Ultimate YZ250X Trail Machine for a Real Yamaha guy.
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- This 2006 YZ250 has been a work in progress over the years and is an amazing bike. This bike has great electrical power set up to run a light and fan.
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This is exactly what yamaha needs to build, YZ power house, with all the extras that make the euro bikes appealing.
Yz-x are pretty close, and a much better candidate for an Enduro build. Needs a lower 1st and 2nd gear for extreme technical stuff I've heard. 3rd is way too short alongside the other gear spread.
These videos of the the older bikes that guys have is awesome. Just shows that new is not always needed and clever mods over years is cool!
Your exactly right, I smoked plenty of new KTM’s in hare scrambles , 80% rider 20% bike
I just upgraded to a 2016 YZ250X.. And couldn't be happier..FMF Gnarly pipe and one tooth down on front. This thing has all the power you need down low and mid. Feels like a 300.
Z Shark get the head modded (correct the squish) and it will be even better.
@@firemenonbikes Why wouldn't you just correct the squish with different thickness base gaskets? Seems alot cheaper and makes alot more sense does it not?
@@chadrides914 Head modification will correct squish and re-shape dome to keep compression the same.
It may be faster than a 300 due to the higher rpm design of a 250 but it doesn't have the torque of a 300... no way.
@@carlatamanczyk3891 it’s hard to beat a 300, the perfect size for shredding trails
I have a 2021 YZ250X with lectron carb, reeds, gnarly pipe and fmf silencer, apex head and so on. Greatest bike I have ever owned. Ridden all the new ktms everything, never would give up my YZ. Oh and mine gets great gas mileage
I have a 2017 YZ250X with a SmartCarb and Scott's stabilizer and it's STUPID amounts of fun to ride.
Truly the ultimate yz trail machine!
Super cool. I had a friend that did basically the same to one. He only used certain WR gears. I think that was to avoid the machining. He also did the BB kit if I recall correctly. I asked him if he was going to buy a 250x when they first came out and he looked at me kinda funny and said "Why would I do that, I've already built one". He got tired of waiting for it!
Man I miss my 86’ IT200, YZ250 suspension and full exhaust, not a WORKS bike but she was magic for hours on tight hilly trails. Race gas kept her running cool.
That headlight😍 Really cool YZ trail bike!
Love the yz 250s. Back in the day had a 89 yz 250 wr . Sthealy flywheel weght, pro circuiy pipe, boyeseen reeds it was sweet
Right on
love the build , but magnetic drag is not the same as a flywheel weight , infact its 100% an inverse effect. A flywheel weight keeps the engine running through stored energy in the form of momentum decreasing the chances of engine stall at low RPM , Magnets even if as heavy as the GYTR weight are actively trying to shut the engine off at all times increasing the stall effect. Now maybe the mass of the total system minus the drag from the magnets equals out to a net zero effect but the way you said it on the video did not sound that way. Regardless i'm really impressed with all the electronics you added onto the bike. As a YZ250 single track trail rider its pretty inspiring. Im doing everything i can to my 2007 YZ to justify not buying one of these state of the art fuel injected 300 KTM,Husqvarnas,GasGas bikes but its difficult. What you can get from the factory today and not have to do any work is pretty damn impressive , especially when the price isn't what's stopping you. im just a die hard YZ250 guy.
This is my dream bike, i think about it all the timd
Nice set-up. Yamaha makes great bikes - capable, reliable, and tons of parts and know-how available out there. Unfortunately the lack of factory e-start on the two strokes is a major downfall for those of us that beat ourselves up every weekend riding tight technical mountain single track. Estart is less of an issue on the higher speed, more flowy stuff, and if that's the type of terrain I was riding most of the time, I'd probably go back to blue. I started out on a modified yz250, but eventually switched to ktm and beta, and could never seriously consider a bike without estart again.
Once you had an electric start, it’s hard to go back and kick start. I am a noobie rider in slow technical stuff and need to start my Husky about 15 times/ride. So the estart feels good.
While an e start is nice, kicking works too! Not so bad
Devin Funaro depends on where you ride. I've been in plenty of mud holes and wedged between rocks where I couldn't kick without having to physically pull the bike into a kickable position. First world problem of course!
