1989 yz250 #45

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A few guys asking for pics of my 89 , here u go . These shots are as I found it . Original owner , untouched spares kit , original triangle stand . Even the reciept showing his fl250 oddesy trade in !







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bradpr32 9/26/2015 4:40pm
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A partial strip , clean up and new plastics / graphics /tyres and I had myself a neat mostly original pre 90 racer . Would like to fit a pipe & muffler next if I can find something ... Help to preserve this one too , not a mark on it .















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Jmcd1988 9/26/2015 7:10pm
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Looks a lot like my dads! Sweet bike!

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Steph500 9/27/2015 1:49am
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bradpr32 wrote:
A partial strip , clean up and new plastics / graphics /tyres and I had myself a neat mostly original pre 90 racer . Would like...
A partial strip , clean up and new plastics / graphics /tyres and I had myself a neat mostly original pre 90 racer . Would like to fit a pipe & muffler next if I can find something ... Help to preserve this one too , not a mark on it .















THANKS for pics, very beautifull bike, great collection.
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I've been searching for 88-90 YZ250 for a few years, finally this clean version showed up on Indy's craigslist. And as a bonus the price was right.

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mark_swart 9/28/2015 10:30am
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Damn good old bikes, I had an 89 125 and my buddy had an 89 250 that he let me race a lot. It has great bottom end, I loved the way that thing just took off. I had the 90 250 the next year, it was actually a bit mellower than the 89.

I have a '90 125 now that is original/unrestored, it is a garage piece. Which sort of sucks because I'd like to ride it, but it's just in too good of shape to do that to it. Those layouts were really good for the time too.

We beat the hell out of those bikes, rode almost every day. And here they are 25 years later STILL going strong. When it comes to longevity, Yamaha is pretty badass.
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Steph500 5/10/2016 12:30pm
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Does somebody knows if a 1990 YZ 250 exhaust pipe fits on a the 1989?

Thanks
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bradpr32 5/10/2016 5:50pm
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Steph500 wrote:
Does somebody knows if a 1990 YZ 250 exhaust pipe fits on a the 1989?

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sorry mate not sure , they look the same but ive never tried .... and different part numbers from Yamaha & the aftermarket

can send some detail pics / measurements of 89 if that helps you

cheers

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Would love to ride that 90 YZ125...first 125 I had. Good bike aside from its refusal to up shift under WOT. Great motor.
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Mixon848 5/11/2016 8:09am
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Steph500 wrote:
Does somebody knows if a 1990 YZ 250 exhaust pipe fits on a the 1989?

Thanks
1989 YZ250 Pipe hits the bottom of the 1990 YZ250 Radiator. So a 1989 YZ 250 Pipe "should" fit and give a bit more clearance to the Radiator. This is just what I have been experiencing in working on my 1990 Yamaha YZ250/YZ360.

Original Poster. Nice bike. There is 1989 Yamaha YZ250 in my area cheaaaapppp, but I have to stop buying these bikes.
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Steph500 5/13/2016 1:13pm
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Thanks bradpr32 and Mixon848 for answer.
I am looking for a used OEM or a aftermarket silencer for 89 YZ 250, if someone knows one please let me know.
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I know this is a old thread. But anyone know of a source for a PC silencer for a 89. Have found one for a 88 and 90 model but not a 89. I know DEP and FMF makes one but looking for a PC or maybe Dyno Port if he is still making anything ? 

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mb60 wrote:
I know this is a old thread. But anyone know of a source for a PC silencer for a 89. Have found one for a 88...

I know this is a old thread. But anyone know of a source for a PC silencer for a 89. Have found one for a 88 and 90 model but not a 89. I know DEP and FMF makes one but looking for a PC or maybe Dyno Port if he is still making anything ? 

The '90 won't fit? I thought they were identical bikes?

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mb60 9/14/2025 8:25pm
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mb60 wrote:
I know this is a old thread. But anyone know of a source for a PC silencer for a 89. Have found one for a 88...

I know this is a old thread. But anyone know of a source for a PC silencer for a 89. Have found one for a 88 and 90 model but not a 89. I know DEP and FMF makes one but looking for a PC or maybe Dyno Port if he is still making anything ? 

Sully wrote:

The '90 won't fit? I thought they were identical bikes?

I did as well. Looks like FMF and DEP made one to work but for some reason PC different part numbers and seems to be different. 

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bradp328 9/25/2025 5:11am
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mb60 wrote:
I know this is a old thread. But anyone know of a source for a PC silencer for a 89. Have found one for a 88...

I know this is a old thread. But anyone know of a source for a PC silencer for a 89. Have found one for a 88 and 90 model but not a 89. I know DEP and FMF makes one but looking for a PC or maybe Dyno Port if he is still making anything ? 

Hey man ,  i can check with the Aussie PC distro if you like ? i only have a NOS Answer 'vfc ' system silencer in my stash 

 

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mb60 9/26/2025 5:35am
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Pretty sure that's a 90 model going off the forks. 

MrSuperSport 9/26/2025 8:20am
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mb60 wrote:

Pretty sure that's a 90 model going off the forks. 

Well, I knew it was either 89 or 90. I have so many bikes I lose track. For sale anyhow. 

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