Lots of you will notice I don't have the Fisch Moto e-start on my bike. To be honest, after a few years of testing the product I was kinda burnt out from the process and couldn't be bothered to install it on this bike. I really enjoyed having the e-start, but was rushed for time this spring to get my bike built and running. That being said, the Fisch option is really great, and if you want the button it's definitely the e-start to get!
This was super informative man. I am 2 years into writing and basically just do hair scrambles but I always love to hear about different people's setups and this was very well put together. thanks for taking the time. be safe! -Nick
Airbox option -drill multiple 1/2 inch holes in number plate for added clean air, especially at 5k-10k plus altitude -also holes reduce airbox intake vacuum, reduces drawing dusty air from rear wheel well
Hey man, love the content! On my yz250x i ran the fmf gnarly as well and mated it with the turbinecore 2.1 and it brought back the top end. The turbinecore 2.1 is very long and fmf told me thats what gives the bike the top end performance. apex head with the fmf combo, bike was an animal. On a Sherco now but love the yz.
Great video, you should try the Lexx pipe, it's the same as stock but with 18 gauge steel (more low torque) like the Fmf gnarly but 100$ cheaper and it doesn't lack of power at top end.
Freaking awesome video! Do a straight YZ250 next maybe, it's got the correct gearing, just needs a 6th(c'mon Yamaha). I really enjoyed hearing the details of your setup, thanks!
Impressive video, well said, like the honesty. We have days of hard enduro trails right outside of NYC, u can see NYC from our trails. We even have legal -ish way to ride the bikes into the city. My dad did Erzberg. U should come ride with us...
I had the Narly, it smashes just as easy. After years of replacing and fixing pipes I finally ordered/tried the E-line cover and to my surprise it was worth every penny. My new pipe with only a few hours on it would have looked like a T-rex chewed on it. BTW, rumor is Yamaha coming out with e-start.
Next time ur split it cases get a yz 3erd and take out the yzx 3erd gear and replace it it make the transition from 3ed to 4th so much better i dit it on my bike and love it. The 3erd gear on the yzx is a bit smaller the the yz
Airbox in dry/ dusty conditions -seal /weatherstripping/ duct tape airbox to rear wheel well area... -dusty air gets drawn up from wheel well at open joints -(opening at bottom of airbox ahead of wheel well ok)
Great vid as always very professional. Is the apex really that worth it? Like you said you recommend it’s the first thing someone should put on their bike, but I just wouldn’t want to be disappointed by it by noticing little or no change.
@@notoriusmuskle1912 first thing IF you're looking for more power and you've already dropped a tooth on the front sproket. But yeah, as far as engine stuff, it works great and is noticeable
@ I’m also a bit in between domes with the XC and MX, heard some mixed reviews. I’m mainly riding very similar terrain to the stuff you got in PG, and I know u switched from the XC to the MX just because your a more aggressive rider. When you had the XC did you really have any massive regrets with it? And with the MX, did it give you the same pulling power and lug down low that XC claims?
@notoriusmuskle1912 both are strong and honestly I think you'll be happy with both... the sx is the only one that's too gnarly for technical offroad haha
@luislozada6445 the hitlis wasn't even on my radar when I built this bike up... BUT I've heard a lot of really good things over the last few months. Really considering it for next season upgrade
Have you found a secret fix for the vibration? Thats the only thing I don't like about the bike, my hands go numb after riding all day. Tried different grips, flex bars, mako360 but it still doesn't feel like a counterbalanced ktm.
The yamaha breakin procedure in the manual is out to lunch... I typically just go straight to 40:1 and don't hold it wide open for extended periods for the first couple rides haha
@2:05 what snapping sensation are you talking about with full wrap around bark busters? Do you mean when you hit a tree or something with the bark busters and your handlebars try to rip out of your hands?
Probably because it keeps the price down . The minute they bring the bike up to current offroad level as the Europeans, expect the price to climb significantly. As of right now, the YZX is a hell of a bargain.
@@JasonHamborg you won't regret it. The power is unbelievably linear and does amazing here in the Colorado gnar. It's certainly worth way more than he charges. It has been the best mod I've done and I've tried it all on a yz (except the estart which idk if I ever will). The hitlis works best with an apex sx head/dome after all my 'experimenting'.
He does mention it in the description. I have the Fisch Moto e-start on my 2019 YZ 250. Right now I have just over 40 hours on it and it’s worked flawlessly.
