To see how competitive Austin is on his 2006 RM250 make sure to follow his Instagram and KZbin @austinteyler
@Corras_13 жыл бұрын
I would love to see you do an episode like this on the Kdx 200
@furyss1tv1843 жыл бұрын
Guys have been killing it on clapped out bikes for decades lol.
@aserrano83183 жыл бұрын
My favorite phrase. Clapped out. Very true though.
@nuthintoprove3 жыл бұрын
Rm 250 is my favorite off road bike. I. Never put a front wheel wrong. They are magic on the twisters.
@dereknagy40723 жыл бұрын
I started riding when the only bike people wanted was a Suzuki ( guess I am showing my age lol ) any bike with some simple upgrades will make it a rewarding experience ,the rider makes a huge difference ,never underestimate that old guy on a mid eighties 2 banger lol .👍
@drohrstestes3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Sitting in the garage looking at my '89 RM250 + Amazon = incremental upgrades. Hahahahaha! Oh! i need that, mine is cracked .... etc.
@jondoe46673 жыл бұрын
Those old rm250's were one of the best handling bikes and I feel like they still handle better than a lot of the new bikes. The rm for sure handles better than my crf
@XJonAye Жыл бұрын
This makes me feel better, i have a old CR that blew up in 2011, we started rebuilding it. I have been so fixated on saving for a decent use ktm, or 250x. I'm going to keep saving but I'm going to keep rocking on my antique
@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony11 ай бұрын
You should. I sold my ‘78 CR 250 and regret it. I sold it a long time ago, but still. Old 2-strokes are just worth it. I’d love to find a 2006 RM250 and maybe a 2001 era CR500.
@riders.oregon44743 жыл бұрын
I think that bikes have been pretty great ever since the mid 90’s. I talked to a guy that raced enduros in the early 80’s for Suzuki and he said the biggest advantage he had was new tires every race.
@claudioteixeira59173 жыл бұрын
Super fly #4 is the man! Help everyone in the race 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@WillAuten3 жыл бұрын
Funny that you just put this video out, I just bought a 21 300 sherco 4 days ago because of your reviews on it and stuff and im lovin it! Thanks Rich!
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@mritalianhillbilly3 жыл бұрын
Have a 93 RM 250, and I keep up with my neighbors YZF 450s in the trails all day, he gets me in straight aways through corn fields only out of 4th though.
@ridered72623 жыл бұрын
That would be exactly the bike I would want to do it on, I'm still racing my 07 450r and still win and place. It's 95% the rider.
@Gods-Shepherds3 жыл бұрын
Ive completed every 2 day shady burro enduro (super hard 2 day enduro here in colorado) for the last 6 years on an 02 rm250. You can more than compete, and half the time be more reliable on a 15 year old bike.
@Cross-Country-Biker3 жыл бұрын
Amazing, defies popular belief about older strokers, good job
@franciscoshi19683 жыл бұрын
I put a hydraulic clutch on a KLX300 and it was worth while. You can get the slave cylinder from Ebay and I used a mountain bike master cylinder manly because I wanted the one finger lever. It made a huge difference. Much softer and it is easy to use with one finger.
@JohnVanHolt3 жыл бұрын
Teyler is a great rider. His channel is fun to watch. Great attitude and outlook too.
@rztrzt3 жыл бұрын
You can get a magura hydraulic clutch kit for the rm250 and you could probably play around with softer clutch springs as well.
@chadrides9143 жыл бұрын
The bite point is weird in the Magura imo. I prefer a smooth setup cable with lighter springs over the Magura. I have a Magura on one bike. It works great but it’s definently different.
@mattbarrois86753 жыл бұрын
Awesome video want to see an update on how he did in the race
@armourbl3 жыл бұрын
That bike was so much fun back in 2006. One of my favorite. Didn't even own the bike and felt so at home on it immediately.
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
It was a blast!
@stupidmoto3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see this kind of video but with a big 450 enduro bike. If you ever come out east I would love for you to ride my RMX450Z, and watch you do some pivot turns on that beast lol
@EnduroTainment3 жыл бұрын
Awesome collab, Austin is a savage sender. He def made some waves with that bike. Hope to see you guys at the Revlimiter!
@Cyril_Harperink_873 жыл бұрын
Very interesting to get your feeling on it. Could you please talk about your 9mm clutch ? I would like you to give more details about pros and cons on it. Nice video dude ! As always. Cheers from France !
