Is the Yamaha YZ125 similar to the Yamaha MX100?
It was, in fact, very similar to the MX125 and MX100, which Yamaha offered concurrently. The YZ125 sold for $110 more than the MX and had more peak horsepower and a number of lighter parts. Plus, it had the cool strap on the tank. At the time, Honda owned the 125 class with the CR125M Elsinore, but the two Yamaha 125s were at least in the game.
When was the first Yamaha YZ125 dirt bike made?
1981YZ125. 1973: Although very few were actually made, Yamaha did produce a YZ125 in 1973. It was not offered to the general public, but a dealer in good standing could submit a rider resume to the importer and hope to obtain a semi-works bike. However rare, this goes down in the books as the first bike with the YZ125 name.
How big is the stator plate on a YZ 125?
77-79 YZ 125 owners measure your stock components. The OD on this stator plate measures 110mm. The small end of the crank taper should measure 11.40mm. You may need the earlier ignition depending on your engine specs. The kit includes a stator, CDI, coil magneto, plug cap, kill switch and mounting hardware.
When did the 125 class dirt bike become official?
That changed in 1974 when the AMA gave the 125 class its own official championship. The only problem was a high school kid named Marty Smith who absolutely dominated the new class on a Honda for the first two years.
It was, in fact, very similar to the MX125 and MX100, which Yamaha offered concurrently. The YZ125 sold for $110 more than the MX and had more peak horsepower and a number of lighter parts. Plus, it had the cool strap on the tank. At the time, Honda owned the 125 class with the CR125M Elsinore, but the two Yamaha 125s were at least in the game.
1981YZ125. 1973: Although very few were actually made, Yamaha did produce a YZ125 in 1973. It was not offered to the general public, but a dealer in good standing could submit a rider resume to the importer and hope to obtain a semi-works bike. However rare, this goes down in the books as the first bike with the YZ125 name.
Is there a CDI for a Yamaha yz-465?
The 40+ year old electronics used in the OEM CDI are not so popular. They failed frequently and did not get better with age. We have experience with the MX bikes from the 70’s, having owned & raced many at that time. The FIREPLUG CDI is a modern ignition box replacement for the Vintage YAMAHA MX motorcycles.
What is a fireplug CDI for a Yamaha MX?
The FIREPLUG CDI is a modern ignition box replacement for the Vintage YAMAHA MX motorcycles. The FIREPLUG CDI uses the latest technology to increase spark energy and improve overall performance over the OEM CDI. Included is the FIREPLUG CDI reliability and warranty that has become the GOLD standard with our ignition modules.