Racing a stock YZ250F in a Harescramble - NYOA Round 1

Round #1 of the 2019 NYOA championship series was a mudder. This was my first harescramble on my new bike - the 2019 YZ250F. I wanted to see how the stock suspension handled - and it felt great!
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[@erikkurth3332]

“Now I need to call my parents and tell them I’m gay.” LOL

[@maverick2242]

R u riding a 4t 🤪

[@erikkurth3332]

@@maverick2242 I do. I was quoting him from the video.

[@awphorizon1367]

it gets me every time when he says "i Think It's Time To Call My Parents And Tell Them I'm Gay"

[@huntersiegel4597]

Had fun swapping positions with you in beginning, and btw you are pronouncing it correctly lol....looking forward to more battles throughout the season letsss goooo!!!

[@michaelmcmullen7521]

Just saying hay

[@brettnorsworthy7834]

You did great out there. Im looking into starting in our local series soon. Lacc 2021 here i come! I've been buying basket cases and right now I have 99 cr125. Eric gorr will do a 144 and port job while I swap out the crank that let go

[@twitcheagle9024]

This is how long Zach takes a shower after the vid ⬇️

[@TheExplosiveStunts]

@airsoftpoopertrooper THE LIKKES

[@dirrtydave]

Stfu

[@RobbisTV]

1:07 The poor guy in the brush running for his life 😂

[@timothyphillips2320]

Zach on a 4 stroke I thought this day would never come😀

[@jordanburow1862]

FMF pipes from my experience made my yz250f deeper in sound instead of high pitch. I personally love the FMF pipes because of the deep grumble they make

[@minnionator]

definitely. They may not produce as much peak HP as some other "race" brands, but they are a great compromise between power and sound levels. Usually a real nice deep bark. Something most 250s miss.

[@noahstewart6832]

“It’s like I’m riding a trombone” Ok you can say that but riding a two stroke is like riding a weed whacker

[@dr.porkchop7319]

Noah Stewart Because you basically are lol.

[@User37621]

First time watching a video from your channel and it was awesome. Perfect balance between talking and riding, not annoying, funny comments, keeping it real - thanks 👍🏻

[@ethanlong1090]

Hey Zach, watching your videos is what motivated me to start racing enduros and harescrambles, and while typing this I’m waiting for my start time to come for my first enduro! Keep up the good work!

[@robertkessler9598]

If you tap the starter button real quick after shutting it down for the start the fuel pump primes and the system is ready and it will fire up instantly when that flag drops!!!

[@MASincorporated]

Robert Kessler Yes. Read this Zach

[@xlrfiji476]

Read Zach!!!

[@rinodivano3565]

YZ250F.... Starter Button?

[@jakef6341]

Rino Divano e start for the last two years

[@gavinheffelfinger4127]

Rino Divano not a thing

[@kylemagnuson537]

The FMF 4.1 with the spark arrestor insert quiets it down a ton, much more enjoyable

[@Screamer]

Why would you ever quiet down a dirtbike? Sounds like a safety hazard.

[@nepicness]

I wouldn't guess that the FMF pipe would quiet it down much, I would figure the best option would be the LEXX, but I ride two strokes so I dunno

[@alexlw216]

@@Screamer because these bikes are annoyingly loud. Restricting them doesn't create a safety hazard, especially since its a spark arrestor. If anything it is more safe. The 4.1 also has a throated sound so it is easier to listen to for me. The stock pipe is really good but sounds like garbage

[@thanedavis1273]

Zach is back. Thanks for that good 20 minutes of clean fun.

[@gynn4622]

12:14 I choked on my cereal I laughed so hard.

[@walkergrizzle9693]

I just started racing the races last month and there so fun. I actually raced today

[@RedLightning]

love how you have the sound of the bikes fade out before your start

[@ethanmarlow2630]

Hands down my favorite harescramble racer to watch.