@brentv72993 жыл бұрын
Another great video Rich! We all know it but sometimes even have to remind ourselves: Old or new - it doesn't matter. You can have fun on anything bike with the right attitude!
@TheShift13133 жыл бұрын
I tried to buy a few of the last gen Rm250s but never could find the right bike. Those things are beasts. Great chassis and motor. Fixing the clutch feel and brakes do it. There are some good big bores
@robh32673 жыл бұрын
Austin should install an Easy Clutch on that Suzuki, it's a simple leverage modifier that installs between the lever and the cable and has three pivot points to choose how much effect you want, it's about $50 and helps lighten clutch pull quite a bit I used on several bikes before hydraulic clutches were available.
@carlatamanczyk38913 жыл бұрын
One thing that amazes me is that an old 1996 Honda CR 250 2 stroke can still earn the rider a gold medal in an ISDE Qualifier. Now when it comes to snowmobiles, you need the latest model to stay competitive.
@MrExicutioner3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much any bike made in the past 15-20yrs will be competitive. It's more about how skilled the rider is.
@RyanBoardman234s3 жыл бұрын
Even though the bike is capable of doing nearly anything with the right rider, I know more than one person that recently went from and old YZ or CR to a modern KTM/Husky 250/300 and within a few riders their skill instantly increased. Having the correct tool for the job can make all the difference, especially for hard enduro riding.
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
That can also be very true!
@kraigvanderwyk11532 жыл бұрын
I’m currently trying to decide between picking up a cherry 2001 CR250 ( which I’m very familiar with, being my primary bike for many years ) from a friend for $3000. Or getting a new Sherco 300/250se. I’m eager to try a modern enduro, but I loved my old cr. Ironically I’ve never been on a motocross track. Only ever ridden single track hill climbing and the hardest trails we can find.
@RyanBoardman234s2 жыл бұрын
@@kraigvanderwyk1153 New bike 100%. Night and day better machine for trail riding.
@kraigvanderwyk11532 жыл бұрын
@@RyanBoardman234s I’m pretty Confident you’re right, but $3000 cash vs $2000 down plus a couple hundred a month is tempting
@kraigvanderwyk11532 жыл бұрын
Only bikes I can compare from personal experience is my 2001 cr250 stollen a few years ago,my 1989 cr 500, my brothers 2017 ktm exc500 and his 2010 gas gas ec250. I like the gas gas better than the ktm. I can’t really say how the gas gas compares to the cr250 as it’s been a few years since the last time I rode it
@onlygazza3 жыл бұрын
First thing I do on an older bike is to get a magura hydraulic clutch, love using them and transforms the bikes, easy to fit 👍
@chrisvozza65303 жыл бұрын
Yes I noticed this rm rite away when I seen the first video on grinding stone enduro race. Sweet looking bike
@nepicness3 жыл бұрын
Never seen a higher rear brake pedal lol. I always run mine flat with the footpegs
@JM-wy6sq6 ай бұрын
I love my 06 rm 250! Such an awesome bike
@matthewpierce7717 Жыл бұрын
Me and my buddies grew up doing enduro on 125 and 250 MX bikes. Never revalved the suspension or anything since we didn’t have the money for it. But we’d take those bikes places the average guy with their dedicated enduro’s couldn’t go. Your equipment can make a difference, but rider skill is more important than anything. Go buy a cheap 2 stroke, have fun and most importantly, learn.
@seanwahl10003 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 rm 250 along with a 2016 yz250x and a 2021 ktm250xc. If you know how to use a clutch they are all just as capable as the next. Yes lower gearing can make "hard" enduro easier per say, but I don't know about more capable. I will say this though, out of all those bikes I think the Rm is the most fun in the woods. It's light, flickable and turns on a dime. The explosive power will wear you out quicker though.
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
The RM was super flickable!
@richardsmith33503 жыл бұрын
Great looking bike.. My friend rides a SuGas.. Early 2000's RM250 chassis with his British championship winning 1989 300 Gas Gas engine in it.. Rides awesome.
@garretthorner3 жыл бұрын
I love my yz125 with a lectron and a 144 kit. Not a much as my 2020 TX300i but I still love it none the less!
@musicbox40223 жыл бұрын
Didn’t pastrana take that bike up Erzberg?
