YZ plastics conversion

RandyS
Profile picture for user RandyS
Posts
6181
Joined
8/16/2006
Location
Grass Valley, CA, USA
RandyS 1/29/2016 6:10am
1/29/2016 6:10am
mmain62 wrote:
Can you use the stock 07 intake boot with the 15 airbox?
Yes
mmain62
Profile picture for user mmain62
Posts
714
Joined
2/7/2013
Location
Knoxville, IL, USA
mmain62 1/29/2016 7:31am
1/29/2016 7:31am
mmain62 wrote:
Can you use the stock 07 intake boot with the 15 airbox?
RandyS wrote:
Yes
Thank You
Andrew337
Profile picture for user Andrew337
Posts
129
Joined
6/24/2015
Location
Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Andrew337 1/29/2016 7:47am
1/29/2016 7:47am
Here's my converted '02. Fit and finish were perfect (except for my old tweaked radiators), and I had to drill holes for the '15 front fender.



Jasper125
Profile picture for user Jasper125
Posts
174
Joined
9/20/2013
Location
NL
Jasper125 1/29/2016 12:54pm
1/29/2016 12:54pm


This is my 02 Yz125
Personally i dont like the ufo restyle radiator shrouds thats why i went with the stock ones
Currently it is in bits and pieces completly rebuilding it



The Shop

See All »
jgourley124
Profile picture for user jgourley124
Posts
15
Joined
8/8/2015
Location
Barnegat, NJ, USA
jgourley124 1/29/2016 3:24pm
1/29/2016 3:24pm
For anyone wondering, its possible on a 96-01 125 and 250. It does require modification to the frame (weld on new sub frame mounts, and 1" extensions to tank mount) but it was fairly simple. You need 02+ sub frame, gas tank, and seat. Then the 15'+ conversion kit.



Lightning78
Profile picture for user Lightning78
Posts
6353
Joined
12/12/2007
Location
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Lightning78 1/29/2016 3:40pm
1/29/2016 3:40pm
Armored Graphix wrote:
SMEZMX, that is a yellow Cycra two stroke rear fender. It was made specifically for these two bikes, which will be featured in an upcoming MXA...
SMEZMX, that is a yellow Cycra two stroke rear fender. It was made specifically for these two bikes, which will be featured in an upcoming MXA article. They also made a red fender like in the attached picture. Cycra is considering releasing these limited plastic and graphic kit colorways as a package deal once the 2002-2014 side plates are ready for retail. Thanks.


IF Cycra made that red rear fender and red shrouds I would be in!!! Im looking to do a 86-90 retro look on my 03 YZ250. Looking to buy a white tank from clarke mfg and (if necessary) go all white but it would be nice and way cool to have an option of red plastics available too like this kind of......

Lightning78
Profile picture for user Lightning78
Posts
6353
Joined
12/12/2007
Location
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Lightning78 1/29/2016 3:41pm
1/29/2016 3:41pm


sesker15
Profile picture for user sesker15
Posts
1054
Joined
4/14/2008
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
sesker15 1/29/2016 8:06pm
1/29/2016 8:06pm




smezmx
Profile picture for user smezmx
Posts
2614
Joined
5/25/2010
Location
Kent,medway...., GB
smezmx 1/30/2016 2:07am
1/30/2016 2:07am
jgourley124 wrote:
For anyone wondering, its possible on a 96-01 125 and 250. It does require modification to the frame (weld on new sub frame mounts, and 1"...
For anyone wondering, its possible on a 96-01 125 and 250. It does require modification to the frame (weld on new sub frame mounts, and 1" extensions to tank mount) but it was fairly simple. You need 02+ sub frame, gas tank, and seat. Then the 15'+ conversion kit.



