I never could mesh with the engine on my 250x. It would lug fine but as soon as the rear spun, rpm would shoot up and in to the power band, made it tough to be smooth. Removed a shim from the governor and did the apex xc head and oh man the difference. It lugs much better, the power band is there but it's a much more gradual hit, starts lower in the rpm range and so much smoother. I normally suggest getting suspension sorted first, but I would say with this bike, the head and governor mod are #1.
My 250X is by far the best bike I have ever owned. Did the apex head with xcinsert. V force reeds, billetron carb, Hinson clutch, gnarly pipe and FMF turbinecore 2 some body mods and it's just unbelievable. I toast my friend on both his big bore KTM 360 sx and his 250 sx.
I’m glad you mentioned this bike is capable of racing GNCC and motocross. I don’t race but I want a bike that is fully capable of taking everything I can throw at it. People say get the YZ250 over the YZ250X because the X has less power and is not good for racing hurting resale value. I just want a woods rocket at a good price and reliable!!
2019yz250x best bike I have ever owned! 1999 miles it killed the piston. I bought a apex 293cc big bore kit. Best thing I've ever done and rode now. This bike smokes any 300cc dirt bike made. Next add on is a panthera electric start. It has nubliss tubless tubes with golden tyre gummies.
@@dennish6987 I have been researching it a lot. Highlands cycle channel did a series on how he fixed most of the issues and there was a lot but in the end he gave up on it due to their customer service or something like that so I have been holding off on it!!
If you watched this video and are still on the fence unsure about a YZ250, look at Pol Tarres on a YZ250. I will 100% admit you can get a better bike with KTM, Husqvarna, Gas Gas, Beta, Fantic, Rieju, and some others. The Euro bikes come with electric start and often fuel injection. They have woods bikes with proper suspension. They have lights if you get stuck out at night or you enjoy night riding. They just do many things better on the trail. But, YZ250s are plentiful and fairly cheap in comparison. The money you save can be tossed at a cylinder head, flywheel weight, some jets, and whole lots of gas and tires. Yes, there’s better bikes. But the YZ is hard to replace. They’re fun and playful and a bit scary. They make it a challenge. Don’t hesitate to get one for trails. Just know I’m stock form they aren’t gonna be the most enjoyable on trails.
Hey, I'm looking for a 2 strokes enduro bike and I wonder if the YZ250X would be a good choice. I'm also looking at KTM, GasGas and Sherco but they are easily 4k $ more expensive. They sure have more (speedometer, front/back lights, injection for KTM/Gasgas, etc), but I wonder if it's worth the 4k$ if the yam works well in the trails. I want simple mechanic and a lot of FUN in the trails. 😁
Hey man, I’m 6’2 210lbs with gear. I’m have a 250f for track but want a fun 2t ripper for mainly trails(woods and some climbs) but also be able to track it too. I’m a pretty decent C class rider. Should I go 125x or 250x?
Tubes...I've got over 180 hrs on mine racing B level in the Rockies... -Ultra Heavy Duty 4mm -8-10 oz of slime -13psi front,,,12 rear ...minimum -proper suspension setup
Noah there is a 2016 YZ250X at MPS for sale, you wouldn't happen to know any history on that bike would you. I'm thinking about going and looking at it
I have a 2021 yz250 and honestly the ktm and husqvarna are better over all but for the money the yz is better and the frame will last much longer and thier is 20 years of parts and aftermarket support for yz250s they have barely changed.
What're you running for octane rating and oil? I got a Honda CR125 and I run a high comp head with VP 110 and dominator. The HC head with the 110 by far was the best upgrade power wise.
I just replaced my 250x with a 22 250sx. I ride the same stuff with the sx. The benefits of the snappy cdi and suspension hold up for enduro riding is tremendous. Its very stable.
@@chadrides914 I like the hold up of a motocross suspension. The kyb forks are great but they would pack in technical at speed. I did get them good eventually but the motocross forks feel safer. If I had my choice it would be moto forks and 250x shock. I bet I would like the YZ250 suspension rather than the X.
@@PBmxer that makes a lot of sense to me. My suspension is setup softer for slow speed hard enduro type riding, I’ll run the hs clickers way in to stiffen it up during higher speed races but I agree, it feels scary at speed on track chop and ruts. Mx suspension works real well in woods at high speed.