@damianmullin3 жыл бұрын
Another sweet vid fella.
@jonnoMoto3 жыл бұрын
Pastrana got it round erzberg. I'm still riding my 06 rm250 but only for regular enduro. The thought of having to repeatedly kick-start that tall bike in hard enduro is giving me a coronary just thinking about it. Oh, the clutch isn't ideal. I usually use 2 - 3 fingers. There's a magura kit for it but it's spendy so not tried it.
@Heyoka-gq4wl3 жыл бұрын
Would a rekluse radius x clutch solve the problem of stalling?
@davidhardstaff81103 жыл бұрын
Wish I still had my crm 250 it ate sparkplugs but was an all terrain monster.
@MrZachalewel3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr. L
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing! But also thank Mr. Teyler!
@jgs17033 жыл бұрын
Rm250s are badass af.
@Owen.o23 жыл бұрын
I’ve got an 02 rm250 their a blast!
@bryankrot29863 жыл бұрын
When are you going to do a video with Austin hill climbing on his bikes with him!!!
@OldManEnduro3 жыл бұрын
I did the race on a $3500 2012 KTM 250 XC-W and the bike definitely wasn't holding me back. Besides, Austin completely stole the show with that insane bypass line up Question Mark hill on that there 2006 Suzuki. It's literally all that people have talked about. Although, I suspect he may have gotten a few pointers from Rich.
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
Haha he did steal the show!! No pointers from me on that one! It was all that insane hill climb skill he has!
@tieoneon16143 жыл бұрын
My 30 year old XR100 I bought for my kid is the most bad ass Hard Enduro bike ever cuz its indestructable. Dad some really crazy shit on it drunk in the back yard
@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony11 ай бұрын
I’d say the 2006 RM250 might be the best 250 2-stroke ever built.
@ElevatedActionSports3 жыл бұрын
Great video boys! 👏🏼 #suzukiforlife
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
You already know!
@Drewski4233 жыл бұрын
The thing sounds so good
@derek31073 жыл бұрын
Do you recall the flywheel weight?
@SlipperySalamanders3 жыл бұрын
Hey Rich, you mentioned the clutch being brutal on the RM250. I'm currently running a YZ250 for my woods/enduro bike and I've got the same problem. I don't get arm pump, but I get a sharp pain on the bone between the joints. It's bad enough that I have to use 2 fingers when riding now, and the pain sticks around for weeks afterwards. Have you ever encountered an issue like this, or have any suggestions on what to try?
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
The clutch is harder but I wouldn't say its bad enough to cause injury. I know guys will try different levers, different springs, different cables, and other things to mend that problem. Truthfully I mostly ride bikes with hydraulic clutches so this isn't much of an issue.
@tombrunholtz10633 жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto I just went to a Rekluse and solved that issue.
@brwi13 жыл бұрын
Get the yz250x springs and bolts, will make it a bit easier to pull
@marthamryglod2913 жыл бұрын
When I had an 05, I swapped the basket for a hinson and the lever and perch for a honda cr250 set-up. Much nicer, much smoother.
@ndnato3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, nothing has changed much between a new bike 15 years ago and a new bike today except its price and the salesmen's blabla who always say more for almost nothing new. Think about the Yamaha Yz250 today, nothing has really changed.
@Mrnoone262 жыл бұрын
What is your front fender?
@chadrides9143 жыл бұрын
What gearing is he running? 12/50? That’s not stock. Stock is 14/50 I believe.
@Drewski4233 жыл бұрын
I saw this guy making obstacles look easy at Rev Limiter. If it wasn’t him a guy had an identical bike. Maybe it wasn’t rev limiter maybe it was the one In AZ I can’t remember
@realitynuggets62043 жыл бұрын
Give me the electric start button all day long. Even listen to the races these days, and hear how many times that button is used on hills. Nice RM, though.
@theninja0013 жыл бұрын
Its not like bikes were crappy 15 years ago, a good rider can kick ass on a 20 year old bike!
@Scott-kg1fd3 жыл бұрын
Haha "you should be" (cut to bike stall) 😂 hilarious nice touch
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
😁
@rookiefmxrider3 жыл бұрын
Awesome bike!!. My 250 05, is for Baja Racing and the girl can stand the 450s.
