The 15 dislikes on this video so far are probably the people with brand new bikes that are jealous that they can't even ride their new bikes anywhere near what you can do even on a 20 year old bike. Awesome build by an awesome rider!!!
I have an 07 yz250 all set up for single track. Retarding the timing 2 degrees and an RK tek head made a huge difference for bottom end power. Retarding the timing tamed the engine down a noticeable difference and mellowed out the motocross hit. Way better then stock. Also have an 11 oz flywheel weight.
Your exactly right about that all the magazines ever build are bikes with lots of worthless bling so they can pay a professional rider to pin the throttle for ridiculous photos.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto hi, you say the valving mods made the bike sit lower in the stroke, might be a dumb question but does it lower the bike overall? I have the same 01 and struggle with its height in the nasty tech terrain, i need it lower! Thanks
@@IRCTireUSAMoto i been Searching for chain adjuster blocks that'll fit that model bike 01 yz250. NOBODY I MEAN NOBODY makes aftermarket axle blocks for them oem discontinued them, checked rocky mountain to. 🤷🏾♂️
Of course an old bike can not only be competitive, it can win convincingly as well. Virtually anything built after 1992, with proper setup, can still be plenty fast and competitive today in the right hands. My '96 CR500 & '97 KX500 are just as feared today as they were 20 years ago.
Love your channel. I agree completely that a 2001 yz250 can be a competitive motorcycle today. But for the average dirt bike guy/mechanic like myself , a used yz250x in excellent condition is a safer bet. Speaking from experience my 2003 YZ250 build is over $5000 already and still not done. My used but excellent 2019 yz250x from Facebook Marketplace with 40 hours cost $5000 ready to go. I also have a 2019 yz125 with only 5 hours for $4200 ready to go. As a mechanic I love YZ projects but they often cost more money to complete than a good used newer bike. Often, more times than not, repair costs escalate beyond the value of the bike. Old bikes most definitely should be rebuilt/restored by those with the means and passion for motorcycles. I speak not to discourage anyone but share real life experience concerning the money required to rebuild /repair a yz250 . To take on a project like the IRC project one must expect the potential for a costly lesson in dirt bike economics. I would bet if every receipt was tallied, every sponsored part and little thing added up that went into this beauty of a yz250 we would all be shocked. Been there, have the T-shirt . Peace . Love this channel
@@MatthewC137 my intention was only to highlight the great possibility that a project like this can incur significant cost overuns and bring financial stress from unforseen parts, shipping , machining , labor costs requirements. In this video the yz250 cost $1200 and then it received new wheels , mousses, tires , full exhaust system , chain and sprockets, suspension work. What else was installed ? The nickel and dime stuff really adds up too . We have to add shipping charges too. What's the real tally at this point? My point was not to disagree or discourage but to highlight the very real practice of under-reporting what a project like this one can cost. I agree that there are nice garage queens out there yet to be found . But there are some real garage turds out there and they are a going to be a nightmare and cause the new owner a lot of regret. The rebuilding of old dirt bikes is awesome but buyer beware . It's your money.
Glenn Gertz don't be discouraged, you're on point. Rich's honesty is not in question here. I believe we all know him to be a genuine guy who's looking to get more people involved in the sport we all love. Wheels, mousse, tires and drive can hit a $2k ticket alone. Exhaust $500. Bars & grips $100+. Graphics & plastic $300 easy. Fuel tank $200+. Guards $300. Then piles of $30-70 here and there. Air filter, seat cover, misc bearing kit, carb hoses, brake pads, fork oil, seals, cleaning supplies............ not to mention a potential top end... "Oh look! A rabbit hole." Some bikes may not need all those things, but we're talking a 20yo machine. Even a pristine garage queen is drying up her rubber bits just hanging around waiting to be discovered.
@@MatthewC137 Rich's honesty was never in question here. John Howerton's assessment is spot on. It's about bike projects getting expensive due to unforeseen circumstances. And that's it . Thanks for understanding ✌️
I had a 2005 YZ 250 with all those mods that I rode for 11 years and I couldn't kill it. I cleaned the air filter after every ride but I never even replaced a piston and it still runs strong and has good compression. I have to admit it's still as good as any out there, I just like the button now that I'm old.
Love the video and channel! could you put a parts list with links in the description? I have a 01 yz250 and would like to follow this build. Thank you for being awesome!