Cool,what year in particular is your bike? Txs.
smezmx
Profile picture for user smezmx
Posts
2614
Joined
5/25/2010
Location
Kent,medway...., GB
smezmx 1/30/2016 2:09am
1/30/2016 2:09am
sesker15 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/01/29/121928/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/01/29/121929/s1200_image.jpg[/img]




Very Nice.would you post some better pics of the bike please?
sesker15
Profile picture for user sesker15
Posts
1054
Joined
4/14/2008
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD, USA
sesker15 1/30/2016 2:19am
1/30/2016 2:19am
smezmx wrote:
Very Nice.would you post some better pics of the bike please?
All the pictures I have are bad ones. I will try and get you better ones once the weather gets better.




smezmx
Profile picture for user smezmx
Posts
2614
Joined
5/25/2010
Location
Kent,medway...., GB
smezmx 1/30/2016 2:33am
1/30/2016 2:33am
Ok txs.
jgourley124
Profile picture for user jgourley124
Posts
15
Joined
8/8/2015
Location
Barnegat, NJ, USA
jgourley124 1/30/2016 7:06am
1/30/2016 7:06am
jgourley124 wrote:
For anyone wondering, its possible on a 96-01 125 and 250. It does require modification to the frame (weld on new sub frame mounts, and 1"...
For anyone wondering, its possible on a 96-01 125 and 250. It does require modification to the frame (weld on new sub frame mounts, and 1" extensions to tank mount) but it was fairly simple. You need 02+ sub frame, gas tank, and seat. Then the 15'+ conversion kit.



smezmx wrote:
Cool,what year in particular is your bike? Txs.
1999
foudecross 1/30/2016 7:55am
1/30/2016 7:55am
smezmx wrote:
Very Nice.would you post some better pics of the bike please?
sesker15 wrote:
All the pictures I have are bad ones. I will try and get you better ones once the weather gets better. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/01/30/121937/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/01/30/121938/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
All the pictures I have are bad ones. I will try and get you better ones once the weather gets better.




it looks good but you need a white tank (possible with CLARK)
Monty #58 2/3/2016 9:32pm
2/3/2016 9:32pm
Looking to upgrade to the 2015 Conversion for my 2012 YZ 250. Just put the UFO restyle kit and only later on found the OEM model. If I can get a black set of side plates, air filter covers and rear fender I would rather then buy the whole kit.

The sticker kit on this should be finished by next week.





foudecross 2/7/2016 1:47pm
2/7/2016 1:47pm
black is beautifull !
2stroked
Profile picture for user 2stroked
Posts
211
Joined
10/15/2013
Location
Ontario, CA, USA
2stroked 2/7/2016 10:20pm
2/7/2016 10:20pm
the 15/16 YZ's have a completely different upper/lower triple clamp and steering stem. The fork tubes are completely different as well.

There fore the front number plate, front fender, and fork guards from the 15/16 do not fit on the 02-14 YZ's. The complete rear end setup is a direct bolt on. However you need to purchase about $30 in the new hardware and clips to make the new plastic fit on the new airbox.
smezmx
Profile picture for user smezmx
Posts
2614
Joined
5/25/2010
Location
Kent,medway...., GB
smezmx 2/7/2016 11:43pm
2/7/2016 11:43pm Edited Date/Time 2/7/2016 11:45pm
2stroked wrote:
the 15/16 YZ's have a completely different upper/lower triple clamp and steering stem. The fork tubes are completely different as well. There fore the front number...
the 15/16 YZ's have a completely different upper/lower triple clamp and steering stem. The fork tubes are completely different as well.

There fore the front number plate, front fender, and fork guards from the 15/16 do not fit on the 02-14 YZ's. The complete rear end setup is a direct bolt on. However you need to purchase about $30 in the new hardware and clips to make the new plastic fit on the new airbox.
Your correct about everything but the front fork guards.guy did a 14 to 15 swap and they bolt right up.apparently the style changed a bit on the fork guards but the fork lug's themselve's are the same.click on the link to view the swap thread.

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/2014-2015-YZ250-Build,127…

Pit Row

See All »
Muscle-Milk-KTM 2/8/2016 7:34am
2/8/2016 7:34am
I finished my 08 to 16 conversion. You're right about the front fender (redrilling new holes), the front number (just needed to cut away at the bottle of the plate to get it to fit nice) not being a straight bolt on but the fork guards do indeed bolt straight up. I'll post a picture of the bike when my rear PC pipe turns up.
ginger969
Profile picture for user ginger969
Posts
935
Joined
2/17/2011
Location
Boise, ID, USA
ginger969 2/8/2016 8:59am
2/8/2016 8:59am
mxracer317 wrote:
I've done a search and have come up empty-handed. Is there a plastic conversion kit that will make older YZ's look just like the new model...
I've done a search and have come up empty-handed.

