Congrats on the new bike. Its life changing, many people can only dream of this day. Responsibilities come with such an amazing machine but it will only be a blast! Have fun.
Love 250's! Had a RM 250 and put a full FMF and carburetor stack and carbon fiber reed's and weisco piston. Raced it for nearly 5 year's. It was a little bit of an underdog compared to the KX's but that helped me put power to the ground instead of spinning so much, or at least that's what I thought. My first race ever I placed 5th which surprisingly was actually a trophy for 5th place. I'm too old to race outdoor motorcross now but it was one of the best times in my life, traveling the state and racing and hanging with friends! Nothing beats it!!
@@powerband5235 23 I think. Everyone at the time said I was too old to begin racing. But within a few months I was practicing with an expert from boulder who had a paintless dent repair company and he taught me a lot about shutting the door and few other scrub trick's that way before the bubba scrub.
hey bro, congrats on the new bike! just do yourself a favor and get some boots man. i got a CR250 two stroke and i recently shattered my foot in a crash and i’m not going to walk until at least july. surgery has been super painful and expensive just please man get the boots on!
If I wanted to blow some of the grease out of some bearings, or perhaps just lightly damage some seals, would a pressure washer work ok? I've used just a bucket of soapy water, an old rag, and a water hose before, and all it does is get the bike clean.
I’m 62 tomorrow, and I still can’t walk in these shops , as all that new shiny plastic drives me crazy . Anyways I had a KTM exc500 , and hated it as it was my first 4 stroke . Imo 4 strokes are for old people lol . I’d love to buy a brand spanking new YZ250 and get the 500cc big bore kit from Calgary Alberta . I miss the feel of those big bore 2 strokes , and it would sure bring back good memories
I am with you, (60 here). Abstract art has no place on my functional dirt bike. I guess the factories hared artists from the Batman university of art. I out a 2014 front fender on my 2019 YZ250, cut off the stupid arrow tip from the rear fender, the long points of the air shrouds, and the bat wings off the rear of the dice number plates, and got rid of the front number plate that looks like the mythical god Thor's arm shield. I also lowered my bike to a reasonable height. Now it corners great, and does not look like the Bat mobile. I bought it after 18 years off. Everybody runs their handlebars high too today, and they don't corner worth a crap like that and makes it harder to keep your elbows up. We have entered an era of irrationality,--lost our ability to figure things out. Glad i am old.
I am with you, (60 here). Abstract art has no place on my functional dirt bike. I guess the factories hired artists from the Batman university of art. I put a 2014 front fender on my 2019 YZ250, cut off the stupid arrow tip from the rear fender, the long points of the air shrouds, and the bat wings off the rear of the side number plates, and got rid of the front number plate that looks like the mythical god Thor's arm shield. I also lowered my bike to a reasonable height. Now it corners great, and does not look like the Bat mobile. I bought it after 18 years off. Everybody runs their handlebars high too today, and they don't corner worth a crap like that and makes it harder to keep your elbows up. We have entered an era of irrationality,--lost our ability to figure things out. Glad I am old.
I can’t decide if I want a yz250 or a yz250f, I don’t race but I love power, I really want a 2 stroke but I’ve heard their bad on mattience and can blow pretty easy, what would u recommend for me I want that raw 2 stroke power but I don’t feel like taking it in every week
Love that bike.. rock solid and fast for sure. Quick question, what kind of a ramp is that which you loaded the bike with? Really like the width of it.. if you could shoot me the brand/model that would be great. Thanks a lot!
Yeah Dan hooked me up too, Shout out to Crossroad Powersports. Almost walked away with the YZ450 but loyalty to Green from childhood made me go with KX450.
@@JonLoco_ I bought the last 2022 YZ 250 here in Australia to add to our collection. One question.. Why are you wearing a cap on backwards INSIDE a building??? There is no rain, no sun, no wind. I only see this behaviour among young Americans. In noted the mature owner had no such inclination nor did his mature aged staff.
