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Another vote for the PJ-1 flat black paint.

Thank you SoCal250.

I appreciate the input.  You have confirmed my suspicions.  I figured that bronze swingarm bushings for the little bikes was probably going to be a special/one-off custom item.  The nice thing about them though is that they last.  I installed some on my 250 20+ years ago and probably won't ever need to replace them.

My build is really more of a re-assembly/build than a resto-mod.  The only real modifications I plan on are upgraded parts where needed.  i.e. The replaceable, worn parts.  I was very fortunate that the gentleman I bought the bike from had already begun restoration and also included a spare motor and other parts.

Thanks again!

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum but not to two strokes.  After years of searching I finally picked up an RD125.  I have been pouring through the site archives and elsewhere digging up information for parts to perform a rebuild\resto-mod.  However, as many of you may well know, here in the US these little bikes and parts are few and far between.  I've already made a call to John at Economy but also would like to pass some of my questions on to the rest of you.

Here goes in no particular order:

1.  Does anyone know of a reputable fabricator that currently makes or will make brass swingarm bushings for the RD125?  I believe the 125 & 200 share the same swingarm.

2.  Tapered bearings for the front.  Has anyone done a swap?  I have done the conversion on my CT1 and 250 race bikes.  However, this particular project is intended for the street.

3.  Points to CDI conversion.  PVL/VAPE/etc... Has anyone done this for a 125?

4.  Headlight upgrade(s).  Suggestions?

I appreciate any information or suggestions.

Thank you