2021 YZ250F Maintenance! (after break in)

[@jfratis9081]

-If you swap the locations of the kill switch and the map switch you can change maps while riding. -You can remove that rubber piece that goes around the gas cap. it will probably fall off anyways. -Will never ride a new bike without upper fork tube protection. If you dont have, wipe them at the track. dirt left on will easily corrode the factory anodizing. -A roll of 3M safety walk will make many frame grip patches. This bike needs grippy sides. i put it on the tank as well. -Antigravity batteries work well in these -If you hate the white radiator louvers like I do, krylon fusion works excellent. Prep the surfaces properly and it wont chip off. Black looks so much better.

[@gango5040]

thanks for the video, just got my first competition bike YZ 250F 2022 and was alittle nervous about about maintenace but with this video you just helped me with every step in 1 video, and yamaha makes the air filter so simple, love ur ocntent man, keep that shit up (I know this video is 2 years old but still helped me out)

[@jasonp.9148]

How are you liking the 250F? Would you say you prefer it over the 125? I am currently debating whether I should get a 125SX or YZ250F. Thanks!

[@Jake-il1hx]

I just bought one and they are literally so much freaking fun. The power is immaculate. Def 250!

[@jasonp.9148]

@@Jake-il1hx Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it!

[@aidenmiller1071]

Definitely get the 250f

[@thcproductions8195]

depends on what you want to do, the 125x is a cross country bike, so if your looking to ride mx one weekend and trails the next, its perfect, also lower maintence, but if you're looking for a true mx bike then the 250 is the way to go, also depends if you want to race or not, if you're more of a casual rider than the 125 is probably best, but on a line with other motocross 125s wouldn't do so well, and vice versa

[@MatthewG_208]

Hey here’s a quick little tip that I do. Head over to your local buc-ee’s and the have some nice ethanol free gas I don’t know if you said what gas you use but I even heard that some people will mix it half and half with some vp racing fuel

[@akmoto_]

I use the ethanol stuff, it’s just close and convenient. I ride often so it doesn’t bother me, but I’ll keep an eye out thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@SavageModeTV]

@@akmoto_ ethanol is very bad for your engine, i’ve only ever ran 97

[@aaronkiger9865]

where did you get the graphics for the 125? i’m looking for good graphics for my new bike

[@akmoto_]

Factory Backing. Wait till they have a sale, they have 45%-50% sales regularly. 💪🏼

[@knolysjohnson7244]

Airbox covers for the win, I always slap mine on after riding and head straight to the self service wash🔥🔥😎

[@lilchrisandpapa8249]

I just bought a 2021 yz250f. Had to tear down immediately after break in. Very little lubricant on all the bearings. Swing arm wasn’t lube. Just an FYI. Check all lube points. Great video thanks

[@akmoto_]

I did, strange cause mine came pretty well greased up 🤷‍♂️

[@Captain250FX]

First time seeing your channel and i think i like it! Love that new Yamaha, I think I'm getting another new FX next year! have an 18 now but want the 2021! subbed

[@SWATTracing]

Good video man. Is it just me, but I normally fill the new oil filter with oil when I change it? Would have been nice to see more detail on the oil screen. Otherwise, well done

[@KaderCards]

I think it was a pre oiled.

[@kyleh7078]

Looks like you put the oil filter on backwards. The hole and o rink on the filter should go towards the bike.

[@akmoto_]

It’s physically impossible to put the oil filter backwards on this bike. The oil filter was in right, it just looks like it has holes on both sides but it doesn’t 🤘🏼

[@michaelgenna543]

He put it in backwards for sure, watch the video and the rubber o ring seal goes to the bike.

[@michaelgenna543]

As Medium how he blew up his Kawi. The same way.

[@kevinjameschannel3350]

Pretty sure you can remove that metal cage in the air box, those things kill some horse power

[@logandouglas9204]

Dude said wash like 100 times damn just wash the damn things 😂😂

[@centuriadirtbike4150]

hey how are you can you upload a video how to change the Spark Plug please !!! Thanks

[@akmoto_]

All you need to do is remove the seat, move the fuel tank and you should have free access to the spark plug. This video should help a bit kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3itioOYebKrhZo

[@hphillips7425]

I have never ridden a 4/stroke race bike maybe one day. I really like the 125 with high compression head and race gas though

[@brianmaker5467]

Just got a 250f today love it can’t wait for the break in to be over

[@c0munguyforcaz]

The engine is making so much noise!

[@matthewcrews3654]

I would recommend just buying a presser washer to really get a good clean

[@TheBurtle005]

Which chain lube do you use? What did you spray on the plastic after they were washed ?

[@anthonycavalliotis8736]

Putting silicone spray on radiator shroud area not good idea, makes it slippery to grip with knees.