@tmstriveon3 жыл бұрын
where can I find more info on the Suzuki? really nice bike! congrats
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
Follow Austins KZbin and Instagram
@dougderby94543 жыл бұрын
No matter how you gear any of the MX two strokes. Little better trans ratios goes a long ways for enduro or woods use.
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
Definitely good for woods!
@chrigul13 жыл бұрын
That bike sounds a little bit strange. Like my Volvo with weary turbo ;-)
@jonnoMoto3 жыл бұрын
All the rm250s do. I get people asking me on my channel what that noise is on my rm250. I'm fairly certain it's the primary drive gear teeth profile because a rebore or new bearings don't make a difference
@wolffo9993 жыл бұрын
how much wt on the flywheel ?
@caseyjoe48273 жыл бұрын
I thought this guy was a little pompous but after watching this video my respects
@YZ250W13 жыл бұрын
Still on my 07 YZ250. Will not be changing my ride.
@jgs17033 жыл бұрын
The japanese bikes are superior in alot of ways.
@dustinmcelroy58643 жыл бұрын
@@jgs1703 not really
@jgs17033 жыл бұрын
@@dustinmcelroy5864 except they are lol
@ClumsyToast2 жыл бұрын
06 being the newest bike I've ever owned 😥
@Madtigertv3 жыл бұрын
Rider > Bike... and id say yes to a degree.
@IRCTireUSAMoto3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Madtigertv3 жыл бұрын
@@IRCTireUSAMoto Youve been to Hawaii, not just 10 years you'd find half the trail bikes out here either 2t Cr's or Yz's. Grayson was killing it for years on his YZ's! Side not I just sold my 06' RM 125, great bike for the perimeter but total dog in the trail ,had a flywheel too. Now a 250 is a whole other beast of course.
@tkrey233 жыл бұрын
I watched the full grindingstone video he put up and was impressed with his skill. Would like to see him do some of the hard enduros with trees! He was much too polite in the lines for his skill level but it was cool to see him out there just having fun and helping others!
@jesusnavarrete6317 Жыл бұрын
I use to haul ass in flat surface in one of those 😂
@mk3vr611 Жыл бұрын
I bought a brand new 2006 RM250 best bike I ever owned. Lost it in a divorce. Still looking for a stock one to buy.
@johnchopp32783 жыл бұрын
My 99 is a ripper.
@Tibingi843 жыл бұрын
1:40 wait what???!!
@joshuakimble22293 жыл бұрын
IT WAS 4.5hrs of that. Over and over and over.
@danielmackey65943 жыл бұрын
Prettiest?? Other than the front fender... I don't understand why people like that horrible "hawk" looking fender. Blah
@singletrack_king77003 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't trade my 06 for any bike period I just love it in the woods, and my Kaw is meh lol
@gpaull23 жыл бұрын
Clutch pull won’t be the only issue. None of the Japanese bikes that I’ve ridden from that era could handle any of the kind of clutch abuse that hard enduro requires.
@jonnoMoto Жыл бұрын
My RM250 clutch fades real bad + quickly, but with the Magura clutch I put on this year it's no longer an issue for me. The OEM baskets notch up easily too but plenty of aftermarket ones out there that are loads better
@No_Budget_No_Problem3 жыл бұрын
99 yz two fiddy gang
@victoroneill43813 жыл бұрын
There goes the cheap 2 strokes now everyone wants one arrrgh lol.
@1slammedEK3 жыл бұрын
You give the folks with clapped out shitboxes hope!!!
@marthamryglod2913 жыл бұрын
Yes
@dirtbikesicehockey47883 жыл бұрын
You mean to tell me that I should have kept my 91 RMX250???
@BM2053 жыл бұрын
Yes! I had one too and I sure wish I still had it.
@wolffo9993 жыл бұрын
stock carb with tps is absolutely horrible
@byronevans74232 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@eli_filthy69253 жыл бұрын
my 2000 cr125 can compete against new bikes its all about the rider
@matthewbuyak48273 жыл бұрын
Bring back the kdx 200!!!!! Lol
@SmokeDoinks420 Жыл бұрын
06...15 years old...
@wolffo9993 жыл бұрын
stick of dynamite !
@Tonyclifton-q4f3 жыл бұрын
be better if they didnt talk
@tonyt15543 жыл бұрын
No double blips or anything very technical......C'mon! Enjoy your content overall though :)
@jonnoMoto3 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if the clutch pull makes those techniques less likely.