[@thessereault]

Hey men, great job running that 2F around. I do the same thing as you but here in Quebec it's called cross-country (don't ask me why). I ran a yz250 last year and this year a yz250FX, so jumping from 2stroke to 4stroke and the ''enduro'' version. Did my first practice yesterday and men it's a dam good machine. So much traction everywhere, less arm pump and that E start as well saves so much energy. Since im always in 2-3 and sometimes 4th gear i don't feel like the 6 gear is very usefull during the race, but the ratio of the bike is on point. I love that high second and low third gear the switch between the both of them is smooth, very usefull when you are in roots and rocks. I will definetly check your videos again! Ride safe, or not.... (Pardon my english)

[@KiwiNewellLimited]

Something that helped me get faster on my KTM 250xc-f was to throttle on downhills, its weird, but thats how you carry speed with super engine breaking, power on the downhills

[@tupaclopez5588]

What an early upload, keep up the vids Zach! 😂👍🏼

[@johnsmith7622]

Bob "Hurricane" Hannah in a pinch raced a box stock YZ 250 ... right out of a crate from a dealership. They added fluids, set the rear sag at 4"... and Bob ran it!With NO after- market go-fast parts... against high dollar one-off works bikes,custom tailored to each rider,with countless weeks of testing and setup. Bob kicked ASS! Too many riders today think that they can only win on whatever happens to be the HOTSHIT bike of the moment.

[@markmtbrider]

Get some foam ear plugs. Dont choke the beast. Great result really. The suspension didn't scare you, so that is a plus. I am guessing you felt pretty fresh still at the end for lack of crashes and near death experiences. Lol

[@stepansy1143]

Yeah, ear plugs for sure. I prefer the reusable corded Stanley orange silicone jobs. Knocks the racket down nicely.

[@P4ddyC4ke]

Miss the 2 stroke sound in your video... Miss Tomahawk crashing... Glad your videos are back!

[@dominickmorse59]

Still love your videos to this day. You got me into wnyoa when I was on a 65 and now we are in the same class crazy how things turn out thank you Zach!

[@za1racing]

Haha hey Dominick. Thanks! You are hauling man, keep it up!

[@thadolivetti8362]

I'm not sure what you're fuel economy is like, but I think a larger tank than stock would be a great idea. The fmf is much, much quieter and it sounds great so definitely do that.

[@mr.midlifecrisis8547]

Aside from the fact that it sounds like you're racing a Sprint car, it looks like you got along really well with that new bike. Congrats man!

[@hf7410]

I have a 17 yz250f and the air box is like a bark box in your lap. And yes an fmf pipe does quiet it down a bit but not that much

[@johndebault9586]

I miss the 300 .... At least the F is a Yamaha... Awesome mudder good job man

[@olivert7850]

That looks like a blast in that mud

[@johnjames3984]

Impressive how quickly you accommodated the 4stroker!

[@dangright9570]

Now this is what 4 strokes are for. I recently gave up ripping 4 strokes at high speed to rip a 2 stroke 300 tpi at slow speeds straight up mountains. Much more fun imo. Great vid, great race great commentary. My only tip would be, shift less and and get to the top of those gears. Ur throttling like it’s a 300 where 1/4 turn is all u need. Crank that thing out

[@terryyeager1178]

That race looks Awesome man!! Nice and muddy!! Stay with the 4 stroker baby!! Once u figure it out u wont for back and will luv it!! 4 stroke for life!!

[@daltonseals4248]

12:45 the fmf is a bit quieter. A full system (header and slip on) makes a huge difference in power, and the power is still very usable and not uncontrollable. If it’s hard to make yourself purchase the full system with it being so expensive, the slip on still makes a noticeable difference.