Sooo if your bike is only as good as your tires...and your tires are only as good as your chain ....then your chain is only as good as your engine...and I guess your engine is only as good as it’s components....so,no shit...
Loving your stuff, glad I found your channel. You know you're old when you still see a 20 year old bike as "new" technology. Brings back memories of my old DKW 125 that I thought was the cat's meow way longer than 20 years ago and sneaking rides on my Dad's TM 400 and living to tell about it. :)
My DKW still said "Sachs" on the side casing and had a springer front end that weighed about as much as the Econoline van we used to haul the bikes. I was so jealous of my dad's Penton. That is, until I got my CZ with straight-cut gears!
I just bought a 2006 YZ for trail riding (aspiring hard enduro). Though its my first real dirt bike, I really like it and think they are very capable. Ive also added a flywheel, skid plate and some gummy tires and it makes the bike even more capable on the tech stuff. thanks for all the great content!
Nice content but the build details were a little vague what condition was the engine in and did you receive any free or sponsor discount on parts as that seems to be the case on a lot of builds I see on TH-cam in my area bike deals like that are getting harder and harder to find.
Absolutely! Most of my friends can’t keep up with me on a clapped 05 CR125 in the mountains. Pisses them off when they can’t get up hill climbs on there 450’s I can do on my 125. That YZ has better suspension than any KTM or Husky with their garbage WP. I own a 17 TE 300 as well so I speak from experience when I say the WP suspension leaves a lot to be desired.
I wonder how an engine swap to a 250x setup would suit this build. Steel frame + wide ratio = win? I assume you could use softer gearing like a 13/51-47 (I have a thing about only using odd numbers, if possible).
Just bought a 2000 YZ250 for $1000. In California too. Inside of carb looked like it had been on the bottom of the ocean. Small list of parts and repairs now it screams. Keep looking and don’t be afraid of a nasty one. They’re one that can be resurrected relatively easy.
I think the 2001 YZ250 made more and probably better power than my 2019 YZ250 when it was stock, (I fixed it). Fix it up, tune it the way you need, there is no reason why a late 80's bike would not work just about as well, (80's stuff probably definitely some Race Tech suspension help.). If it was not for the excellent Yamaha suspension (especially the SSS forks), I think my 1988 Honda would smoke my 2019 YZ. It might be the slowest 250cc MX bike I have ever had stock. Maybe not if you rode it like a 125,---wide open all the time.
Searching searching for chain adjuster blocks that'll fit that model bike. NOBODY I MEAN NOBODY makes aftermarket axle blocks for them oem discontinued them, checked rocky mountain to. 🤷🏾♂️
Hmm, let’s see. No counter balancer, no hydraulic clutch, no electric start, lousy charging system, no battery, no lights, EFI MIA, etc, etc. Granted if it’s all you can afford, fine.
In good hands of course can be...Look Nev winning with a 22yo bike heats on the British Champ on a 500cc Honda... th-cam.com/video/mNjZ-hJwZ3c/w-d-xo.html
I mean, the bike has largely been unchanged for 20 years. Minor updates in suspension and plastics really. I would argue it’s all rider skill than minor changes. A r skilled rider on a 80s IT200 could outride me on a decked out YZ250.
Rich, great video! I have an 03 and will be doing the same thing you did to that 01. I also have a 96 cr250, these are my favorite bikes ever and dont want to part with them but I only trail ride now days due to my age (56). What suggestions would you have for me to do the same thing to the cr? They are both amazing bikes, I just need to make them more useful for the type of riding I do now.
I am getting my mind blown…so…I clearly don’t understand what is possible for a two stroke. It is good a lugging and slow idle pulling? Like a diesel?…..but can rip super fast to lift the bike up
Looking for a bike for trail riding and hard enduro training. Is the lack of e-start on the YZ250X gonna be as big of a problem for me as I think it is?
If you're planning on doing this just remember not to go too old. Nostalgia got the better of me and I tried to modernize a 1996 Yamaha WR250 but at the end of the day I just couldn't/didn't like it compared to a modern bike. Still had lot's of fun restoring and riding it though. imgur.com/cDROkb6 imgur.com/ERIypKl imgur.com/8TG2su5
I did the same thing with a 2001 yz I bought for 1300. That bike had an unbelievably strong engine. 13 ounce flywheel. If that bike had the right suspension and rider- it could win almost any off road race. However, i ended up with a good used 2016 250 xc-w for hard enduro riding. I sure like the fan and the e start.
