Honda NS125R-K

Tattoo Tat · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Karma :

Hi

I got myself an R-K and it needed some work. I could only get a swing arm from a NSF as I was told it would fit. The suspension assembly doesn't line up 100% but fits, the back is a fair bit higher than before and the swing arm is an inch wider so the bolt isn't long enough.

Is it worth trying to modify the swing arm or am I waisting my time?
There is a box just under the tank on the left hand side. What is it for?

Any advice would be great.

Thanks for reading this and hope you can help

tshort2007 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 07 Jun 2009 Karma :

The box is a tool box, as for the rest i'm unsure. Check ebay for the proper swingarm, otherwise a modified one could screw with the handling.

Tattoo Tat · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Karma :

I thought that but there is a tool box on the back of the bike. never seen a bike with 2 tool boxes before.

The steering doesn't seem that steep even with the extra hight. It should drop a bit once I get the engine and the other bits back in place.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

st3v3 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

As above, NS-R and NS-F's are the same bike in different styles so parts are interchangeable.

Got any pics of troubling parts?
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Tattoo Tat · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Karma :

I have an NS125 R. Its a 1989 model. Dont have any photos yet will try take some when I can find my camra.

I might just need a rear wheel from a nsf.

Will get some pics up soon as I can.

Tattoo Tat · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Karma :

Right I am still not sure about this swing arm. I have a manual for the NS125R and I covers the N125F but doesn't say If there is a difference in the swing arm. So they should be the same. I think it could be one of these reasons.

1) The swing arm isn't orignal from an F model.
2) Someone has bent the arms apart.
3) The rear wheel from an F is wider than an R.

Oh and here is a pic of the gap. Sorry the pic is fuzzy.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

I have an NS125F in pieces and just compared its swinging arm with that on a crashed NS12R I have for spares and they are the same width.

You can see here:-

https://www.alfa-pages.co.uk/TempPicture/NsArms.jpg

All the best

Keith
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Tattoo Tat · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Karma :

Thanks Keith.

When you have time could you give me the inside measurement of the swing arm and is the F swing arm made out of larger tubes than the R or are they identical?

Thanks for your help again.