Fell in love with riding my dirt bike again

JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381
Edited Date/Time 2/13/2018 6:00am
Sometimes it just takes a freshie. Not to say that the CR was a bad motorcycle, but it was old and needed more TLC than I was looking to put in. I didn't realize how much the bike was holding me back from having fun, until now.

Only problem is that now all I wanna do is ride, but it's the end of November Pinch



|
ob
Profile picture for user ob
Posts
1624
Joined
3/14/2010
Location
Carlsbad, CA US
ob 11/26/2017 8:53am
11/26/2017 8:53am
Woodland?
Rhino
Profile picture for user Rhino
Posts
482
Joined
11/20/2017
Location
US
Rhino 11/26/2017 9:05am
11/26/2017 9:05am
October is when dirt bike season starts. It ends when the thermometer hits 85 or 90 again.. All the girls are at the lake.




JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381 11/26/2017 9:15am
11/26/2017 9:15am
Rhino wrote:
October is when dirt bike season starts. It ends when the thermometer hits 85 or 90 again.. All the girls are at the lake. [img]http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/9e/9ea191d885a515d82641272036160257a50f132865bf9d0f0cf1a4b523437e71.jpg[/img]
October is when dirt bike season starts. It ends when the thermometer hits 85 or 90 again.. All the girls are at the lake.




We have actually been really lucky with some great woods riding. Even in the snow.

The Shop

See All »
Muscle-Milk-KTM 11/26/2017 11:19am
11/26/2017 11:19am
JW381 wrote:
Sometimes it just takes a freshie. Not to say that the CR was a bad motorcycle, but it was old and needed more TLC than I...
Sometimes it just takes a freshie. Not to say that the CR was a bad motorcycle, but it was old and needed more TLC than I was looking to put in. I didn't realize how much the bike was holding me back from having fun, until now.

Only problem is that now all I wanna do is ride, but it's the end of November Pinch



Been telling my brother to get one of these for years now.
usafwx
Profile picture for user usafwx
Posts
1377
Joined
7/19/2012
Location
Trussville, AL US
usafwx 11/26/2017 12:49pm
11/26/2017 12:49pm
Nice man! How do you like the yz250? I've been looking at getting back into the sport and to do so in an affordable way. Have had a few yz250f's, yz125, ktm150 (hated), crf250r and was thinking maybe a yz250, heard though they were not the best for everyone. Enjoy man!
JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381 11/26/2017 12:53pm
11/26/2017 12:53pm
usafwx wrote:
Nice man! How do you like the yz250? I've been looking at getting back into the sport and to do so in an affordable way. Have...
Nice man! How do you like the yz250? I've been looking at getting back into the sport and to do so in an affordable way. Have had a few yz250f's, yz125, ktm150 (hated), crf250r and was thinking maybe a yz250, heard though they were not the best for everyone. Enjoy man!
This is a yz250x and I think it's the best all around dirt bike I've ever ridden. I had a yz250 back in 2009 and found it to be far too unforgiving. This bike is awesome. Smooth enough to work in the woods, but still so close to the MX model that it does great at the track.
JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381 11/26/2017 12:57pm
11/26/2017 12:57pm
Coming off a cR250 and a YZ250 before that. Last 4 stroke was a yz250f back in 2009.
agn5009
Profile picture for user agn5009
Posts
6757
Joined
6/8/2012
Location
State College, PA US
agn5009 11/26/2017 1:06pm
11/26/2017 1:06pm
usafwx wrote:
Nice man! How do you like the yz250? I've been looking at getting back into the sport and to do so in an affordable way. Have...
Nice man! How do you like the yz250? I've been looking at getting back into the sport and to do so in an affordable way. Have had a few yz250f's, yz125, ktm150 (hated), crf250r and was thinking maybe a yz250, heard though they were not the best for everyone. Enjoy man!
JW381 wrote:
This is a yz250x and I think it's the best all around dirt bike I've ever ridden. I had a yz250 back in 2009 and found...
This is a yz250x and I think it's the best all around dirt bike I've ever ridden. I had a yz250 back in 2009 and found it to be far too unforgiving. This bike is awesome. Smooth enough to work in the woods, but still so close to the MX model that it does great at the track.
Get yourself a KTM 300 XC and you'll really love riding Wink

