How to adjust steering stem | YZ 250 2 Stroke

Since the rebuild of my 2011 YZ 250 2 stroke the steering stem bearings have come loose and in this video I will walk you through how to adjust the steering stem bearings and what to watch out for in the process.
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[@hachewie]

I love this bike.

[@MonkeyButtRides]

Me to Me to!!!

[@RoadsOfOz]

I am really enjoying these episodes on maintaining the bike.

[@MonkeyButtRides]

Thanks Matt!!

[@GIXXERSISTERS]

definitely added to my save for later videos lol.. just incase

[@MonkeyButtRides]

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[@602North]

Great work buddy! I learned a few things on this one. Hell I learn something on all of your videos 😊

[@MonkeyButtRides]

HaHa, thanks man!

[@anthonyosorio9401]

Great video! Is there any adjustments to make in the rear for stability?

[@MonkeyButtRides]

Thanks man! You can run more sag which will lower the rear of the bike and make it more stable but slower turning. You can also play around with lowering links to. If you lower the fork tubs in the front it will also make the bike more stable and again feel like it turns slower as the front will be higher. Hope that helps.

[@theexisting1514]

whats the process for tightening the pinch bolts on the triple clamps back up? ive snapped several bolts trying to get them back to spec

[@MonkeyButtRides]

My apologies for taking so long to get back to you. I looked in my service manual all it says is 15 ftlb of torque for both upper and lower clamps. Once you have the fork height set and the fork cap tight the manual tells you to start with the upper clamp first and then the lower. All that said here is what I do:
Once the fork height is set and the cap is tight, I start with the lower clamp, finger tight both bolts then switch toa T-handle and turn them each about 1/4 turn and just keep alternating between the two bolts 1/4 turn at a time. Once they start to get tight you can put the torque wrench on them. Then I move the upper, same process.
Hope that helps, I've never snapped a bolt before using that process over the years on all four Japanese manufactures.

[@rockman49er]

I think the lower pinch bolts are a pound less than the top 😮

[@jarrod1687]

If it's set too tight what will the bike feel like?

[@MonkeyButtRides]

If it's only slightly to tight, the steering will feel "heavy" like it takes more effort than it should. Once you get past a certain degree in one direction or the other the bars should fall to the steering stop just from the weight of the wheel (bike on stand wheel not touching the ground). If they are too tight that might happen.

[@jarrod1687]

Thanks for the reply, I must have set it too tight then

[@DonGH297]

What if there’s a very tiny little bit of play? I can’t seem to get rid of it

[@MonkeyButtRides]

If you have the bike on the stand you should be able to put pressure on the front end and if there is play it should be easy to snug up the adjustment nut while someone is putting weight on the front end, you might need a 2nd set of hands. At the end of the day tiny bit loose or tiny bit tight might not be a big deal, depends on the type of riding and your skill level. For me I can be a bit OCD about stuff and it will drive me nuts.

[@DonGH297]

@@MonkeyButtRides i found the problem! When i was in a hurry, i tightened the steering stem nut, but i didn’t check the play correctly. I loosened everything up and tightened everything again. Torqued all the pinch bolts and the play is gone. Thx for your help anyways mate, appreciate it!

[@MonkeyButtRides]

@@DonGH297 Sweet! You are welcome sir!