Very cool.
125 New to me 06 YZ125 lowered?
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Time to get busy....
Hey Fellas... I had a productive evening. My first task tonight was to remove the old chain guide and replace it with the TM Design model. Seems like a solid product..
I then cleaned the rear axle and swingarm really well where the axle goes through.
Next I moved on to the pipe. It's a bit dented generally looks shitty so I cleaned all the crap off it, wiped it down with acetone and painted it flat black high heat grill paint.
Before
After
Next I moved onto the new flywheel cover and gasket. Then I did the counter shaft/drive axle seal and collar. Then I installed the front sprocket.
Next up was the rear wheel bearings. After I tightened up the spokes I closely investigated the bearings. I didn't notice any flat spots but they just didn't turn easily so I figured, what the hell.. Swap'em out. I used my blind bearing puller and MAPP gas torch. Bearings came out very, very easily. Before I started removing the bearings I put the new ALL BALLS bearings in the snow and let them chill until it was time to install.
When it came time to install I heated the hub with my torch again and ran outside, grabbed the bearings out of the snow, cut open the package and dropped them right in. I love when it happens like that. Oh the brake disc side has a ring clip that needs to be removed before you can get the bearing out.
Then the last thing I did was remove the bent clutch lever, put it in my vice and whack it straight with a dead blow hammer. Good as new.
I drop the suspension off tomorrow. Hopefully I'll pick it up early next week. Then I will be just about done. I'm not going to bother putting on the chain and rear wheel until I get the shock mounted. The last thing I will do is apply the new decals. [emoji1306][emoji1307][emoji100]
I then cleaned the rear axle and swingarm really well where the axle goes through.
Next I moved on to the pipe. It's a bit dented generally looks shitty so I cleaned all the crap off it, wiped it down with acetone and painted it flat black high heat grill paint.
Before
After
Next I moved onto the new flywheel cover and gasket. Then I did the counter shaft/drive axle seal and collar. Then I installed the front sprocket.
Next up was the rear wheel bearings. After I tightened up the spokes I closely investigated the bearings. I didn't notice any flat spots but they just didn't turn easily so I figured, what the hell.. Swap'em out. I used my blind bearing puller and MAPP gas torch. Bearings came out very, very easily. Before I started removing the bearings I put the new ALL BALLS bearings in the snow and let them chill until it was time to install.
When it came time to install I heated the hub with my torch again and ran outside, grabbed the bearings out of the snow, cut open the package and dropped them right in. I love when it happens like that. Oh the brake disc side has a ring clip that needs to be removed before you can get the bearing out.
Then the last thing I did was remove the bent clutch lever, put it in my vice and whack it straight with a dead blow hammer. Good as new.
I drop the suspension off tomorrow. Hopefully I'll pick it up early next week. Then I will be just about done. I'm not going to bother putting on the chain and rear wheel until I get the shock mounted. The last thing I will do is apply the new decals. [emoji1306][emoji1307][emoji100]
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Best money you will ever spend. Except for a vasectomy..... that's priceless.
Hey Fellas... I had a productive evening. My first task tonight was to remove the old chain guide and replace it with the TM Design model. Seems like a solid product..
I then cleaned the rear axle and swingarm really well where the axle goes through.
Next I moved on to the pipe. It's a bit dented generally looks shitty so I cleaned all the crap off it, wiped it down with acetone and painted it flat black high heat grill paint.
Before
After
Next I moved onto the new flywheel cover and gasket. Then I did the counter shaft/drive axle seal and collar. Then I installed the front sprocket.
Next up was the rear wheel bearings. After I tightened up the spokes I closely investigated the bearings. I didn't notice any flat spots but they just didn't turn easily so I figured, what the hell.. Swap'em out. I used my blind bearing puller and MAPP gas torch. Bearings came out very, very easily. Before I started removing the bearings I put the new ALL BALLS bearings in the snow and let them chill until it was time to install.
When it came time to install I heated the hub with my torch again and ran outside, grabbed the bearings out of the snow, cut open the package and dropped them right in. I love when it happens like that. Oh the brake disc side has a ring clip that needs to be removed before you can get the bearing out.
Then the last thing I did was remove the bent clutch lever, put it in my vice and whack it straight with a dead blow hammer. Good as new.
I drop the suspension off tomorrow. Hopefully I'll pick it up early next week. Then I will be just about done. I'm not going to bother putting on the chain and rear wheel until I get the shock mounted. The last thing I will do is apply the new decals. [emoji1306][emoji1307][emoji100]
I think I would like one of the newer yz 125's. Carb mounting angle just says "ride me on my rear wheel", doesn't it?
Lol.... Yes... From these pics it does appear that way. That angle is a bit exaggerated though. I have the front suspension off so it is actually tipping forward more than it would if it was sitting properly on two wheels.... For a minute there it was reminding me of those older, smaller, horizontal Honda motors.
I went to the dealership this morning for some oil... I'm afraid I may have another little dirt biker joining the ranks. [emoji15]
At a stand still until the suspension gets back to me. Could be the longest 2 weeks ever.... Lol....
Yeah.... I needed a larger capacity to operate my sand blaster efficiently. I found that horizontal tank (tank only) really cheap on Craigslist. I welded 2" angle iron to the sides to make legs and stood it up. Obviously saves a lot space which is needed in my garage... The yellow compressor has the pump on it. I just connected them both together... [emoji1303]
That is similar to a set up I have. I have two large tanks I put under a shop trailer. I have a compressor on a gas engine that will fill it in time. I have about 200 gallons of air capacity. I use my truck compressor with it to get it up to 130 lbs quickly, valve the truck off and run the gas compressor. I can take an axle worth of wheels off either of my tandem axle trucks without the wrench slowing down. otherwise it is a 15 minute process to get the second side off.
Nice, little 125 is looking good.