires and a black Supersprox rear sprocket.

It’s wonderful what Vapor Blasting machines can do. Lots of the components have been cleaned up in our Vapor Honing Technologies VH800. This rear brake caliper is over twenty years outdated however you’d by no means know.

The engine was rebuilt utilizing a whole equipment from Wrench Rabbit, we added a VForce reed valve for some extra efficiency and the Nickel Wurks {hardware} from Specbolt makes the cleaned up engine instances pop.

Decal Works and Motoseat labored collectively to ensure the graphics and seat cowl lined up completely.

We had a blast constructing this undertaking and it’s thoughts blowing what number of aftermarket components can be found for these late ’90s two-strokes.

2-STROKE THEATER

If you’re a fan of 125cc Honda two-strokes try this construct we did with Justin at Motowhips just a few years again. The consideration to element is out of this world! CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW FOR THE FULL STORY.

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STEVE LAMSON 1997 HONDA CR125 TRIBUTE BUILD: 2-STROKE TUESDAY

Two decades later, people are still paying tribute to the iconic factory Honda CR125 and CR250 race bikes from the late ’90s. This 1997 CR125 tribute build, created by Tim Sharp, is not an exact replica of Steve Lamson’s factory machine, but it is a remarkable homage to both the rider and the era in our sport. Here’s a closer look at Sharp’s creation from our studio session.

Tim Sharp collaborated with companies like Motoman Distributing, Dunlop, MX Tech Suspension, Scalvini Exhaust, Lamson Motorsports, IMS, and Schmidt Performance for this build. While it’s not a perfect replica, Steve Lamson himself loves the finished product and reached out to Tim on social media.

The Scalvini silencer is not only visually stunning but also produces an incredible sound.

The MX-TECH National shock, customized for the CR125, is a hidden gem of this build.

The impossible-to-find HRC replica triple clamps, holding the 47mm Showa forks, and the frame sticker give the bike a “factory” fresh appearance.

A Scalvini pipe was chosen for its exceptional craftsmanship. The billet clutch cover hides a complete Hinson clutch.

IMS Pro series foot pegs with titanium pivot pins were installed.

Motoman Distributing provided the aluminum tank hidden behind the Steve Lamson replica graphics.

Lamson Motorsports took care of cylinder porting, head and carburetor modifications. The bike features a fresh crank, new Wiseco piston, and all-new bearings. Behind the billet ignition cover, you’ll find a 1989 stator and rotor, which is top-secret stuff.

Schmidt Performance took care of the gold titanium nitride coating and installed the MX-TECH Raven cartridge kit for the 47mm Showa forks.

Vince at Mullennix Quality Coating handled the hub and lower fork lug coating. Stay tuned for a full story on this build.

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THE WEEKLY FEED: ICONIC MOTO • 3-DAYS WITH BILLY BOLT • BLEEDING BETA

The Weekly Feed starts with a photo of Jojo Keller from Team Bettencourt Honda riding his CR125 Honda low at Southwick in 1983. The photo is iconic and has sparked a debate about who invented the ‘scrub’ technique – Jojo or JS7.

In other news, Helmet House has become the exclusive distributor of Sidi Boots in the US. This partnership allows for the expansion of Sidi Boot distribution in the US market, starting from October 1st, 2023. Sidi Boots are known for their quality, comfort, and style, and riders across the nation can now experience them.

XC1 Open Pro racer Steward Baylor will be competing in the AAGP season finale in Japan on November 5th. This marks the 19th year of partnership between GNCC and JNCC, but due to travel restrictions, participants from both series have been unable to attend races in each other’s countries.

There are also various advertisements for products related to dirt biking, such as knee braces, racing accessories, and casual wear.

The article concludes with a personal story about the author’s Suzuki DR350 at the 1990 Swedish ISDE event. Despite facing multiple challenges, the author was able to persevere and eventually dual sport the bike for off-road and canyon riding.