They were great bikes! Finding one is getting hard in half decent shape. I bought an 05 for less than I could an 01. One thing to keep in mind or consider is 01 still had the 46mm forks. 04 was the only steel frame that got the 48. 05 I believe had the same with the aluminum frame then 06 finally saw the SSS. I have found the 46mm forks to be pretty good but years of neglect might make them a costly option so check out those used bikes before purchasing!
@@earl6969 true but its easier to get parts for the 06+ sss forks. My 95 had 46mm forks and i didnt have issues. My comment was more about getting parts.
I added a motion pro coolant recovery system to my 2018 yz250. Works great. I do lots of 1st gear superslow stuff and never yet boiled over. The trick is in how you jet and mix your gas. In 40 years of riding yamaha I've learned, 32/1 with pump gas, keeps the ping away and runs cool. I do like it a tad rich but I've got 125 hours on stock piston and original spark plug. So I must have it right.
This is a mans bike 😂 you probably wouldn't like it 😜 But if you must have an e-start yz250 your in luck because Panthera Motorsports makes an e-start kit for the YZ250
wow that escalated quickly, thanks for the info about Panthera, also fuck you 😊 Come riding with me one day and we will see if you still think having an E start makes you less than a man. Any idea if those kits are reliable and work in the real world? I am so sick of fixing my husqy I wish it was Japanese
@@mr2oomad hahaha 🤗. I've only read about the Panthera Motorsports starter. It's $1250 and it hangs off the case like Gasgas and old KTM starters. I think it's too vulnerable for hard Enduro. I've no plans to purchase it. My mate has a 2020 husky tx300 tpi and he just hammers it to pieces in hard Enduro. It's been mostly reliable . After 200 hours he's had to fix starter wiring behind the number plate and replace the subframe which is typical for hard Enduro. ✌️😅
Can I drive enduro with a 2018 YZ250, or will I crash it every 5 minutes? I'm considering buying one. It has already been modified with an 18" rear wheel/tire and a full FMF system. I'm a lower-intermediate rider, so I understand that I probably should buy a WR250F instead, but this '18 YZ250 I found is so gorgeous that I fell in love with it instantly. 😅
I have the same bike, and found the 3 mods to reduce the hit and make it smoother on low throttle settings are, 12oz fww, #40 powerjet anf an X powervalve spring. Made a huge difference. Love this bike
@@traileater I removed one washer whenever I swapped mine over to the X spring, supposedly it makes the power band not hit as hard and helps make power more linear. But idk I'm going try to do the spring only swap but the washer on the reg YZ are 1mm thick the X model are .8mm in case you didn't know
Hello, I have a 2021 yz125x that i do desert and some hill climbs but I feel it lacks low end power. Stock gearing is 13 50. If I drop down to a 12 front will that help? Also what do you think about putting a 11oz flywheel weight? I already have the resr 33s tire but still want to get more bottom end..
Loving my 2018 yz250, 13oz stealhly, home made skid alot like the sxs, protaper evo woods high bend, zeta full wrap hand guards, fasst co. Anti vibration inserts are a blessing 🙏. Clarke 3.2 gallon tank goes all day. Soften my clickers 1 click softer then the yz250x settings. Im 230lbs so the harsh suspension is not so bad for me. Shhhh,,,, shinko 525 cheater in a 19 inch out back and a shinko mx216 fatty up front. ( couldn't get IRC tires in Canada, they were back ordered and almost 90 bucks a tire more expensive than shinko) Its always hard to find the good stuff in Ontario Canada, parts for everything are on backorder due to covid bullshit. Avoid the sickness, ride your dirtbike...
Never in a thousand years and I have that build for 3000$ sorry to say it if the bike was free the average for a every day joe in Canada would not hang that amount of parts for that price . Still a sound build and I would dar say that I would rather that bike then a new 450!
2 strokers will always dominate 4 strokes. The electric market though as that technology matures will be interesting. Either way brrrraaaaappp life is where it's at.
I had ridden this bike but for me it cost to much energy to pull the clutch because its not hydraulic. I want to buy a enduro for my girl. I should easy to handle and don't cost a lot. Any opinions?