Hi I’m 45 and 5’10” around 200ish pounds. I’ve been riding a 07 CBR600RR for the past 4 years. Getting really bored with the street scene. Haven’t rode dirt bikes since my late teenage years. What would you recommend for a old fart like myself? Thanks for your time. Oh and I’m looking to ride open trails and not really wanting to go full send into actual motocross.
Would really like to hear your thoughts on Flex Bars compared to Mako 360. I know you have experience with both. I'm really glad to have the Flex Bars.
My opinion on bars is that you must find a bar that is ergonomically correct for you. Adjustment and fit to your body are more important than rigidity. Arm pump will go away with more time in the saddle
@@mrlarrybobjr lol. I have 3 yz250’s. Put 150hrs a year on them. I’m somewhat competitive B class Enduro racer. The vibes you do get used to. But just because you get used to them doesn’t mean it couldn’t be made better.
A while back. I made the comment that you looked faster on a 250. I know camera angles and what. How do you feel about the diff between a 300 and a 250 since you rode both? Ur still a bullet on both! Great vid also! Keep them coming.
If your a pro and just looking for max fun then the 125. If your like me and you need extra power to make up for your lack of skill then the 250 or if your race then 250 also
Loved my bike till I put on a gnarly pipe..no top end. The wonderfully usable third gear was gone ..first and second were way too Short..put on the PC pipe..oh man does rip
Platinum..there is only one for a yz 250 .if u ride desert keep stock gearing trails or GP style riding you can go up one in the to a 51 tooth sprocket..do the yvps mod for the x model..add a heavier ( not too heavy) flywheel ..you will have a riipper
@@craigsteinman9807 I have a PC works pipe for one of my yz250’s. Maybe they quit making it recently. It’s a very top end type pipe. Gives the bike long legs so to speak.
@@craigsteinman9807 copy that. I was under the impression the PC Plat 2 was their more low/mid range pipe. Might throw my works pipe on…gnarlies are impossible to find this year.
@@smeig5116 I'm not 100% sure, but I will find out. I just bought an X myself. I've ran into a few YZ riders who have done this mod, not terribly uncommon in the desert scene. Yzf riders too. Some guys add 1st, others 4&5 gears. But I would dare say 2005+ would fit. At least until they introduced the reverse piston motor. I have heard with the wr 1st gear you'll have to do a little filing to a case for clearance.
In the future... pay attention to the background of your video... its as disorganized as your content. If your bike was for sale... I wouldnt even bother coming in to low ball you...
I never could mesh with the engine on my 250x. It would lug fine but as soon as the rear spun, rpm would shoot up and in to the power band, made it tough to be smooth.
Removed a shim from the governor and did the apex xc head and oh man the difference.
It lugs much better, the power band is there but it's a much more gradual hit, starts lower in the rpm range and so much smoother.
I normally suggest getting suspension sorted first, but I would say with this bike, the head and governor mod are #1.
Loving my 2021 250X! Best bike I’ve owned to date!
Great bikes!
My 250X is by far the best bike I have ever owned. Did the apex head with xcinsert. V force reeds, billetron carb, Hinson clutch, gnarly pipe and FMF turbinecore 2 some body mods and it's just unbelievable. I toast my friend on both his big bore KTM 360 sx and his 250 sx.
Fuck yeah 😃💪🏼 I’ve had a few Yz’s just got the 23 250x Im in love
Yamaha has always since their beginning been the most reliable motorcycles on the planet. Hands down.
I’m glad you mentioned this bike is capable of racing GNCC and motocross. I don’t race but I want a bike that is fully capable of taking everything I can throw at it. People say get the YZ250 over the YZ250X because the X has less power and is not good for racing hurting resale value. I just want a woods rocket at a good price and reliable!!
The 250x will do it!
the x is more powerful than the normal it also goes 90mph unlike the non x that only goes 75
2019yz250x best bike I have ever owned! 1999 miles it killed the piston. I bought a apex 293cc big bore kit. Best thing I've ever done and rode now. This bike smokes any 300cc dirt bike made. Next add on is a panthera electric start. It has nubliss tubless tubes with golden tyre gummies.