[@mrmx3097]

I like how loud it is I actually have a 2014 yz250f I love it

[@vance8565]

12th OA on a new bike in those conditions, CONGRATS !!! Cant wait for the next video

[@ononewheel7]

Vance id say that was a good day just gta get it to start quicker 🤣🤣

[@evanfarnsworth9548]

Love hearing it scream up the hills 😍

[@DJ_0000]

Glad to see the races are taking off again! Also that bike is sick, even stock it performs pretty good

[@theprices417]

Great to see you enjoying a four stroke. From my experience you will probably need to ring its neck a little more as the 250 needs to be in its sweet spot to give you what you need. Also try raising the forks up 4mm to see if that helps in the tight stuff. The only disadvantage of the F over the FX is gearing. F gearing will be a little high in the gnarly sections. You can go go up 2 teeth on the rear which helps a lot but you will lose top speed. Enjoy the Yamaha. Great bike. I went from a 450F to a 450FX and i'm glad I did.

[@T6Dradle]

"other than the fact that it sounds like I'm riding a trombone" Dude I haven't laughed that hard all year. Thanks:)

[@markmtbrider]

This was a good one to go back and revisit.

[@sfajita]

I have never laughed so hard watching one of these.. way to make it entertaining.

[@RDEnduro]

Thanks for the ride dude, good luck with the new Yama

[@TazjukieGaming]

C'MON ZACH PULL HER HAIR

[@Ryan-ql4vz]

zack my dad got his wr400f going and he gave me a go and holy moly it goes like a rocket it feels like a rollercoaster

[@fastestone2]

I had the YZ400F it honestly felt faster than the 450's of today , quicker revving engine ? but less torque.

[@Ryan-ql4vz]

@@fastestone2 they do go faster but if the soil is a but damn at really grips and they accaully have lots of talk i though

[@Ryan-ql4vz]

@@fastestone2 i dont really know because im 13 but ummm yer

[@jaysonsittnick3095]

Awesome, I just switched from a 200xcw to a 250xcf. So different but so much fun. Looking to the Tomahawk can't wait.

[@jacko4483]

Just picked up the Beta 200rr, if you get a chance to ride one take it. They are a blast! Almost the same weight and frame of their 125 but great usable power!

[@JeHor]

I have the '18 250FX and she's really loud too. My 2010 yz250f was also loud. The yammies are loud but make such amazing power!

[@NICKDOG154]

Sweet I'm excited to see more racing on the new bike great vid like always

[@SovaKlr]

You guys remember the days when Zach would obsessively wipe off his camera? Pepperidge Farms remembers.

[@jacko4483]

Good job Zach! Been watching your videos for a while and it's always entertaining. Cool that you are on the 250f. I've been into the two strokes since last summer, previously owning a 525 MXC. At 58 that was too much for me on technical stuff so went to a 300 rr Beta. Loved that so much just picked up the 200rr this week. All that said I just sold a 2008 XCF-W 250 that I had as a loaner bike ( funds for the 200!) That 250 was kind of shocking as to how hard it pulled, very surprising. Imagine the 2019 is that much better! If you get a chance to try the 200rr Beta it is a kick! Frame, size and weight of a 125 with a torquey 200!! I'm no longer 58!

[@64maxpower]

Dude,you aren't just funny, you are a good rider too

[@yoboo6167]

I ride a 250f with an fmf pipe, love the deeper sound it barks out. Also, uncork that bike, throw some great shoes on it and you will really love the way it runs and handles. Tires were the best mod I made, period dot, on my 250f. Also, these bikes love to run in the mid to upper revs...

[@craigloomis20]

never seen one of you vids before but mad respect that looked very tough and you handled it like a champ

[@ianfry8035]

You were picking them off nicely towards the end dude. Amazing ride. I used to have a 2005 yzf250 best bike.

[@FrostySnowman47]

Thanks for the video! So cool and crispy! Love the sound of that bike - here’s to hoping it is louder next time. 🎩🤘🏽

[@riderrm2505]

This is great hearing your thoughts on the differences between four stroke and two stroke 👍

[@BensMiniToons]

turn your idle up for less engine braking. I like it a lot. had the same brak pads for 15 years

[@KiwiNewellLimited]

FMF Q4 will definitely make it quieter, might sacrifice a tiny bit of bottom end though

[@ryanbrown918]

Big fan of the FMF "Q" series on both my 4 strokes, and 2 strokes. I personally have a Q4 mated to a Power Bomb Header Pipe on my KX450F. Great power curve, and more enjoyable sound tone and level.