I had this bike years ago, a beast... I had plans to make it into a supermoto, then life got the way. sold it :( Looking for one now put the pickings are getting slim if you dont want a complete shitbox that needs everything... anyways, still looking, maybe I'll find a gem :)
I did this to my 2009, only difference was a 9oz fly and a Lectron. Dropped the front tooth to a 13 and that added lots of grunt. I use a G2 throttle tube as well.
Love the bike, but not very detailed build series. We need to know more. I know several people with 01 yz250s and we are all trying to build them for single track/hairscrambles/hard enduro.
Yeah, dirtbikes have barely changed. Most have a 4 stroke model but the design has been the same since the 90s. The only difference is materials used make some of the new ones lighter
The 15 dislikes on this video so far are probably the people with brand new bikes that are jealous that they can't even ride their new bikes anywhere near what you can do even on a 20 year old bike. Awesome build by an awesome rider!!!
15 people with valve issues.
My old cr250 had an almost exact setup as far as rim size, flywheel weight, and gearing.
The trusty Honda!!
Very nice YZ 250 build! Is the bike for sale?
This dude really used garage band for his intro song😂
I have an 07 yz250 all set up for single track. Retarding the timing 2 degrees and an RK tek head made a huge difference for bottom end power. Retarding the timing tamed the engine down a noticeable difference and mellowed out the motocross hit. Way better then stock. Also have an 11 oz flywheel weight.
Thats awesome maybe we should try that!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto It without a doubt transformed the bike. I rode a new yz250X and its right on par engine wise. It lugs very well.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Please do and report back in a video.
@@jaybray4901 any effect on fuel consumption with the timing change?
@@traileater From what I remember it stayed the same.
A lot of the big off-road/mx magazines can learn from this channel. Quality content, no BS. Way to go👍🤟
Wow! Much appreciated!! Thanks so much for the support! We'll keep working hard!
Your exactly right about that all the magazines ever build are bikes with lots of worthless bling so they can pay a professional rider to pin the throttle for ridiculous photos.
@@IRCTireUSAMoto hi, you say the valving mods made the bike sit lower in the stroke, might be a dumb question but does it lower the bike overall? I have the same 01 and struggle with its height in the nasty tech terrain, i need it lower! Thanks
@@IRCTireUSAMoto i been Searching for chain adjuster blocks that'll fit that model bike 01 yz250. NOBODY I MEAN NOBODY makes aftermarket axle blocks for them oem discontinued them, checked rocky mountain to. 🤷🏾♂️
Great usable content 👌 especially for a more realistic build most of us can handle and have fun with
Of course an old bike can not only be competitive, it can win convincingly as well. Virtually anything built after 1992, with proper setup, can still be plenty fast and competitive today in the right hands. My '96 CR500 & '97 KX500 are just as feared today as they were 20 years ago.
Love your channel. I agree completely that a 2001 yz250 can be a competitive motorcycle today. But for the average dirt bike guy/mechanic like myself , a used yz250x in excellent condition is a safer bet. Speaking from experience my 2003 YZ250 build is over $5000 already and still not done. My used but excellent 2019 yz250x from Facebook Marketplace with 40 hours cost $5000 ready to go. I also have a 2019 yz125 with only 5 hours for $4200 ready to go. As a mechanic I love YZ projects but they often cost more money to complete than a good used newer bike. Often, more times than not, repair costs escalate beyond the value of the bike. Old bikes most definitely should be rebuilt/restored by those with the means and passion for motorcycles. I speak not to discourage anyone but share real life experience concerning the money required to rebuild /repair a yz250 . To take on a project like the IRC project one must expect the potential for a costly lesson in dirt bike economics. I would bet if every receipt was tallied, every sponsored part and little thing added up that went into this beauty of a yz250 we would all be shocked. Been there, have the T-shirt . Peace . Love this channel
Glenn Gertz fo sho. Passion projects. Nickel and dime you to death. Look great, 10 hours later they feel like an old bike again.
@@MatthewC137 my intention was only to highlight the great possibility that a project like this can incur significant cost overuns and bring financial stress from unforseen parts, shipping , machining , labor costs requirements. In this video the yz250 cost $1200 and then it received new wheels , mousses, tires , full exhaust system , chain and sprockets, suspension work. What else was installed ? The nickel and dime stuff really adds up too . We have to add shipping charges too. What's the real tally at this point? My point was not to disagree or discourage but to highlight the very real practice of under-reporting what a project like this one can cost. I agree that there are nice garage queens out there yet to be found . But there are some real garage turds out there and they are a going to be a nightmare and cause the new owner a lot of regret. The rebuilding of old dirt bikes is awesome but buyer beware . It's your money.