@@theaustralianconundrum It just adds to the fit, or if my hair is all fucked up I throw on a hat. I’d say the reason it was backwards was to not inhibit my eyesight and view. It’s just style rain or shine for the most part 🤟🏻
Nice bike I have owned 3 YZ250's 1 YZ125 and started on a YZ80. I just sold my last 2018 YZ250 and I bought a 2022 KX450. I've never had a 4 stroke so I wanted to give it a shot but I miss my YZ250 2 stroke, they are awesome bikes! You should put an FMF pipe and silence on it, it will wake it up and it will sound amazing. That's the 1st thing I usually do when I buy a 2 stroke is change the exhaust and put Renthal twin wall handle bars on it but you are going to love that bike. The other thing is I always run Amzoil Dominator full synthetic 2 stroke oil, it's a 50:1 mixture, you just read the back of the bottle and mix it like it says & that oil is awesome for the motor, your motor will last a long time. My buddy owns his own motorcycle mechanic shop he went to school in Arizona he's a master tech and he's the one that recommended that oil.
That is such a bummer to me. The 1986 production rule, and the 4-stroke forced on the industry by the dictatorship EPA both raised the cost of a bike and put them out of a kids reach. In the 70's they sold 10 times more bikes, and I bought 3 brand new bikes 2 years apart making $1.00/hr part time at my Dad's store, from 12 to 16 years old. 1976 Kawasaki KD125-$750.00, 1978 YZ100-$800.00, 1979 YZ125, $850.00 (new left over in 1980).
Change out the exhaust to a race one with K&N Pro Flo kit, Up the jets, put in a Delta Force Reed Cage, and a ultra light flywheel. Then you will see the true power of the 2 stroke come alive!
It is normal for a bike that is running rich. 2-strokes with a carburetor are sold running rich. When the bike is jetted well, you won't get any of that oily mess, and gain about 2hp from a 250.
Learning how to ride on a race bike is a great way to get hurt. I am glad I learned as a kid, because kids bounce of the ground better. I did not buy a race bike until my 3rd bike at the age of 14.
@@miguelmurillo776 it’s normal but try runnning a different oil ratio. These things are designed to be pinned on a track 24/7 so more leisure riding they’re prone to do that.
@@miguelmurillo776 honestly my bike fouls plugs a lot. I’m not sure what the fix would be. Go on Facebook and join the yz250 groups and ask some of those guys what their thoughts are. I think unless the bike is pinned and running hot all the time it’s gonna happen regardless.
I’d say a 250cc 4 stroke would be the most practical to grow into a keep for a while! It’ll have a good amount of power for a new rider but will last a couple years. But I’d say get the basics down on a 125cc 4 stroke before buying the 250 4 stroke
@@LJ_Adventure79 yeah like I said 125cc 4 stroke is good to learn but if you buy one you’ll get bored of the power quickly but definitely good to learn the basics on just let the clutch out nice and smooth the whole way.
@@JonLoco_ It depends on what kind of 4-stroke. A nice mellow trail bike, (like a XR250) would be good for his size and skill level. But a 250 MX bikes makes over 45hp today.
A break in process is not needed. In fact, the ring seats faster to the cylinder wall if you ride it where the higher torque is, as the combustion pressure slips over the ring and behind it, pushing the ring harder against the cylinder wall. When you tear down the top end for a new piston/rings, you can notice the ring is dirtier on the top than it is on the bottom, as evidence of what I say is true. I run brand new 2-stroke engines on my dyno, and beat the crap out of them as long as the jetting is good. There is no such thing as a engine failure from a improper break in. But if the rings don't seat fast, you can get tarnish build up on the cylinder walls, that can advocate "blow by".
Congrats on the new bike. Its life changing, many people can only dream of this day. Responsibilities come with such an amazing machine but it will only be a blast! Have fun.
Went into a dealership wasn’t planning on buying anything and left with a “23 ninja 650. I don’t trust myself in a dealership no more😂
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Sick bike bro🔥 The yz250 are beasts! I underestimated one and looped it during the test ride😭😂
Love 250's! Had a RM 250 and put a full FMF and carburetor stack and carbon fiber reed's and weisco piston. Raced it for nearly 5 year's.
