DOCWOB - We RIDE Ryan Villopoto's Yamaha YZ 250 VMXdN bike 2023 - Bike Build Part 2

SEASON 2, EPISODE 3
Steven Clarke takes Ryan Villopoto's VMXdN Foxhill's 2002 YZ 250 two-stroke for a rip-around Apex!
So this week, we have part two of the strip down on the Budlight 2002 Yamaha YZ250s we built for Ryan Villopoto and Mike Brown to ride at the 2022 VMXdN Foxhill. Both Brownie and RV had them buzzing all weekend, gunning down the hills and through the valley on their way to taking the team victory .
We take you behind the scenes at DocWob HQ and give you an in-depth look at exactly what we did to the bikes and more importantly why. Restoration of old two strokes and re manufacturing the impossible to find parts to build them is our speciality, but getting a 21 year old bike to look brand new,how it was back in the day is no mean feat but making it work well - and more importantly work for the worlds greatest racers-now that is the hard part. So we give you an exclusive look at this machine once the plastics are off.
The American Team only get to test these bikes once before the race weekend - so they have to be very close straight out of the box. Since we are runnings a couple of Yams again this year with RV and Zach Osbourne (were building Kawasaki's for Tommy Searle and Mike Brown), we decided to get Steven Clarke to spin a few laps on her at Apex so he can give you guys his opinion. It's been a fair few years since he rode a two-stroke, and it's back to a kick start to get her going. There's nothing sweeter than the sound of a two-stroke!
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[@crush1221]

That thing sounds amazing

[@verbalwidget7267]

Beautiful sound, it reminds me of why I don't go to AMA Motocross or Supercross anymore.

[@docwobtv]

It is a wonderful finish!

[@wbryalo]

that thing sounds glorious

[@docwobtv]

It does indeed!

[@JacksonD489]

Wobby…. The attention to detail is off the chart mate! Can’t wait to see what you have for the boys this year… Cheers!

[@docwobtv]

Cheers chap?

[@Mr10usdad]

Every time I see a video like this the rider talks about how much fun the two stroke is.

[@docwobtv]

They are the best!!

[@Mr10usdad]

@@docwobtv I agree 100% my main bike is a restored 1995 CR250.

[@anthonykahl9635]

Awesome👌 top man Tony

[@docwobtv]

Tone is the man…

[@barryjackson2197]

BRILLIANT 👏

[@docwobtv]

Thanks bud!

[@fz1fazer999]

Such a beautiful build. The shot at 11.59 is epic. Nice one Rob

[@docwobtv]

Cheers we are all about them classic moto shots

[@nfgsendit]

Sounds bloody lovely 😍

[@docwobtv]

Yea pro circuit sure make a good pipe & silencer that works with theyre engine package

[@herbertklausen7912]

Another great Video, greetings from Germany

[@docwobtv]

Thank you very much!

[@gcostanza2115]

The bike looks and sounds superb, well done!

[@docwobtv]

Cheers chap, the jetting wasn’t bang on but it was 20 degrees colder than when Ryan raced it

[@simpy112]

Brilliant video guys. Looking forward to the next one

[@docwobtv]

Cheers chap, the next will be back in the workshop showing what’s on build at present

[@eduardogarza7517]

Amazingg 👌🏼 bike sounds surreal

[@docwobtv]

Cheers, it wasn’t bang on as the weather was 20 degrees colder than the vmxdn at foxhill so we went richer on the jetting across the board, it was a good guess as we didn’t have time to set it up properly

[@rybikes6630]

Great vid

[@docwobtv]

Cheers!!

[@BennyBen9]

Love it !!!!! Looks mint sounds mint. Love all.the technicall detail rob goes into . Apex looked primo . Well.done boys

[@docwobtv]

Cheers chap, it’s hard to know how much detail to go into as I’m hard wired by race teams to keep everything discreet! Lee & mitch from apex hooked us up

[@abudumangcag6608]

One of the best rider in motocross...

[@docwobtv]

He is a top guy

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I was at the 2007 MXofN at Budds Creek maryland. RC, Poto and Tim Ferry, (RC's last pro ride). Poto on the 250 led wire to wire both moto's on his 250. He even fell, tangled with a lapper for at least 10 seconds in one of his motos, and still won. I would have to say he was the best in the world that day,---and it was the last race I ever saw. I like the rider efforts, and the after market efforts, but I really don't like the sport much anymore. Since the EPA forced the 4-stroke on the industry, the sport seems like it was nationalized by a dictatorship, (not free enterprise). In fact, I think it was.

[@johngray722]

Thank you for that good stuff

[@docwobtv]

Our pleasure!

[@jimzigouris]

love to watch your job on those bikes

[@docwobtv]

We’re doing more in depth in the workshop for the next episode

[@rtrshop9222]

Nice guys 👌👌

[@docwobtv]

Thanks ✌️

[@deanharriss2029]

Another wicked video doc.

[@docwobtv]

Give her a share 👍

[@deanharriss2029]

@@docwobtv of course

[@rochellestanley9532]

Great content, love it 🍻🇺🇸

[@docwobtv]

Thanks!!!

[@antfal-n-everything7154]

Does not get better than a YZ250 2 stroke, i bought 2 and they are incredibly fun

[@docwobtv]

Too true!

[@earl6969]

Love the result. Hot set up. That fuel tank is some factory looking lava. It's hard enough to find nos bits for anything 02-03-04 on a Yamaha,but factory? Amazing tentacles that Wob. Brilliant

[@docwobtv]

Thanks my man!

[@AbcAbc-ox6pg]

@@docwobtv Really nice bike. I have a never ridden 04 in my collection as well.

[@tessbushell5489]

2 stroke ✊🏻💨💨💨👌🏻😍

[@docwobtv]

We love em…

[@williamgoske1178]

Sounds mean💪💪💪💪

[@docwobtv]

Yea pro circuit did a good job on the cylinders, pipe and silencer- all we needed to do was put the VP fuel it was tuned to run on and jet it, if you get good people on your side it works out

[@shaunsavage1726]

I'd want wide power nice supple plush suspension. Stock motor

[@flintstoneengineering]

Gizza job? Will work for Jaffa Cakes & tea... A labour of love, well done boys.

[@docwobtv]

Haha loved this!

[@chetmanley7209]

This build is amazing. Tip of the cap gents.

[@docwobtv]

Thank you

[@reineherrera8897]

I’ve always been interested in knowing how to sort out the alignment of the pipe/silencer when the subframes are lowered. Would the silencer mounting tabs not place downward pressure where the pipe meets the silencer?

[@docwobtv]

As we only take 5mm out of the subframe it lowers the tip of the fender 15mm so no real silencer fitting issues, we loosen the pipe and tighten them all up from the back of the bike and work forward

[@discooz4452]

😍😍😍 Never ridden or owned a dinger, but man I want one. Wob, going to give any hints on this years livery???

[@docwobtv]

Wait and see!

[@andybowyer3602]

Love a 2stroke on the pipe, not a patch on my lambretta RB250 though 😉👍

[@docwobtv]

I am sure!

[@andybowyer3602]

@@docwobtv I was joking that thing flew up the hill like shit off a shovel, what brake you think it is gotta be about 53+

[@matthewtoes6433]

It sounded so crisp DR WOB A COMPLETE Magician A 1998 JAN DE GROOT KX 250 would be a good project

[@docwobtv]

Thanks bud!

[@Kronic420]

I'd work for you for free, hahahhaha. Dream job my man Well done with this, amazing bike and it's timeless for sure

[@docwobtv]

Wow, thanks!

[@trx250rpuma4]

I remember bk in the day I brought one of his XR50's I think he was riding suzuki's then as far I remember first time I've seen anything recent of him in this video is he racing fox Hill this year?

[@docwobtv]

Bk?

[@bornawin1315]

Quality from start to finish! Are the dry robes team issue only or for sale?

[@docwobtv]

For sale! Ready to go!

