2022 yz250 conversion

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I have a 2020 yz250 and my one big gripe is how wide the bike is, when I sat on a 2022 I loved how thin it is, so my question is do you guys think I could convert my bike to a 2022 body and how long will it be before parts are available to do that.
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Subframe, airbox, airboot, gas tank, seat, plastics.
maybe silencer and radiators too.
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I am 99% sure that some aftermarket restyle kit will be available. However, I hope that it also includes a 22 replica seat, as it is not the same as the previous one. If not, you need the complete plastic kit, new tank, new seat and new airbox. Exhaust is the same, pretty sure the subframe is the same, but cannot confirm this.
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JM485 7/30/2021 1:42pm
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I’m going to update my 15 as well, getting rid of those horrible tank graphics is going to be the best thing ever.
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jonahc_42 7/30/2021 3:14pm
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Herb Eaversmells wrote:
Did this Last night. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/07/30/503586/s1200_3844E115_F60E_4A51_891A_AB62E595818D.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/07/30/503589/s1200_3A17529C_FD75_4AF4_BD1A_EA8AD08E8CE9.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/07/30/503588/s1200_E26E026C_2106_467A_A208_1F3CE19B3D18.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/07/30/503585/s1200_7B795E4A_4463_4E9F_ACC4_A04B9D320885.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/07/30/503587/s1200_DBC77BD9_19D8_4311_A029_EA8870F3A87A.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/07/30/503584/s1200_13A7931F_ED3F_4124_8FAF_7C5D548F5A4D.jpg[/img]
Did this Last night.








How much do you think all of that would cost
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Yz229 8/1/2021 12:19pm
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Is it really worth it? Probably cheaper just buying the 2022, swapping parts around. Sell the other bike on this crazy used bike market.
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PJRAUS 8/2/2021 1:56am
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Yz229 wrote:
Is it really worth it? Probably cheaper just buying the 2022, swapping parts around. Sell the other bike on this crazy used bike market.
That's what Im thinking..
Joshracing 8/2/2021 2:21am
8/2/2021 2:21am
Wow, really? To save 3mm, maybe $2500.00? Just ride, forget about it!
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Cayden Thompson 8/2/2021 10:15pm
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I started a thread also the day the 2022 bike was unveiled. I want to do the same thing to my 2020 as well. I sure hope someone makes a convo kit. I'd be first in line to buy.
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Cayden Thompson wrote:
I started a thread also the day the 2022 bike was unveiled. I want to do the same thing to my 2020 as well. I sure...
I started a thread also the day the 2022 bike was unveiled. I want to do the same thing to my 2020 as well. I sure hope someone makes a convo kit. I'd be first in line to buy.
Racetech Italy already make one.... perfect, and will save you about $2000. No Brainer. It's available in a full range of color combos right now... No waiting.




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Yz229 8/2/2021 11:10pm
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R-tech looks better then new bikes anyways.


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Cayden Thompson wrote:
I started a thread also the day the 2022 bike was unveiled. I want to do the same thing to my 2020 as well. I sure...
I started a thread also the day the 2022 bike was unveiled. I want to do the same thing to my 2020 as well. I sure hope someone makes a convo kit. I'd be first in line to buy.
Joshracing wrote:
Racetech Italy already make one.... perfect, and will save you about $2000. No Brainer. It's available in a full range of color combos right now... No...
Racetech Italy already make one.... perfect, and will save you about $2000. No Brainer. It's available in a full range of color combos right now... No waiting.




Where can you buy online?
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Yz229 wrote:
R-tech looks better then new bikes anyways. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/08/02/504079/s1200_134543854_10164258629810198_7736983031657742494_n.jpg[/img]
R-tech looks better then new bikes anyways.