It was a little bit of an underdog compared to the KX's but that helped me put power to the ground instead of spinning so much, or at least that's what I thought. My first race ever I placed 5th which surprisingly was actually a trophy for 5th place.
I'm too old to race outdoor motorcross now but it was one of the best times in my life, traveling the state and racing and hanging with friends! Nothing beats it!!
How old were you when you started racing the RM 250?
@@powerband5235 23 I think. Everyone at the time said I was too old to begin racing. But within a few months I was practicing with an expert from boulder who had a paintless dent repair company and he taught me a lot about shutting the door and few other scrub trick's that way before the bubba scrub.
Good luck with your bike!!! I enjoyed the video. Life is about fun!!
Thank you Mark. Getting some work done and will be uploading another video on the updates soon!
gonna be a good learning tool. nice ride man.
I Have a 92 yz250, ure one is cracking brother!👌👍💪👏👏👏👊
You can tell the kid is a beginner hang in there and keep riding one day you’ll be able to ride a lot better just stay with it
I’m used to making 1000cc street bikes my bitch. Dirt bikes not so much.
Yea street bikes are pretty easy to ride fast Dirtbike’s are a little harder you’ll figure it out though just keep it up
hey bro, congrats on the new bike! just do yourself a favor and get some boots man. i got a CR250 two stroke and i recently shattered my foot in a crash and i’m not going to walk until at least july. surgery has been super painful and expensive just please man get the boots on!
thank you! I have some boots my friend gave me . cheers
Man I miss my kx250 , 2 strokes are a lot of fun .. sweet bike
Dude that's sick!
If I wanted to blow some of the grease out of some bearings, or perhaps just lightly damage some seals, would a pressure washer work ok? I've used just a bucket of soapy water, an old rag, and a water hose before, and all it does is get the bike clean.
Did you learn that from people mocking you when you were learning ?
Coool. Break in the beast. Then it's on. Beautiful
I’m 62 tomorrow, and I still can’t walk in these shops , as all that new shiny plastic drives me crazy . Anyways I had a KTM exc500 , and hated it as it was my first 4 stroke . Imo 4 strokes are for old people lol .
I’d love to buy a brand spanking new YZ250 and get the 500cc big bore kit from Calgary Alberta . I miss the feel of those big bore 2 strokes , and it would sure bring back good memories
I am with you, (60 here). Abstract art has no place on my functional dirt bike. I guess the factories hared artists from the Batman university of art. I out a 2014 front fender on my 2019 YZ250, cut off the stupid arrow tip from the rear fender, the long points of the air shrouds, and the bat wings off the rear of the dice number plates, and got rid of the front number plate that looks like the mythical god Thor's arm shield. I also lowered my bike to a reasonable height. Now it corners great, and does not look like the Bat mobile. I bought it after 18 years off. Everybody runs their handlebars high too today, and they don't corner worth a crap like that and makes it harder to keep your elbows up. We have entered an era of irrationality,--lost our ability to figure things out. Glad i am old.
I am with you, (60 here). Abstract art has no place on my functional dirt bike. I guess the factories hired artists from the Batman university of art. I put a 2014 front fender on my 2019 YZ250, cut off the stupid arrow tip from the rear fender, the long points of the air shrouds, and the bat wings off the rear of the side number plates, and got rid of the front number plate that looks like the mythical god Thor's arm shield. I also lowered my bike to a reasonable height. Now it corners great, and does not look like the Bat mobile. I bought it after 18 years off. Everybody runs their handlebars high too today, and they don't corner worth a crap like that and makes it harder to keep your elbows up. We have entered an era of irrationality,--lost our ability to figure things out. Glad I am old.
I can’t decide if I want a yz250 or a yz250f, I don’t race but I love power, I really want a 2 stroke but I’ve heard their bad on mattience and can blow pretty easy, what would u recommend for me I want that raw 2 stroke power but I don’t feel like taking it in every week
Love that bike.. rock solid and fast for sure.
Quick question, what kind of a ramp is that which you loaded the bike with? Really like the width of it.. if you could shoot me the brand/model that would be great. Thanks a lot!
hey man… Sorry Im not sure, wasnt actually my ramp.
