Author Topic: 125H (Read 3634 times)

Ted · « **on:** February 08, 2012, 08:29:35 pm »

Who owns a 1981 YZ 125H?

Who races a 125H?

Are they a desirable model being the last cantilever and first water cooled 125 model Yamaha?

What would be a fair price for one in mint restored condition and is also a proven race winner?

GMC · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:44:40 pm »

Can't help you Ted, but...
...while on the subject, does anyone know if the G / H 125 muffler will fit the J model?
The J, K & L models all have separate part No’s for the muffler but does that mean they are completely different in fitment or can they be interchanged from model to model?

Ted · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2012, 09:05:02 pm »

Cannot help you Geoff, but what time is True Grit on tonight?

maico police · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2012, 09:05:34 pm »

I know mine goes like stink and It's pretty much in standard trim. They are pretty unique as they were the real 'cross-over' model of the yz 125. They're great to own as engine parts are as cheap as buggery. Their Achilles Heel is the sealing for the headstem but you can find oem ones from time to time or use alternative. I doubt you'd get a whole lot of dollars for one though even in really good nick. Just fun to own.

mainline · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2012, 09:17:01 pm »

Quote from: Ted on February 08, 2012, 09:05:02 pm

Cannot help you Geoff, but what time is True Grit on tonight?

buy the dvd

Noel · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2012, 09:21:24 pm »

Who owns a 1981 YZ 125H?
Ted

Who races a 125H?
TED and friends

Are they a desirable model being the last cantilever and first water cooled 125 model Yamaha?
You tell us

What would be a fair price for one in mint restored condition and is also a proven race winner?
Priceless

YZ250H · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2012, 06:57:33 am »

Quote from: Mont on February 08, 2012, 09:05:34 pm

Their Achilles Heel is the sealing for the headstem but you can find oem ones from time to time or use alternative. I doubt you'd get a whole lot of dollars for one though even in really good nick. Just fun to own.

With the help of GMC and Mike52 on here I think I have a fix for that. Give me some time to make sure it works and all will be revealed

GEORGE · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:16:16 am »

The YZ125H would have to be 1 of the least desirable

vintage bikes there is and it falls into PRE85 where it

would be uncompetitive unless riden by a very good rider.

The previous G model is more desirable and they sell for very

little, as Mont has stated being a little 125 theres only the

fun factor. You state yours is a proven race winner, who was

riding it surely not you, was it a hired youg gun

. In 1981

the Suzuki RM125X was by far the best 125. I spotted yours

for sale on the Heaven site, your being very optimistic asking

3.5k and is that a painted tank gone wrong

looks ugly.

GEORGE

maico police · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2012, 01:40:38 pm »

Why is it uncompetitive George? I never said that. No Pre 85 125's attract good money. The 125 H would run with anything else in Pre 85 125. It's got a very usable motor, good steering, handling and good brakes. Why say thee?

GEORGE · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2012, 01:54:58 pm »

Mont re-read my post, i quoted you on the fun factor only.

I said they are uncompetitive, they don't compare with any

of the other 84 model 125's (pre85)

GEORGE

Ted · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2012, 06:34:28 pm »

So tell me George ,Why is Jody Perry so much faster on my H than he is on his own 84 kx 125

JohnnyO · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:08:51 pm »

Quote from: Ted on February 08, 2012, 08:29:35 pm

Who owns a 1981 YZ 125H?

Who races a 125H?

Are they a desirable model being the last cantilever and first water cooled 125 model Yamaha?

What would be a fair price for one in mint restored condition and is also a proven race winner?

The 125H isn't really a desirable model and they weren't popular in '81. Like someone already said the 125G was much more competitve against the opposition the previous year.
Suzuki absolutely owned the 125 class in '81 and even the new Honda was better than the YZ...
Unfortunately 125's don't bring a lot of money compared to the bigger bikes.

wmc83 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:43:01 pm »

I saw a 125h go for $3200 ish on eBay and it wasn't even a very good one but that was 18 months ago, I don't know why big bores attract higher prices given the amount of US imports I think alot of people like the idea of owning one but in reality they'd have more fun on a 125.

Woody · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2012, 08:50:53 pm »

I had a ride on this bike at Canberra and I must say it was the most fun I'd had with my pants on for a long time.

The handling was excellent, especially on the big jumps that test out most bikes. Hope my G is just as much fun when I eventually get around to finishing the bugger.

mustanggrahame · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:22:05 pm »

I raced a new 125H in 81-82. Rode a J when they first came out and couldn't get comfortable on it at all. My H was much faster. I continued with the H most of the way through 82 and then got a new K. I really felt that the H would have been competitive even against the K. I know it had no powervalve or linkage suspension, but I loved that bike. Maybe sometimes a bike is better than the sum of its parts suggest.
Cheers, Grahame

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