2019-2022 Yamaha Side Plates Question

wst260
Profile picture for user wst260
Posts
22
Joined
5/2/2020
Location
AU
wst260
Edited Date/Time 10/27/2021 4:08pm
Hi All,

I’ve got both a 2019 YZ250F and 2019 YZ450F, i’ve noticed in recent times especially on Ferrandis’ Star Yamaha that the bottom parts on both sides of the rear number plates are cut off… Is this for looks or does it actually have an advantage / purpose? only have one set of plastics and don’t know whether to try it or not. Cheers in advance, Photos Attached for anyone who doesn’t know what im talking about !



|
Wilson116
Profile picture for user Wilson116
Posts
45
Joined
9/22/2017
Location
Pittsford, MI US
Fantasy
1634th
Wilson116 10/27/2021 10:36am
10/27/2021 10:36am
Most people don't seem to have a problem but in just a few hours on my bike I am absolutely destroying the plastics right there. Have not found a good solution yet that doesn't cost a lot of $$$. Afraid to just cut them off as I don't have the FMF guard there with the stock exhaust.
murph783
Profile picture for user murph783
Posts
1361
Joined
3/2/2011
Location
CT US
murph783 10/27/2021 12:43pm
10/27/2021 12:43pm
I cut the muffler side because it was melting on me, no guard and no issues. But fmf does sell that guard. Haven’t bothered to cut the left yet but hey it’s weight savings
1
Titanium
Profile picture for user Titanium
Posts
380
Joined
12/5/2018
Location
WI US
Titanium 10/27/2021 4:08pm
10/27/2021 4:08pm
Here's my 22 with the side panel cut and the FMF Ti guard installed. Simply put a new blade in your utility knife and cut the panel along the seam. I would not recommend trimming the panel if you do not have the guard installed. It WILL burn your boots... This configuration greatly increases grip at the back of the bike too.



3

Post a reply to: 2019-2022 Yamaha Side Plates Question