@@JonLoco_ no worries, thanks!
Yeah Dan hooked me up too, Shout out to Crossroad Powersports. Almost walked away with the YZ450 but loyalty to Green from childhood made me go with KX450.
hell yahhhh lets go. i kinda want a 4 stroke haha
@@JonLoco_ Funny now I was thinking of a Raptor 700, but will keep 2 wheels
@@bikelifewithalex120 yes i want raptor 700 or yfz450
Hello boro nice bike good lack 2023 Happy newyear
Love it keep it up
Sick!!! Makes me want one bad
do it! and don’t forget to subscribe 💪🏻💪🏻
Great looking bike! Enjoy!
Thank you Darin, I’ll have an updated video soon with some stuff Ive done to it
@@JonLoco_ I bought the last 2022 YZ 250 here in Australia to add to our collection. One question.. Why are you wearing a cap on backwards INSIDE a building??? There is no rain, no sun, no wind. I only see this behaviour among young Americans. In noted the mature owner had no such inclination nor did his mature aged staff.
@@theaustralianconundrum It just adds to the fit, or if my hair is all fucked up I throw on a hat. I’d say the reason it was backwards was to not inhibit my eyesight and view. It’s just style rain or shine for the most part 🤟🏻
Nice bike I have owned 3 YZ250's 1 YZ125 and started on a YZ80. I just sold my last 2018 YZ250 and I bought a 2022 KX450. I've never had a 4 stroke so I wanted to give it a shot but I miss my YZ250 2 stroke, they are awesome bikes! You should put an FMF pipe and silence on it, it will wake it up and it will sound amazing. That's the 1st thing I usually do when I buy a 2 stroke is change the exhaust and put Renthal twin wall handle bars on it but you are going to love that bike. The other thing is I always run Amzoil Dominator full synthetic 2 stroke oil, it's a 50:1 mixture, you just read the back of the bottle and mix it like it says & that oil is awesome for the motor, your motor will last a long time. My buddy owns his own motorcycle mechanic shop he went to school in Arizona he's a master tech and he's the one that recommended that oil.
Can't beat new YZ450Fs. Enjoy. Full- Synthetic (cycle oil) 10w40 every 15hrs max ..you get 100hrs+ outta motor.
Imagine that yzf r3 with your yz 250 2t engine 🙆♂️💓
In hindsight, shop could have thrown in some boots and knee pads for the referral.
FACTS!
Can you share what was your OTD price? Just if it’s all right with you.
$10,000 USD
After more 30 bikes all brands this yz smart buy
When I can afford it, I'm hoping to get my very first Yamaha YZ125.
make it happen, you’ll get it sooner than you expect no doubt 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
That is such a bummer to me. The 1986 production rule, and the 4-stroke forced on the industry by the dictatorship EPA both raised the cost of a bike and put them out of a kids reach. In the 70's they sold 10 times more bikes, and I bought 3 brand new bikes 2 years apart making $1.00/hr part time at my Dad's store, from 12 to 16 years old.
1976 Kawasaki KD125-$750.00, 1978 YZ100-$800.00, 1979 YZ125, $850.00 (new left over in 1980).
Change out the exhaust to a race one with K&N Pro Flo kit, Up the jets, put in a Delta Force Reed Cage, and a ultra light flywheel. Then you will see the true power of the 2 stroke come alive!
i did a bunch of stuff to it ill post an update video soon
Don't need much! 90% of riders don't use its full potential. -Ohio
Delco baby🤘🙏
Does yours drip oil out of the power valve vent hose.?
it drips a little bit of oil here and there from one of the hoses yeah it’s normal it’s an overflow hose
It is normal for a bike that is running rich. 2-strokes with a carburetor are sold running rich. When the bike is jetted well, you won't get any of that oily mess, and gain about 2hp from a 250.
You didn't grab the '23 KTM 300SX (2-stroke). It's a fuel injected monster. 💯 Enjoy the YZ bro! -Ohio
Cheers David!!!
I have qoution , can i start learning dirt bike on 450 ( thats the only offer ) , and im not bad and i will take my time so its okay ?