I thought the 250 x had a e,-stsrt
Love it when people point out no e-start, then turn around and complain about not having a kick start on an e-start bike.
@Aris Torm, my yz250 shifts like butter, literally the smoothest & best shifting bike I’ve ever owned. You are full it Aris
If you re balance the crank the big bore kits work much better, they won’t rap at all with a giant slug hanging on a light crank
Always tune in
YAMAHA YZ 250 ❤️
my dream bike
Thing is really nice. For a big guy I can see why you would need more juice for fans etc. 🤘🏻
Such a cool bike, better than a new one for sure
Better than a KTM 300XC?
Dirt Bike TV um..... better than a new yz250x
I have a 1996 Yamaha wr250 you should try out, It has a GYT long rod kit and a devol linkage on it It rips out on the trails around AZ she’s as clean as a 2020 250x
The WR 400/426 transmission swap is easy and worth it.
How’s your air filter maintenance
Every dirt bike should come with HY clutch, engine balancer, and powerful stator.
These bike are very costly so at least install these parts from the factor.
I priced a KTM 300xc today 13,000 and I'm not sure if that was OTD price, because I hung up the phone so fast.
One dealer wouldn't give me a price 9 over the phone ) until I gave my full name, he didn't get it.
Can you imagine walking into a dealer and be refused a price if you don't give your name. These dealers are out of control.
Cool bike!
I only wish that 2 strokes were street legal in today’s world. This is a very nice conversion!
In Colorado they are
bobofucknuckle .... that’s nice. Older ones, built before all the EPA regulations, can still be ridden here in Tennessee. But, you can’t convert a new off-road 2 stroke and get it licensed for the street. Sad...
@@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr That's a bummer. Things are pretty lax out here, for now at least.
bobofucknuckle .... that’s good. Maybe in a small rural town, you might sneak one thru here! But not in most areas! Glad you all can still ride them out there! Ride safe.
South Dakota is another hack and can do from your home state.
Rad bike! Should sale mine and buy 4 of them.
Beautiful bike. Looks alot like my 2018 yz250, I dont have a charging stator yet. Battery operated head light from siccass racing in Michigan. I do use a motion pro coolant recovery tank, 👍👍 cuz it works darn good.
Just got a 13oz flywheel weight and fasst co. Anti vibration handlebar inserts. Hoping the inserts are like magic lol.
Very cool
@@dirtbiketv1 did I mention that I'm a fat old guy too lol.
45 in February, 40 years on 2 strokes ,230lbs solid with a MOLSON CANADIAN gut.
🍻✊😁👍🍻
@@endurotruckererniedesjardins Same here bro😁I'm still on my ol 98 RM 250.Had her since 98 and done so much to get her where I wanted. Im about ready for a newer bike and these are looking really good!
@@BM205 I'd buy a new 2 stroke yz250x in a hart beat. But to get a 6spd electric start 2 stroke I'd look at a SHERCO or a gas gas or husky. Dont think I'd join the fad and buy ktm just cuz my buddies would rib me hard and I really have a hard time justifying the added cost over a YAMAHA price tag. 4 stroke, wr450 all day
@@endurotruckererniedesjardins ah yes I've drooled over the Sherco for sure but I'm poor so a (probably) used YZx will probably be my next ride whever I put my ol RM out to pasture.
Are the fi two strokes better on fuel?
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Not when I jet a carb. I bet they don't run better either. :)
The YZ is eating fuel because they are very rich stock, and just like using a clutch on a 2 stroke, we forgot how to jet a carb. :)
The oem cylinder doesn't have the transfer port aera to support power at high rpm on a 72mm, 295cc bore. That's why they all feel flat up top. About 68 or 69mm bore is all they can do. So a 250/265 beats a 295.
Brian what about the Athena 293 big bore kit? Does that kit compensate for the needed transfer port area at higher rpms?
