Opinions on 2018 YZ Rims

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lostboy819 7/11/2017 1:39pm
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Sick Sick Sick But whenever I don't like something new or different it usually grows on my so ask again in a few months
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kiwifan 7/11/2017 1:41pm
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I like them
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JWACK wrote:
I dislike the new seat more than the blue rims. That's one ugly butt holster..
Hell of a lot cheaper changing a seat cover than rims.
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Harry Backmon wrote:
As Guy B pointed out last month, those rims are most likely photoshopped. They are not that blue. I'm more a regular old silver rim guy...
As Guy B pointed out last month, those rims are most likely photoshopped. They are not that blue. I'm more a regular old silver rim guy myself, but I don't really have anything against the blue that Cooper is running - which is not as blue as the picture you've posted. In the end, does it really matter? They're not going to add any speed, power or tractability.
Wow, Harrybro coming in hot here and throwin' some shade on the Yamahas!! Slap some Monster logos on it, maybe a dirt shark sticker too and hit the dunes bro. Bet the crew will be pumped on the new blue wheels. Now if that doesn't add some speed then what does?

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Dirty Points 7/11/2017 2:02pm
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Harry Backmon wrote:
As Guy B pointed out last month, those rims are most likely photoshopped. They are not that blue. I'm more a regular old silver rim guy...
As Guy B pointed out last month, those rims are most likely photoshopped. They are not that blue. I'm more a regular old silver rim guy myself, but I don't really have anything against the blue that Cooper is running - which is not as blue as the picture you've posted. In the end, does it really matter? They're not going to add any speed, power or tractability.
It is def just a 'Shop of last years image, which is probably just a 'Shop of the year before --
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lumpy790 7/11/2017 2:09pm
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slipdog wrote:
I hate black rims, love the blue
What slip said
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yzjs7 7/11/2017 2:10pm
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I'm in love w the blue rims
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lumpy790 7/11/2017 2:16pm
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Want black rims? Go with this one.


Sheriff245 7/11/2017 2:57pm
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at687 wrote:
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it...
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it in this week! (I hope)
What, already?
Mine isn't expected until august! I'm supposed to be first in line at my dealer too.
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Zycki11 7/11/2017 3:02pm
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I dig em, but I think it is bold for a stock bike. They will grow tiresome when everyone has them on.
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SmokinJoe439 7/11/2017 3:06pm
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Reminds me of the color matching bmx bikes of the 80's where everything from the tires to brake pads grips etc all matched.
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MX Culture 7/11/2017 3:12pm
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at687 wrote:
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it...
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it in this week! (I hope)
Sheriff245 wrote:
What, already?
Mine isn't expected until august! I'm supposed to be first in line at my dealer too.
450 isn't due to hit dealers until late August.
you are correct.
250f's hitting dealers now though.
I posted one last week actually on my insta page.
Sheriff245 7/11/2017 3:20pm
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450 isn't due to hit dealers until late August. you are correct. 250f's hitting dealers now though. I posted one last week actually on my insta...
450 isn't due to hit dealers until late August.
you are correct.
250f's hitting dealers now though.
I posted one last week actually on my insta page.
Yeah, I was thinking 450. Thanks for the precisions.
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mattyhamz2 7/11/2017 3:33pm
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at687 wrote:
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it...
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it in this week! (I hope)
Sheriff245 wrote:
What, already?
Mine isn't expected until august! I'm supposed to be first in line at my dealer too.
MX Culture wrote:
450 isn't due to hit dealers until late August. you are correct. 250f's hitting dealers now though. I posted one last week actually on my insta...
450 isn't due to hit dealers until late August.
you are correct.
250f's hitting dealers now though.
I posted one last week actually on my insta page.
My dealer told me they would have them this week.
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StevieTimes 7/11/2017 3:55pm
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Harry Backmon wrote:
As Guy B pointed out last month, those rims are most likely photoshopped. They are not that blue. I'm more a regular old silver rim guy...
As Guy B pointed out last month, those rims are most likely photoshopped. They are not that blue. I'm more a regular old silver rim guy myself, but I don't really have anything against the blue that Cooper is running - which is not as blue as the picture you've posted. In the end, does it really matter? They're not going to add any speed, power or tractability.
...NOT going to add speed, power or tractability...?