Actually does look really good🔥
Is it slimmer?
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Yz229 8/2/2021 11:49pm
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Might be a little bit slimmer. Same seat as stock probably, 2002-2021.
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Yz229 wrote:
Might be a little bit slimmer. Same seat as stock probably, 2002-2021.
So what is the quality like on the full r tech restyle kit? I admit it looks good, but I got just a regular oem replacement kit for my 06 yz 125...r tech, and it was garbage! Radiator shrouds fit very poorly and look terrible once you force them on. Front fender.. had to cut over an inch off the back end of it just so it would clear the frame..couldn't turn the bars otherwise...was not happy at all
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Yz229 8/3/2021 1:24am
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Yz229 wrote:
Might be a little bit slimmer. Same seat as stock probably, 2002-2021.
PJRAUS wrote:
So what is the quality like on the full r tech restyle kit? I admit it looks good, but I got just a regular oem replacement...
So what is the quality like on the full r tech restyle kit? I admit it looks good, but I got just a regular oem replacement kit for my 06 yz 125...r tech, and it was garbage! Radiator shrouds fit very poorly and look terrible once you force them on. Front fender.. had to cut over an inch off the back end of it just so it would clear the frame..couldn't turn the bars otherwise...was not happy at all
They are good. Screws are a little junk. It survived RBSR 2019 and a lot of SX!
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Yz229 wrote:
Might be a little bit slimmer. Same seat as stock probably, 2002-2021.
The seat looks way flatter on the 22
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Seems like way too much $ than what it's worth. I'd say either keep your bike and get the R-Tech shroud or sell the bike and get the '22. I hate the tank graphics hassle on my 125 but no way in hell am I going through swapping all of those parts just not have tank graphics lol. I'm sure there will be people that do it though.
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Yz229 wrote:
Might be a little bit slimmer. Same seat as stock probably, 2002-2021.
Spudnut wrote:
The seat looks way flatter on the 22 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/08/03/504123/s1200_08164BD4_E4BD_4CDE_8062_43E418656B60.jpg[/img]
The seat looks way flatter on the 22
Check your quote, I said not sure if it's slimmer. Yamaha said it's flatter in release.
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Cayden Thompson wrote:
I started a thread also the day the 2022 bike was unveiled. I want to do the same thing to my 2020 as well. I sure...
I started a thread also the day the 2022 bike was unveiled. I want to do the same thing to my 2020 as well. I sure hope someone makes a convo kit. I'd be first in line to buy.
Joshracing wrote:
Racetech Italy already make one.... perfect, and will save you about $2000. No Brainer. It's available in a full range of color combos right now... No...
Racetech Italy already make one.... perfect, and will save you about $2000. No Brainer. It's available in a full range of color combos right now... No waiting.




Cayden Thompson wrote:
Where can you buy online?
x2. I've looked and can't seem to find that R-tech kit anywhere.
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Joshracing wrote:
Racetech Italy already make one.... perfect, and will save you about $2000. No Brainer. It's available in a full range of color combos right now... No...
Racetech Italy already make one.... perfect, and will save you about $2000. No Brainer. It's available in a full range of color combos right now... No waiting.




Cayden Thompson wrote:
Where can you buy online?
b_kowalsk wrote:
x2. I've looked and can't seem to find that R-tech kit anywhere.
They're on eBay
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JLM#144 8/3/2021 10:23am
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Joshracing wrote:
Racetech Italy already make one.... perfect, and will save you about $2000. No Brainer. It's available in a full range of color combos right now... No...
Racetech Italy already make one.... perfect, and will save you about $2000. No Brainer. It's available in a full range of color combos right now... No waiting.




Cayden Thompson wrote:
Where can you buy online?
b_kowalsk wrote:
x2. I've looked and can't seem to find that R-tech kit anywhere.
MxRevival has them. Thats where I get my individual replacements.
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mxengineer1 8/4/2021 6:33am
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Saw the new '22 YZ250 in person at a shop. The new seat is much thinner and flatter and the new smaller fuel tank along with the new shrouds gives the bike a different feel - lets you get further forward and feels a little smaller and more compact. A few pics below....set a '21 YZ125 next to it for some reference of current to new layout....












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b_kowalsk 8/4/2021 7:43am
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mxengineer1 wrote:
Saw the new '22 YZ250 in person at a shop. The new seat is much thinner and flatter and the new smaller fuel tank along with...
Saw the new '22 YZ250 in person at a shop. The new seat is much thinner and flatter and the new smaller fuel tank along with the new shrouds gives the bike a different feel - lets you get further forward and feels a little smaller and more compact. A few pics below....set a '21 YZ125 next to it for some reference of current to new layout....












I wasn't a fan at first, but seeing them side by side the 21 looks old and outdated compared to the new bodywork. I hope the X models get the treatment next year and I will buy one to replace my 2016.
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cloud41 8/4/2021 11:09am
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Oem looks better than any restyle kit, regardless of the year. Throwing on a restyle kit is like adding a lowering kit and body work to a Honda Civic.
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