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Title: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: nada on May 29, 2013, 08:44:31 pm
(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag6/eastcoastgps/DSC_0250_zps426f684c.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/eastcoastgps/media/DSC_0250_zps426f684c.jpg.html)

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag6/eastcoastgps/DSC_0249_zpsd0b54437.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/eastcoastgps/media/DSC_0249_zpsd0b54437.jpg.html)

(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag6/eastcoastgps/DSC_0248_zps366e613b.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/eastcoastgps/media/DSC_0248_zps366e613b.jpg.html)

My New project, UGLY Purple Frame!!!! errrrrr

Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: albrid-3 on May 29, 2013, 09:03:42 pm
It will be fine bike to cut some laps and get some practice on.
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: Rookie#1 on May 29, 2013, 09:13:33 pm
has someone tried to make it look like a 94mdl at some stage?? looks like a good start all the same, enjoy your project  :)
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: nada on May 29, 2013, 09:29:27 pm
Quote from: Rookie#1 on May 29, 2013, 09:13:33 pm
has someone tried to make it look like a 94mdl at some stage?? looks like a good start all the same, enjoy your project  :)

Yep, that's what i thought! Thanks
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: whitey 43 on May 29, 2013, 09:29:53 pm
Heaps of potential...Wear some of that paint off first!
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: nada on May 29, 2013, 09:39:21 pm
Quote from: whitey 43 on May 29, 2013, 09:29:53 pm
Heaps of potential...Wear some of that paint off first!

Yeah, good idea:) my neighbor is keen on a ride, so i think i will.

Engine is strong, so, i'll go cut some laps around Louee MX park:)

Thanks Dave, should be a good little bike:0
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: nada on July 11, 2013, 10:05:14 pm
(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag6/eastcoastgps/YZ125_zps9d206126.jpg) (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/eastcoastgps/media/YZ125_zps9d206126.jpg.html)

Hi guys, your thoughts???

I think the purple frame is growing on me??
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: Purple Dave on July 11, 2013, 10:31:52 pm
Believe me Nada........you'll stand out in the CROWD...... ;D ;D
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: nada on July 11, 2013, 10:34:03 pm
That's what i was hoping :P
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: oldyzman on July 11, 2013, 10:47:34 pm
Looks good, nice unit....
Brett
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: nada on July 11, 2013, 10:50:54 pm
Quote from: oldyzman on July 11, 2013, 10:47:34 pm
Looks good, nice unit....
Brett

Thanks, still a bit to go, but she should be ready in the next few weeks for a trial run:)
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: whitey 43 on July 12, 2013, 07:58:09 am
That scrubbed up well! now go wear it out! :)
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: nada on July 13, 2013, 04:38:20 pm
Quote from: whitey 43 on July 12, 2013, 07:58:09 am
That scrubbed up well! now go wear it out! :)

Copy That!!!
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: Boyracer on July 21, 2013, 09:01:58 pm
You need to powder coat the frame white, the purple doesn't go with the retro red and black graphics.
Title: Re: New Project 1989 Yamaha YZ 125 "Ugly Duckling"
Post by: nada on July 21, 2013, 09:18:30 pm
Yeah ill get around to it, i just want to ride the bloody thing