IMO thats a lot of bike to start learning on. maybe a 125 or 250 4 stroke
Learning how to ride on a race bike is a great way to get hurt. I am glad I learned as a kid, because kids bounce of the ground better. I did not buy a race bike until my 3rd bike at the age of 14.
@@EarthSurferUSA Ive ridden 1000cc streetbikes before this so its aight
My favorite bike yz250 Ihave 1999 restored completa bolt for bolt congratulation
amazing bro you can get whatever bike you want one day I believe it
Kickass bike I got a kx250f I want a 2 stroke
yep.. there a blast for sure.
Did you have any jetting issues with yours?
no sir
@@JonLoco_ mine keeps fouling plugs
@@miguelmurillo776 it’s normal but try runnning a different oil ratio. These things are designed to be pinned on a track 24/7 so more leisure riding they’re prone to do that.
@@JonLoco_ you got any suggestions. Is Yamalube ok?
@@miguelmurillo776 honestly my bike fouls plugs a lot. I’m not sure what the fix would be. Go on Facebook and join the yz250 groups and ask some of those guys what their thoughts are. I think unless the bike is pinned and running hot all the time it’s gonna happen regardless.
Do the Dew BRO
How much was it out the door?
$10,000
Why so much what else did u buy ? Just courious
@@JonLoco_ 2 grand over suggested retail. It sold for about $7,800.
How clean do you eat bro
80% of the time.
@@JonLoco_ I can't seem to lose weight. Maybe need to cut back cheat meals
@@buzz934 Lower your carbs 5 out of 7 days and start doing cardio multiple times a week!
The helment 💀
Funny, the guy giving the "break in" process is NOT following what is in the owners manual. That is messed up.
Lolll oh well
It's wild seeing you in a store I go too
It’s almost like he’s human and can go to a store
Cant believe crossroads didn't even throw in that pair of gloves for the referral..... I'm sorry but that's complete B.S !!!!
I hooked them up!
500 jit upgrade
Boro plz bike monny prices
Says he is an expert mechanic and then touches the clutch cover and calls it the cylinder lol
I’m not sure haha
@@JonLoco_ I cracked up as soon as that guy did that 😂. Hope you enjoy the new bike!
Dar hora
Hey man what would a good first bike for a 15 year old boy that stands about 6ft tall
I’d say a 250cc 4 stroke would be the most practical to grow into a keep for a while! It’ll have a good amount of power for a new rider but will last a couple years. But I’d say get the basics down on a 125cc 4 stroke before buying the 250 4 stroke
Ok thanks man I think my mate is going to teach me to ride clutch and stuff on his drz 125l
@@LJ_Adventure79 yeah like I said 125cc 4 stroke is good to learn but if you buy one you’ll get bored of the power quickly but definitely good to learn the basics on just let the clutch out nice and smooth the whole way.
Yep will do I have a little experience driving trucks and tractors with clutch but not much
@@JonLoco_ It depends on what kind of 4-stroke. A nice mellow trail bike, (like a XR250) would be good for his size and skill level. But a 250 MX bikes makes over 45hp today.
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Oip
BAD idea.
Learn your lesson about riding sneakers yet or no? 😂
ive ridden tons of motorcycles in flip flops and sneakers and im fine.
A break in process is not needed. In fact, the ring seats faster to the cylinder wall if you ride it where the higher torque is, as the combustion pressure slips over the ring and behind it, pushing the ring harder against the cylinder wall. When you tear down the top end for a new piston/rings, you can notice the ring is dirtier on the top than it is on the bottom, as evidence of what I say is true. I run brand new 2-stroke engines on my dyno, and beat the crap out of them as long as the jetting is good. There is no such thing as a engine failure from a improper break in. But if the rings don't seat fast, you can get tarnish build up on the cylinder walls, that can advocate "blow by".
Amateur style
Should not be revving a bike up upon start up, until bike is warm.
Two strokes you don’t want to let them sit and idle for long.
@@JonLoco_ Sure. But revving upon startup is idiotic. Metal. Warm up gently.