2019 YZ250F/450F Setup

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Evening all,

I’ll cut straight to it. You’ve probably heard this all before but I’m struggling to get my Yamahas to turn. Feel like they’re unnecessarily timid when leant over. Both my 19’ 250 and 19’ 450 have Guts Tall seats, Flo lowered pegs and Bars in forward mount with clamps forward. Both bikes 108mm sag, Forks 5mm through and both sprung to my weight (0.52nm front and 59nm rear) just can’t get them to settle while turning.
I’m a 6’5, 200lbs B rider for reference, Any advice would be appreciated 🤷🏼‍♂️

If not. Who’s gone from a YZ to a new CRF and not regretted it?
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MadsDausel 8/1/2022 7:38am
8/1/2022 7:38am Edited Date/Time 8/1/2022 7:42am
102-104mm sag and 5-7mmr fork height...

If you run stock suspension try high speed 0.75 out :-)

I can only corner with the clamps in the first hole closer to me.
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GripNRip617 8/1/2022 8:12am
8/1/2022 8:12am
I run clamps forward turned back at 6'4". Ditch the lowered pegs too they're throwing off intended balance of the bike.
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Moto520 8/1/2022 8:15am
8/1/2022 8:15am
Bring the handlebar holders to the closest hole. It may mess with the ergonomics a little but it makes a big difference with the cornering. play with the sag and for height.....don't be afraid to mix things up until you find your comfort.
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Sandusky26 8/1/2022 8:51am
8/1/2022 8:51am
If you have super tall bars it's never going to turn good.

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temporarily_locked 8/1/2022 9:08am
8/1/2022 9:08am
What is the track surface like? What’s the track specifically is there any GoPro on YouTube of it? Slick hard pack no ruts? 6’4” 190 and no riser or taller seat, forward mount holes with the bar mounts rotated putting the bars back a little.
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wst260 8/1/2022 1:50pm
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temporarily_locked wrote:
What is the track surface like? What’s the track specifically is there any GoPro on YouTube of it? Slick hard pack no ruts? 6’4” 190 and...
What is the track surface like? What’s the track specifically is there any GoPro on YouTube of it? Slick hard pack no ruts? 6’4” 190 and no riser or taller seat, forward mount holes with the bar mounts rotated putting the bars back a little.
The facilities in Aus that i ride usually have a sand track and tacky/mud national track. Both really deep ruts, the issue seems to be somewhat masked in the sand but still hesitates a bit.
Polish Power 8/1/2022 4:47pm
8/1/2022 4:47pm
I own a 21 yz250f and a 21 yz450f. I started with what kris keefer recommended and tweaked it from there. Try 104mm of sag. It will make the front end bite more. Different front tires and psi will play into how the front end feels. Keefer has some good insight on how to setup these bikes. I know there are some minor differences from 19 to 21 that helped with cornering.

I weigh 285 and 6' tall. All I did to both bikes was springs for my weight, tall seat and put raptor lowered pegs in the 250f. I was going to get a set for my 450, but after 10hrs on the 450, i feel fine without them.
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Sheriff245 8/1/2022 5:30pm
8/1/2022 5:30pm
108 is too much sag and bars all the way forward are a hindrance for cornering. I would start with those two. If it’s not enough, raise the forks a bit in the clamps. Oh, and this may sound counterintuitive and is definitely uncomfortable at first, but rolling your bars backwards s bit makes it easier to lean over.

If I remember correctly I was running around 103mm sag, forks 5mm up and bar clamps in the rear hole, forward position on my 18.
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