[@michaelgenna543]

Pretty sure you put your oil filter in backwards. If you watch the way it came out and the way you put it in.

[@akmoto_]

There’s a post in the housing preventing backwards installation. On this bike it’s physically impossible to install the oil filter backwards 👍🏼

[@exxo7889]

Plis of you can do the video doing the oil change will be good for me

[@kurtdavidson9808]

Hoping after subscribing to your Chanel and watching most that you have posted you could help me out and do a comprehensive video on two separate subjects. The first one being adjustments to the 125 air screw and jets. There are a lot of videos out there but sometimes the production of the videos make it a little hard to follow. Second subject being how to adjust your front and rear suspension. My 2021 yz125 is really stiff and I absolutely know that the front and rear both need to be softened up.I believe your in Texas but I am at sea level in Maryland and with the changing tens and being at sea level I am constantly going through plugs. Anyway I am sure you get the point. Thanks for the great videos and I hope to see some on the subjects I mentioned. Thanks

[@smmx3723]

You’re missing a top right subframe bolt on the yz 125, don’t want the rear collapsing.

[@akmoto_]

That bolt actually goes through the other side and threads a lot like an axle. It looks like there’s no bolt but it just goes all the way through from the other side, but thanks 👍🏼

[@dmadeitright]

I would really invest in at least a little electric pressure washer, makes it so much better and easier to wash

[@akmoto_]

I have a little electric one I use when it’s muddy or when the bikes are a little dirtier 👍🏼

[@davidnewby3263]

Can you do a vid on suspension adjustment, Ive just got a 2023 Wr250 F and I find the suspension very hard, I havnt ridden for many many yrs, Im 6ft 1, and only 143 pnds, many yrs is 40 yrs, so im old and dont have good balance

[@akmoto_]

The stock setup on these bikes is definitely stiff. I’m not a huge suspension tuning guru, I’d suggest getting in contact with a local suspension tuner near you to get your bike dialed in.

[@jfratis9081]

You can make your own "wash cover" out of plexi.

[@goon.1]

if i were to be trail riding mainly and sometimes mx what bike should i get, crf250r, yz250f, or kx250f

[@Chris_yfz]

Wow great video and bikes, nice quality👌🏽

[@Sir_Wilo]

where do you live? pretty nice neighborhood

[@whiskeytango854]

Can you post a link to where you found crush washers and O rings?

[@Ash522MX]

Dude how much did you put in after break in. 750ml ??

[@kathystaubs6957]

so touching for an excellent video

[@zaxkd6632]

Not sure if you’re still active on here but I just bought a 2022 yz250f as my first bike. My question is the white choke thing do I pull that out to start or keep it in to start?

[@akmoto_]

I only really use that if it’s really cold, but you push it in to activate it and pull it out to disengage it. I barely use it myself though

[@zaxkd6632]

@@akmoto_ yeah I live in Alaska so it tends to be pretty cold

[@zaxkd6632]

@@akmoto_ and thank u for the response the owners manual didn’t help me at all

[@kevinjameschannel3350]

Bike is soo sick🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@tommytrzcinski8209]

Hey AKMoto did you check the valve clearance after the break in or no?

[@akmoto_]

After a few rides yes

[@arwejanabdurasa5261]

what is the name of that spray that you used to shine the plastic kits

[@akmoto_]

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[@arwejanabdurasa5261]

@@akmoto_ thanks your videos helps a lot

[@Ash522MX]

How much oil did you use to put in buddy

[@huntercoleman4302]

Keep making good content bro!!

[@demonsblessed2684]

How is the gas tank in the center ?

[@leechpond887]

You put the oil filter in backwards

[@akmoto_]

It’s physically impossible for the oil filter to go on backwards due to the way the housing is shaped

[@leechpond887]

@@akmoto_good point I thought I saw the hole towards the cover Edit I realized the one side is painted my 250 doesn’t have a painted side

[@jessehenry7828]

Someone tell me what’s the point of warming up the oil then letting it cool back down I warm mine up so the oil comes out faster but I don’t let it cool back down

[@akmoto_]

I let it cool so the oil doesn’t burn my hands 🙌🏼

[@1down5up_enduro]

need spark plug change on your 250 tutorial. I am stuck on removing that holder

[@akmoto_]

The bracket holding the coil? I think it's a 10mm nut

[@1down5up_enduro]

@@akmoto_ ugh yes I had to fight with it for little while. When I was trying to unscrew it, it would also move the bracket into a coil so I just used wrench to prevent it from moving into coil

[@thomasdente1988]

Is the 250 choke supposed to be pushed in or out while riding?

