Off topic a bit: YZ250 Tips wanted
Feb 17, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Off topic a bit: YZ250 Tips wanted
Hey guys...
I just bought an older 1990 Yamaha YZ250 bike to learn on (hey, for $425, the price was right, but hopefully I don't need to put more into medical bills). Can anyone give me some real basic riding and maintenance tips for these bikes, things to watch out for, things that need attention, etc... Comments such as "You're crazy for starting out on this bike" are always appreciated as well...
I just bought an older 1990 Yamaha YZ250 bike to learn on (hey, for $425, the price was right, but hopefully I don't need to put more into medical bills). Can anyone give me some real basic riding and maintenance tips for these bikes, things to watch out for, things that need attention, etc... Comments such as "You're crazy for starting out on this bike" are always appreciated as well...
Feb 17, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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250cc 2-smokes are good trail bikes because they can lug more than a 125. It will teach you good throttle control to.
As far as maintnance goes, basically just change the gear oil every so oftern and keep the filter clean. Other than other basic maintnance just ride!
As far as maintnance goes, basically just change the gear oil every so oftern and keep the filter clean. Other than other basic maintnance just ride!
Feb 20, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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dont grab a handlefull of throttle when u get into trouble...thats a big problem when people go from a thumb throttle quad to a bike. what year is it? thats a good price.
have fun. dont let the fact that its a 250 scare u, it will help u out in alot of places. i started riding a 250 two-stroke when i was 15, and u look alittle older then that.
just take it slow and learn in a very open place!
have fun. dont let the fact that its a 250 scare u, it will help u out in alot of places. i started riding a 250 two-stroke when i was 15, and u look alittle older then that.
just take it slow and learn in a very open place!
Feb 20, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Basic riding tips ...
move forward on the seat as you reach the apex of turns to put more weight on the front tire for better grip
weight the outside footpeg for better rear tire grip accelerating out of turns
Proper bike set up is critical. You will need to dial in the static sag and race sag of your front and rear suspension. Static sag should be about 35 to 40 mm, and race sag about 115 mm. Being off on the set up by just a few millimeters can make the difference between having one of those days where everything flows perfectly, and you feel like you can't make a mistake, and a day where you are fighting the bike the whole day.
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move forward on the seat as you reach the apex of turns to put more weight on the front tire for better grip
weight the outside footpeg for better rear tire grip accelerating out of turns
Proper bike set up is critical. You will need to dial in the static sag and race sag of your front and rear suspension. Static sag should be about 35 to 40 mm, and race sag about 115 mm. Being off on the set up by just a few millimeters can make the difference between having one of those days where everything flows perfectly, and you feel like you can't make a mistake, and a day where you are fighting the bike the whole day.
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