RM 125 cockpit

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• Mar 19, 2003

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I am 6'2" 165 lbs I am racing a 2003 RM 125. Im looking for some product infromation on how I can make the cockpit larger...

 

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Roost165

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wouldn't we all

 

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Roost165

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You could try rotating your bars forward and getting pro taper adjustable clamps. Also lowered pegs help.

 

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kevin5758

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• Mar 20, 2003

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I'm 6'2, 175#. Have two 01 RM 125's. Layout should be similar?

I would be interested to know what bars anyone is using. I still run stock bars, but seem to get an excessive amount of thumb blisters. If the bars were a little straiter (less inward bend) I think this would help. Any suggestions? Other than that, I am happy with the layout.

 

bclapham

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6'2" been there, got the T-shirt. The RM is such a good base to start from (unlike the YZ), the 2 best mods on my bike (out of 100's$$$) was to lower the footpeg, you can cut the spacer of the peg mount and weld it to the top, this drops the peg 1/2 an inch. you can also get the applied bar mount with the Windam protaper bend or the Carmicheal renthal fatbars, the whole setup is less than $200 from motosportoutlet for everything. the ktm bend are even more straight but not as high.

if all that doesnt work, do to you local dealer and sit on an 03 KX and just thank your lucky stars you didnt buy one of them because they feel even smaller than the yz's!:)

 

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Luft

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• Mar 20, 2003

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Good info BC. I'm going to try the footpeg mod. I'm 6'5" and find the RM to my liking. The RM 250 seat is 1" taller and fits the 125 according to one of the mags. Perhaps SDG makes an RM 250 tall seat that could possibly get 2" more over the stock 125 seat height.

 

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• Mar 24, 2003

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It looks like to me if you move the spacer from top to bottom it will move the peg down 1/2 inch and back about 1/2 inch . I am also thinking about using an Oberg top triple clamp it appears that they are very adjustible. Any thoughts???
Thanks

 

marcusgunby

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I rode a 03 this weekend with the TAg top clamp-this has 2 holes for forwards and backwards fitting of the bars-on the forward position it was nice-alot better than std.The tags are very well priced as well.

 

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wannayz

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• Feb 6, 2004

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On my yz426 I've already lowered the shift lever one notch as my toes point somewhat downward (I'm 6'2" and a bit cramped with stock footpegs). Any more notches will bring the shift lever dangerously low.
My concern/hesitation with lowering the footpeg is that will seem to necesitate lowering the shift lever to match the lowered footpeg. Maybe this won't be necessary if I feel less cramped. Any opinions?
I'd like to do the mod before springtime.

BTW, I have CR HI bend bars which are great but could still use the extra footpeg room. Seat foam height is stock.
Thanks

 

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dbrace

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I'm over 6ft. On my 03 yz i did the footpeg mod and left my shift lever and brake pedal as they were.
I also have diff. clamps, tag sx bend bars and a taller seat foam. Works sweet! :thumb:

 

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rairden

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• Feb 6, 2004

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I'm 6'4" and 160 lbs and I also have a 03 RM125. I'd like to get the new pro-taper rubber mounted clamps w/ some 977 bars.
Anybody know if I could get some high seat foam and get the ONE technoflex seat cover to fit over it?

Transworld has an article about Travis Preston's set-up. http://www.transworldmotocross.com/mx/how_to/article/0,13190,579686,00.html

 

bclapham

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i run a GUTS hard and tall seat foam on my RM- i just used a regular N-style i think all over gripper cover- the foam had a little hump at the back that i cut down and i also lowered the rear subframe 10mm, remind me next week and i will post pics- the bike is completely flat from fender to gas cap- can grip the middle with the knees and get all the way forward or back really easily. i run the KTMbend renthal fatbar (pre2003) they are tall and very straight

 

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rairden

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• Feb 7, 2004

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bclap, why can't you post some pics now?

Never heard of the brand "GUTS". Got a link?
And why would you lower the subframe; what does that accomplish. I'm relatively new if you can't tell.