05 yz250 vs 06-12 yz250

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Am thinking about buying a 05 or newer yz250 with the aluminum frame. I have heard that the suspension on the 2005 is horrible compared to the 06 and newer. Anybody know if this is true or have ridden both models and have advice? thanks.
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mxtech1 2/28/2012 9:03am
2/28/2012 9:03am
In 06 Yamaha started using SSS (speed senesitive suspension) forks which are vastly better than the conventional forks used before 06. The SSS forks have some good technology and work really well. In stock form, you would notice a big difference between the 05 and 06. I would definately recommend trying to get at least an 06 with the SSS forks.
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Taytay824 2/28/2012 9:31am
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what about if i had the suspension redone? can you still feel a big difference do you know?
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mxtech1 2/28/2012 9:50am
2/28/2012 9:50am
You can make the 05 an older stuff work good with a revalve and springs, but you didn't say that. I assumed you were talking stock vs stock.

But if you revalve the SSS forks and shock you will be extremely pleased.

The 05 forks are nothing special. Just standard units that don't do anything terribly bad, but dont do anything terribly well
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Taytay824 2/28/2012 9:52am
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haha right on. thanks. i appreciate the advice

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crazymoto#5 2/28/2012 4:11pm
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i have an 05 and the suspension is great ! i dont see anything wrong with the 05

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