YZ plastics conversion

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I've done a search and have come up empty-handed.

Is there a plastic conversion kit that will make older YZ's look just like the new model with updated plastics? I'm not referring to a UFO kit that already accomplishes the update… I'm referring to something and where the airbox & side number plates look exactly like the new model (new airbox style)?
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Joelessi 9/7/2014 10:06am
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No, but I believe you could order the new oem parts and achieve the desired look.
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mxracer317 9/7/2014 10:10am
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Does all the new OEM parts still line up on a 2007 yz250?
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Wandell 9/7/2014 10:26am
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It's funny that you seem focused on the OEM side panels. I was just telling my son that I think my updated UFO side panels look much better than the 2015 OEM YZ side panels. But in fairness, I have yet to see a 2015 YZ with graphics/backgrounds/numbers.
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TeamGreen 9/7/2014 10:35am
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Wandell wrote:
It's funny that you seem focused on the OEM side panels. I was just telling my son that I think my updated UFO side panels look...
It's funny that you seem focused on the OEM side panels. I was just telling my son that I think my updated UFO side panels look much better than the 2015 OEM YZ side panels. But in fairness, I have yet to see a 2015 YZ with graphics/backgrounds/numbers.
I've seen the bike in person & a UFO kitted bike looks better, to me.

I'd run the UFO kit all day...but, that's just me.

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mxracer317 9/7/2014 10:45am
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Wandell wrote:
It's funny that you seem focused on the OEM side panels. I was just telling my son that I think my updated UFO side panels look...
It's funny that you seem focused on the OEM side panels. I was just telling my son that I think my updated UFO side panels look much better than the 2015 OEM YZ side panels. But in fairness, I have yet to see a 2015 YZ with graphics/backgrounds/numbers.
I guess beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Thanks for your feedback however. I'll have to take another look at the UFO kit.
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Falcon 9/7/2014 1:31pm
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I am almost certain the new parts will bolt right up to the '02 and newer bikes. All the bolt holes are in the same places. (I think the '04 models had a change to the numberplate mount or sometime around then.)
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mxracer317 9/7/2014 1:42pm
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Meh... I just like the new 2015 side plates better.

They both look better than how my 07 looks currently. So that's a bonus!
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here it is and it looks waay better than the ufo kit, it uses 10-13 250f air box and seat along with all the other plastic, comes from vlaar racing in the netherlands....................................................cost 1700! and u still gotta buy the seat, airbox, and all plastic, sooooo, the ufo kit is looking good now isnt it? but i got an aluminum tank and u dont ha ha



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Wandell 9/7/2014 6:43pm
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That conversion kit does look awesome! Here's a pic of my YZ with the UFO kit for comparison.


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Here is another look at the UFO kit, with a black tank.


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pete24 wrote:
here it is and it looks waay better than the ufo kit, it uses 10-13 250f air box and seat along with all the other plastic...
here it is and it looks waay better than the ufo kit, it uses 10-13 250f air box and seat along with all the other plastic, comes from vlaar racing in the netherlands....................................................cost 1700! and u still gotta buy the seat, airbox, and all plastic, sooooo, the ufo kit is looking good now isnt it? but i got an aluminum tank and u dont ha ha



Not $1700 dollars better looking, that's for sure!
GeorgiePorgie 9/7/2014 7:58pm
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Buy a 15 airbox. And 15 plastics. Will make your 05 or newer look like a 15. Subframe for 15 is same part # as 05-14.
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Tracktor 9/8/2014 9:44am
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Is it UFO that has the update kit for the YZ85's? I saw it linked a few weeks ago & now can't find any info anywhere? IT was an update kit for all 4 85's? Front & rear fenders................
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Wandell wrote:
That conversion kit does look awesome! Here's a pic of my YZ with the UFO kit for comparison. [URL=http://s223.photobucket.com/user/WandellAsbell/media/Motorcycles/YZ125-3_zps4bcf8439.jpg.html][IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/WandellAsbell/Motorcycles/YZ125-3_zps4bcf8439.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
That conversion kit does look awesome! Here's a pic of my YZ with the UFO kit for comparison.


Nasty.. who did your graphics and what was the name of the design?

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Tracktor wrote:
Is it UFO that has the update kit for the YZ85's? I saw it linked a few weeks ago & now can't find any info anywhere...
Is it UFO that has the update kit for the YZ85's? I saw it linked a few weeks ago & now can't find any info anywhere? IT was an update kit for all 4 85's? Front & rear fenders................
Yes, it was UFO. They also have updated, restyled fenders for the KX65.
My graphics are MGX. I believe it's their dynamic series.
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TeamGreen 9/8/2014 10:19am
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Wandell wrote:
That conversion kit does look awesome! Here's a pic of my YZ with the UFO kit for comparison. [URL=http://s223.photobucket.com/user/WandellAsbell/media/Motorcycles/YZ125-3_zps4bcf8439.jpg.html][IMG]http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/WandellAsbell/Motorcycles/YZ125-3_zps4bcf8439.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
That conversion kit does look awesome! Here's a pic of my YZ with the UFO kit for comparison.


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mxracer317 9/8/2014 8:41pm
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smezmx wrote:
Here's an 06 with the 15 airbox/sidepanel's fitted.and here's a thumpertalk link with all the detail's to confirm what parts you need and don't need for...
Here's an 06 with the 15 airbox/sidepanel's fitted.and here's a thumpertalk link with all the detail's to confirm what parts you need and don't need for the job.the older rear fender will also work with the new airbox as you can see.

http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/1102736-so-if-i-wanted-to-fit-2015-bod…



Thanks! I do like that side panel better!
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
Buy a 15 airbox. And 15 plastics. Will make your 05 or newer look like a 15. Subframe for 15 is same part # as 05-14.
The subframe is a different number. Just did the conversion on my bike. The only difference seems to be that the new airbox only uses 2 bolts on the top of the subframe rather than 4. So likely, the new number is just a subframe without those extra tabs. Just wanted to throw it out there in case someone else was trying to figure out why the part numbers were different. New airbox and new plastic kit is all you need.
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I like the look of the stock '15 better than the UFO personally. I have an 03 125 and am looking at going this route over the winter.
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My 2014 with the ufo kit doesn't look too bad
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Scrubadub 4/28/2015 9:06pm
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Has anyone tried installing the 2015 airbox on an 02-04?
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ktabb705 wrote:
The subframe is a different number. Just did the conversion on my bike. The only difference seems to be that the new airbox only uses 2...
The subframe is a different number. Just did the conversion on my bike. The only difference seems to be that the new airbox only uses 2 bolts on the top of the subframe rather than 4. So likely, the new number is just a subframe without those extra tabs. Just wanted to throw it out there in case someone else was trying to figure out why the part numbers were different. New airbox and new plastic kit is all you need.
There are two clips on the air box that are different as well. They hold the side panels on.

I am currently doing the conversion on my YZ250.

here is my buddies bike after it was done.

2014 YZ250 with the 2015 plastics.



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GATOR 4/28/2015 11:34pm
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mark_swart wrote:
I like the look of the stock '15 better than the UFO personally. I have an 03 125 and am looking at going this route over...
I like the look of the stock '15 better than the UFO personally. I have an 03 125 and am looking at going this route over the winter.
Just the opposite for me.
New airbox is huge and ugly IMO...

Apples and oranges...
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My 2008 with new airbox and plastics...bolt right up.
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Canadad wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/04/29/89314/s1200_IMG_7705.jpg[/img] My 2008 with new airbox and plastics...bolt right up.


My 2008 with new airbox and plastics...bolt right up.
Shhhhwwwwing!!Cool

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