[@akmoto_]

Pulled out while riding. It should idle at normal speed

[@domtoteda1206]

Is there a spring for the oil filter?, I’m just wondering because mine didn’t have one

[@akmoto_]

No spring

[@marlonaguilar1720]

How much oil u put in that Yamaha yz450f 2021

[@ashtonsundgaard194]

How do you clean your air filter

[@Hartfordlax95]

Question. Are 2021 yz250fx parts mostly compatible with the yz250f?

[@akmoto_]

For basic things like air filters, levers, etc. they are most likely the same.

[@420224909]

When will you Change that like whats the best time to clean it

[@akmoto_]

The air filter? I clean it every ride generally, if not every other ride. I’ll always take it out and inspect it though to see if it needs cleaning 🧼

[@danshealthylifestyle8443]

Yo both bikes are sick man

[@sawyer_volm9265]

What's with the gloves my man

[@Jake-il1hx]

Dude I can’t find a air filter for the 250 can you help me out

[@akmoto_]

I buy mine from RMATVMC or Motosport, I’ve bought some from both places so you should find what you need 👌🏼

[@bminus2802]

Have you had any issues with timing chain?

[@akmoto_]

Zero issues

[@heavensplayer]

Can this apply to my WR250f??

[@humbleduke5542]

Yo AK MOTO do u live in Alaska? It’s fine if you don’t respond

[@theyzillas1602]

Just wondering what size the rear tire is

[@akmoto_]

100/90/19 ✊🏼

[@pipefitterdirtbikerider3013]

What do you like better the 125 or the 250

[@akmoto_]

Competitively, the 250F. If I’m just having some fun the 125 is always a great time. They both have their strong points 💪🏼

[@islaco1816]

Really nice bike

[@sevstrat6647]

Nice bro!

[@simplemotion7059]

Could sware you put that oil filter in the wrong way

[@akmoto_]

It's impossibly to put it on backwards with the way it's designed on this bike, and most bikes.

[@Richiehervig]

Sick custom race numbers lol

[@mattjones1792]

Where’s the 250 2 stroke

[@jedimastergrogu3140]

Having trouble Deciding between the 250f or 450

[@tobyfuller9453]

250, I’ve tried 2019 YZ450F and 2020 250f (just got that as my new bike) and unless your pro you don’t need 450. I have more fun on 250 as the power is more manageable but not weak, I say it’s not weak coming from a 250 2stroke. Man get the 250, unless your pro you won’t even use most of the power on a 450

[@jedimastergrogu3140]

@@tobyfuller9453 thanks for the response. I do a lot of dune riding and mostly love catching air and coming from a crf250r I realize these Yamahas seem to have quite bit more power, I just don’t want to be coming up short on jumps, but I also don’t want to sacrifice the nimbleness of a 250

[@tobyfuller9453]

@@jedimastergrogu3140 well my mate has a 450 and he’s not pro but he wins races, even he thinks he would be faster on a 250f. I don’t know what your track is like but my bike can clear stuff easily just need to have good corner speed. You might want to go to a dealer and speak with them, or a really good rider for there opinion for your local track as ours are probably different

[@akmoto_]

If you primarily do deep sand dune riding I recommend a 450. Any 250F will need to be screaming to get around in deep sand, especially with hills and jumps. A 450 can pull you through the sand way easier, at less effort to the engine. Because you probably won’t need to scream a 450 wide open most of the time, the motor likely will need less servicing than a 250F in the long run.

[@jedimastergrogu3140]

@@tobyfuller9453 thank you again. Maybe some dealers in my area will allow test riding

[@bradymoto2352]

What were you spraying on your bike at 7:58

[@akmoto_]

Maxima SC1 Silicone Detailer, just shines the plastics up 🤘🏼

[@mohamedchendeb6713]

@@akmoto_ you can use wd-40 aswell, still has the same shine

[@bradymoto2352]

Ok I will order some

[@tylerthornton6483]

What did you do to break it in?

[@Jake-il1hx]

So first you run the bike for 1-3 min then you ride it for like 10min by going slow. Then after that turn your bike off and the next time you ride so the same thing but ride a little bit faster and add a couple minutes. Then you can go full ham!

[@jfratis9081]

You ride it. An off-the-shelf bike has been run before it leaves the factory. Exotic break-in sequences are rubbish.

[@Evan_yz__2Smoke]

Literally no one: This guy: Says the same thing 5000 times before he actually does it

[@akmoto_]

Literally no one: Ev@n gAm3r: ridicules a *free* bike maintenance video *made by a punk 16 y/o kid for not being Walt Disney quality*

[@dominickjohnston5881]

Did I just see.... tusk oil filter... Jesus...

[@akmoto_]

It works fine 🤷‍♂️ heck I even tore one apart to inspect the material and it filtered fine.

[@1sikkid]

Good vid

[@matthewvanhorn4777]

can i have your 125 il give u 3500 for it LOL

[@akmoto_]

Not selling and that’s a lowball 😂