😱😱😱. That turned out Mickey Mouse 👌 Gingy!!! Proof that hard work and patience pays off!!! You must feel awesome achieving the result you wanted by doing it yourself!!!
@@TheGingybeardMan haha I was just looking for headlights (well LED ones). I’m definitely installing the taillight you fitted in this video. And oh yeah, I still need to learn how to kick the bike too. But sweet man, keep it up 👍
I wish i had of seen this video before i decided to go with 03-05 yz450 plastics on my 00 wr400. - i've had to swap the subframe to make it all fit... but, i wanted black plastics...
Great Job Mate! Nice condition for a '99 model, Looks like it has a brand new Barrel/ Cylinder kit on it? Is it an aftermarket Big Bore or something!? Idk Ive got an Old KTM 525exc but wouldnt mind finding a cheap Dirt Scoot for my 15yr old Boy - A WR400/426f might fit the bill & be something he could grow into & I believe they are L-Plate Legal in NSW? So I could throw some rego on for him later down the track! -Cheers 🤍👍
Thanks mate, yes it's a L plate legal bike in NSW. I'm not too sure whether the cylinder was new or whether the bike had just been really well looked after. They're a decent bike but I'd recommend getting your young bloke an electric start bike for the road. These things are a punish to kick over when hot.
@@TheGingybeardMan Yes, that's a good point, you take the magic button for granted when you have it! Kicking over a Big Thumper isn't fun - reminds me of the Old XR600 days! I think I'll take your advice & get a later model with the E-Start - Cheers 🤍👍
Hey mate regarding the tank and rad shrouds, did the old wr shrouds mount straight up to the 426 tank? I'm going for the same looks as yours and bought a seat off gumtree just need the tank. Iv looked at the aftermarket ones from mx store etc but they were assuring me that they just wont work, didn't want to be rude so I just said righto mate
Thats a good questions man. Im pretty sure yz parts being tank and plastics are not interchangeable to the wr200. Its a pretty unique bike and the frame was fairly different from the yzs. I have seen some great refurbished wr200s which look mint. Here's a link to a g Sweet looking wr 200 images.app.goo.gl/FuKKAD9RasWa7jCr8
@@TheGingybeardMan all champ found a brand new hole kit all of it fuck knows how but bloody Took a long time I’m happy now all brand-new Seat tank all fairings and sticker kit original
I suggest you sit on a yz426 to feel the difference, as you will notice the ergonomics are much better. The Yz 426 tank and seat completley changes the rider position and feel of the bike. If you do not need the fuel range, this mod (YZF tank & seat) In my opinion is a must. It also reduces the weight of the bike which is great for tight trail riding. The 426 tank and seat allows you to sit much more forward on the bike which will drastically improve your cornering.
@@TheGingybeardMan Thanks for the advice here in Austin the only trails we have are shoulder wide consisting of a 5 mile rut. Anything to make life easier.
I've already sold the old seat and tank. I purchased the seat cover from the online mx store. www.mxstore.com.au/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7L6BRDxARIsAGj-34r83XL1E2-SSHzNbx1ZW8ehgvob6GEATwfZJEPdRUE1SbXlGBRWv38aAt0pEALw_wcB
Fantastic video brother. Chill vibes too. What a great result. Congrats.
Thanks man, appreciate it 🤟
Hell ya ! I was waiting for another video to hit !
My Sunday night is complete
Think it would look sick with painted black rims .
Thanks brotha !
Agreed black rims would look the goods brother 👍
😱😱😱. That turned out Mickey Mouse 👌 Gingy!!! Proof that hard work and patience pays off!!! You must feel awesome achieving the result you wanted by doing it yourself!!!
Sure am, stoked with the way the tank came out after hours of refurbing. Now the bike needs a flash sticker kit 👍
eucalyptus oil works good
Gee that tank come up mint after some work.. only suggestion would be to put some washers on the rear gard tail light.
Cheers mate🤙, yep you raise a great point with having washers in the rear guard 👍
Dude just bought one of these, great video. Love to see more on what else you do. Cause this’ll help me with my future build.
Ill be changing out the headlight for a more modern style one. I've also put in an auto decomp cam which makes the bike so damn easy to kick start.