Glenn Gertz don't be discouraged, you're on point. Rich's honesty is not in question here. I believe we all know him to be a genuine guy who's looking to get more people involved in the sport we all love.
Wheels, mousse, tires and drive can hit a $2k ticket alone. Exhaust $500. Bars & grips $100+. Graphics & plastic $300 easy. Fuel tank $200+. Guards $300. Then piles of $30-70 here and there. Air filter, seat cover, misc bearing kit, carb hoses, brake pads, fork oil, seals, cleaning supplies............ not to mention a potential top end...
"Oh look! A rabbit hole."
Some bikes may not need all those things, but we're talking a 20yo machine. Even a pristine garage queen is drying up her rubber bits just hanging around waiting to be discovered.
@@MatthewC137 Rich's honesty was never in question here. John Howerton's assessment is spot on. It's about bike projects getting expensive due to unforeseen circumstances. And that's it . Thanks for understanding ✌️
@@JohnHowerton137 I could not have said it any better , Thanks !!!
I had a 2005 YZ 250 with all those mods that I rode for 11 years and I couldn't kill it. I cleaned the air filter after every ride but I never even replaced a piston and it still runs strong and has good compression. I have to admit it's still as good as any out there, I just like the button now that I'm old.
Love the video and channel! could you put a parts list with links in the description? I have a 01 yz250 and would like to follow this build. Thank you for being awesome!
Very True they are Dam Good Bikes. & U can make thm into a Woods Beast. Jst like u did. Wick On ✊ IRC Tire Guy🏁
Sooo if your bike is only as good as your tires...and your tires are only as good as your chain ....then your chain is only as good as your engine...and I guess your engine is only as good as it’s components....so,no shit...
Loving your stuff, glad I found your channel. You know you're old when you still see a 20 year old bike as "new" technology. Brings back memories of my old DKW 125 that I thought was the cat's meow way longer than 20 years ago and sneaking rides on my Dad's TM 400 and living to tell about it. :)
My DKW still said "Sachs" on the side casing and had a springer front end that weighed about as much as the Econoline van we used to haul the bikes. I was so jealous of my dad's Penton. That is, until I got my CZ with straight-cut gears!
Any fairly modern 2t is competitive today, its the rider and the shape of the bike.
I just bought a 2006 YZ for trail riding (aspiring hard enduro). Though its my first real dirt bike, I really like it and think they are very capable. Ive also added a flywheel, skid plate and some gummy tires and it makes the bike even more capable on the tech stuff. thanks for all the great content!
Thanks for the support! Its a great bike!
Nice content but the build details were a little vague what condition was the engine in and did you receive any free or sponsor discount on parts as that seems to be the case on a lot of builds I see on TH-cam in my area bike deals like that are getting harder and harder to find.
Raced a 2000 Yz250 for a few years in Hare Scrambles and Enduros. I loved that bike was one of my favorites.
Hermoso trabajo con la Yamaha 👍🏻
Personalmente soy un gran fan de Yamaha, aunque ahora monte una Husky a la que amo.
Felicitaciones desde Argentina 🇦🇷
I got on sxs web site and couldn’t find a skid plate to fit that bike does the 06-present fit that bike?
Alu frame is different,did you search at e bay?
Absolutely! Most of my friends can’t keep up with me on a clapped 05 CR125 in the mountains. Pisses them off when they can’t get up hill climbs on there 450’s I can do on my 125. That YZ has better suspension than any KTM or Husky with their garbage WP. I own a 17 TE 300 as well so I speak from experience when I say the WP suspension leaves a lot to be desired.
Really great video. Exactly what I'm doing. Building my hare scramble trophy stealer out of a steel frame yz250
This was great! So clear, and easy explanations etc. And awesome project. well done!
12 to 50 Transmission. Is that the a rule for hard Enduro?
yes, yes they can. Even for moto X, kid at loretta lynns a few years back ran at 12th place on a 1987 i think cr 250.
90 percent rider
I wonder how an engine swap to a 250x setup would suit this build. Steel frame + wide ratio = win? I assume you could use softer gearing like a 13/51-47 (I have a thing about only using odd numbers, if possible).
