21 yz 250

GripNRip617
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4/20/2020 9:41am Edited Date/Time 4/20/2020 12:43pm
I did notice an update to the YZ250 transmission from 2015 to 16. On the parts diagram I'm looking at, the "stopper lever assembly" is a different part number. I am assuming Yamaha made this update because of shoddy transmission durability. I used the updated stopper lever on my 3rd transmission rebuild, after noticing the bushing on my stopper lever was missing.

The 2015 assembly uses a bushing with a slit which probably makes installing the bushing easier during assembly. The 2016 bushing has no slit and would need to be pressed.

See part #7




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4/20/2020 9:58am
mooch wrote:
Thank goodness the aluminum gears on the '06 I've owned since new are still working flawlessly. 14 year old bike has been reliable as a rock...
Thank goodness the aluminum gears on the '06 I've owned since new are still working flawlessly. 14 year old bike has been reliable as a rock and suspension was fantastic stock but was made even better by Enzo.
H4L wrote:
Consider yourself fortunate. Have owned 5 YZ2's from 02-11 model yrs. with a current 06 in the stable. It is already showing signs of having a...
Consider yourself fortunate. Have owned 5 YZ2's from 02-11 model yrs. with a current 06 in the stable. It is already showing signs of having a notchy trans while shifting gears & also missing gears. The bike has maybe 10-12 actual hrs. from the showroom floor.


Wanna sell it Wink
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4/20/2020 11:17am
I luv my '16 YZ250, and I've sworn off mx 4 strokes since 2015. BUT, I reluctantly rode a friends '18 Crf250r recently. Engine aside (not very good IMO), that bike is soo good handling wise. The more aggressively you ride it, the better it got. Super fun bike.

Yamaha needs to wake up.

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I've been on a 16 YZ250 for the last year, after a long time on 450s and 125s before that. The last bike I had before the YZ was an 18 KXF450. I absolutely love the YZ for the sheer fun factor, the lightness, the suspension, and the stability for a 2 stroke is amazing. I'm not keen on the vibration, but apart from that I cant think of anything I dont like. Its surprisingly much easier to ride fast for a full moto than the 450, where I would get tired with a few laps to go. All that being said, I would like a cheeky go on a 2020 CRF450 Grinning
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4/20/2020 12:23pm
When I worked at a yamaha dealership when I was a kid, I saw yamaha engineers come in occassionally to dissect their bikes if there were common problems on street bikes and snowmobiles. They always believed it was the customer's fault because of the failure not their design even when there was a line up of failures parked there. I bet this attitude still is existing. It seems that the Japanese culture has a problem with admitting mistakes.
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4/20/2020 12:56pm
rjg wrote:
When I worked at a yamaha dealership when I was a kid, I saw yamaha engineers come in occassionally to dissect their bikes if there were...
When I worked at a yamaha dealership when I was a kid, I saw yamaha engineers come in occassionally to dissect their bikes if there were common problems on street bikes and snowmobiles. They always believed it was the customer's fault because of the failure not their design even when there was a line up of failures parked there. I bet this attitude still is existing. It seems that the Japanese culture has a problem with admitting mistakes.
The opposite of ktm.
Never owned a ktm but it’s probably going to be my next bike.
Pretty expensive but worth it...
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4/20/2020 1:37pm
The resale on these things is ridiculous. Buy one for $6500.....ride it for 3 years and sell it for $4500. What is a 2006 YZ250 in good shape selling for? I'd think around $3000. It's a good value of a bike to buy new with the depreciation being so slow on these.
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My super low hour '01. I've forgotten how good these motors are. She barks!
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DynoDan22 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/20/421705/s1200_IMG_1823.jpg[/img] My super low hour '01. I've forgotten how good these motors are. She barks!


My super low hour '01. I've forgotten how good these motors are. She barks!
She's lookin' good!!!
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Scored this 2018 with low hours. It came with a fatty/shorty and Renthal bars. Running 50/50 VP110/pump with 927 @ 40:1, up one on the main jet. This bike makes me feel sad about my KTM 450. It’s just a blast with the light feel and barky hit. Had Craig Decker at Enzo do a re-valve and springs for 185, and it’s so so good. A couple buddies have ridden it and just love it. Pic is from River Valley in Texas. Say hey if you see me and yes you can ride it but I get to ride yours!

I’ve ridden the newer KTM 250SX’s and all around yes they are probably a better bike, very smooth and corner with less effort, but on YZ up 10mm on fork, 105 ish sag and it corners great. Fork is superior. BEST bang for buck is a YZ!


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4/20/2020 5:44pm
mattyhamz2 wrote:
Wanna sell it Wink
Sure. Everything is for sale for the right price.. Send me a PM with your personal email address if you're serious & I can send you some pics..
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They need to do more than just this. The steering is not quick enough. It does not need to be Suzuki quick at the expense of...
They need to do more than just this.
The steering is not quick enough. It does not need to be Suzuki quick at the expense of headshake, but the YZ's bias toward high speed stability needs to be better balanced with quicker, more precise steering.
The brakes need an update. There is a reason why YZ guys install Honda brake pads. However this still pales in comparison to a Brembo unit. All of the Japanese mfgrs are guilty here.
The clutch needs an update. Notching aluminum baskets, and quick wearing and fade prone overall. Again, all Japanese are guilty.
The YZ ergonomics- John Deer tractor anyone? Needs a lot of work.
Keep the Kayaba SSS. Lots of work required elsewhere.
Agree with your post.


"The steering is not quick enough. It does not need to be Suzuki quick at the expense of headshake, but the YZ's bias toward high speed stability needs to be better balanced with quicker, more precise steering".

This is one of the traits that really holds the YZ2 back besides some of the other stuff already mentioned. I've tried different things to get them to turn better, but realized it will never turn like a CR or RM. If you've ridden on a CR or RM you really feel the short comings it has in this dept with the chassis dimensions..
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4/20/2020 8:42pm
I'm just glad Yamaha still makes a 250 stroke,unlike the other chicken shit big 3...
I know you can rebuild the other jap 2 strokes,but some people like a new bike...
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