1988 yz 125 build

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Edited Date/Time 7/22/2019 2:06pm
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, I've been restoring my old 1988 yz 125 since 2014.
Since I'm getting too old and soft (fat) for riding these things I decided that I'd get more enjoyment from doing them up.
Bare with me as I'm not a whiz kid with computers but I'll get as many pics on as I can... hope you enjoy.

Cheers,

Chris

Frame shot blasted and powder coated, new steering head bearings fitted.

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Geordie 3/12/2017 11:37am
3/12/2017 11:37am Edited Date/Time 3/12/2017 11:47am
Pic above was frame shot blasted and powder coated



Rear shock bearings replaced, shock serviced and spring powder coated red

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Geordie 3/12/2017 11:44am
3/12/2017 11:44am Edited Date/Time 3/15/2017 4:06pm




New swing arm bearings fitted, Forks rebuilt with new bushings and genuine seals, fresh oil.
New gaiters fitted but not the correct shade of red- these had to go!



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Geordie 3/12/2017 11:58am
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Engine next, stripped, all bearings replaced with genuine yamaha items, new selector forks, seals, 2nd gear as original was missinga tooth. New sump plug, con rod, piston ect ect














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Geordie 3/12/2017 12:07pm
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Cylinder rebored,

Clutch plates replaced, basket refurbished



Calipers refurbished, painted,

Exhaust system refurbished



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Geordie 3/12/2017 12:13pm
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Wheels refurbished, new stainless spokes, powder coated hubs, new bearings and seals, new discs and pads.

New michelin tyres, new chain and sprockets




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Geordie 3/12/2017 12:22pm
3/12/2017 12:22pm Edited Date/Time 3/12/2017 12:41pm
New seat cover fitted, Clarke tank as original was brown.











New genuine clutch and throttle cabless, stainless steel braided brake lines

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Geordie 3/12/2017 12:35pm
3/12/2017 12:35pm Edited Date/Time 3/12/2017 12:49pm














Fresh graphics, correct gaiters fitted, couple of minor jobs to do then it will be finished.

Hope you enjoy.

1986 yz 125 Full restoration to come in a couple of weeks if anyone is interested to see it?

Cheers,

Chris
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Sidecar 3/12/2017 2:40pm
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Nice work man, yeah I'm interested to see the 86 too.
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Geordie 3/12/2017 3:27pm
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Thanks man, no worries mate, I've just kinda started with the 86, frame shot blasted and powder coated so I'll take a few pics of it to date and the parts bought and start a new thread next week.
Richard Tease II 3/14/2017 3:47pm
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Geordie wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/12/181018/s1200_20160824_161836.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/12/181019/s1200_20160824_161841.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/12/181020/s1200_20160825_131317.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/12/181021/s1200_20160824_170937.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/12/181022/s1200_20160825_131119.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/12/181023/s1200_20160825_123338.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/12/181024/s1200_20160825_125630.jpg[/img] Fresh graphics, correct gaiters fitted, couple of minor jobs to do then it will be finished. Hope you enjoy...














Fresh graphics, correct gaiters fitted, couple of minor jobs to do then it will be finished.

Hope you enjoy.

1986 yz 125 Full restoration to come in a couple of weeks if anyone is interested to see it?

Cheers,

Chris
Definitely wanna see it.
The only problem with the 80's model YZ's is the tanks stain. I've heard about hydro blasing the plastics which brings them up to new condition
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yak651 3/14/2017 6:03pm
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Nice job!
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kott0n 3/15/2017 10:15am
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Looks great!

Thanks for sharing.
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Geordie 3/15/2017 4:10pm
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Thanks guys, I've ordered 2 new clarke tanks (original spec) from the states so that should solve the tank discolouration issues, shame the nos yamaha ones aren't available
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Matt_Inman 7/22/2019 2:06pm
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Geordie wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/03/12/180984/s1200_20150810_152503.jpg[/img] Engine next, stripped, all bearings replaced with genuine yamaha items, new selector forks, seals, 2nd gear as original was missinga tooth. New sump plug, con...


Engine next, stripped, all bearings replaced with genuine yamaha items, new selector forks, seals, 2nd gear as original was missinga tooth. New sump plug, con rod, piston ect ect














the top of my piston is saying 1.25 and bore is saying 57.15 to 18 is that the same piston i need for my bike
richardschoemaker 4/26/2023 11:23am
4/26/2023 11:23am

beautiful bike! Do you happen to have any spare parts lying around? I'm also working on one myself.

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