Which gen YZ should I use?

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Ok so I've tried several brands of graphics for my 05 YZ250, including custom ones but they all look the same. Inspired by Dusty Klatt, I've decided to do a complete remake inspired by past YZ race bikes. I've ruled out the yellow/black look (I know I know, that's the classic look, but it'll feel like a Suzuki to me) so here's my top choices:














I'm leaning towards the 1994 Jeff Emig replica look. That's when I first started riding Yamahas and I remember how awesome it looked with his blue, yellow and red thor gear.
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Trip 10/7/2010 7:42pm
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I'm partial to Noleen.....Whistling
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NeWskoolmxer 10/7/2010 7:46pm
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I think a two stroke done up like dusty's bike would look Badass. Whatever you choose please post pictures during the build!
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TriRacer27 10/7/2010 7:52pm
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That's what I'm leaning towards but I'm having a hard time finding a purple seat. Won't be complete without the purple seat.

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NeWskoolmxer 10/7/2010 7:57pm
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TriRacer27 wrote:
That's what I'm leaning towards but I'm having a hard time finding a purple seat. Won't be complete without the purple seat.
Thats true, might wanna call FLU Graphics I think that's who made dusty's and ask if for a fee if they can make you one?
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TriRacer27 10/7/2010 8:00pm
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TriRacer27 wrote:
That's what I'm leaning towards but I'm having a hard time finding a purple seat. Won't be complete without the purple seat.
NeWskoolmxer wrote:
Thats true, might wanna call FLU Graphics I think that's who made dusty's and ask if for a fee if they can make you one?
Looks like Dusty was using a blue seat. Unsure

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Im a fan of that noleen bike. Either that or the white/red bike. The noleen bike could be done well pretty easily, but I would opt for a blue frame instead of the purple
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TriRacer27 10/7/2010 8:02pm
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mx757 wrote:
Im a fan of that noleen bike. Either that or the white/red bike. The noleen bike could be done well pretty easily, but I would opt...
Im a fan of that noleen bike. Either that or the white/red bike. The noleen bike could be done well pretty easily, but I would opt for a blue frame instead of the purple
I'm with you, I love the noleen bikes too. And I actually think that one might be easier to do because I can just get a honda seat cover (that doesn't say honda obviously but in red). Other than that I don't know how to get a flo red seat cover for a yamaha.
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adamdf 10/7/2010 8:09pm
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This is the look you want man, white and red, always my favourite, maybe even with some black rims

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Crush 10/7/2010 8:26pm
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The 92 and 93 team graphics were sweet!
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Go all the way back.
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this goes with the last pic you posted. Swooped this from Ronron
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Moto Mofo 10/7/2010 8:49pm
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Klatt's bike is awesome! Are there any better pictures available of it?! Also, the 125 posted above is bad ass, too. I'd love to do something cool like a mid 90s theme with one of my Yamahas.
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TriRacer27 wrote:
Ok so I've tried several brands of graphics for my 05 YZ250, including custom ones but they all look the same. Inspired by Dusty Klatt, I've...
Ok so I've tried several brands of graphics for my 05 YZ250, including custom ones but they all look the same. Inspired by Dusty Klatt, I've decided to do a complete remake inspired by past YZ race bikes. I've ruled out the yellow/black look (I know I know, that's the classic look, but it'll feel like a Suzuki to me) so here's my top choices:














I'm leaning towards the 1994 Jeff Emig replica look. That's when I first started riding Yamahas and I remember how awesome it looked with his blue, yellow and red thor gear.
1980 YZ125/250G..... ahhhh...... the wonderful air-cooled yellow and black years....
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TriRacer27 10/7/2010 9:16pm
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@RandyS, found this site that got me thinking about going WAY back, even using a graphic scheme from road or trail bikes: Old Graphics

@mx757, thanks for the tip! That would work great with a red seat for the noleen bike.

@motodrew295, I was actually going for the 1996-1997 look with that option where they used navy blue instead of bright blue. I really liked KW and John Dowd's 125s in those years.

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