I have a GYT long rod kit in my old WR 250 2 stroke it’s a blast to ride fire roads
2:11 talk about a pain in the ass air filter change
four bolts and everything is out of the way. a little more work than usual, but the battery had to go somewhere
I have a 18650 3s2p battery pack in my camel pack. That way I can still use my helmet light, 30 watts, off my bike. Battery weight is .7lb and will run a 30w light for 2 hours. I also have a xl80 light, 80 watt, and relay bolted to the triple clamp. There is no way that stator makes 150 watts at idle. 150w from mid up, yes.
@@brianmorrison9066 Run a regulator/rectifier and you can. It's how people did it with E-Line stators that you can't find anymore. He probably has a 200W stator and runs 2 regulators to keep the watts up at idle.
I have a eline and there is no way it makes 150 watts at idle. Perhaps 50 watts...
@@brianmorrison9066 are you running regulators or rectifiers?
Sweet ride!!
I need this stator
Nice build!
That's awesome!
@Dirt Bike TV Hi Jay, I know it's not related to this video, but I really want to know if I can fit my KTM 300 XC-W engine inside a 2020 XC-W frame? That way I'll have the most updated chassis but still, keep the carburetor and not going with the TPI.
I assume it could be done but think not be worth it - the older chassis are not bad and can be made to work well.
Damn this is beautiful, but good luck getting that air filter in and out
Where did he get the lighting coil from
Where did you ge the yz 250x graphics I can't find them anywhere?
Also where did you get the wr headlight I can't find an oem one
will need custom made up
@Harro994. all OEM stuff. graphics are off a 2018 model year, Headlight stuff would come straight off a WR 250/450. just make sure you get all the parts and you’ll be good.
Yeah I have an 18 yz 250x and the original graphics are getting a bit tatty so I wanted to get some new one but couldn't find them but I'll have to get them made up and the headlight I can't find one I can only find crappie knock of one's
im a huge yamaha funboy
How does the yz426f gear ratios differ to that of the stock yz250x?
I've got a yz250x and I've been wondering if its possible to alter 4th and 5th. If I could bring 4th closer to 3rd and 5th closer to 4th it would be a perfect bike. Any opinions would be appreciated, cheers
Add 1 or 2 teeth to the rear sprocket. You might not mind 1,2,3rd being a little closer too.
@@EarthSurferUSA not really what I was asking though I appreciate your response. I have tried all possible sprocket combinations on the yz and yzx and I have a window for each bike, though I feel both bikes could be better. What makes it worse is that I cant find any information on the gear ratios from the old wr426.
What headlight is on there?
Good stuff.
Yamaha needs a light
How did you roll start it with a Rekluse clutch?
torq-drive manual clutch
I would never put one in you can't push start it and get a KTM or with the YZ250 prepare to have all of your teeth fillings rattle out that aluminum frame is *HORRIBLE* with the NOTCHY SHIFTING!
Yes you can bump start a Rekluse auto clutch. You adjust it out, bump start it, then readjust it. It’s a pain, but it can be done to get you out of trouble.
@@mt1885 Dafuq you talking about? Just ran a 5 hour enduro on my yz250x and never missed a shift. Unfortunately I never went really fast either but thats me not the bike.
What Ducati stator is he using
What gearing on sprockets are you running?
Good..👍 yz 250 x- 212
Wonder how many total hours are on it
The total hours are in the 350-400 hours range, it has gone through two cranks and eight or so top ends.
What kind of grip heaters are the best!
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Is that silencer big enough?
Holy cow.
More quiet the better, keep our riding areas open.
Think like you want to keep riding,
Our local mx tracks got locked up n bulldozed due to loud 4 stroke fart boxes. I helped run the track, we ran decimeters and sent the loud bikes to repack the silencer and still got the axe. Ask me if I like loud bikes
I was gonna say the same thing about the electric start if he could only figure out a way to get that it would be the ultimate yz .
wrench One they sell a electric start kit for yz250s
Dustin Jean but has anyone got there’s yet?
@@firemenonbikes ruclips.net/video/88Ac5PK4vnM/видео.html
@@dustinjean8096 you, obviously gave me the wrong link. I'm interested to know if anyone has there's yet, that video is old news... Unless I missed something?
What final gearing is used with the full WR transmission?
