GN125E The ugly runt. It's not what it is but what it will become!

**highspeedhamish** · 28th February 2014, 12:32

Frame , swingarm, gas tank and triple trees all glass bead blasted down to bare metal. Replacement muffler purchased brand new. Someone welded on a different muffler from a different Suzuki so its getting cut off. The frame and swingarm to powder coated eventually. The gas tank is being reshaped into a more square shape versus the standard tear drop design it came with.

**highspeedhamish** · 1st March 2014, 18:57

Only pic I have (so far) of the gas tank reshape. Used paper board to mock it up and now its done in metal but I haven't been out to the shop recently. Maybe tomorrow.

Also (awhile back) got the bodywork from a Yamaha YA125 race bike and the corresponding windscreen.

**highspeedhamish** · 3rd March 2014, 15:59

As promised.. the reshaped gas tank. Its all steel underneath the dura-glass. This will square it up a bunch in order to look retro and match the tail section. The rubber mount is also absent so the tank level is incorrect.

**highspeedhamish** · 11th March 2014, 17:40

Here are the steps taken to reshape the tank. Its only cosmetic and not additional fuel that was achieved. Also, I had to repair the front fender because the previous owner drilled holes in it to put on a mudguard?? eesh.

**highspeedhamish** · 11th March 2014, 17:41

More pics!!

**highspeedhamish** · 16th March 2014, 20:10

Finnally got the skim coat on and blocked out. Ready primer now but have to decide on a color as Im using a tintable primer versus gray /standard primer. The shape turned out great.

**AllanB** · 16th March 2014, 21:00

Looks good

**highspeedhamish** · 23rd March 2014, 15:18

Originally Posted by AllanB

Looks good

Thank you sir!

**highspeedhamish** · 23rd March 2014, 15:21

Got the gauge bracket and ignition nut back from the chrome shop. The speedo is untouched but I have to replace the plexi window in the idiot /warning lights part. If course I cant get a new one in Canada..

The last piece on the right is from my completed Honda CM400T cafe project, its the dust cover for the front caliper.

**husaberg** · 18th April 2014, 20:39

Nothing beats making your own, but i seen this today

skyteam ace 125

I like it and i bet its far cheaper than a Honda Dream 50
I have posted below the 1960's cr110 The Honda Dream and the skyteam 125.

oh you ca buy the tanks and seats etc....http://www.ooracing.com/store/index....productId=4527
http://www.ooracing.com/store/index....wCat&catId=226

**richisells** · 4th May 2014, 23:32

that looks good man but a shed load of work changing the tank shape!, i'm just starting a gn 250 turning it flat tracker so am following your posts with interest.

**gammaguy** · 5th May 2014, 01:12

And of course you are going to big block it....right?

**highspeedhamish** · 5th May 2014, 16:23

Originally Posted by gammaguy

And of course you are going to big block it....right?

There is a 144cc piston for it I think.. since this model was one year only in Canada there isnt an aftermarket for it. If anyone has parts links for such pieces please post!

The engine apparently is a solid runner so no need to rebuild it... yet.

Sorry all for the delays in posts been busy getting the other bikes in order for the season (2 on the road now) and trying! to finish my chopper.

The last 2 parts I bought for this little guy is a chain and sprocket set and a Full Spectrum Pulse P1 battery.

Cheers