@@TheGingybeardMan haha I was just looking for headlights (well LED ones). I’m definitely installing the taillight you fitted in this video. And oh yeah, I still need to learn how to kick the bike too. But sweet man, keep it up 👍
Come up a treat mate good work. I need to pull my finger out and fix my bike.
Thanks mate, feels heaps better on the track too 👍
I wish i had of seen this video before i decided to go with 03-05 yz450 plastics on my 00 wr400. - i've had to swap the subframe to make it all fit... but, i wanted black plastics...
I want a larger tank, not a smaller one.. but i do like your new seat..
Larger tank is not so good for tight trails and mx style riding
Great Job Mate! Nice condition for a '99 model, Looks like it has a brand new Barrel/ Cylinder kit on it? Is it an aftermarket Big Bore or something!? Idk Ive got an Old KTM 525exc but wouldnt mind finding a cheap Dirt Scoot for my 15yr old Boy - A WR400/426f might fit the bill & be something he could grow into & I believe they are L-Plate Legal in NSW? So I could throw some rego on for him later down the track! -Cheers 🤍👍
Thanks mate, yes it's a L plate legal bike in NSW. I'm not too sure whether the cylinder was new or whether the bike had just been really well looked after. They're a decent bike but I'd recommend getting your young bloke an electric start bike for the road. These things are a punish to kick over when hot.
@@TheGingybeardMan Yes, that's a good point, you take the magic button for granted when you have it! Kicking over a Big Thumper isn't fun - reminds me of the Old XR600 days! I think I'll take your advice & get a later model with the E-Start - Cheers 🤍👍
Nice job looks great 🤙🤙🇳🇿🇳🇿
Cheers Nath 🙌
Hahahahah Stanley ya dawg!!
Hey mate regarding the tank and rad shrouds, did the old wr shrouds mount straight up to the 426 tank? I'm going for the same looks as yours and bought a seat off gumtree just need the tank. Iv looked at the aftermarket ones from mx store etc but they were assuring me that they just wont work, didn't want to be rude so I just said righto mate
Yes mate I used the wr400 radiator shrouds with the yz426 tank
I bought one of these bikes, rode for 2 days and now won't start.
one dumb question what drill bit did you use ?
worked my way up to a 13mm drill bit
How's the lights powered iv got a wr400f 1998
Have a read of this 👍
thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/1103219-wr400-running-dc-power/
Do you know what type of other plastics and tank,seat that will fit a WR200R Yamaha
Thats a good questions man. Im pretty sure yz parts being tank and plastics are not interchangeable to the wr200. Its a pretty unique bike and the frame was fairly different from the yzs. I have seen some great refurbished wr200s which look mint. Here's a link to a g
Sweet looking wr 200
images.app.goo.gl/FuKKAD9RasWa7jCr8
@@TheGingybeardMan all champ found a brand new hole kit all of it fuck knows how but bloody Took a long time I’m happy now all brand-new Seat tank all fairings and sticker kit original
Do that bike have battery
@@alfonzadorsey3904 no sir
Will this fit in a yzf426 01’ also?
Yes sure will
Why did you go with the yz426 tank over the 400?
I suggest you sit on a yz426 to feel the difference, as you will notice the ergonomics are much better. The Yz 426 tank and seat completley changes the rider position and feel of the bike.
If you do not need the fuel range, this mod (YZF tank & seat) In my opinion is a must. It also reduces the weight of the bike which is great for tight trail riding.
The 426 tank and seat allows you to sit much more forward on the bike which will drastically improve your cornering.
@@TheGingybeardMan Thanks for the advice here in Austin the only trails we have are shoulder wide consisting of a 5 mile rut. Anything to make life easier.
@@stoplogicmotorsports would be perfect for those trails 👍
Would you sell the old ones? And what was the site you got the seat cover from
I've already sold the old seat and tank. I purchased the seat cover from the online mx store.
www.mxstore.com.au/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7L6BRDxARIsAGj-34r83XL1E2-SSHzNbx1ZW8ehgvob6GEATwfZJEPdRUE1SbXlGBRWv38aAt0pEALw_wcB
The Gingybeard Man cheers man love your work
@@danielmaynard9446 thanks mate 👍