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Karlos247

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Before racing minis years ago I was running with Queensland Vintage MX I used to race a Huski 500 2stroke. Then an IT 465 with YZ triple clamp and swingarm. Along the way I stumbled across an IT 125. The 175 was common as but this little gem was rare. I fully rebuilt the engine and gearbox and became what we affectionately named "Jeckle & Hide" such a tame and sweet little thing... Until you cracked your wrist open and turned into a freak wheel standing everywhere. It ended up buried in my shed for about 7 years until just recently. With too much time on my hands being off work mending broken bones and nothing left to do on my LXR until the money train stops by. I pulled her out brushed some dust off and after a quick carb clean she fired straight away. I took her out in the yard, gave her a bath, sprayed her with WD and back in the corner she went. Then yesterday my eldest daughter (who turns 15 next week) tells me all she wants for her birthday is another Moto. Cos if I'm riding again she wants to get back into too. I started to ponder any number of potential builds I could start and then it dawned on me... My lil IT 125 is nearly good to go. It puts around so peacefully from idle to about 1/4 throttle. I've actually taught a few kids and a couple girls how to ride on this thing. So my first step was to sit down beside it and right out a parts list. Keeping in mind I've somehow gotta make this old thing look COOOOL.
 
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First thing I gotta do is rip off those fugly mudguards. Then attack the headlight, speedo and ignition key junk. There's no place for any of that on a race track
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Parts list so far is
Guards
Sprocket nut
Handle bars
Front tire
Grips
Air filter
Back brake rod
Levers
I'm sure that will grow very quickly
 
Being the nice guy I am I started to see things around that I could start putting straight on.
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My LXR got raped for handlebars and controls
 
looks like you sussed out posting pics,
nice looking bike too.

and jeez, get those china parts off of it, otherwise i'll give you negative rep !!!!!!



i will try and locate some bits for you.

ok, here is the best link i can find for you,
the complete Yamaha parts catalogue for the 1980 IT125G,
tah dah!!!!! - http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1980/IT125G/parts.html


the front fender is still available new from Yamaha US for $25 (US), postage would be exxy though.
http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Y.../IT125G/FRONT FENDER - REAR FENDER/parts.html


early YZ front fender,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-Y...otorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item4ac0c727b1&_uhb=1


XT fenders look close?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-X...otorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item4ac11c850c&_uhb=1


a thailand IT copy front fender, could be cheap with postage?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-I...R-OW-/360378344374?hash=item53e83923b6&_uhb=1


an expensive repro white front fender, these may be able to be modified to suit?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1982-199...nder-/160907963494?hash=item2576dcac66&_uhb=1
and the matching rear,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1981-198...nder-/130790068507?hash=item1e73b2111b&_uhb=1


dodgy used IT/DT blue fender, $40
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Front-Fe..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2c063e16&_uhb=1
 
Geez you're good at this! Hey any chance you can locate the front sprocket nut? Or technically known as main shaft retainer nut
 
Ohhh yeah I'm looking for some guards that are it blue but kinda modern looking. I'll have a looksy thru your links now. Cheers mate
 
Ohhh yeah I'm looking for some guards that are it blue but kinda modern looking. I'll have a looksy thru your links now. Cheers mate

have a look at this blue UFO fender for a more modern look,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UFO-UNIV...K_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4151c574c5&_uhb=1

a couple of UFO rear fenders, not sure if the blue matches ?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kotfluge...rrad_Kraftradteile&hash=item5d325ef936&_uhb=1
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UFO-UNIV...K_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4151cb4d15&_uhb=1

maybe modify an Acerbis rear fender to suit, heat gun ?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Acerbis-..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item5af2ead859&_uhb=1


IT250 style rear blue fender
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1982-198..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e73b21116&_uhb=1
 
Some helpful options there mate. Not a fan of that last one tho. I think there was a later model one without all the bumpy stuff on it. I can't find it
 
i would be cleaning up that ignition switch/key, and the speedo with mounting and cable etc etc, and list them on ebay, worldwide
you will make more than enough to get the parts you need to finish the IT125.
last year i saw a 1984 IT200L speedo, and mounting bracket sell for $230 !!
i have a couple here in better condition for spares for my bike.


a couple more rear fender links-

shorty TT600 style rear fender in IT Bblue, modify to suit ?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-B...rrad_Kraftradteile&hash=item3a828f88ab&_uhb=1

'93 DT200 rear fender, modify?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-D..._Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a81b01082&_uhb=1

DT front fender, vented etc, probably a direct bolt on to IT item,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-D...otorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item337fdc8d89&_uhb=1
 

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