Have you not seen the greatest moto documentary ever produced?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtr8FJkvlxQ


In it, it explains how different colors on your hands can reduce arm pump.

I can't see how different colored rims wouldn't also affect the stuff or whatever with the wheel.
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Forty 7/11/2017 3:58pm
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Haven't seen one in person however I hear they are cool.
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at687 7/11/2017 4:45pm
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at687 wrote:
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it...
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it in this week! (I hope)
Sheriff245 wrote:
What, already?
Mine isn't expected until august! I'm supposed to be first in line at my dealer too.
MX Culture wrote:
450 isn't due to hit dealers until late August. you are correct. 250f's hitting dealers now though. I posted one last week actually on my insta...
450 isn't due to hit dealers until late August.
you are correct.
250f's hitting dealers now though.
I posted one last week actually on my insta page.
Yes, my dealer got invoiced already this week and will have 1 this week(which is all mine!) Then the rest will be late July or first week of August
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yzfmonster 7/11/2017 4:50pm
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Saw a YZ250 on the dealer floor in TN last week. My first impression was that they looked better in person. They weren't as flashy as expected...I kinda liked it on that particular bike.

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MX_Andrew83 7/11/2017 5:40pm
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I like the blue rims but if you've ever looked at my avatar you already know that haha
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twotwosix wrote:
I rode an 18 this weekend. They look WAY better in person. They are a satin blue finish and have the white Excel lettering on them...
I rode an 18 this weekend. They look WAY better in person. They are a satin blue finish and have the white Excel lettering on them . They look like crap in most photos, but this one is closer:

Change the blue plastic to yellow and make the rims match the gold on the forks and you'd have a great looking racebike! I think I'd prefer silver on this one. Maybe it will grow on me.
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DADTAXI 7/11/2017 6:22pm
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at687 wrote:
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it...
Blue rims look good in person, I got the first one coming in the shop I put the deposit on the 450. Should be getting it in this week! (I hope)
thought it was late august for shipments.?
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dadofagun 7/11/2017 6:41pm
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It's real simple.... For 2018, if you were to purchase a new Yamaha, it's gonna have blue rims. To hell with the shade, hue, shine, gloss..... the fuckers are blue. Now, should said shade of blue not tickle your fancy, there is a plethora of companies offering the aforementioned products in a color that should be able to please...... Good luck.
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BobPA 7/11/2017 6:47pm
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BobPA wrote:
Those rims make it look like a Craigslist special
DADTAXI wrote:
good thing you'll be lacing a set soon
Swing them buy...I just bought a new truing stand
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Crush 7/11/2017 7:27pm
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Classy. But I'm sure Yamaha didn't go the blue wheel route thinking you were their target market. When's the last time you bought a brand new...
Classy. But I'm sure Yamaha didn't go the blue wheel route thinking you were their target market. When's the last time you bought a brand new bike off the dealer floor? 2008, or ever?
2003 CRF450, though I'm not sure they target any specific person such that you are, or what my unwillingness to instantly lose the value on something I can pick up 25 hours later for substantially less has anything to do with those cheap looking freestyle rims being on what is otherwise a very clean and much improved looking bike?
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TheOriginalPancakee 7/11/2017 7:47pm
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BobPA wrote:
Those rims make it look like a Craigslist special
Hahaha so true
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pete24 7/11/2017 8:10pm
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those rims are gross, looks like they stopped at town fair tire and got rims, euro wipers, a fart can, and yellow seat belts
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dedi684 7/11/2017 8:14pm
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The stock black ones on my 2016 look like shit so sure let's try blue
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TbonesPop 7/11/2017 8:19pm
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Love the blue rims
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ML512 7/11/2017 8:25pm
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They look much better in person, I think it's cool to see something different.

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