Is a 1999 WR125 old enough for this section?

Hi, I need a bit of the collective knowledge if possible. I just picked up a near zero hour 1999 WR125, original tires that would still be fine to race on if not for age deterioration.

I'm interested in beefing up the suspension, specifically want to know if later model shocks, like say a 2002 CR250 shock, will bolt in straight up. Forks too, will any later model M-45 fork fit these triples?

I'm about 200 lbs., +45 vet A rider and want to pop around the MX track and maybe a few scrambles on her. I'm thinking a few CR 250 take offs might be enough spring and damping for the time being.

I see plastics are a nightmare! It's lucky mine are mint except fading and bright spots where the previous owner sticker bombed it. I might end up fabbing the 2000 up stuff on, and reading up it doesn't seem to go too smoothly, huh? Anyone done a pictoral on conversion to later body parts?

Thanks and hope this is a good spot to ask!

Jim

Another question, do all the 99 Huskys share axle sizes/wheels? The range of those parts common, 99 earlier or later too?

Thanks!

The tech limit is 1988. You would get better responses on the modern section. You will find some owners that have modern and vintage bike but still think you will get more responses outside of vintage. We all try to help each other here regardless so please do not interpret this as unwelcome

Thank you. I'll try up there in a day or two.

If you are happy with your plastics and you have access to HVLP spray equipment you can paint them any way you like with PPG Deltron or Concept. They are both flexible enough to be used on urethane bumpers. You need an adhesive promoter like Bulldog to make it stick. The Deltron is best if you want multi color and you can also apply new decals before clear coat. Concept is best if you have no need to clear while Deltron requires it to seal the base coat

Thanks Jim, I may need to go that route on the rear fender, I hadn't thought of bumper paint, great suggestion.