Woody's Project YZ125G

[Woody]

hey evomx244, how long have the mxm decals been on your tank and have you had any trouble with them?

Mainline, who supplied the stickers that bubbled on you and do you have the details of the guy in Brissie?

(however, I propbably won't need decals for a while at the rate I'm going on the tank. what a fun job)

cheers

[YZ John]

WOW!!

I had no idea that my little YZ125G had affected so many people. Thank you!

As for tank stickers bubbling on the tanks, there is one very simple solution... drain the fuel after every ride! The compounds in the fuel leach through the plastic and create the air bubbles. No fuel in the tank = no bubbles.

This one little piece of advise will keep your tank looking good for quite some time.

Please feel free to ask questions about the bike or any of the methods used in the restoration. I'd also like to see your completed YZ125G restorations.

All the best,
John

[Graeme M]

Plenty of people have seen your site, followed your resto, and marvelled at the result, John. One of my favourite sites for the wealth of info you provided too.

Glad to have you aboard OzVMX by the way.

[YZ250H]

Me too JOhn - your site was the inspiration for my resto.  Your attention to detail is excellent and made me take my time and do a proper job.  Great to have you on board mate.  I'm sure you can offer heaps of advice to the folks on here.

[Davey Crocket]

The guy in Brissy is PDS Graphics in Moss St, ph 32083440, ask for Karl. He can also copy and make anything you need, even if its just a photo.

[Woody]

Oh No, YZ John's selling his beaut 125G

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320415559139&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

John, do you have a new project on the go? like to see a 250 G/H. Good luck with the sale.

I'd also be keen to find out your jetting with the RR pipe.

Do you know anything about the pro form racing pipes sold by ams - good or bad? who is the major distributor?
http://www.amsracing.com/item.php?id=367

cheers
Woody

[Woody]

Calling Mr YZ125 Nathan

what other triple clamps will fit my 125H 38mm forks? the 125H clamps have the extra coolant plumbing going through them, which wouldn't look right on  the aircooled bike. which models have he 38mm to suit?
cheers

[Nathan S]

YZ250D~G, YZ400D~F, IT250/465H/J.
I guess that YZ125K would also work, but I think they have less offset on them.

I'm sure there's more, but beer beer beer beer. Erm - what were we talking about? Oh that's right... Beer is good.

[Woody]

Well this project is taking me a far lot longer than I expected. Finally got something I can roll around the garage. Hope to pick things up over the next 2 months and finish the bloody thing off. Engine work and cosmetics to go.

[YZ250H]

Looks Bloody good Woody, well done mate.
Those wheels look sh1t hot 

All you need to do is get the missus to push you round the yard while you make 2 stroke noises 

I will have to try and catch up to you now 

[crankpin]

Looks great Woody.

My favourite 125 by far. Can't wait to see it finished 

[maico police]

Wheel seems too far left off centre, (spaced correctly?)

All the monoshocked YZ's that I have (and have had) including my 80 J, seem to be the same . Like the seat part of the frame is twisted. I haven't crashed all of them! (not all severly anywho  ). I figure they just go that way in the sun.
I've just laced the rear wheel so's it's not going to hit anything and forget about it (mind you none of them are concourse restos......)

[YZ250H]

My 250 and 465 are the same.  I thought bent swing arm or frame 

I laced my 250 rear wheel so the centre of the rim lined up with the centre of the shock which (hopefully) is the centre of the bike.  Seems to track nicely so ...  465 is as bought and seems to be set up the same.  Maybe all YZs have been flipped because of their uncontrollable brute horsepower 

[Mick N]

I had my wheels for my 125G rebuilt and when fitted the back wheel is about 6mm off centre to the left and I have all correct spacers-I'm always checking out other YZ's at race meets and the majority are to the left but some are dead centre.
Hey woody if you are still after a pro form pipe Les from VMX unlimited has one.He ordered a whole bunch of pipes months ago with one 125G amongst them-just arrived this week.

[Woody]

I have 125H forks on the G. Does anyone know exactly how much fork should stick out of the top triple clamp or the distance between the top of the lower fork leg to the bottom triple clamp? I've seen varying answers on this one but what are the oem specs?

I also have a set of Polysport fork boots but they might be a bit too wide. I'm after a set that's a good fit for the 38mm forks.

The new rear wheel is laced a bit off centre but no where near as much as in the old pic.

Wish I knew Les was going to start importing Proform pipes. I bought one from AMS in the states some time ago  but that's a story for another day.

cheers