Travis Pastrana Two-Stroke Motocross 2003 Suzuki RM125 | Garage Build | Racer X Films
Our base platform for this build was a 2003 Suzuki RM125 two-stroke that we essentially resurrected from the grave. It was a Craigslist find, and our bike builder, Scott Adkins of Pro SX MX Tech, was pretty upset when I brought the bike in for him to check out. (“That thing’s junk, take it back!” were the first words he uttered.) After some convincing, he finally decided to take it on. That was May of 2018. During the course of an entire year, Scott and his student Matt Goodbred slowly worked on tearing the bike apart, determining what was usable, and getting a parts list ready for the build. We used all of what’s listed below, plus an incredibly long list of OEM parts.
Note: this project bike is not affiliated with Travis Pastrana or his sponsors. It was built for Racer X Illustrated and we are more than grateful that Pastrana agreed to ride it for our video. Thanks, Travis!
BUILD: PRO SX MX TECH
VIDEO: MASON RADER
PHOTOS: ANDREW FREDRICKSON
PARTS USED:
PRO SX MX TECH
Bike Build, Cerakote Coatings, Powder Coatings
prosxmxtech.com
PROGEARZ
Transmission Finishing
progearz.com
SGB RACING
Stage III Anodized Upper Forks, Titanium Nitride Lower Forks, Hard Coated Lugs, Stage III Anodized Shock Body, Titanium Nitride Shock Shaft
sgb-racing.com
TAG METALS
T1 Handlebars, Half-Waffle Slim Grips, Grip Accessory Kit
tagmetalsracing.com
PIRELLI
MX 32 Mid-Hard, Front 80/100-21, Rear 110/90-19
pirelli.com
RIDE ENGINEERING
22mm Clamp Set, Rubber Mounted with One-Piece Oversized Bar Mount and Poly Cones, Direct Route Front Brake Line with Mounting Bracket, Perch Mounted Kill Button, Billet Front Brake Caliper
ride-engineering.com
POLISPORT
Suzuki RM Restyle Kit
polisport.com
DECAL WORKS
Full Custom Graphics Kit
decalmx.com
ARC LEVERS
Clutch Perch Assembly, Clutch Lever, Brake Lever
arclevers.com
EBC BRAKES
Brake Pads, Brake Rotors
ebcbrakes.com
TWIN AIR
Air Filter
twinair.com
MOTION PRO
Throttle Tube, Throttle Cable
motionpro.com
BOLT MOTORCYCLE HARDWARE
Suzuki RM Pro Bolt Kit
boltmotorcyclehardware.com
FASTWAY
Evolution Air Footpegs, Fit Kit, Replacement Springs
promotobillet.com
CV4
Carb Vent Hoses, Radiator Hoses, Radiator Cap
cycra.com
WRENCH RABBIT
Full Top and Bottom End Rebuild Kit
wrenchrabbit.com
PIVOT WORKS
Bearing Kits for Wheels, Linkage, Swingarm, Lower and Upper Shock, Steering Stem
pivotworks.com
ALL BALLS
Master Cylinder and Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits for Front and Rear, Chain Rollers Upper and Lower, Steering Bearing Kit, Carb Rebuild Kit, Clutch Cable
allballsracing.com
FUEL STAR
Petcock
fuel-star.com
BOYESEN
Rad Valve, Rad Valve Replacement Gaskets, Power Wing, Black Ignition Cover, Ignition Gaskets, Clutch Cover
boyesen.com
FASST COMPANY
Brake Clevis and Spring Kit with Custom Racer X Shield
fasstco.com
HINSON
Clutch Basket, Plates, Springs
hinsonracing.com
D.I.D
520DZ2 Chain, DirtStar STX Rims
didchain.com
JT SPROCKETS
12 Tooth Front, 49 Tooth Rear
jtsprockets.com
ICW
Radiator Refurbish and Bracing
icwradiators.com
PSYCHIC MX
Spoke Kit
psychicmx.com
TM DESIGNWORKS
Slide N Guide Kit
tmdesignworks.com
SCALVINI
Works Exhaust Pipe, Carbon Silencer
motomandistributing.com
RACE TECH
Gold Valves Re-valve and Setup
racetech.com
TUSK OFF-ROAD
Axel Blocks, Rear Brake Line
tuskoffroad.com
ETS RACING FUELS
Racing Fuel Extrablaze 100
ets-racing.com
MATRIX CONCEPTS
A2 Aluminum Stand
matrixracingproducts.com
ABOUT PRO CIRCUIT
Based in Corona, California, Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go-to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.
ABOUT NAMURA TECHNOLOGIES
Pistons and Gaskets Coming from decades of Powersports aftermarket manufacturing, Namura continues to impress riders and dealers alike with their aggressive development and innovative product design and manufacturing in MX and ATV Pistons and Gaskets. Based out of the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Namura is taking piston quality and durability to another level.
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