[@docwobtv]

They’re in our eBay shop or shoot us an email to save those pesky fees [e-mail]

[@littemisscarrage2909]

decrease the rebound damping in the rear

[@docwobtv]

I’ll let Ryan know

[@littemisscarrage2909]

@@docwobtv awsome then all that power can propel the bike forward as its designed to do

[@elvispusley3515]

Can’t wait to see the Searle bike

[@docwobtv]

We will film the start of that build for the next video drop…

[@kingkong81icloud]

I have had 4 Yamaha DTR s an a YZ 250 , I would rather have my best DTR than a YZ I loved it

[@docwobtv]

I guess a DT is better at some things than a YZ?

[@kingkong81icloud]

@@docwobtv yeah YZ is better for racing I bet but I used to be able to go out all day on a DTR in woods ,

[@nickchaproniere7573]

The lights are a little weird 😮. But great docwob.

[@docwobtv]

Just studio set up

[@WujoCaZa]

I want to put steering damper from crf to my sx 125 2009 just because I have one laying around 😂 the fitting to the frame supposed to be tig or mig welded? Or it doesn’t matter at all?

[@docwobtv]

Mig or tig is fine, the sweet spot for the mountings is 88mm The biggest issue you would have is the mount on the lower clamp I’d guess- and wether a cycra stadium plate will give you the extra clearance you need- just don’t ruin it for anyone !!

[@WujoCaZa]

@@docwobtv thanks wob for that piece of knowledge! I already run the 19’ front end with cycra stadium so lower bracket won’t be a problem 😎

[@neilr4867]

Steve looks like Kimi Raikkonen 😄

[@docwobtv]

He does but he smiles more

[@mikeking7388]

I’d pay money to work on bikes like these!

[@docwobtv]

That’s the spirit!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@docwobtv You should hire him. lol

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Yep. Sounds like he still knows how to ride a 2-stroke. :)

[@docwobtv]

Talent is embedded

[@alexmartin9951]

Looks like she has some grunt too

[@docwobtv]

Yea we didn’t dyno these as Mitch from pro circuit gave us the good guy setting so I’m sure the horsepower and torque figures are way up on stock

[@seanpotter4943]

When you see a bike like this it makes me think. How far have Motocross bikes come in the last 20 years? Not much in my opinion.

[@docwobtv]

You are right, if you took a lap time from this and a modern bike I wold expect it to be 2 or 3 seconds maybe? That’s 0.1 of a second per year advancement- and zero fun added, not great .

[@jackbeddoes4416]

This apex?

[@docwobtv]

Yeah buddy!!

[@jackbeddoes4416]

@@docwobtv nice. Literally over the road. I live in Worcester

[@docwobtv]

@@jackbeddoes4416 an amazing facility!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Why did we make all rational bikes (before the 4-stroke), heights higher? Wanna follow me on my lowered YZ250 through an off camber turn? We can get used to anything, (even prison), but it is just a physical fact that tall bikes do not turn as well,---and that is why you have to hunt for a berm. I say the high handlebar set up today is good for freestyle and SX rhythm sections, but there is a loss of control everywhere else, (the hands in line with the steer tube feels "twitchy".). I would have to cut the seat, lower the suspension down a bit, and lower the handlebars (rotated back), until the grip ends are pointing down, and I could ride it. It is a nice build though. 21 years old now. My, time flies when you are getting old. :)

[@docwobtv]

Thanks for the input, I can’t imagine these riders going for it though….

[@julianmarq1972]

🤣 Promo*SM

[@leehendrickson3030]

Who pays for all this? Bikes,parts shop? Seems very expensive

[@docwobtv]

As a business we buy the bikes, build them in our own workshops and run the guys at the event, it’s a considerable investment I can assure you, we have collectors who buy them from us after the event they’re built for- and as I am one of the promoters / owners of the event it’s good press for us to advertise the race, it’s a risk but fortune favours the brave….

[@docwobtv]

And we use these builds as test beds for the parts we make available to purchase