Transforming a DESTROYED Yamaha YZ125 into a REAL race bike! (250 killer!)

[@jameshodge6731]

I'm grateful you two meet each other and decided to build MX Skill Shack. I'm liked,subscribed,and a member for the rest of the journey.The tech,tips are the best. Tony is a A1 mechanic imo. Can't wait to see all the great bikes you build together. And you guys are funny,I was lmao at the Canadian thing.😂

[@MXSkillShack]

Thanks, Hoser!! 🇨🇦 (we appreciate you!)

[@MXSkillShack]

James! Thank you for the compliment. Also thanks to Charles for nudging me to come out of my cave (to aid in the 500 projects) and share some moto insight along with him to people much like yourself and others that have opened my eyes. It's been quite rewarding to do so and help others with the same dirt bike problems as us. It's neat as hell. Thank YOU for being apart of this with us. We legitimately cannot do it without you and our members. Strap in pal, cause things are going to get wild, awesome, and most likely weird. 🐘... Canadians are also neat. I'm from Minnesota so I can relate... Tony // MXSS

[@frontlinemedia4270]

I can say, I was in at the start with the suzuki. Keep up the good work guys

[@MXSkillShack]

Much appreciated!

[@phatheadracingmx]

Billet clutch cover 🔥🔥🔥

[@MXSkillShack]

Super Dungey PUMPED!

[@Rick-ro8bf]

Nice mix of personalities! Keep up the good work!

[@MXSkillShack]

Thanks dude! We appreciate ya!

[@mikebrown41182]

"who are you" Matt Damon 🤣! Damn Chuck & Uncle this is some good shit! Sick with the new billet covers coming up, people always looking for alternatives.

[@MXSkillShack]

The Film Actors Guild, or F.A.G. for short, was calling 🔥 Thank you Mikey!

[@MXSkillShack]

Dirka Dirka Dino Mike!!

[@mikebrown41182]

@@MXSkillShack ⭐️ team ⭐️ america 🦅 Uncle! 😁👍🏼

[@donschoffer8986]

It looks sick guys. I love your styles and every bike is so different

[@MXSkillShack]

Thanks dude!

[@albertking7012]

Good morning fellas...we are doing great! Pegs are sick! Congrats to Flag..don't forget the "L" funny...lol. have a great weekend fello Shackers!!🤙

[@MXSkillShack]

😅 you too, Albert!

[@jimsaul736]

I have had a few of the bikes I have restored that I call Swamp Donkeys. Your builds are top notch!

[@MXSkillShack]

Hahaha!! Great name! Thanks for watching and we appreciate you

[@MXSkillShack]

Swamp Donkeys Rule! Haven't heard that term in a while. TJ

[@PremixandPedals]

Hey guys, you misspelled my name in the results of the drawing for the footpegs! Lol! Congrats, Jeff! I need a pair of those for my size 15 dogs!

[@MXSkillShack]

Don’t forget the “L”!!!

[@Bryski772]

Morning amigos great stuff thanks again you guys have a wonderful weekend🤙🏼🤘🏼😎

[@MXSkillShack]

You too, Bry!

[@derrickspells2264]

#72 that’s me baby feels good to see my name up there but will definitely double maybe even triple up. 💙 amazing work guys 💪🏾💯

[@MXSkillShack]

You Rule Derrick! We appreciate you big time. Not necessary, but also totally up to you. HELLACHANCESINCREASED! Tony // MXSS

[@greyhat34]

Yo..... Love getting up on Saturday morning and watching you guys put together my bike.😅 Since you got some early birds on here, I'm sure the answer is out there, but number 7 in 97 mx was kdub. His race in redbud was nothing but issues for him riding the 97. I actually rode amateur in washougal in 97 with the number 7, and the officials made my dad change the number to 127 with electrical tape. Lets just say the numbers had a hard time staying on... Great video guys love all the hard work and attention to detail you are giving this bike. Cant wait to watch the 250 video next week.

