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Camp332
5/26/2017 7:59am
5/26/2017 7:59am
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10/15/2019 8:11am
VitalBros!
I definitely love looking in this forum at all the builds. I'm going to attempt my best at providing a somewhat detailed, and most likely slow build thread. We'll see.
Anyway, I started with this clean 2004 YZ125 from my brother inlaw. I think he was the 3rd owner of the bike.
My friends, and my son helped with the tear down.
Some degreasing, and cleaning was needed before I sent parts off to my dad in Pittsboro, NC for powdercoating.
Picture of the swingarm with some good old build up on it.
Here is the engine after I did a good degreasing/scotch brite session.(It wasn't bad at all) any suggestions on removing that yellowish stain? Otherwise, I'm ok with how it came out.
Here are some of the parts I had powdercoated mirror black. I have the wheels(not pictured, but also mirror black) getting laced up, trued, and new bearings pressed in by RG3 New Jersey (Paul Bruno is a great guy to have work on your stuff), Paul is also pressing the lower steering stem bearing on for me.
The time to get things done on the YZ is limited, but I'll do my best to keep trucking on this bad boy as quickly as possible.
I definitely love looking in this forum at all the builds. I'm going to attempt my best at providing a somewhat detailed, and most likely slow build thread. We'll see.
Anyway, I started with this clean 2004 YZ125 from my brother inlaw. I think he was the 3rd owner of the bike.
My friends, and my son helped with the tear down.
Some degreasing, and cleaning was needed before I sent parts off to my dad in Pittsboro, NC for powdercoating.
Picture of the swingarm with some good old build up on it.
Here is the engine after I did a good degreasing/scotch brite session.(It wasn't bad at all) any suggestions on removing that yellowish stain? Otherwise, I'm ok with how it came out.
Here are some of the parts I had powdercoated mirror black. I have the wheels(not pictured, but also mirror black) getting laced up, trued, and new bearings pressed in by RG3 New Jersey (Paul Bruno is a great guy to have work on your stuff), Paul is also pressing the lower steering stem bearing on for me.
The time to get things done on the YZ is limited, but I'll do my best to keep trucking on this bad boy as quickly as possible.
The Shop
Seriously, looking good my friend. I'll be watching.
New bearings all the way around on this bike. Wheels, Steering stem, swingarm, linkages. Applied triple clamp to accommodate my favorite bars. Now it's time to order a clutch, and top end kit. Are there any aftermarket companies you guys would recommend for top end, and clutch kits? I heard wiseco is junk now.
Here are some update photos.
What will you be doing for graphics?
Im going to stick with the original airbox, and just go with the newer front/rear fenders. Graphics will definitely be from 180decals. Still figuring that stuff out.
The bike is looking good!
Pit Row
Everything has to go outside when working on the YZ
Here's a new piston pumping in the meantime. Ended up going Wiseco pro-lite after reading more good things than bad.
I used the UFO plastic frame guards on my 04. They look a tad goofy but they do the trick. I might pick up some black grip tape to put over them.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/UFO-Plastics-Frame-Guards-Reflex-Blue-Yamaha-Y…
You just solved the problem, as I looked at those blue UFO guards, but was having a hard time dealing with the blue, since I had the frame PC'd black. Applying griptape is the key! Thankfully decades of skateboarding should have my griptape application looking factory works! Hahaha, thanks!
Did you blast the clutch cover? The Lightspeed frame guards are a nice touch with the black frame. Where'd you find those suckas?
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