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Marque Remarks => Yamaha => Topic started by: viper42 on February 14, 2010, 10:11:28 pm

Title: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: viper42 on February 14, 2010, 10:11:28 pm

Just picked up a yz125g and want to get some new plastics,other than D.C or evil bay where else can I get them ?

Thanks

Viper 42

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: ted on February 14, 2010, 10:47:46 pm

Whats wrong with DC

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: mainline on February 14, 2010, 10:50:46 pm

If the F guards are the same then Concourse Plastics do them. As good as original.

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: Nathan S on February 14, 2010, 10:55:02 pm

Oh god, not this again...

V42, You can still get the J+ style front guards from Yamaha - they're fairly similar to the original G/H guards. Fairly cheap too.
You can get 250K+ rear guards from Yamaha too - maybe they fit the earlier 125? Be worth looking into, for a race bike.

VMX Plastics/Concourse Parts are/were planning on doing G/H plastics. You can join me in holding me breath for them, if you want...

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: Woody on February 15, 2010, 09:48:12 pm

I'll play.

If you're serious of course you'll buy these ones http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-1980-YZ-125-G-N-O-S-SIDE-PLATES-VERY-RARE_W0QQitemZ130365754186QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e5a678b4a

I do like the finish on the Maier guards, which I got off US ebay.

Also available through Les at  http://www.vmxunlimited.com/shop/yamaha/yamaha-1980-1986/yamaha-y-80-86.html

XYZ -  http://x-tremevintageyz.com/

there's also this guy, though you might want to search the threads for feedback http://www.vmxracing.com/vmx-main.htm he has an ebay store too.

I did buy DC side covers and front number plate and regret it (nothing against local supplier). They may be good for Queenslanders as they're bent like a banana but these are yet to even see the sun. the RHS's not too bad, Oh but the LHS also keeps popping off the front grommet. Also had to redrill the holes. Someone burn them before I go mad!

(http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/vmxwoody/Dsc03693cc.jpg)

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: YZ250H on February 15, 2010, 10:02:43 pm

I'll play too as I've learnt a bit more recently  ;)

XYZ are excellent finish and fit, but only do 250/465 G/H.
Maiers may fit better on the 125 than they do on the 250/465 (terrible).  Finish is pretty good.
VMX racing everyone seems to think are selling Maiers.

Do Maiers do side covers for these beasts ?? (I haven't got as far as researching the 125H yet)

Shame the NOS ones are yellow  :'(

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: Davey Crocket on February 15, 2010, 11:15:47 pm

Hey get a Woody,  you get a heat gun and heat the plastic where it doesnt fit and then hold it in place with something till it  8)s down . You may have to experiment a little but it will fix it!!!. You'll be amaized what you can do with a heat gun.

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: Grunter215 on February 17, 2010, 08:13:38 pm

Who does a translucent sidecovers for 250H? Im sure ive seen them but cant find where.Any opinions on these??

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: Woody on February 17, 2010, 11:19:01 pm

Hold the press, DC may be sending me some replacements. I'll let you know how I go.

Kiwi215 - you can get the DC translucent plastics here (ask em to email you a pic);

http://www.dcvmx.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18591&cat=283&page=3

and get em locally through;

http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=10010.msg98161#msg98161

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: YZ250H on February 18, 2010, 07:09:32 pm

Kiwi XYZ make translucent as well.

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: kevwrx on February 18, 2010, 10:15:03 pm

I have a brand new XYZ tank sitting here for a YZ250G, to be honest I think the quality is pretty poor. if someone wants it for a race bike - make me an offer ,I have asked for my money back, but i just keep getting the run around from them
FFS why wont someone make good quality plastic for 1980-81 YZ's ?? How hard can it be

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: Woody on February 18, 2010, 10:37:56 pm

Les at vmx unlimited said the maier ones have a better finish but the DC ones tend to fit better.

Tony, what sort of trouble did you have with your sidecovers?

Ted, are you happy with your 125H DC plastics, good fit & finish?

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: Nathan S on February 18, 2010, 10:38:23 pm

Based on the dramas that Scott's had with the repro YZ-D/E tanks: Bloody hard.

He's been persistng for at least three years now...

Title: Re: YZ125 Plastics
Post by: YZ250H on February 19, 2010, 07:40:25 am

Quote from: kevwrx on February 18, 2010, 10:15:03 pm

I have a brand new XYZ tank sitting here for a YZ250G, to be honest I think the quality is pretty poor. if someone wants it for a race bike - make me an offer ,I have asked for my money back, but i just keep getting the run around from them
FFS why wont someone make good quality plastic for 1980-81 YZ's ?? How hard can it be

Here here Kev.  Surely it can't be that hard.  I'm thinking of starting a syndicate - there has got to be a market.  How much you thinking for the tank mate ?  Can you sand it or something to make it better - what is wrong with it ?

Nobody that I have seen makes decent plastics for these beasties - haven't tried for the 125 yet.
Finish on DC is average at best.