@@JasonHamborgI can get with the zed thing but how you guys pronounce decal drives me nuts. Aluminum sounds cooler the way Euros say it, same with vitamin imo 😂
I love your riding man. I got four minutes in and feel like the vid is too brief. Not because I think 30 minutes for a set up vid is too short. I would like to see your lever angles, how far in they are, where your finger contacts the lever, clutch freeplay, clutch engagement point, knuckle angle for each lever, bar width, bar sweep, rise, bar roll, clamp locations, reach from the pegs, height from the pegs, guard angles, grip width and button locations. Those are all things I highly scrutinized on my bikes. Maybe I should start a U toob channel.
I mean it’s a sick build don’t get me wrong but calling it the ultimate hard enduro build and not even having full wrap hand guards and a pipe gaurd is wild if I say here nitpicking I could probably make a list of things that need upgrades before it’s anywhere near ready to claim that ultimate hard enduro build title. Still a great bike for enduro riding even stock is stout enough just needs finished up
@ well comparing every set I’ve ever used I have better luck out of full wraps when it comes to not braking anything could be a luck thing ig or a personal issue with half guards but either way a pipe gaurd of any kind is an absolute must hard enduro is rocks logs ruts roots and anything else you can bounce hop or beat a bike over an unguarded pipe won’t last 1 lap
I opted not to put electric start on my 22 instead I invested in a Rekluse auto clutch which eliminates stalling and is a game changer when things get technical. Best bike out there and definitely best suspension
The rest of the world calls them YZed. The yanks have to be different......... like the rest of the world uses metric, but the yanks persist with bloody "Imperial" measurement.........
Hi , i have a 23 yz250 put a ganarly pipe with a powercore2 silencer and i notice the top end singing off like you said if i put the stock silencer on the ganarly pipe will that give top end back? And is it ok to swap pipes and silencers around? I like the low end of the ganarly pipe but i also like to ride top end alot and the fmf looks amazing lol
Lots of you will notice I don't have the Fisch Moto e-start on my bike. To be honest, after a few years of testing the product I was kinda burnt out from the process and couldn't be bothered to install it on this bike. I really enjoyed having the e-start, but was rushed for time this spring to get my bike built and running. That being said, the Fisch option is really great, and if you want the button it's definitely the e-start to get!
damn that doesn't make much sense for a true hard enduro bike haha
This was super informative man. I am 2 years into writing and basically just do hair scrambles but I always love to hear about different people's setups and this was very well put together. thanks for taking the time. be safe! -Nick
Cheers! Appreciate the feedback!
sick video bro. cant wait till i get another yz for trail riding
Airbox option
-drill multiple 1/2 inch holes in number plate for added clean air, especially at 5k-10k plus altitude
-also holes reduce airbox intake vacuum, reduces drawing dusty air from rear wheel well
Hey man, love the content! On my yz250x i ran the fmf gnarly as well and mated it with the turbinecore 2.1 and it brought back the top end. The turbinecore 2.1 is very long and fmf told me thats what gives the bike the top end performance. apex head with the fmf combo, bike was an animal. On a Sherco now but love the yz.
Gonna be hard to beat Cody’s build 😮
He'll have the hitliss system over me... but it's on my radar for next year!
Apex MX dome is sweeeeet!!
Great video, you should try the Lexx pipe, it's the same as stock but with 18 gauge steel (more low torque) like the Fmf gnarly but 100$ cheaper and it doesn't lack of power at top end.
IM PRAYING thr fantic 300 is yamahas test model for a 300 2 stroke! esp now yamaha has cody webb!
Sweet set up, been looking to pick one of these up and add it to the stable.
@@onthethrottle7104 cheers!
GYTR chain guide and flywheel! And come race the corduroy enduro next year!
Freaking awesome video! Do a straight YZ250 next maybe, it's got the correct gearing, just needs a 6th(c'mon Yamaha). I really enjoyed hearing the details of your setup, thanks!
@@kyleperrry thank you for stopping in!!
Apex Head/jetting
-Apex lists a jetting chart for Keihin carb that works pretty well (32/1 mix)
Cool video great info 👍
@@mikebarnato7632 cheers!
Great presentation!!! I really enjoyed the video! 👏
Impressive video, well said, like the honesty. We have days of hard enduro trails right outside of NYC, u can see NYC from our trails. We even have legal -ish way to ride the bikes into the city. My dad did Erzberg. U should come ride with us...
@@RyderSigety 🙌
NYC hard enduro sounds sick
Very thorough video. You've thought about everything...lol.
