Many people really don't know how to explain the powerband is and/or feel and you just did perfectly. It's not smooth, it's consistency and control at different stages of powerband that HITLIS OFFERS better than stock for woods riding.
I don't miss the hydraulic clutch. I had a Beta 300 Race Edition before this and the cable is just as good. I haven't really seen the need for the hydraulic clutch anywhere. With the Hitlis this is the best bike I've owned.
@@SingletrackStafford my clutch friction zone felt so small on the yz and like a light switch either off or on…noticed on the beta immediately that it was more forgiving. Maybe I had a mechanical problem with the Yamaha
@@AdamCoffey828 hmm I that sucks. I love the feel and feedback of the cable. I have a video on my channel for a clutch lever mod. It's $0 and opens the friction zone a bunch. That's probably why I don't have a problem.
@@AdamCoffey828 I did some research and in 2021 yamaha changed the clutch lever and went to a 29mm clutch ratio. Making the clutch pull harder and a smaller friction zone. My 2016 came with a 27mm lever and I modified it down to 25.5mm. That lightens the clutch pull considerably and makes the friction zone bigger. If you had that generation this would explain your troubles. Just a drill bit and you could have had a sweet clutch.
@@SingletrackStaffordthat’s interesting to hear, I had a 2020 tho. I just did the 9mm brembo master and rotated my clutch spring to the lightest setting. I measured it at 5 pound pull with a trigger pull gauge. It’s even better now
@@SingletrackStafford I pretty much did all I could do to it, my goal is to get it on par or better than my 2019 KTM 250XC. Right now the vibes and violence of the engine are the last things I'm sussing out. Dig the video a lot though
@@jonsainsbury8726 I run the head off the MX model or you can shave down the X head 0.025". Works great over 10k feet. Never had a problem with the X head just wanted more compression
@@jonsainsbury8726 current mods: GYTR flywheel, HITLIS, yz250 head, 40 power jet and N3EJ needle in the summer N3CJ in the winter. It's way better than when I just had an APEX head, GYTR and good jetting. Those mods are fine but you get a way better running bike with the HITLIS. Apex head didn't really improve the bike much in my experience.
@@SingletrackStafford YZ250 X head at 5k plus elevation... -was very inconsistent jetting and would foul a plug on literally every cold start ..maybe pilot jet was off, idk. Higher comp head made a huge difference in every respect , never fouled a plug since... -Also , Apex jetting chart works quite well....
@@kauaisfinest14 you must ride easy terrain. This doesn't remove the snappiness just makes it so you can actually control the midrange. YZ have a horrible powervalve setup stock
So basically Hitlis allows good throttle "response"... However it removes the powerband "surge"/"hit".... -YZ250X -GYTR flywheel should be added first ...less clutching, less stalling...still rippy/fun
You should look into the ESR 325 big bore kit. Been around for a long time and popular amongst the YZ offroad guys. Huge torque and all around usable power.
I have the MX head but it's the same as the X head if you shave it down. I sold my X head a few years ago so I just bought a used MX head. If I still had the X head I would have just cut it down
@@SingletrackStafford What advantages will you get if you have the MX head over the X head.. I am actually planning to shave my X head too as per Tim's advice.
Many people really don't know how to explain the powerband is and/or feel and you just did perfectly. It's not smooth, it's consistency and control at different stages of powerband that HITLIS OFFERS better than stock for woods riding.
@@elcincero321 thanks boss
Great video! Your videos helped me with my decision to install the system on my YZ250. Thank you for the effort you put into your videos.
I'm glad you liked them. The Hitlis rocks. Thanks for watching!
Excellent videos, some of the best content out there👍
I was chasing the same performance like you. I almost installed the Hitlis but decided to sell it for a new Beta 300 rr. Real hydraulic clutch is nice
I don't miss the hydraulic clutch. I had a Beta 300 Race Edition before this and the cable is just as good. I haven't really seen the need for the hydraulic clutch anywhere. With the Hitlis this is the best bike I've owned.
@@SingletrackStafford my clutch friction zone felt so small on the yz and like a light switch either off or on…noticed on the beta immediately that it was more forgiving. Maybe I had a mechanical problem with the Yamaha
@@AdamCoffey828 hmm I that sucks. I love the feel and feedback of the cable. I have a video on my channel for a clutch lever mod. It's $0 and opens the friction zone a bunch. That's probably why I don't have a problem.