Did you get the estart?
@@MotoPooch32 not yet but my 293cc big bore kit is awesome!!
Don’t bother with the panthera it’s not worth it will cause problems , look into it
@@dennish6987 I have been researching it a lot. Highlands cycle channel did a series on how he fixed most of the issues and there was a lot but in the end he gave up on it due to their customer service or something like that so I have been holding off on it!!
I have a 2017 YZ250X with a SmartCarb and I plan on keeping her until the frame disintegrates. STUPID amounts of fun to ride.
If you watched this video and are still on the fence unsure about a YZ250, look at Pol Tarres on a YZ250.
I will 100% admit you can get a better bike with KTM, Husqvarna, Gas Gas, Beta, Fantic, Rieju, and some others.
The Euro bikes come with electric start and often fuel injection. They have woods bikes with proper suspension. They have lights if you get stuck out at night or you enjoy night riding. They just do many things better on the trail.
But, YZ250s are plentiful and fairly cheap in comparison. The money you save can be tossed at a cylinder head, flywheel weight, some jets, and whole lots of gas and tires.
Yes, there’s better bikes. But the YZ is hard to replace. They’re fun and playful and a bit scary. They make it a challenge. Don’t hesitate to get one for trails. Just know I’m stock form they aren’t gonna be the most enjoyable on trails.
Hey, I'm looking for a 2 strokes enduro bike and I wonder if the YZ250X would be a good choice. I'm also looking at KTM, GasGas and Sherco but they are easily 4k $ more expensive. They sure have more (speedometer, front/back lights, injection for KTM/Gasgas, etc), but I wonder if it's worth the 4k$ if the yam works well in the trails. I want simple mechanic and a lot of FUN in the trails. 😁
Hey man, I’m 6’2 210lbs with gear. I’m have a 250f for track but want a fun 2t ripper for mainly trails(woods and some climbs) but also be able to track it too. I’m a pretty decent C class rider. Should I go 125x or 250x?
Tubes...I've got over 180 hrs on mine racing B level in the Rockies...
-Ultra Heavy Duty 4mm
-8-10 oz of slime
-13psi front,,,12 rear ...minimum
-proper suspension setup
I wouldn't lend sell or trade my 250x best bike I've ever owned with a lectron on it thing runs crisp all the time.
Great video thanks. Any idea what you will run next year?
Thanks for watching! Not sure yet. Just trying to be open to anything that falls into place right now
Noah there is a 2016 YZ250X at MPS for sale, you wouldn't happen to know any history on that bike would you. I'm thinking about going and looking at it
Noah for the things you do Do you think that Yamaha YZ 250X is better than the KTM and the Husqvarna 300cc
I have a 2021 yz250 and honestly the ktm and husqvarna are better over all but for the money the yz is better and the frame will last much longer and thier is 20 years of parts and aftermarket support for yz250s they have barely changed.
Apex head kit with xc or sx dome and power valve washer removal mod...
Easy to jet and consistent ...
Best mods especially at altitude...
What're you running for octane rating and oil? I got a Honda CR125 and I run a high comp head with VP 110 and dominator. The HC head with the 110 by far was the best upgrade power wise.
I just run pump 93 and 40:1 lucas
I just replaced my 250x with a 22 250sx. I ride the same stuff with the sx. The benefits of the snappy cdi and suspension hold up for enduro riding is tremendous. Its very stable.
So you went from blue to orange and liked the suspension on the orange better?
@@chadrides914 I like the hold up of a motocross suspension. The kyb forks are great but they would pack in technical at speed. I did get them good eventually but the motocross forks feel safer. If I had my choice it would be moto forks and 250x shock. I bet I would like the YZ250 suspension rather than the X.
@@PBmxer that makes a lot of sense to me. My suspension is setup softer for slow speed hard enduro type riding, I’ll run the hs clickers way in to stiffen it up during higher speed races but I agree, it feels scary at speed on track chop and ruts. Mx suspension works real well in woods at high speed.
Hi I’m 45 and 5’10” around 200ish pounds. I’ve been riding a 07 CBR600RR for the past 4 years. Getting really bored with the street scene. Haven’t rode dirt bikes since my late teenage years. What would you recommend for a old fart like myself? Thanks for your time.