Seriously though, glad you're having fun again.
Hcallz5
Profile picture for user Hcallz5
Posts
2854
Joined
8/20/2013
Location
UT US
Hcallz5 11/26/2017 1:16pm
11/26/2017 1:16pm
Get yourself an NECJ needle and a head mod, you'll be in 7th heaven.
JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381 11/26/2017 1:21pm
11/26/2017 1:21pm Edited Date/Time 11/26/2017 1:21pm
Hcallz5 wrote:
Get yourself an NECJ needle and a head mod, you'll be in 7th heaven.
I heard you lose top end with that needle? I'm gonna try a few different needles for sure
Ted722
Profile picture for user Ted722
Posts
4487
Joined
9/21/2011
Location
Sacramento, CA US
Ted722 11/26/2017 1:29pm
11/26/2017 1:29pm
That's awesome JW381. I think Yamaha did a great job with this bike. So how you getting along with the transmission ratios? From what I read they have same 1st,2nd as YZ250, but lower 3rd and higher 4th,5th. Seems like there's a lot of options to customize(enduro, hs, mx, or desert) with final gearing changes (if need be).
JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381 11/26/2017 1:46pm
11/26/2017 1:46pm
Ted722 wrote:
That's awesome JW381. I think Yamaha did a great job with this bike. So how you getting along with the transmission ratios? From what I read...
That's awesome JW381. I think Yamaha did a great job with this bike. So how you getting along with the transmission ratios? From what I read they have same 1st,2nd as YZ250, but lower 3rd and higher 4th,5th. Seems like there's a lot of options to customize(enduro, hs, mx, or desert) with final gearing changes (if need be).
4th is tough. I've hit I a few times on the track and it's a little awkward. I will try a 49 tooth rear sprocket eventually. 3rd is a money gear though, at least.
usafwx
Profile picture for user usafwx
Posts
1377
Joined
7/19/2012
Location
Trussville, AL US
usafwx 11/26/2017 2:37pm
11/26/2017 2:37pm
JW381 wrote:
This is a yz250x and I think it's the best all around dirt bike I've ever ridden. I had a yz250 back in 2009 and found...
This is a yz250x and I think it's the best all around dirt bike I've ever ridden. I had a yz250 back in 2009 and found it to be far too unforgiving. This bike is awesome. Smooth enough to work in the woods, but still so close to the MX model that it does great at the track.
I heard a lot of guys prefer the x even for moto. Thanks for responding and enjoy the freshie.
White_Trash 11/26/2017 3:01pm
11/26/2017 3:01pm
3 weeks or so I'll hopefully be getting one of these. I took the year off from riding but this thing has me fired up to get back riding and I haven't even ridden the thing... It's been about 20 years since I rode a 2 stroke which was a clapped out 87 CR125, everything else has been variety of YZ250f. I'll keep my 2010 for moto and set this thing up with tubliss, flywheel weight, zip-ty tank and can permanently mount the bark busters on instead of putting them on and off every time I go between moto and woods.

A friend bought one just a few weeks ago and loves it, he's getting in to woods now after nothing but moto. I have a buddy that is one of our top national pros and he loves these things too, even for moto, says I can't go wrong with it.
JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381 11/26/2017 5:53pm
11/26/2017 5:53pm
White_Trash wrote:
3 weeks or so I'll hopefully be getting one of these. I took the year off from riding but this thing has me fired up to...
3 weeks or so I'll hopefully be getting one of these. I took the year off from riding but this thing has me fired up to get back riding and I haven't even ridden the thing... It's been about 20 years since I rode a 2 stroke which was a clapped out 87 CR125, everything else has been variety of YZ250f. I'll keep my 2010 for moto and set this thing up with tubliss, flywheel weight, zip-ty tank and can permanently mount the bark busters on instead of putting them on and off every time I go between moto and woods.

A friend bought one just a few weeks ago and loves it, he's getting in to woods now after nothing but moto. I have a buddy that is one of our top national pros and he loves these things too, even for moto, says I can't go wrong with it.
I can attest, absolutely great bike!
aeffertz
Profile picture for user aeffertz
Posts
9323
Joined
7/16/2015
Location
Eau Claire, WI US
aeffertz 11/26/2017 6:21pm
11/26/2017 6:21pm
Okay, good on ya' for buying a bike and all... But you go through the effort of getting pre-prints and that's what you end up with? Mate...
Superdave19
Profile picture for user Superdave19
Posts
1102
Joined
10/10/2012
Location
Spring, TX US
Superdave19 11/26/2017 6:58pm
11/26/2017 6:58pm Edited Date/Time 11/26/2017 6:59pm
Freshies keep the fire burning- Good job.

Pit Row

See All »
JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381 11/26/2017 9:01pm
11/26/2017 9:01pm
aeffertz wrote:
Okay, good on ya' for buying a bike and all... But you go through the effort of getting pre-prints and that's what you end up with...
Okay, good on ya' for buying a bike and all... But you go through the effort of getting pre-prints and that's what you end up with? Mate...
It's part of a complete retro kit. Not sure how that bothers you that much lol
erik_94COBRA
Profile picture for user erik_94COBRA
Posts
951
Joined
7/21/2016
Location
Houston-ish, TX US
erik_94COBRA 11/27/2017 2:45am
11/27/2017 2:45am
Looks nice. Hard to go wrong with the YZ.

What was the main thing holding you back from having fun on the CR250?
Acidreamer
Profile picture for user Acidreamer
Posts
1794
Joined
8/25/2015
Location
Mansfield, OH US
Acidreamer 11/27/2017 2:57am
11/27/2017 2:57am
Get some base layer clothing and a balaclava. Riding in 32F is nothing
JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381 2/11/2018 6:27pm
2/11/2018 6:27pm
Just wanted to post an update after some more seat time. I've ridden my 250x at a few tracks, technical PNW woods and the dunes. This is the best motorcycle I've ever ridden and if recommend it to anyone!! My roommate actually just bought one yesterday.