I had the Narly, it smashes just as easy. After years of replacing and fixing pipes I finally ordered/tried the E-line cover and to my surprise it was worth every penny. My new pipe with only a few hours on it would have looked like a T-rex chewed on it. BTW, rumor is Yamaha coming out with e-start.
Apex plate: I put rivet nuts in the frame rails so its a direct bolt on
So much nicer and easier .
Next time ur split it cases get a yz 3erd and take out the yzx 3erd gear and replace it it make the transition from 3ed to 4th so much better i dit it on my bike and love it. The 3erd gear on the yzx is a bit smaller the the yz
Doesn't make sense, the yz 3rd won't work, 3 vs 4 dogs so gears won't mesh.
One of the best platforms to start with in history!!
Airbox in dry/ dusty conditions
-seal /weatherstripping/ duct tape airbox to rear wheel well area...
-dusty air gets drawn up from wheel well at open joints -(opening at bottom of airbox ahead of wheel well ok)
good info....nice vid
@@JarinGagner thanks!
Del Sagio fork mod
-XR Kit for KYB
-replaces high friction base reservoir with an air bladder ...
I have the Acerbis tank and I run a fan on mine
Also talk to p3 I helped them make some subframe guards that keep you from wearing out the welds on the square tubing
You might not have a problem tho due to the kick stand holding your boot out farther
Use wish that Yamaha would install a true wide ratio 5 or 6 speed gear box.
Great vid as always very professional. Is the apex really that worth it? Like you said you recommend it’s the first thing someone should put on their bike, but I just wouldn’t want to be disappointed by it by noticing little or no change.
@@notoriusmuskle1912 first thing IF you're looking for more power and you've already dropped a tooth on the front sproket.
But yeah, as far as engine stuff, it works great and is noticeable
@ I’m also a bit in between domes with the XC and MX, heard some mixed reviews. I’m mainly riding very similar terrain to the stuff you got in PG, and I know u switched from the XC to the MX just because your a more aggressive rider. When you had the XC did you really have any massive regrets with it? And with the MX, did it give you the same pulling power and lug down low that XC claims?
@notoriusmuskle1912 both are strong and honestly I think you'll be happy with both... the sx is the only one that's too gnarly for technical offroad haha
Have you tried other levers like Asv I’m gonna order one soon and wonder why you prefer the zeta cp thanks
You don’t try the hitlis system for the power valve ?
@luislozada6445 the hitlis wasn't even on my radar when I built this bike up... BUT I've heard a lot of really good things over the last few months. Really considering it for next season upgrade
Can you go over the fan install?
@@1225runescape video on my channel that shows it off a bit better
Have you found a secret fix for the vibration? Thats the only thing I don't like about the bike, my hands go numb after riding all day. Tried different grips, flex bars, mako360 but it still doesn't feel like a counterbalanced ktm.
Using an Eddie Sanders Racing 325 big bore kit, should make it more than competitive with a KTM?
Awesome build bro, what are your clicker settings? I got the same bike and like your suspension settings.
@@SirValak ooof hahah I couldn't tell ya! Soft compression (ish) and quick-ish rebound haha
Clutch/throttle cables
-just replace them every season
-keep levers clean
In the past I've tried the motion pro cables... they are okay, but I prefer the feeling of stock!
WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR SXS BURLYS?
I just bought a 24 yz250x. What do you recommend for break-in procedure and mixture. Can i run 40:after break in without re-jetting? Thank you
The yamaha breakin procedure in the manual is out to lunch... I typically just go straight to 40:1 and don't hold it wide open for extended periods for the first couple rides haha
@JasonHamborg awesome thanks! What oil do you run or recommend for trail riding?
@@jakeb1778 I use ATF. The dextron 6 spec, not sure where you live, but I'm in Canada and use Petro Canada oil
@2:05 what snapping sensation are you talking about with full wrap around bark busters?
Do you mean when you hit a tree or something with the bark busters and your handlebars try to rip out of your hands?
Yeah exactly. I find with flags, you get a bit more play in the system and those small clips of the trees you don't feel that snapping sensation.
Have you considered magura hydraulic clutch?
Why do you put 800cc of oil instead of the 750cc?
Just a little bit more cooling for the clutch. Probably just a placebo thing :P
How did you like the boyesen rad valve? Performance? Longevity?
Yeah it was good. I ran it for a couple years. Using the VForce now and it is also really strong. Big upgrade on these bikes!
