This was my dream bike when I was kid before I was even old enough for a license. We used to go down to the dealership and sit on them until the staff shooed us way. LOL Never got one but I remember how much cooler it looked than the other bikes. The lines of the tank really set it off.
I remember seeing one for the first time whilst on the school bus to go swimming in maybe 1970 or ‘71 in the UK Midlands. Yes, very stylish. Almost more art than bike. My mate Charlie knew what it was immediately. If I remember correctly, the much rarer Bridgestone of the same era had a similar style. Nostalgia is a funny thing isn’t it?
I hope you meant you had the heads bead blasted, not powder coated! I bought one of the later ones with a well and truly seized engine. I was an apprentice millwright and every week I would go and buy a few bits. Ended up with a rebuilt engine(complete crankshaft, 2nd oversize pistons made it 130ccs). All done at work by myself, (with the bosses approval. I rode it for about4 years, clocked it right round. The frame was rather flexible, the 6 volt electrics crap but did get a reasonable headlight by fitting a pair of relays. Brakes were ok for one up but two up you needed to have a bit of restraint. Loved the motor, a bit thirsty but it was quick for its time and just ran forever. Moved up to a 380GT.
To be 12 turning 13 with one of these bikes at your finger tips would have been the most special gift of life you could have held in your hands .. You got to love God ..
Looks like you have done an excellent job restoring it. This was my dream bike when I was 16. I am 65 now and I still cannot ride it. I am recovering from a stroke and can't operate the clutch with my left hand.
Great restoration, you need to flip the heads over as they are on upside down. The slightly shorter vertical fins face upwards and if you look you will see the plugs also tilt upwards slightly when the heads are fitted correctly.
Verry nice restoration! I have been the proud owner of my Suzuki T 125 Stiner from 1971 since 1975. Since 1984 the machine stood in my mother's garage for over 30 years until a friend of mine brought the Suzuki back to life. It runs well up to 4000 revolutions, but unfortunately it doesn't go beyond that. Unfortunately we are missing some parts on the carburettor. These are, on the one hand, two pilot jets (part number 28 of the carburettor illustration) and, on the other hand, the lower cover of the float chamber (a part is missing). Do any of you have the parts described above or know where you can buy them? Many thanks for your help!
I also had one just like that. but now, I have a 1970 Green one that needs to be gone through and I'm looking for help. Do you know anyone who can restore it to running order?
This was my dream bike when I was kid before I was even old enough for a license. We used to go down to the dealership and sit on them until the staff shooed us way. LOL Never got one but I remember how much cooler it looked than the other bikes. The lines of the tank really set it off.
I remember seeing one for the first time whilst on the school bus to go swimming in maybe 1970 or ‘71 in the UK Midlands. Yes, very stylish. Almost more art than bike. My mate Charlie knew what it was immediately. If I remember correctly, the much rarer Bridgestone of the same era had a similar style. Nostalgia is a funny thing isn’t it?
I hope you meant you had the heads bead blasted, not powder coated!
I bought one of the later ones with a well and truly seized engine. I was an apprentice millwright and every week I would go and buy a few bits. Ended up with a rebuilt engine(complete crankshaft, 2nd oversize pistons made it 130ccs). All done at work by myself, (with the bosses approval.
I rode it for about4 years, clocked it right round. The frame was rather flexible, the 6 volt electrics crap but did get a reasonable headlight by fitting a pair of relays. Brakes were ok for one up but two up you needed to have a bit of restraint. Loved the motor, a bit thirsty but it was quick for its time and just ran forever. Moved up to a 380GT.
Xlnt restore - congrats. I remember riding these when I was 13 in '69. Dad was a Suzuki dealer. Sure miss all those great bikes.
Wow. I had one exactly like it. I loved that bike.
Beautiful bike! God, I love the older 2-strokes! I was out riding my old Honda MB5 this past summer!
lovely sound of two cylinder two stroke
To be 12 turning 13 with one of these bikes at your finger tips would have been the most special gift of life you could have held in your hands .. You got to love God ..
One word. superb.
Thank You for the video. It brings back a lot of memories of my 1970 T125R
Looks like you have done an excellent job restoring it. This was my dream bike when I was 16. I am 65 now and I still cannot ride it. I am recovering from a stroke and can't operate the clutch with my left hand.
Awesome, pretty beautiful bike. Great job, congrats.
Great restoration, you need to flip the heads over as they are on upside down. The slightly shorter vertical fins face upwards and if you look you will see the plugs also tilt upwards slightly when the heads are fitted correctly.
RideCamVids yes after looking I remember the plugs pointed upward. Lol .
Beautiful bike ! brings back memories ! thank you for posting :o)
awesome ! very well done sir ! I would love to pick up a two stroke for my next youtube build project !
Ichiban Moto I have one 4sale
Verry nice restoration!
I have been the proud owner of my Suzuki T 125 Stiner from 1971 since 1975. Since 1984 the machine stood in my mother's garage for over 30 years until a friend of mine brought the Suzuki back to life. It runs well up to 4000 revolutions, but unfortunately it doesn't go beyond that.
Unfortunately we are missing some parts on the carburettor. These are, on the one hand, two pilot jets (part number 28 of the carburettor illustration) and, on the other hand, the lower cover of the float chamber (a part is missing).
Do any of you have the parts described above or know where you can buy them?
Many thanks for your help!
Always loved these bikes but not something to easy find
fine job. Thanks for sharing.
Very Nice ! I hope the dog got restored after !
I also had one just like that. but now, I have a 1970 Green one that needs to be gone through and I'm looking for help. Do you know anyone who can restore it to running order?
Merci !
Awesome
Olhem a mota em que a FAMEL se inspirou para fazer a xf-17!!!
Good
Very Cool!
So rare, I can't find one anywhere.
1100HondaCB i have one
Do you have the color code for your bike,
Regards Paddy.
Indonesia also has some
What were Suzuki thinking when they decided to replace the T 125 with the bland looking GT 125 ??!!
NICE！！
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Su-perb ! Extremely hard to find here in Europe, if not at all. Own a RV50. Don't sell the Stinger !
hey is this bike for sale
Scott Rivers i have one
how to kill the engine, thrash it while cold, fool.
Dijual apa
why screw the shit out of it that red line is only paint the needle dont need to go anywhere near it ,,remember it's a 125
small ends are rattling great bike though
Xf 17