mooch
PR Elite
Well, actually would be nice to have Yamaha have more updates than a new tank for 2020...but doubt that'll even happen.
One of my main rubs with the YZ250 is that the radiator shrouds don't cover the tank which means graphics on the tank don't last long before getting bubbly and nasty looking. Splurged a bit on a carbon fiber tank that allows a more modern 4 stroke tank shroud to be used. Very happy with the way the tank fit and looks, a guy in Italy sells these. Put on a heavier 9 oz flywheel and Dep pipe and motor felt better in low to mid range. Then put a v-force on it and couldn't really tell any difference. Give high marks to the low dollar Tusk wheel sets, have several rides on them and the spokes have stayed tight. Graphics might be a little low key but just wanted something generic looking.
Odd thing happened when going for the first ride after putting in a new piston, clutch parts and engine covers...The kickstarter was frozen solid. Took clutch cover off and everything looked ok. Took off engine side cover off and kickstarter gears were fine. Any guesses on why the kickstarter wouldn't budge (couldn't bump start it either)? It's fixed, but was kinda surprised what the problem was.
One of my main rubs with the YZ250 is that the radiator shrouds don't cover the tank which means graphics on the tank don't last long before getting bubbly and nasty looking. Splurged a bit on a carbon fiber tank that allows a more modern 4 stroke tank shroud to be used. Very happy with the way the tank fit and looks, a guy in Italy sells these. Put on a heavier 9 oz flywheel and Dep pipe and motor felt better in low to mid range. Then put a v-force on it and couldn't really tell any difference. Give high marks to the low dollar Tusk wheel sets, have several rides on them and the spokes have stayed tight. Graphics might be a little low key but just wanted something generic looking.
Odd thing happened when going for the first ride after putting in a new piston, clutch parts and engine covers...The kickstarter was frozen solid. Took clutch cover off and everything looked ok. Took off engine side cover off and kickstarter gears were fine. Any guesses on why the kickstarter wouldn't budge (couldn't bump start it either)? It's fixed, but was kinda surprised what the problem was.
Last edited: