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Hey guys, recently decided to start riding moto again after 6 years not racing, 2 not riding a dirt bike at all, although I have put 35k on my Harley this past year, so I've at least been on a bike.
I used to race a 450 in c class, and a few b class races, I bought an 01 yz250 to build, which is almost done. Never owned a 2-stroke before but I know my way around bikes on the mechanic side of things. I've ridden a 125 a handful of times, but I'm looking for some advice;
Before I start racing again (27yrs old now), what are some of your suggestions to practice out in the desert to prep for the track, getting used to a two-stroke, what has changed since 2012 that is important, and would I be able to compete heavily on a 2-stroke against the new technology 4-strokes?
I used to race a 450 in c class, and a few b class races, I bought an 01 yz250 to build, which is almost done. Never owned a 2-stroke before but I know my way around bikes on the mechanic side of things. I've ridden a 125 a handful of times, but I'm looking for some advice;
Before I start racing again (27yrs old now), what are some of your suggestions to practice out in the desert to prep for the track, getting used to a two-stroke, what has changed since 2012 that is important, and would I be able to compete heavily on a 2-stroke against the new technology 4-strokes?
As far as competing heavily on the 2 stroke vs the 4 strokes, the yz250 motor really hasn't changed a whole lot since 2001. A good enough of a rider can compete on it just fine, especially if you ride the +25 class. Remember to carry as much momentum as possible and try not to lug it like a 450. Oh and no engine braking!!! You'll learn more about how to ride the bike the more you ride it. Just go ride it and enjoy!
If these new 450s are so great, why did these guys get dusted by an old ass CR125? He even beat most on the 1st turn. It's 90% rider.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GK5lCyoIA8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUHHhE75ke0
And Jerry Robin on the old YZ250 flat out whipping a field of 4 strokes. All that traction control, maps and electronics they have and he's passing them like their brakes locked up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tStHH3VvxuI&t=58s
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Get out there and put the hurt on them new bikes!
Case in point..
Here you have Motocross Action Magazine calling the 2018 YZ250 a 13 year old POS. They say its "just not competitive" and "only good for a practice bike". Ouch. Not confidence inspiring for YZ owners.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=81s&v=a0Ouxgq3Cs0
Then heres Jerry mopping up a field on the exact bike. Ouch again. Motocross Action Magazine did not return our calls for a comment.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tStHH3VvxuI
Nothing crazy or fanatical; just put in your time.
Now would be a really good time to take a lesson or two working on the basics.
You can develop good habits and technique more easily kinda coming in as
a semi-blank slate.
Hit some trails, just have a shitload of fun and remember why we all got into it in the first place.
Ride safe!!
Probably going to take it out to the desert a few times before I even hit the tracks again.
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