BS buying a 250 for 1200 and customizing it up to 3 grand. I can’t even fine a 125 under 1500. I NEED A BIKE
I bought a running good 2001 yz250 that came with 800 bucks in parts for $1,200 3 months ago.
Just bought a 2000 YZ250 for $1000. In California too. Inside of carb looked like it had been on the bottom of the ocean. Small list of parts and repairs now it screams. Keep looking and don’t be afraid of a nasty one. They’re one that can be resurrected relatively easy.
northernlightse NY everything is so over priced. I have 2 smaller bikes I wanna trade for a 125
I just bought a YZ250X.. Its the best bike I've ever owned.
I have a 2016 250x.
Leaned the jetting, fww, head mod and pv mod and the engine rocks.
Apex Technical Innovations makes a really nice head for your bike. I agree that Brian Morrison is spot on with his mod advice.
@@glenngertz9429 Cylinder head or Cylinder?
@@FuZe. cylinder head 👍
Glenn Gertz I will have to check them out because my friends 250X needs one
I think the 2001 YZ250 made more and probably better power than my 2019 YZ250 when it was stock, (I fixed it). Fix it up, tune it the way you need, there is no reason why a late 80's bike would not work just about as well, (80's stuff probably definitely some Race Tech suspension help.). If it was not for the excellent Yamaha suspension (especially the SSS forks), I think my 1988 Honda would smoke my 2019 YZ. It might be the slowest 250cc MX bike I have ever had stock. Maybe not if you rode it like a 125,---wide open all the time.
Which SXS plate did you go with? They don't offer one specifically for this bike on their site
Did you ever get an answer about the skid plate? i am still looking for one
Searching searching for chain adjuster blocks that'll fit that model bike. NOBODY I MEAN NOBODY makes aftermarket axle blocks for them oem discontinued them, checked rocky mountain to. 🤷🏾♂️
thanks for the video!
add a ve33s to a mtn bike, and you have instant hard enduro Machine!
Hmm, let’s see. No counter balancer, no hydraulic clutch, no electric start, lousy charging system, no battery, no lights, EFI MIA, etc, etc. Granted if it’s all you can afford, fine.
In good hands of course can be...Look Nev winning with a 22yo bike heats on the British Champ on a 500cc Honda... th-cam.com/video/mNjZ-hJwZ3c/w-d-xo.html
I mean, the bike has largely been unchanged for 20 years. Minor updates in suspension and plastics really. I would argue it’s all rider skill than minor changes.
A r skilled rider on a 80s IT200 could outride me on a decked out YZ250.
Rich, great video! I have an 03 and will be doing the same thing you did to that 01. I also have a 96 cr250, these are my favorite bikes ever and dont want to part with them but I only trail ride now days due to my age (56). What suggestions would you have for me to do the same thing to the cr? They are both amazing bikes, I just need to make them more useful for the type of riding I do now.
I can smell this video
Building my 01 right now also. Things an absolute rocket
Me too! 100%
Basically a 20 year old frame with everything else upgraded with something.
I am getting my mind blown…so…I clearly don’t understand what is possible for a two stroke. It is good a lugging and slow idle pulling? Like a diesel?…..but can rip super fast to lift the bike up
If dude can race TKO on an kdx200 and take 11th then yeah a yz250 will do fine
HAHA! Ashburn is a beast! You are 100% correct! More rider than bike!
Looking for a bike for trail riding and hard enduro training. Is the lack of e-start on the YZ250X gonna be as big of a problem for me as I think it is?
If you're planning on doing this just remember not to go too old.
Nostalgia got the better of me and I tried to modernize a 1996 Yamaha WR250 but at the end of the day I just couldn't/didn't like it compared to a modern bike.
Still had lot's of fun restoring and riding it though. imgur.com/cDROkb6 imgur.com/ERIypKl imgur.com/8TG2su5
I did the same thing with a 2001 yz I bought for 1300. That bike had an unbelievably strong engine. 13 ounce flywheel. If that bike had the right suspension and rider- it could win almost any off road race. However, i ended up with a good used 2016 250 xc-w for hard enduro riding. I sure like the fan and the e start.
E start is the biggest disadvantage! Other than that its a solid machine!
@@IRCTireUSAMoto 😆 ok- I'll take the e start off if you will take your kick starter off and bump start. Deal?
I want to build a similar bike, thanks for the confirmation lol, great content
Yamaha has NOT changed in 20 years so of course can be competitive!!!!