[@MXSkillShack]

Such a rad story & we are so stoked to have you. 🙌 I’ll see you on mXrevival channel next Saturday! -Charles

[@MXSkillShack]

Bingo on the Kdubage! Ok also love Washougal story. We spend a decent amount of time there these days with my son racing, but I haven't had to electrical tape it up there yet. Thank you for watching it and the feedback! Tony // MXSS

[@greyhat34]

​@MXSkillShack lol, yeah, I don't really remember why they made him do that, me being a teen and all really didn't care just wanted to race. That's awesome that you guys race there. I always thought that was one of the best places to race. That's being unfair since I only raced in Washington and Oregon 😂 anyway enough spaming your comments back to this video about a rm250 with a lectron pro series and that huge rain cloud 😅

[@Sweendawg32]

Believe it or not , I actually liked the little piece at the end of video where you guys just chit chatted or (rambled ). Made me think there could be a podcast in the future or something. Idk , something to think about. On another note , I’m probably going to sign my whole family up for m.x.s.s.😂. #winning.

[@MXSkillShack]

Hahahaha multiple entry method! 🤣 Thanks Mikey, it felt good to us. There’s always this balance between expressing yourself and not being too long-winded in videos / loosing your audience. But, we know the true OGs and guys that resonate with us (you) will enjoy it. So there it is! -Charles

[@MXSkillShack]

You know Mikey, sometimes you just gotta go with the flow... Works for the convo at the end OR signing up the squad! Oprah coming in hot for the Sweendawg compound!! Podcast maybe oneday. Would be neat. Also, you rule pal! Tony

[@smytree]

Looking really nice fellas. And I did jump jump. lol. Cheers! Was '97 too soon for #7 James Stewart?

[@MXSkillShack]

Is that Sammy Hagar?? (good question on Stewart!) number seven belong to Kevin Windham 🙌 in actual 1997

[@donschoffer8986]

Race day today go Deegan

[@MXSkillShack]

Dude is wild!

[@cbh148]

0:25 Christ on a bike, that yz was *_ROACHED_*

[@MXSkillShack]

IT had a rare batlight flu called the RUSTYAF-19 variant and smelled like mildew and cabbage...

[@Morleyx99]

Let’s gooooo

[@Morleyx99]

Damnit one person away from winning the pegs 😂

[@MXSkillShack]

‼️ thanks for hanging with us!

[@MXSkillShack]

NO WAY! Buddy, its going to get exciting. Fingers crossed for you pal. Tony // MXSS

[@rclmxshift]

John Dowd

[@MXSkillShack]

Junkyard ruled. Loved watching him race. He was 14 that season. The rider that wore #7 in '97 eventually retired with #14...

[@rclmxshift]

@@MXSkillShack I was gonna say KW.

[@nicks2wheelchannel920]

Well I guess I'm on a diet and not eating 2 chicken sandwiches a month. Dude that bike is killer . I have a 2000 yz 125 and really hope to win those frame guards. And what did you guys say about the mid body gasket. I could hear that part to well

[@MXSkillShack]

C'mon Nick! Get with the program, lol. One less #1 chikfila combo meal could serve us all better. Trust me I do love the pickles... AND we appreciate the hell out of you! Also, um, the frame guards FIT your YZED!! Fingers crossed pal! The jet block gaskets are available at JD Jetting. The newer TMX will work! Tony // MXSS

[@ReelLyferOS]

I need some advice! Could I put a lt500 quadzilla engine in a rmz450 chassis???