14 front, 50 rear
is 208 F good temperature for the bike?
Ya -- dont want to be much over that-
The DEKALB graphics add 3 HP...
My first mod would always be a hydraulic clutch 👌
KTM has it standard with clutch that actually LAST not like the cable 40 years old with the aluminum clutch basket....
@@mt1885 We get it, you like KTMs.
@@lastgunstar They are better bikes, burned out on 'YZ' bikes they are JUNK
@@lastgunstar If I had the money from the YZ's and IT's over the years - crank seals, bearings, cranks, seals, vibration magnets - and the YZ is 20+ years old. The clutch is JUNK - cable from the 1930's....
The x model has a much lighter clutch pull than the ktm. My ktm hydro clutch is just a tiny bit lighter than my x. But I will take my cable clutch on my x over my ktm hydro clutch any day. I feel much more with the cable clutch vs hydro.
What light is that
factory WR headlight with a cyclops LED
You can tell Jay isn't much of a fan of Yamahas 😂
I do like Yamaha's-- Not a huge YZ 2 stroke fan because the bike has not been updated to a new low vibration motor like the KTM
Ultimate quality machine compared to some. Smoking he says , no idea ongoing. Ktm have stator failures for a decade plus from the factory. Know The Mechanic is a reputation earnt .
Yamaha has horrid shifting, VIBRATION, Horrid aluminum frame, pot metal bearings, seals that fail on the crank it is problems and the CHAIN clatter and REAR end kick up - no thanks....
Fake news....
Aris Torm so your a big yamaha fan? thats cool
@@dustinanderson595 The 2nd-3rd shift that you can't do under throttle is the best...
@@dustinanderson595 Aris Tom literally posts anti YZ stuff on every single youtube video. Literally. Nearly every yz250x video on youtube has his drivel talking shit about yz's. I'm not sure what YZ bikes have done to piss in his cheerios but Ive seen over 5 yz videos with his hateful comments.
*KTM ------------ COUNTER BALANCED ENGINE - THIS YZ WILL VIBRATE FILLINGS OUT OF TEETH*
Have you owned one? You get used to it quick and I dont feel the vibration is that bad. I have a 08 ya and a 19' 250x and even tho I race my ktm 350 I love my yz's and very quickly forget the vibrator a bit more than my ktm
@@chasehoneycutt4045 Yes, I have own many YZ's (Suzuki RM250) late models like 2004 on up make way better enduro or X bikes. That aluminum frame, is terrible and it makes the bike RIGID no flex. Anyways, it is comical how the big 3 bike makers are now copying KTM hydraulic clutch, clutch design , electric start, copying is the best form of flatery. Plus KTM owns the off-road - segment. Motocross is a flat-lined sport filled full of 'nascar' 4 strokes no one cares about and sports drinks.
Being that its not a perimeter style frame my yz250 is no where as rigid as my cr500af built on a cr250f frame. I find my aluminum frame yz perfect for single track & even high speed desert riding here in vegas because of its precise point & turn characteristics. Roger Decoster once said that the new aluminum frames would last a whole season of supercross vs. needing two steel frames per season due to the stretching characteristics of steal. Measure a brand new ktm from pegs to front axle then remeasure after a few seasons & see how much that frame has stretched.
Already a 250 two stroke that comes standard with electric starter and kick starter, radiator fan, oil injection, full ights/signals, lots of billet parts, great suspension, electronic dash, race pipe, etc. Only $4400 brand new. I own one. Fantastic value and bike. gpxmoto.com
Even a few ktms , he says haha they are king for boiling over, we need Ktm tea bags lol where we ride . A few recent model 2t ktm run hot due to dodgy reeds and box stock no hill required. Chase jetting turns out a chinese style reed box and reeds stock brand new on a ktm . Ktm thermostats another part that is poor quality.
orange is always boiling over..... my blue bike just keeps chugging along happily.
He would have spent way to much money and time on this
Josh Smith yea but divide that by the number of year’s owned and it’s probably not bad.
Yep, should have just gotten any European 2 stroke.
Send that bike to Yamaha Japan and ........nevermind, it will NEVER happen.