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Wanting to do an '03 YZ125 build. I have always loved the idea of building replica bikes and as this would be my first vintage ground up build I would like to do that. My dilemma is that I want something moderately unique. YOT builds are not. Do not get me wrong I LOVE those bikes but I want something I little different from the rest. Any ideas of other replicas I could do? Maybe a '03 Reed replica with black plates?
Cool! I still have my 2003 YZ125. Original owner! How about a 3D Racing look? This is the 2002 look, but gives the idea. I always thought the orange rims were cool and unique.
a 2003 "factory" yz125 would look dope. Reeds 250 is a good reference point
Take a look through the 125sx east/west standings
https://racerxonline.com/sx/2003/points/125esx
https://racerxonline.com/sx/2003/points/125wsx
Search for some of the names to get ideas.
I do my builds the same. Just find period correct parts and graphics and then pretend it was from a privateer back then who coincidentally had my name and number 😂
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You could do a time-warp Chaparral YZ from 1998, like Jimmy Button's bike:
EDIT: I know you're looking at a 2003 bike; just throwing out ideas for the graphics.
Oh, why didn't I remember this? Mach1 Yamaha started in 2003, I believe. Here's a 2004 image:
Mach 1 bikes are sweet and relatively easy to find parts for.
Honestly it all comes down to having a proper template for that bike.
Once you have it you can go any direction with the design, even DIY print if you want...
03 250....
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