125-200cc 06 Wr125 just Joined the Family

We just picked up an 06 WR125 for my son, Evan. I finally let him ride my WR125 couple weeks ago and he loves it. Looks like the RM is up for sale. He likes the Husky euro feel and also the powerband that I am getting, now that my 09 Wr125 is dialed in.
The 06 has 144 cylinder on it that was seized and I plan to send it out for repair or contemplating the 167 mod. Basically, we are exchanging cylinders, so I have a little more edge on the straights against the 4's. We will try and post some progress photos, this winter from splitting the cases, painting the entire bike (using automotive finishes), polishing the hubs, cases, swingarm, new plastics and graphics.

Sounds like a fun project!

Cool!.... lots of pics please

Sounds like a great father & son project. Should be a great experience.

Very cool! Keep us updated with picks on the prep.

Yes, Razors bike. Good guy!

Just split the cases yesterday. Just from early eye balling it. Looks like the mains got hot as well, along with the piston siezing, second gear and it's mating gear need replaced. Will keep you posted with pictures. He leaves for the Marines in July so we want to do a full resto on it and bling the heck out of it. I want him to get some races on it starting in late March thru June.

I think I am going to polish:

Cylinder Head, Clutch Cover, Ignition Cover, Power Valve Cover, Water Pump Cover, Swing Arm, linkage, Hubs, Triple Clamps and Bar mounts.

Think we will do the frame white, black rims, fork tubes black. But there may be a possibilty of doing the hubs in black and highlight the H emblem in red.

New plastics in red/white.

This is my pic of my 250 at one of the last races.