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Andy7
6/9/2018 4:11pm
6/9/2018 4:11pm
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6/13/2018 11:40am
Hi guys, today I was at the track and had the chance to ride a YZ 250. I only have a 2012 KXF 450, and haven´t ridden a two stroke in a couple years. My first impression is WOW. This bike is so nice that I´m really thinking of selling my 450 and buying a YZ, but a 125. Have anyone done this and regretted it? I know I will have to adapt, the biggest difference is the lack of engine branking (that I hate, so that´s a plus), but when jupping the front end likes to stand up a lot more than a 4 stroke. So, will you sell a 450 and keep a 125 as your only bike? I only ride moto and don´t race, just like to have the most fun I can.
The Shop
Also, I disagree about chopping the throttle on the face of jumps with a 2 stroke vs a 4 stroke. I hopped on my buddies YZ250 a couple weeks ago for a session, and first lap I was sailing every jump smooth and consistent without going nose high. In my opinion, if you’re on the gas and in the meat of the power, both bikes jump the same. The only place it feels different to me is the short run up jumps out of a corner you hit in 2nd as you’re still building power up the face. That can pitch the smokers nose a bit high. But otherwise they jump the same to me.
Pit Row
7.5K OTD for such a great bike. And $250 to rebuild after 40 hours. No regrets!
We got the small bikes because even if you are riding the rails off of it it won't go crazy fast and fairly safe because of that.
I'm 5'8", 140. My tallest brother is 6'2" around 170 and heaviest i's probably my dad at around 180 lbs.
I remember my first time riding a yz250 after being on 125's for years, it was definitely a different technique to jumping
http://www.eddie-sanders-racing.com
You will have a close to 32/33 Foot LBS of Torque to pull you out of a "Corner", like your 450 but not as broad of a pull. Then you get the best of both worlds on what is a LIGHT WEIGHT pure FUN 250 made into a 325!
Try this, $150 top end rebuilds, 40 hours on my first Piston.
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 to165 Main & 48 to 42/40 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!
If Yamaha only made an Electrics Start, Transfer Port Injected 350/400 cc 2-Stroke.........sigh.......
Did you read the post? It says there is an Afterburner hit, it will pull with a 450, but not as long of a pull.
Unless your a Pro who cares! It's the most fun all around bike in the World! The Rekluse Clutch makes it an Off-Road wonder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijKMclEPj9o&feature=youtu.be
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