@@AdamCoffey828 I did some research and in 2021 yamaha changed the clutch lever and went to a 29mm clutch ratio. Making the clutch pull harder and a smaller friction zone. My 2016 came with a 27mm lever and I modified it down to 25.5mm. That lightens the clutch pull considerably and makes the friction zone bigger. If you had that generation this would explain your troubles. Just a drill bit and you could have had a sweet clutch.
@@SingletrackStaffordthat’s interesting to hear, I had a 2020 tho. I just did the 9mm brembo master and rotated my clutch spring to the lightest setting. I measured it at 5 pound pull with a trigger pull gauge. It’s even better now
Planning on trying one of these to finish my YZ250 mods, as far as the flywheel I have a panthera that I've rocked for ages.
The YZ doesn't need much with the Hitlis
@@SingletrackStafford I pretty much did all I could do to it, my goal is to get it on par or better than my 2019 KTM 250XC. Right now the vibes and violence of the engine are the last things I'm sussing out. Dig the video a lot though
GYTR Flywheel
Mid compression Apex head
Good jetting
Is all you need for the engine
I had an Apex head and sold it once I had the HITLIS. HITLIS works way better with no need for the Apex.. GYTR flywheel is a most though.
@SingletrackStafford stock yz250x head has to much squish clearance...especially above 5k elevation
@@jonsainsbury8726 I run the head off the MX model or you can shave down the X head 0.025". Works great over 10k feet. Never had a problem with the X head just wanted more compression
@@jonsainsbury8726 current mods: GYTR flywheel, HITLIS, yz250 head, 40 power jet and N3EJ needle in the summer N3CJ in the winter. It's way better than when I just had an APEX head, GYTR and good jetting. Those mods are fine but you get a way better running bike with the HITLIS. Apex head didn't really improve the bike much in my experience.
@@SingletrackStafford YZ250 X head at 5k plus elevation...
-was very inconsistent jetting and would foul a plug on literally every cold start ..maybe pilot jet was off, idk.
Higher comp head made a huge difference in every respect , never fouled a plug since...
-Also , Apex jetting chart works quite well....
Brother, do you have a video talk about your jettings?
@@elcincero321 I don't right now. Maybe in the future.
Honestly I love the snappiness of my yz that’s why I bought it, it don’t abuse me I abuse it cause I’m always konking the thing 😂
@@kauaisfinest14 you must ride easy terrain. This doesn't remove the snappiness just makes it so you can actually control the midrange. YZ have a horrible powervalve setup stock
@@SingletrackStafford
So basically good throttle "response",,,but no powerband "surge"/"hit"...
Guys are discovering those same qualities are a huge advantage in motocross too. They're just getting to the party late lol
@@ProductivePowerLLC this would be a huge benefit out of turns in motocross
So basically Hitlis allows
good throttle "response"...
However it removes the powerband "surge"/"hit"....
-YZ250X
-GYTR flywheel should be added first ...less clutching, less stalling...still rippy/fun
Removes the light switch power, adds over rev and cleans up the bottom in my experience.
Great video, I think this kit with a 300 cylinder kit would be the cats ass
Possibly, although I have know some guys that weren't impressed with the 300 kit. Liked the standard 250 better. The 250 lugs really well as is
@@SingletrackStafford I’m a bigger guy I want all the low end power I can get without sacrificing any top end
You should look into the ESR 325 big bore kit. Been around for a long time and popular amongst the YZ offroad guys. Huge torque and all around usable power.
@@highoncash not interested.
@@SingletrackStafford I was addressing @dustinkeim179 as he was interested in a 300 kit being a larger framed guy.
Which stock head you are using with your YZ250 now the MX head or the 250X head?
I have the MX head but it's the same as the X head if you shave it down. I sold my X head a few years ago so I just bought a used MX head. If I still had the X head I would have just cut it down
@@SingletrackStafford What advantages will you get if you have the MX head over the X head.. I am actually planning to shave my X head too as per Tim's advice.
More power off the bottom. It raises the compression
@@SingletrackStafford But I am afraid I need a race gas with the higher compression, or pump gas won't hurt with the stock MX head?
MX head is designed for pump gas