Oh and I’m looking to ride open trails and not really wanting to go full send into actual motocross.
Would really like to hear your thoughts on Flex Bars compared to Mako 360. I know you have experience with both.
I'm really glad to have the Flex Bars.
My opinion on bars is that you must find a bar that is ergonomically correct for you. Adjustment and fit to your body are more important than rigidity. Arm pump will go away with more time in the saddle
@@mrlarrybobjr but the vibrations from these Yz’s alone causes hand and arm fatigue so anything you can to to dampen that helps a ton on these bikes.
Absolutely correct. I want you to understand though that once you become manly you don’t feel it anymore. You do completely overcome it.
@@mrlarrybobjr lol. I have 3 yz250’s. Put 150hrs a year on them. I’m somewhat competitive B class Enduro racer. The vibes you do get used to. But just because you get used to them doesn’t mean it couldn’t be made better.
@@chadrides914 correct again! I’m just saying bar fit and ergonomics are more important than vibration, you can get a vibrator anywhere.
A while back. I made the comment that you looked faster on a 250. I know camera angles and what. How do you feel about the diff between a 300 and a 250 since you rode both? Ur still a bullet on both! Great vid also! Keep them coming.
Marionville powersports?!? I'm from Springfield Missouri! I recognize that poster!! 😂
Good beginner bike at all? I’ve ridden a little bit but about to buy my first bike, trying to find something I can use and learn on but won’t out-grow
Yes, just get a 11-oz fly wheel wt.
as usual, a little late to the party........but a great video........actually looking at purchasing a 22 ........appreciate the info.
if i’m a novice, coming from a TTR 230, do you think i should go to a 125x or a 250x? i’ve heard people say both for several different reasons.
If your a pro and just looking for max fun then the 125. If your like me and you need extra power to make up for your lack of skill then the 250 or if your race then 250 also
Do you ever find yourself changing your sprocket ratios for different races? Is the 14/50 your go to sprocket ratio on this bike?
I always just run the 14/50 but honestly haven't tried anything else
you should really try the Bridgestone M59 front. I ride similar terrain and it is BY FAR superior to the M33/S Dunlop
And time proven.
Taller 4th and 5th make it great for us desert guys too!
Right. I think he's in 5th or 6th overall in his class.
Loved my bike till I put on a gnarly pipe..no top end. The wonderfully usable third gear was gone ..first and second were way too Short..put on the PC pipe..oh man does rip
Which pc pipe? Works?
Platinum..there is only one for a yz 250 .if u ride desert keep stock gearing trails or GP style riding you can go up one in the to a 51 tooth sprocket..do the yvps mod for the x model..add a heavier ( not too heavy) flywheel ..you will have a riipper
@@craigsteinman9807 I have a PC works pipe for one of my yz250’s. Maybe they quit making it recently. It’s a very top end type pipe. Gives the bike long legs so to speak.
@@chadrides914 I think the works pipe is the same as the Platinum..all of of pipes are top end..as far as I know..makes my x alotta fun to Ride..
@@craigsteinman9807 copy that. I was under the impression the PC Plat 2 was their more low/mid range pipe. Might throw my works pipe on…gnarlies are impossible to find this year.
Also, wr transmission will fit. That's a hot mod out here.
What wr tranny fits??
@@smeig5116 I'm not 100% sure, but I will find out. I just bought an X myself. I've ran into a few YZ riders who have done this mod, not terribly uncommon in the desert scene. Yzf riders too. Some guys add 1st, others 4&5 gears. But I would dare say 2005+ would fit. At least until they introduced the reverse piston motor. I have heard with the wr 1st gear you'll have to do a little filing to a case for clearance.
i got a 2001 yz 250 i love it
I like a lot of these suggestion comments are towards a guy who's probably a lot faster than you
Sure wish Yamaha would make a true enduro, a 300cc tractor
Too true
👍🏻
I can fix that dent in your exhaust
In the future... pay attention to the background of your video... its as disorganized as your content. If your bike was for sale... I wouldnt even bother coming in to low ball you...
That’s not even half bad , it’s a shop after all. What a dick thing to say.