2003 Wheels on an RM125 2002?

[Spydee]

I'm looking at getting my bike back on the track but I need to source some new wheels. I'm running a Suzuki RM125 '02 but I'm unsure what other model year wheels will fit.

The closest I've discovered is a set for an RM125 2003, but I'm uncertain if these will fit a 2002 model. It would open the door a bit if any other years/models would fit as well, especially if I could use some from an RMZ.

Can anyone shed some light?

Cheers!

[ktmmcc82]

I'm no expert, but I would assume if they're the same size, model year wouldn't matter. We swap wheels around on our bikes if we get a flat. We just have a spare set from years ago with an old tire on it thats ready to go.

[Spydee]

Cheers mate, I've heard that from a few people so I'm more confident about trying out other years,

Do you reckon an RMZ could be an idea or am I just pushing my luck?

[Tubesteak Cowboy]

Cheers mate, I've heard that from a few people so I'm more confident about trying out other years,

Do you reckon an RMZ could be an idea or am I just pushing my luck?No, the rm/rmz wheels are NOT the same.

[Spydee]

In that case the RMZ black talon's are going to be deleted from my watch list!

Shame, but nice one for letting me know!

[757]

2002 and 2003 should swap right over. What you may wanna do is look at part #s for 2002 and 2003 hubs just to make sure. Same part # = same part.

[Spydee]

Good thinking! Just looked up each model and they both have the same part number, so it looks like I'm on to a winner! Nice one dude.

[Derek]

Hub width and rotor spacing has been fairly universal for japanese models since 2000. Rim diameter, even longer. You should be good.

[Spydee]

Received the 2003 front wheel today and it fitted like a beauty, just waiting for the rear wheel to arrive next and I'm all good to go again! Nice one guys!

[eighttwelve]

long live rm 125s! That should be a blast to ride, I miss riding my 06 terribly...

[Spydee]

It's finally back in one piece again, after 3 long years of it sitting up against the wall behind the pit bikes!
Stripped her down, cleaned every inch of the engine bay and bought a full set of plastics.
Fired up on the first kick which I was quite surprised about. I got goosebumps just hearing the sound of the engine and the smell of the pre-mix really took me back to my racing days!
Viva la 2-strokes!

[Falcon991]

Welcome back, Spydee! I have to fix my broken YZ250 as well. Long live the 2 stroke!

[Spydee]

Ahh Falcon! Another fellow 2-stroker lover! What's up with the YZ?