[@MXSkillShack]

With enough cutting and welding! Hit up Aj at Built 500 😉

[@ReelLyferOS]

@@MXSkillShack awesome thanks

[@frontlinemedia4270]

Some of us can't afford to be members yet. You know how much a need bike costs? Lol

[@MXSkillShack]

Its only $10 a month! SANS 1 Chik fil A #1 combo meal a month could = 1997 YZ125 and/or any other MXSS bike we build... Plus your eligible for all to cool stuff were going to be giveaway. We're really going to be stepping it up form our members, because they take care of us. Have you checked out our site and all of its marvelous features? Tony // MXSS

[@tylerjamesgillismusic4782]

That’s a Huge Bit$! Hahaha looking great as always boys ! Congrats to FLAGG on winning the pegs!! Haha don’t forget the L !!! Lol love ya guys

[@tylerjamesgillismusic4782]

Also I know with the Honda HPP 125 with the power valve governor, it has to be installed into the outer case cover first. Otherwise if you get it closed up with the governor installed in the engine case first which I have done it will keep the power valves locked open. So then it’s super lean sounding off the bottom with no power till top end. Took me forever yo figure out the issue. Thought it was jetting lol my bad!

[@MXSkillShack]

Behemoth! 😅 FLAGG scored! Thanks for hanging with us as always, homie G. Bonus points for the Honda Tech tip!

[@tylerjamesgillismusic4782]

@@MXSkillShack titties!!

[@MXSkillShack]

hahahaha! TJ

[@tylerjamesgillismusic4782]

@@MXSkillShack “Don't make me he-bitch man-slap you!”

[@GetAGripMx]

🤙🤘👌

[@MXSkillShack]

Grippy!

[@Stomper67]

HA HA!! I saw my name flash by on your monitor screen several times.... AHHHH... SO CLOSE!! I want those foot pegs for my XR650L!! 😂

[@MXSkillShack]

More to come! You’re a winner to us in any case 💪 If you want us to procure some pegs for your Honda, feel free to shoot us an email ANYTIME. Have a rad weekend!

[@jakeslouw3416]

No YAMAHA folder under Skillshack resources..............

[@MXSkillShack]

Hi Jake! If you’d like to acquire a YZ125 manual please email us through the site at the bottom of any page. Tony // MXSS

[@epicbagelswag]

This build is top tier!! Makes me fired up thinking about finishing my 98' YZ! Just got the suspension back from a local shop and couldnt be happier, next step is cylinder replate!

[@MXSkillShack]

We appreciate the comment. Stoked to share the energy and possibilities with you all. Would love to see pics of your project if you'd be willing to share. [e-mail] Tony // MXSS

[@crawfish5278]

The springs and caps are hell to find, my shop is prepped for concrete but I haven't got the concrete yet and it has a layer of sand down so when I dropped mine I had to run a magnet around to find it lol

[@MXSkillShack]

Ahhh brutal!!! Glad you found them with the old job site nail trick 🤣

[@coloradodirtbike5930]

That 1211 dude is amazing! Learned about it from your video's, always used rtv when needed, but man rtv sucks big time compared to the 1211. Comgrats to the winner on the pegs 🏆. And good luck to everyone subscribed for the mext give away. Take it easy bros, enjoy the weekend tony and charles.

[@MXSkillShack]

So pumped for the feedback! That’s the whole point of this channel. Rad stuff, AB!

[@MXSkillShack]

1211 is amazeballs! Like Frank's Red Hot... Put that SSSS on everything. Pumped you employed something we shared and have first hand experience with now. Tell your friends about it too. I need to costume up as Billy Mays and sell dat 1211 ish. C'mon Threebond, get with it. BUSINESS inquires [e-mail] or TEXT 1211 to 208899.... Hope you had a nice weekend as well. Thanks for spending some of it with us. Tony // MXSS

[@michaellechnarjr6391]

I laughed, I cried, I learned, I laughed again. Keep it up!

[@MXSkillShack]

Hey Mike! At least we're covering all of our bases. HELLATEARS! We appreciate you buddy. Tony // MXSS

[@Dirt_Bike_Dave]

What up boys...always love a new video on Saturday morning. Is the number 7 for Kdub from his 125 days at Yamaha.

