Best skid plate for 2020-2021 Yz250f for motocross

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Hey all
Just wondering what people have used for the 2020-2021 Yz250f for a skid plate for motocross etc.

Was looking at either the works connection titan, or the Yamaha gytr one.

Any thoughts ? I’m leaning towards the gytr as it in my mind should fit the best ?

Also with either do you have to remove anything on the bike for install?

Thanks !
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Ryan625 11/22/2020 11:06am
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zeromarine wrote:
Hey all Just wondering what people have used for the 2020-2021 Yz250f for a skid plate for motocross etc. Was looking at either the works connection...
Hey all
Just wondering what people have used for the 2020-2021 Yz250f for a skid plate for motocross etc.

Was looking at either the works connection titan, or the Yamaha gytr one.

Any thoughts ? I’m leaning towards the gytr as it in my mind should fit the best ?

Also with either do you have to remove anything on the bike for install?

Thanks !
Depends on the amount of coverage you want and the type of material you want. I tend to prefer just a glide plate if anything at all for MX. Offroad, more coverage is always better IMO
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zeromarine 11/22/2020 11:21am
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Ya I guess a glide plate, looking at plastic also.

Just something to cover the cases and the coolant line etc.
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Lynch 11/22/2020 12:46pm
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I used the GYTR plastic skid plate that covers the cases and waterpump/hose, it fits great. You need to remove the front engine mounts to install two brackets.
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GYTR, Works Connection Titan, or Lightspeed

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murph783 11/22/2020 2:47pm
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I’ve run the cryca plastic one on my last couple YZF’s and been happy
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Had a WC on my 2016. Fit great and easy to put on and take off for oil changes and cleaning.
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zeromarine 11/22/2020 3:34pm
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Lynch wrote:
I used the GYTR plastic skid plate that covers the cases and waterpump/hose, it fits great. You need to remove the front engine mounts to install...
I used the GYTR plastic skid plate that covers the cases and waterpump/hose, it fits great. You need to remove the front engine mounts to install two brackets.
Those are easy to remove at least. Thanks for the suggestions every one. My 2021 just came in picking it up this weekend. To bad I can’t ride for 3 months though lol.
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zeromarine 11/23/2020 2:58pm
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Lynch wrote:
I used the GYTR plastic skid plate that covers the cases and waterpump/hose, it fits great. You need to remove the front engine mounts to install...
I used the GYTR plastic skid plate that covers the cases and waterpump/hose, it fits great. You need to remove the front engine mounts to install two brackets.
Does anyone know if the fx stock skid plate fits ? Looks nice
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Lynch 11/24/2020 2:51am
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Lynch wrote:
I used the GYTR plastic skid plate that covers the cases and waterpump/hose, it fits great. You need to remove the front engine mounts to install...
I used the GYTR plastic skid plate that covers the cases and waterpump/hose, it fits great. You need to remove the front engine mounts to install two brackets.
zeromarine wrote:
Does anyone know if the fx stock skid plate fits ? Looks nice
Won't fit, the FX uses the same skidplate as the WR250F does and that frame has mounts already for the screws.
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zman721 11/24/2020 5:57am
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surprised no one mentioned acerbis. Fit good, easy to remove. pretty tough. Don't let much dirt inbetween. That checks about all the boxes I want in a skid plate.
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Myke 11/24/2020 7:11am
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surprised no one mentioned acerbis. Fit good, easy to remove. pretty tough. Don't let much dirt inbetween. That checks about all the boxes I want in...
surprised no one mentioned acerbis. Fit good, easy to remove. pretty tough. Don't let much dirt inbetween. That checks about all the boxes I want in a skid plate.
This is what I have and I a happy with it.
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For my part, i went with the Pro-carbon skid plate.

It is the one used by the factory Kemea Yamaha in MXGP (Geerts, Watson, etc). I havn't try the fitting yet as i just received the bike but the plate looks really nice.
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Zycki11 11/24/2020 7:35am
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Try and stay away from aluminum and carbon fiber. It will alter the handling of the bike and the CF will break down over time. Run plastic, Cycra makes a great one.
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Moto520 11/24/2020 7:46am
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I would go with the Works Connection glide plate. It fits perfectly and you don't have to remove it for oil changes. The GYTR one is good as well but you have to install a bracket on the engine mounts. No big deal.
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navalseabee 11/24/2020 7:49am
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GYTR here, I like how easy it comes on and off.
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zeromarine 11/24/2020 9:09am
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Thanks everyone appreciate the input
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zman721 wrote:
surprised no one mentioned acerbis. Fit good, easy to remove. pretty tough. Don't let much dirt inbetween. That checks about all the boxes I want in...
surprised no one mentioned acerbis. Fit good, easy to remove. pretty tough. Don't let much dirt inbetween. That checks about all the boxes I want in a skid plate.
Myke wrote:
This is what I have and I a happy with it.
X3, but on a 450
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Rider 5280 11/26/2020 1:40pm
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Whatever route you go, once you get the skid plate installed, you can RTV the bracket in place so removal/reinstall is a breeze.

I run Cycra on Yamahas and Acerbis on Hondas (no particular reason - just standardized that way). Both are great.

Also have a Hyde Racing unit for Honda. I like the slippery mayerial, but direct access to the side bolts isn't straight-on accessible for T-handles. Boo. $120 paperweight now.
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zeromarine 11/26/2020 1:47pm
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Ya my 2020 crf250R has one stock and I figure I should get one foe my 2021 Yz250f. Thanks foe the input !

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