Is there a plastic conversion kit that will make older YZ's look just like the new model with updated plastics? I'm not referring to a UFO kit that already accomplishes the update… I'm referring to something and where the airbox & side number plates look exactly like the new model (new airbox style)?
Hey Man - Just did this feel free to hit me up with any questions 408.313.2406

Here's my 2013 YZ250 with OEM (actual Yamaha OEM) 2016 plastics kit and airbox (bolt up)



Andrew337
Profile picture for user Andrew337
Posts
129
Joined
6/24/2015
Location
Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Andrew337 2/8/2016 9:14am
2/8/2016 9:14am
I was able to swap the old hardware from my '02 airbox onto the '15-'16 airbox, with the exception of the M6 bolts that fasten the airbox to the subframe (under the seat, towards the tank). The '02 bolts had a collar that wouldn't fit the new airbox. Just needed a couple regular M6 bolts instead (from one of those cheap bolt assortment kits). All the other clips/fasteners/inserts I either reused or they were included with the OEM parts. YMMV.

For the front fender I used a round file to bring the rear holes closer together. With that done I bolted the new fender to the old fender using the rear-bolt holes, and lined them up as a guide to match-drill the front holes in the new fender. Came out perfect, nice and straight.

FYI, these Blair Rotabroach holecutters do an amazing job of making a clean, round hole in plastic and sheetmetal. I wouldn't spend the money on them just for this swap, but if you find yourself doing stuff like this regularly you might want some.
Monty #58 2/8/2016 7:08pm
2/8/2016 7:08pm
foudecross wrote:
black is beautifull !
Thanks FOUDECROSS

Can't wait to get my bike back next week. The full kit will be finished.
Monty #58 2/23/2016 3:27pm
2/23/2016 3:27pm
Hi Guys,

Finally got my 2012 YZ 250 back from the shop now with the full sticker kit

What are your thoughts on the new look








752dad
Profile picture for user 752dad
Posts
601
Joined
11/24/2014
Location
Hartland, MI, USA
752dad 2/23/2016 6:51pm
2/23/2016 6:51pm
Our 05 and 14 inspired by Smez


smezmx
Profile picture for user smezmx
Posts
2614
Joined
5/25/2010
Location
Kent,medway...., GB
smezmx 2/23/2016 9:55pm
2/23/2016 9:55pm
Whistling Smile Smile Cool Wink
Monty #58 2/24/2016 1:51pm
2/24/2016 1:51pm
752dad wrote:
Our 05 and 14 inspired by Smez [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/23/125176/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
Our 05 and 14 inspired by Smez


Loving that yellow look dude Cool
bgpn35
Profile picture for user bgpn35
Posts
506
Joined
9/25/2011
Location
Gastonia, NC, USA
bgpn35 2/24/2016 3:14pm
2/24/2016 3:14pm
Here is my 05 I just restored. Got to break it in this past Sunday! Here is a before and after



Moto520
Profile picture for user Moto520
Posts
3669
Joined
2/4/2013
Location
Schaumburg, IL, USA
Moto520 2/24/2016 6:47pm
2/24/2016 6:47pm
Monty #58 wrote:
Hi Guys, Finally got my 2012 YZ 250 back from the shop now with the full sticker kit What are your thoughts on the new look...
Hi Guys,

Finally got my 2012 YZ 250 back from the shop now with the full sticker kit

What are your thoughts on the new look








That is an awesome looking bike. Well done with the colors!
Moto520
Profile picture for user Moto520
Posts
3669
Joined
2/4/2013
Location
Schaumburg, IL, USA
Moto520 2/24/2016 6:48pm
2/24/2016 6:48pm
Where did you get the black tank?
Monty #58 2/24/2016 7:34pm
2/24/2016 7:34pm Edited Date/Time 2/24/2016 8:12pm
bgpn35 wrote:
Here is my 05 I just restored. Got to break it in this past Sunday! Here is a before and after[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/24/125283/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/24/125284/s1200_image.jpg[/img]
Here is my 05 I just restored. Got to break it in this past Sunday! Here is a before and after



That looks mint dude.

I'm a massive fan of the black rims, just haven't put them on my ride yet

Where did you get the black side plates, Rear Fender and air filter covers from. I'm after a set in black but don't need the shrouds/front guard or the number plate

Post a reply to: YZ plastics conversion