@@JasonHamborg awesome thank you!
Can't believe Yamaha won't put elec start on these machines.
Probably because it keeps the price down . The minute they bring the bike up to current offroad level as the Europeans, expect the price to climb significantly. As of right now, the YZX is a hell of a bargain.
@@bmdbigfeet1031not in Australia. Almost $14000 which is ridiculous for what you get.
@loopeyshooter503 yeah it is ridiculous but what's the price of a xc 250 ? Canada they're under 9 for a yz250x.
Chain guide
-GYTR chain guide better
-Bullet Proof Designs makes a reinforcement bracket
Will look into this!
Frig you dad, I have money now 😂
Can you share your jetting specs?
What clutch cover is that
Can't call it the ultimate build without trying hitlis. Missing out my boy.
@rideoutwest7885 duuude that's what I'm hearing! It wasn't even on my radar until pretty recently!
@@JasonHamborg you won't regret it. The power is unbelievably linear and does amazing here in the Colorado gnar. It's certainly worth way more than he charges. It has been the best mod I've done and I've tried it all on a yz (except the estart which idk if I ever will). The hitlis works best with an apex sx head/dome after all my 'experimenting'.
Why you have removed tubliss on the rear?
I have a wheel with an XC style tire and tubliss. Plus a wheel with the mouse and soft gummy tire.
WHAT IF YOU JUST BOUGHT A PROPER ENDURO BIKE. GIVE CODY WEBB A COUPLE YEARS TO PUSH GTYR TO MAKE SOME PROPER ADD ONS. LIKE A FAN.
What happened to the electric start
Pinned a comment about it!
He does mention it in the description. I have the Fisch Moto e-start on my 2019 YZ 250. Right now I have just over 40 hours on it and it’s worked flawlessly.
Why do you call it y zed?
It's a Canadian thing... Eh!
@JasonHamborg well alrighty then 😂
@@JasonHamborgI can get with the zed thing but how you guys pronounce decal drives me nuts. Aluminum sounds cooler the way Euros say it, same with vitamin imo 😂
Looks like you didn't pursue electric start on this one
@@stevemccurley1707 pinned comment
I love your riding man.
I got four minutes in and feel like the vid is too brief. Not because I think 30 minutes for a set up vid is too short. I would like to see your lever angles, how far in they are, where your finger contacts the lever, clutch freeplay, clutch engagement point, knuckle angle for each lever, bar width, bar sweep, rise, bar roll, clamp locations, reach from the pegs, height from the pegs, guard angles, grip width and button locations. Those are all things I highly scrutinized on my bikes. Maybe I should start a U toob channel.
Handlebar mounts
-Mako 360
-dont raise bar height
-lighter
-full range of motion/absorption
I mean it’s a sick build don’t get me wrong but calling it the ultimate hard enduro build and not even having full wrap hand guards and a pipe gaurd is wild if I say here nitpicking I could probably make a list of things that need upgrades before it’s anywhere near ready to claim that ultimate hard enduro build title. Still a great bike for enduro riding even stock is stout enough just needs finished up
different strokes for different folks I guess. Wrap around hand guards are awful
@ well comparing every set I’ve ever used I have better luck out of full wraps when it comes to not braking anything could be a luck thing ig or a personal issue with half guards but either way a pipe gaurd of any kind is an absolute must hard enduro is rocks logs ruts roots and anything else you can bounce hop or beat a bike over an unguarded pipe won’t last 1 lap
Maybe the gayest take I have read , good Job
Please don't say y-zed it's a yz
@@johnlastname2895 🇨🇦🇨🇦
In America it is y-zee. In Canada they say y-zed.
I opted not to put electric start on my 22 instead I invested in a Rekluse auto clutch which eliminates stalling and is a game changer when things get technical. Best bike out there and definitely best suspension
The rest of the world calls them YZed. The yanks have to be different......... like the rest of the world uses metric, but the yanks persist with bloody "Imperial" measurement.........
@peterodonohue4482 haha play nice gang 🤣
Hi , i have a 23 yz250 put a ganarly pipe with a powercore2 silencer and i notice the top end singing off like you said if i put the stock silencer on the ganarly pipe will that give top end back? And is it ok to swap pipes and silencers around? I like the low end of the ganarly pipe but i also like to ride top end alot and the fmf looks amazing lol
Doubtful. I think it's the gnarly that kills the overrev
@JasonHamborg ok I was told it was the long silencer that give too end