1998 YZ125 Factory Replica Build - Finished

aoko
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12/14/2023 7:17pm

Man that should be in a museum!

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Jdon
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12/16/2023 8:04am
Swingarm complete. Zinc plated hardware, all new bearings/seals/chain slider/hose guides. A few small dents were welded and dressed back. Linkage arm casting lines removed to look...

Swingarm complete. Zinc plated hardware, all new bearings/seals/chain slider/hose guides. A few small dents were welded and dressed back. Linkage arm casting lines removed to look a little more factory.

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Amazing job!! How did you get the swingarm to look like that? Just a lot of hand sanding? Or is it plated? I’m just starting my 1999 yz125 build!

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2Minty
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12/16/2023 5:40pm

Hey i have 2 NOS Vented Acerbis Number plates that are 96-98 Yz style If you interested. IMG 3536IMG 3535.jpeg?VersionId=.FXcb PJfI

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philG
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12/17/2023 3:03pm

I have to say i was looking at this and thought i spotted bubbles on the lower bit of the rad scoops, but on closer inspection it turns out its the reflection of your perfect drawer handles on the benches. 

You do make it hard for the rest of us, but they are a joy to look at . 

Have a good Xmas, and i will see you at Telford, unless we do an AX night again. 

 

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12/18/2023 2:07am
Jdon wrote:
Amazing job!! How did you get the swingarm to look like that? Just a lot of hand sanding? Or is it plated? I’m just starting my...

Amazing job!! How did you get the swingarm to look like that? Just a lot of hand sanding? Or is it plated? I’m just starting my 1999 yz125 build!

Yeah just lots of elbow grease - hours and hours of various filing, sanding and scotchbrite etc.

Not plated, and I've never bothered re-anodising a swingarm even though that is possible.

 

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12/18/2023 2:08am
2Minty wrote:
Hey i have 2 NOS Vented Acerbis Number plates that are 96-98 Yz style If you interested. , 

Hey i have 2 NOS Vented Acerbis Number plates that are 96-98 Yz style If you interested. IMG 3536IMG 3535.jpeg?VersionId=.FXcb PJfI

That's cool but not needed for this build. The one on it is actually the correct shaped front plate for the 98, not the UFO one.

The one you buy from UFO for this era YZ is actually the older 92 shape (guessing because mount points didnt change, UFO didn't bother updating the mould?!)

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12/18/2023 2:09am
philG wrote:
I have to say i was looking at this and thought i spotted bubbles on the lower bit of the rad scoops, but on closer inspection...

I have to say i was looking at this and thought i spotted bubbles on the lower bit of the rad scoops, but on closer inspection it turns out its the reflection of your perfect drawer handles on the benches. 

You do make it hard for the rest of us, but they are a joy to look at . 

Have a good Xmas, and i will see you at Telford, unless we do an AX night again. 

 

Haha! Cheers Phil, appreciate it.

You too - not sure on AX yet but will definitely see you at Telford and Hawkstone.

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UGOTBIT
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12/18/2023 1:49pm

Outstanding.

Is the subframe Ti or stock powder coated?

12/19/2023 6:45am
UGOTBIT wrote:

Outstanding.

Is the subframe Ti or stock powder coated?

Thank you! It's stock: blasted, heat treated and clear powdercoated. Closest you can get to a Ti look without spending $1k.

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12/24/2023 9:50am
Getting somewhere now…   These correct shapes front plates are really rare nowadays, the UFO one is based on the older 1993 shape front plate. Acerbis...

Getting somewhere now…
 

These correct shapes front plates are really rare nowadays, the UFO one is based on the older 1993 shape front plate. Acerbis front hose guide.

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Front disc guard. Brakes bled.

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Amazing build Great job,  I Love the front plate. I used to call the number they gave you the results really fast.

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