[@MXSkillShack]

YES! You are today’s lucky winner of the “Pat on the ass!!!” and since you’re already vetted, I don’t have to wear gloves 🤣 -Charles // MXSS

[@Dirt_Bike_Dave]

@@MXSkillShack 🤣🤣 just maybe let that hand linger a bit Charles..you sexy 😈

[@MXSkillShack]

Bingo DBD! Charles volunteered the light TORQUE... Tony // MXSS

[@tazdevil5032]

97' bike rebuild requires 97' soul patches

[@MXSkillShack]

100000%‼️

[@frontlinemedia4270]

You lose free play when the clutch heats up, not the opposite. 😅

[@MXSkillShack]

Lets think about what happens to the clutch throwout as the clutch expands at operating temperature. It's distance grows and the positive contact at the pressure plate becomes less with actuation, therefore the on the fly adjustment helps tighten up that tolerance and keep the contact and disengagement tight and where rider prefers. That's why you see many professional riders ALWAYS tightening the clutch on the start to combat the incoming change. Too tight, your clutch will slip and burn up. Too loose, your disengagement suffers. Tony // MXSS

[@frontlinemedia4270]

@@MXSkillShack I guess I didn't qualify my answer. I meant free play on the plates. Most oem clutch fibers have a core of cast aluminum. This expands with heat, which makes them thicker. Most things expand with heat but aluminum has the greatest difference. I made a huge mistake one time getting ready for a 2 stroke shoot out. I wanted a good clutch and made a mistake buying Tusk, yea, I said it. Their fiber plates at the time had a core of sheet aluminum. In 125 pro class moto 1 the clutch was constantly changing on me. It would have a flapping level to a solid lever and It would change that fast. After the first moto I ripped it out and put in my used oem plates. Kessler and I got into a battle because of my clutch.

[@rickybobby8417]

I might have made the comment early on from Tony's 1st appearance, or at least thought how well you guy's work together and teaming up was inevitable. Explaining the process of getting to this point was super cool and will be joining the Skill Shack today. Appreciate what you guy's do and foresee a possible cable show in the future.

[@MXSkillShack]

Thank you R.B.! Maybe back on the mXrevival channel? Either way- The feedback is greatly appreciated. We’re becoming better and better at creating some momentum w/ one another as we go 💪

[@MXSkillShack]

"With all due respect Mr Denton, I didnt know you had to have an experimantal surgery to have your balls removed"... I'll say this after I get done cleaning up my peepants after reminising about Talladega Nights. Your name did it. It's not my fault, ok! I/ WE appreciate you for hanging with us from the begining of my journey with this and Charles. You and other members are the reason. You believe in what it is. And WE love you guys for supporting! Tony // MXSS

[@braydenmauermann3349]

Saw my name hell yeah still in it to win it 🇺🇸🤙🏼 currently following your build videos to rebuild a 2001 yz125 I found for 700$, all it’s missing is a fuel tank

[@MXSkillShack]

OK Brayden, buddy, keep your fingers crossed, cause the WC frame guards fit YOUR resto! We greatly appreciate you being a loyal member to the SHACK! Tony // MXSS

[@braydenmauermann3349]

@@MXSkillShack NO WAY! That’s bad ass ! I’m always looking for parts for the 01’ yz125. I just put the crack cases together using your method and it fits perfectly. Waiting for parts to start putting the clutch side together

[@donschoffer8986]

I had a blue works purch. Best I ever had

[@MXSkillShack]

Factory Parts for mortals

[@bertbroeder1832]

#7 Team Yamaha, Kevin Windham for sure! baaaaaaaaaaaahhhhp!

[@MXSkillShack]

Ohhhh that’s two proper guesses! Nice work and thanks for watching!

[@michaellechnarjr6391]

Wasn’t Dubach #7 in the 90s?

[@MXSkillShack]

🤔 I don’t recall! -Charles

[@Brian-xb6bx]

Kevin Windham

[@MXSkillShack]

BINGO!