Some progress. Waiting on a correct Reikon handlebar and kevlar silencer tube which has been a hassle to find one inte right dimension but seems like Tyga performance have it. Also need to order clutch perch, some nuts and bolts and to find someone who

Very interesting! How about exhaust port shape and timing? How wide is it and is the duration different?

Amazing collection! Have you compared the geometry of the cases and the porting of cylinder with stock parts?

It looks fantastic, great job!

The bike is still just a pile of dirty parts. My strategy is to start with the cosmetics to give motivation to do the rest 😊.

92 was a good year! Yesterday I applied NOS ESR graphic kit on refurbished plastic for

Maybe you already know but I notice you have the 98 plastics which is brighter than the 96-97 navy blue. Here is my 97 with similar theme, NOS tecnosel graphics though.

Yes, but one is better than none 😁 Both sides: http://www.piccocentermotor.it/home/1974-convogliatori-yamaha-yz-125-250-1996-con-adesivi.html#

Shroud here shroud

Plastic tanks absorb oil so that will make them go yellow/brown with time. Also the tank is made of PE plastic while fenders and shrouds are made of PP which also can explain different colour.

Looks fantastic for a purist like me, good job!

Didn't they switch from steel sleeve to nikasil in 88?

Must have crashed into a tree or a wall

This build looks promising Sandman! 92 was a really good looking year for all brands. I have a yz 125 waiting to be done. The 96-01 would be great to see more builds of aswell. Here's my 97.

The Fox ads were the best!

The factory bikes had showa forks but stock had Kayaba and yours is kayaba aswell. You can tell from the two piece outer fork tubes.

Good gentle work! Have considered changing the engine seals? My low hour 96 250 didn't run really well until I changed them. You can do it without taking the engine out.

Are you sure the power valve is working properly? I have a 07 and it has a healthy low end both bone stock and with full yrrd tuning kit. I ride enduro with 13-48 gearing and it works fine.