| Classic CanAm |
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Bike 1973/74 MX-1 125 |
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| This is the Classic CanAm 125 MX-1. It was built in October 1998. This motorcycle is currently being ridden by Jim Atkins in AHRMA vintage MX competition. The bike is not a true restoration. It has many modifications and improvements. The project is throughly documented in the following sections. Use what you can and leave the rest. | |
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| The photo above is the completed project. The restoration is documented in the following 5 sections, along with more photos of the bike. Scroll down on this page to see specifications for this motorcycle. | |
 1973/74 MX-1 125 Specifications |
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| Frame | 1974 MX-1 (Model #4843) |
| Engine (modification) | 1973 MX-1 123.7cc (Model #3843) Std. Bore -- mild porting (MX-2 specs). |
| Piston | 2 ring Rotax with booster port |
| Lubrication | Rotax/Mikuni Oil Injection |
| Carbuetor (modification) | Bing 32mm V-84 w/choke |
| Ignition (modification) | Motoplat internal flywheel |
| Exhaust (modification) | 125 CanAm (Qualifier hi-pipe) w/J&R clamp on silencer |
| Air Box (modification) | 125/175 TNT still airbox with 2 stage Unifilter. |
| Steering head angle (modification) | 28 deg. rake fixed w/Timken tapered bearings |
| Forks | Betor/Bombardier 6.5" travel, HD springs, 220cc 20W oil in each leg. |
| Shocks (modification) | Progressive Suspension 13" length w/4.00" wheel travel -- 65lb. springs. |
| Swingarm (modification) | 1974 250 TNT (1.5" longer than stock) w/nylon bushings |
| Gearing | Final drive 13T/56T with RK 520 chain |
| Graphics | Fred Brown Decal kit |
| Dry weight | 210 lbs. |
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