I agree it's about the time you put in it's not the bike it's definitely the rider
I run Michelin starcross medium on all my bikes gives me a all around tire not to soft not to hard good in trails and on the track
Thanx for another great vid!
Any suggestion for an e-start on this YZ set up?
Which sxs skid plate did you run?
The answer is always yes as it just depends on what rider is on it. 👍
Did sxs custom make that slide pate I cant find it on there website
Did you ever get an answer about the skid plate? I am still looking for one
Dang now I really want my 99 back.
Got a similar 2000 yz250. Waaaay more than 3000😂
They were great bikes! Finding one is getting hard in half decent shape. I bought an 05 for less than I could an 01. One thing to keep in mind or consider is 01 still had the 46mm forks. 04 was the only steel frame that got the 48. 05 I believe had the same with the aluminum frame then 06 finally saw the SSS. I have found the 46mm forks to be pretty good but years of neglect might make them a costly option so check out those used bikes before purchasing!
My 01 yz 125 absolutely rips !!
I had Enzo do my 46mm on my 2003wr450f build.
They are on par with any 48mm.
@@earl6969 true but its easier to get parts for the 06+ sss forks. My 95 had 46mm forks and i didnt have issues. My comment was more about getting parts.
Where did you get flywheel weight from
Good luck finding a YZ250 that isn't completely clapped for $1200
Just bought same year bike running and rideable tuned it up and put an FMF system as well as the ohlin suspension tuned for $1500
Which model SXS slide plate did you use? I couldn't find one for a 2001 YZ250 on their site. Will the '06-'20 fit?
Yes it will! Thats what we used. Just drilled different holes!
Thanks
There's no links in the description for the other vids. I'm really interested since I have a 2001 YZ250 that's fixing to get a restoration.
Sorry! We just added them!!
Where i can buy a fly wheel load 12 ounce
I’d like to find out where everything bike build on TH-cam they bought it for 1000 that bike around me would be 3k
l like this one everyboddy say the same I find this one for 1000 but is you looking for one is not the same
Hi, what mods are you going to add for cooling?
A trail tech fan would be plenty. Evans coolant as well.
I added a motion pro coolant recovery system to my 2018 yz250.
Works great. I do lots of 1st gear superslow stuff and never yet boiled over. The trick is in how you jet and mix your gas. In 40 years of riding yamaha I've learned, 32/1 with pump gas, keeps the ping away and runs cool. I do like it a tad rich but I've got 125 hours on stock piston and original spark plug. So I must have it right.
Had a 98 RMX 250..Not bad at all..
Anybody know the part number for the SXS skid plate?
Answered my own question. 06-20 version will work, but have to drill new holes.
Where do I buy the starter motor from? is the button easy to fit to the bars? 😆😋
This is a mans bike 😂 you probably wouldn't like it 😜 But if you must have an e-start yz250 your in luck because Panthera Motorsports makes an e-start kit for the YZ250
wow that escalated quickly, thanks for the info about Panthera, also fuck you 😊 Come riding with me one day and we will see if you still think having an E start makes you less than a man.
Any idea if those kits are reliable and work in the real world?
I am so sick of fixing my husqy I wish it was Japanese
@@mr2oomad hahaha 🤗. I've only read about the Panthera Motorsports starter. It's $1250 and it hangs off the case like Gasgas and old KTM starters. I think it's too vulnerable for hard Enduro. I've no plans to purchase it. My mate has a 2020 husky tx300 tpi and he just hammers it to pieces in hard Enduro. It's been mostly reliable . After 200 hours he's had to fix starter wiring behind the number plate and replace the subframe which is typical for hard Enduro. ✌️😅
What skid plate
Can I drive enduro with a 2018 YZ250, or will I crash it every 5 minutes? I'm considering buying one. It has already been modified with an 18" rear wheel/tire and a full FMF system. I'm a lower-intermediate rider, so I understand that I probably should buy a WR250F instead, but this '18 YZ250 I found is so gorgeous that I fell in love with it instantly. 😅
I have the same bike, and found the 3 mods to reduce the hit and make it smoother on low throttle settings are, 12oz fww, #40 powerjet anf an X powervalve spring. Made a huge difference. Love this bike
Did you remove a washer/shim in the PV governor whenever you swapped over to the X spring?
@@clydejohnson4251 no it was a straight spring swap, nothing else.
