YZ125 L 1984 Basket Case Restore

[frostype400]

Looks good Ji looking forward to seeing this one done if it turns out anything like your other bikes thanks Michael.

[Ji Gantor]

Due to the salt water running the spokes are cactus.
The nipples on these bikes were aluminium so they look okay but I bet they will break when I go to remove them so new spokes can be fitted.

Ji

[Ji Gantor]

Thanks for the kind words Michael,
I hope to make you all proud.
These Yamis are just great fun.
I am addicted.
The parts are hard to find but they look and work great when done.

Ji

[suzuki43]

Hey Ji
Love the resto story mate.Keep them coming.
Cheers
Craig

[E74]

I have NOS front and rear spokes if you want them $300, your front rim is rare as rocking horse shit, do everything you can to save it, I also have a mint rear rim if yours is buggered.

[Ji Gantor]

Before we strip down the bike check the electrical system.
Buy a spark tester for about $12 and set the gap at about 5mm
Connect one end to the plug lead and grab a bolt with the aligator clamp.
Then with the spark plug out actuate the kick lever.
If everything is good we should get one or two nice blue archs each kick.
This bikes electricals are just fine.
If I was a better photographer or not so lazy I would have tried to get an image of the blue spark, oh well back to the bike.

Ji

[Ji Gantor]

Hi Craig,
Thanks for the kind words mate.
But are you a Suzi man.


Ji

[Ji Gantor]

Hi E74,
Do you have the alloy nipples to go with the spokes?
The front rim looks new no loss of gold anywhere.
The rear has signs of saltwater corrosion. When I take the tyre off I will see how bad it is.
Thanks for the offer mate.
The wheel truing jig is still going strong, I think I have used it on 10 wheels so far.

Ji

[frostype400]

What is wrong with being a suzi man Ji. I like all bikes I have one of each of the big jap brands thanks Michael.

[mainline]

Cheers ji/rob, I'll see how I go during the week. Vandy has kindly offered to bring one to Nudgee next weekend, so worst case scenario I'll have a look at the timing there.

Thanks

[Ji Gantor]

Hi Frostype,
I used to have a Suzuki RM125 A when I was 17.
My brother Still has and loves Suzis.
Can Suzi guys be seen on the Yami page?
Riders seem to have the Holden Ford thing.

Ji

[Ji Gantor]

Hi Mainline,
Cool mate.
Good luck.

Ji

[Ji Gantor]

The previous owner told me that there were a few parts missing so last weekend I got on the phone and ordered all the missing parts.
I sure do love the smell of new parts in the morning.
Watch out when installing and removing these old gaskets they contain asbestos.

Ji

[evo550]

Ji,
If I rember correctly the "lug" on the powervalve linkage isn't used for valve alignment.
When removing the linkage you rotate the retaining nut until the hole and lug line up, then insert a dowel (small screwdriver will do), you then can apply pressure to the nut to remove.
Damage to the powervalve can result if this is not carried out.
Best of luck, I have a test on one of those I think, if you want a read.

[E74]

I have the nipples.