HondaCRt25
By Jody Weisel
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(Left) The CR125 kill button was one of the first things changed from the early
models, while the rear suspension has undergone only a mild evolution. The shocks
are moved forward on the new crimped tubing swingarm to offer less travel than
their competitors. (Above) The CR 125M2 is beautiful to look at. It has a plush
seat. slim gastank. graceful sidepanels and the world's largest siler:'lcer: (Right! The .
silencer/spark arrester can be easily removed to expose a regular silencered stinger.
The noise difference is minimal. The gas cap is made outof aluminum and it covers
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an opening that is too small to put a nozzle into.
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BIKE: CR125M; 1976
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