Aside from little setting changes, all I've done so far is add a r304 shorty. I am going to do a few more goodies in the near future, but it's amazing in stock trim. I love this bike and it sounds like a rice crispy.

A post shared by B.R. Watson (@bronwynrayne) on Feb 10, 2018 at 6:03pm PST









Hcallz5
Profile picture for user Hcallz5
Posts
2854
Joined
8/20/2013
Location
UT US
Hcallz5 2/11/2018 6:31pm
2/11/2018 6:31pm
Good to see you enjoying it! Not sure if they have changed the needle in those since 07 but my YZ ran much better with a triple taper NECJ needle, coupled with the head mod that was an awesome bike.
BobPA
Profile picture for user BobPA
Posts
8029
Joined
10/31/2013
Location
PA US
BobPA 2/11/2018 6:47pm
2/11/2018 6:47pm
Will it do wheelies?

Do you throw a 19” wheel on for track days?
Katoomey
Profile picture for user Katoomey
Posts
1714
Joined
1/18/2013
Location
WY US
Katoomey 2/11/2018 6:48pm
2/11/2018 6:48pm
JW381 wrote:
Just wanted to post an update after some more seat time. I've ridden my 250x at a few tracks, technical PNW woods and the dunes. This...
Just wanted to post an update after some more seat time. I've ridden my 250x at a few tracks, technical PNW woods and the dunes. This is the best motorcycle I've ever ridden and if recommend it to anyone!! My roommate actually just bought one yesterday.

Aside from little setting changes, all I've done so far is add a r304 shorty. I am going to do a few more goodies in the near future, but it's amazing in stock trim. I love this bike and it sounds like a rice crispy.

A post shared by B.R. Watson (@bronwynrayne) on Feb 10, 2018 at 6:03pm PST









yeah, great bike.

I had an X in 2016 and I really enjoyed it. I just wish they would build a new motor for it. It's just not enough thrust for an aggressive rider.

I have a TX300 and it's certainly a faster, more capable package in every way, but it's nowhere near as fun to ride as the YZ250/X. The Yamaha just feels good. It feels right.
SoCalMX70
Profile picture for user SoCalMX70
Posts
2830
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Thousand Oaks, CA US
SoCalMX70 2/11/2018 6:56pm
2/11/2018 6:56pm
Look into doing the power valve mod. It gets rid of that flat spot at 3/4 throttle. I honestly didn't believe in the mod at all and put off doing it for over a year. Once I finally did it I was quite surprised at how much it improved the power delivery. Power valve opens quicker but it still isn't a light switch like the regular YZ. It is a happy medium imo.

Anyway, my YZ250x is very much a track only bike now, even put the regular YZ 3-5th gears in. I just found 3rd too close and 4th too far away for tracks. If I were still doing desert or offroad though I never would have touched it! The X gearing is awesome for all round, do anything riding.
dirtnapper
Profile picture for user dirtnapper
Posts
5457
Joined
4/14/2011
Location
Alberta CA
dirtnapper 2/11/2018 7:15pm
2/11/2018 7:15pm
Well I still feel you betrayed your CR bro Tongue that's awesome to hear J Dub. Glad your loving the new bike.
SDTony YZ ESR 325 2/11/2018 7:30pm
2/11/2018 7:30pm
Sorry, but technology changes, After Market products are available! Yamaha scored big with the YZ250X, good for them! Great bike, but!

I just had 2 weekends in a Row of Epic riding!

No. I am not a 25 year pulling off big jumps, but riding Honda Elsinore's in 1974 and riding an After Market Product that everyone can buy just goes to show Entraprenures can beat Yamaha at their own game!

Eddie Sanders Racing (ESR) (Pismo Beach, Ca.) makes a $900 YZ 325 with a Cylinder, Power Valve, Weisco Piston, Machined Head & Gaskets to fit.

Rejetting your Keihin Carb (170 to162 Main & 48 to 42 Pilot makes your YZ 250 (now YZ 325) the Best Value Bike on the Market!! Torque down low and a nice after burner hit in the last 2K RPM!

http://www.eddie-sanders-racing.com






JW381
Profile picture for user JW381
Posts
10642
Joined
7/21/2009
Location
Harrisburg, OR US
JW381 2/11/2018 7:36pm
2/11/2018 7:36pm
SoCalMX70 wrote:
Look into doing the power valve mod. It gets rid of that flat spot at 3/4 throttle. I honestly didn't believe in the mod at all...
Look into doing the power valve mod. It gets rid of that flat spot at 3/4 throttle. I honestly didn't believe in the mod at all and put off doing it for over a year. Once I finally did it I was quite surprised at how much it improved the power delivery. Power valve opens quicker but it still isn't a light switch like the regular YZ. It is a happy medium imo.

Anyway, my YZ250x is very much a track only bike now, even put the regular YZ 3-5th gears in. I just found 3rd too close and 4th too far away for tracks. If I were still doing desert or offroad though I never would have touched it! The X gearing is awesome for all round, do anything riding.
Tell me more!

Post a reply to: Fell in love with riding my dirt bike again