@@traileater I removed one washer whenever I swapped mine over to the X spring, supposedly it makes the power band not hit as hard and helps make power more linear. But idk I'm going try to do the spring only swap but the washer on the reg YZ are 1mm thick the X model are .8mm in case you didn't know
Could have brought a 2020 YZ250 and asked the same Question..........
Hey I was looking on sxs website for the skid plate and couldn’t find it for a steel frame. Does the 05- and up skid plate work?
Do you know the part number of the sxs slide plate. I can't seem to find it for my 01 yz250 on thier website
Hello, I have a 2021 yz125x that i do desert and some hill climbs but I feel it lacks low end power. Stock gearing is 13 50. If I drop down to a 12 front will that help? Also what do you think about putting a 11oz flywheel weight? I already have the resr 33s tire but still want to get more bottom end..
Loving my 2018 yz250, 13oz stealhly, home made skid alot like the sxs, protaper evo woods high bend, zeta full wrap hand guards, fasst co. Anti vibration inserts are a blessing 🙏. Clarke 3.2 gallon tank goes all day. Soften my clickers 1 click softer then the yz250x settings. Im 230lbs so the harsh suspension is not so bad for me.
Shhhh,,,, shinko 525 cheater in a 19 inch out back and a shinko mx216 fatty up front. ( couldn't get IRC tires in Canada, they were back ordered and almost 90 bucks a tire more expensive than shinko)
Its always hard to find the good stuff in Ontario Canada, parts for everything are on backorder due to covid bullshit.
Avoid the sickness, ride your dirtbike...
I feel you. I can't get my tasty trakmasters all out of stock :(
@@potatopobobot4231 those are horrible tires. Try the shinko mx216
Love my cheaters, too bad prices went up, not quite the bargain they were. Will do an irc next, my buddys swear by them.
Never in a thousand years and I have that build for 3000$ sorry to say it if the bike was free the average for a every day joe in Canada would not hang that amount of parts for that price . Still a sound build and I would dar say that I would rather that bike then a new 450!
2 strokers will always dominate 4 strokes. The electric market though as that technology matures will be interesting. Either way brrrraaaaappp life is where it's at.
I had ridden this bike but for me it cost to much energy to pull the clutch because its not hydraulic.
I want to buy a enduro for my girl.
I should easy to handle and don't cost a lot. Any opinions?
Not much has really changed. Its just the manufacturer selling you a new bike.
when you are guys going to make an m5b gummy?
My 96 Honda cr250 is more than competitive,it will handle many 4 strokes .
Yz rules!!!! I have a 2019 yz250x 2stroke and a 2001 yz250f!
I had this bike years ago, a beast... I had plans to make it into a supermoto, then life got the way. sold it :( Looking for one now put the pickings are getting slim if you dont want a complete shitbox that needs everything... anyways, still looking, maybe I'll find a gem :)
I did this to my 2009, only difference was a 9oz fly and a Lectron. Dropped the front tooth to a 13 and that added lots of grunt. I use a G2 throttle tube as well.
Love the bike, but not very detailed build series. We need to know more. I know several people with 01 yz250s and we are all trying to build them for single track/hairscrambles/hard enduro.
Yeah, dirtbikes have barely changed. Most have a 4 stroke model but the design has been the same since the 90s. The only difference is materials used make some of the new ones lighter
One over looked detail .. Chamfer the ports so the piston ring(s) don't catch the edges of the ports and have years of wfo with no trouble
Where could I find a skip Plate and lanky guard like that for my 2004 RM125 been looking everywhere
Does it compete with modern bike's stupid or what? MAN
I've shown a lot of people that an old YZ still is more bike than you can max out.
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its always the rider NOT the bike ,like majority of time !
Hey rich how was the TKO. I looked for you but I could not find you
So does it compete with a new bike stupid or what ? A waste of time
Well of coarse it can be competitive haven’t you ever seen ronni max ride
Of course you can race with an old bike..
10 percent bike 90 percent rider. That all period
My last 250 was a 2001 and wow it was awesome fast. Sold it for 1200 10 years ago
Was looking at KTMs but... Maybe i should get an older SX bike... Hmmm... 🤔🤔🤔
Know The Mechanic or not, its a wallet cost choice also
Thank you for sharing. Great info even for a rider who is just into riding trails.
I’m ready to take one to BAJA!! Great Bike🏁