It looks like Buckets n' Bits is having a cleanout...

[koba]

It could be worthwhile keeping an eye on this.
Bits for the older bucket motors are only going to get harder to find.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=492280

[jaffaonajappa]

Yeah, had been looking at:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/frames/auction-386163992.htm

But is it allowed as a Bucket start point?

[koba]

Yeah, had been looking at:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/frames/auction-386163992.htm

But is it allowed as a Bucket start point?

Yep, sure is.
Looks like a great start point.
I know nothing about the 125 but the 250 is a great platform to build a bucket from. One would assume the 125 was similar only smaller which would make it even better.

http://www.vortexphoto.co.nz/index.php/Bucket-Racing/King-of-Kaitoke-19-06-11/IMG_6783

[Moooools]

Yep, sure is.
Looks like a great start point.
I know nothing about the 125 but the 250 is a great platform to build a bucket from. One would assume the 125 was similar only smaller which would make it even better.

http://www.vortexphoto.co.nz/index.php/Bucket-Racing/King-of-Kaitoke-19-06-11/IMG_6783

The 125 has an 18" rear wheel.
Looking at the way that steel sub frame disappears into the frame I have a feeling it may be made of steel. Also lacks the big obvious welds as you see on the 250.

But if you replaced the rear wheel, (maybe TZR250 wheels would fit?) then you would probably end up with a good handling bike that you won't require an AC tig welder for...

[koba]

that you won't require an AC tig welder for...

Probably one of the biggest downsides to my choice of frame...

I weighed everything in the shed one day and the RG150 steel frame was actually not a whole lot heavier than the NSR frame. Who woulda thunk it?
The wanky banana arm in steel was as heavy as all hell though.

[quallman1234]

Probably one of the biggest downsides to my choice of frame...

I weighed everything in the shed one day and the RG150 steel frame was actually not a whole lot heavier than the NSR frame. Who woulda thunk it?
The wanky banana arm in steel was as heavy as all hell though.

General geometry and rigidness of your NSR frame, would own the RG150 frame. =D.

PS The TZR125 frame has a 16 front 18 rear according to google. So would have to change the wheels!

[koba]

General geometry and rigidness of your NSR frame, would own the RG150 frame. =D.

PS The TZR125 frame has a 16 front 18 rear according to google. So would have to change the wheels!

Ahh, the ol' front 16!

I think a lot of that difference may be in the forks.