[@JamesStevens013]

Enjoying your ride. Especially the comment I'm a big hurry to catch up and get roosted

[@andrecasanova3753]

looks like you are pulling a anchor when those ktm 2 strokes pass flying around hahaha!! ,wow man ktm and husky are the bast for this type of ride , can’t go wrong with those .

[@dylanlockwood8899]

Great video I have to say we both have a similar situation I'm coming off a 2 stroke and got a 4 stroke and it is so much more different

[@greghewitt9324]

Yeah I have the powercore, and as you heard in W. Va., it doesn't do enough.

[@pdr_2497]

you looked faster on the 250F, but its the first race of season give you a chance!!💪🏻

[@mrlarrybobjr]

I’ve watched a few Zack’s videos now and he definitely looks like poo poo on this bike.

[@allied.1296]

Looking good 👍🏻 I’ve always been on 2 strokes it’s weird switching but keep up the work !

[@540Coy]

Great video. Big Yamaha fan here. Was curious on what you thought of the stock suspension? I have a 450fx and love the stock suspension.

[@nolangray43]

I have a new yz250f, suspension for me just had to be adjusted a few clickers and has one softer race tech spring in the left fork. (Top 30 overall Light B harescramble Racer). Not quite as quick as Zach yet (im 18) but i love the KYB SSS. I feel that especially in races where they stick a moto track in the middle of it which is quite often around here the suspension handles it really well even though its softened up for the woods. I've overjumped some doubles and tables by a long shot a few times and its gone all good.👍🏻planning to move up to A class in 2020

[@RenBobbins]

I know this is an old video and you're now talking about selling the 4-lunker, but I've got an FMF on my FX and it only made it quieter on the bottom. Once it's revved out, it's as loud as the stock exhaust.

[@michelwaynejimenez9946]

This was a fantastic video. Loved the voice over

[@mute7116]

Congrats on a clean run...great commentary. I'm from the Pacific northwest, so your accent was cracking me up (no disrespect) I kept imagining the sopranos. Ignore the haters.

[@nicholasjopson6784]

nah he has a normal accent u guys are the wierdos

[@adamfortin11]

I had a 14 YZ250F... unreal noise that came from that bike

[@Screamer]

Zach I know you're getting used to the new bike but you gotta sit more forward on the bike and let the back end slide out more when cornering. That allows you to get on the gas sooner when coming out of corners.

[@ken-ev2uk]

I was a 2 stroke guy but nexr year I had to do a 12 h race for husqvarna they gave me and my crew a 250 4 stroke it's a factory bike so I ain't complaining 😁 2 weeks later I got my self a little 4 stroke just fall in love with the stability of that front wheel so I finished my championship with 4 stroke and was going faster. And the and of saison I was invited to test all ktm bikes so I tried the 2 stroke again and it was really a let down once you get used to 4 stroke.

[@cuddleman]

is incredible how well this stock motocross bike work in enduro wow wow wow

[@daltonseals4248]

One thing that will help with the starts is a lithium battery.

[@trailracer2793]

Dalton Seals oh hey dalton

[@BosephusBigelsworth]

That was some sweet riding Zach. Nice!

[@my-max-media7621]

I'm in same situation. Ran my 1st HS in like 27yrs, my '19 yz250f didn't start (gave everyone at least a 5sec head start🤪). I'd rather have a kick start... and tips on better starts with yours? 🛑 please let me know on your fuel consumption for a 2hr race 🛑 I added 1/2 gallon on last lap but didn't need to. Great videos 👍🇺🇲👍🇺🇲👍

[@christiansimns8401]

Love your videos Zach I always wanted to race but am on ssi and can’t afford it

[@Kyle-pl6rl]

I had a 450fx and would shift up going down hill to try and reduce engine braking.

[@craftymgaming5362]

Can't you just clutch? This is an honest question, i really dont know

[@Kyle-pl6rl]

Craftym Gaming yes, it's nice to be able to coast sometimes. I had tennis elbow in my left arm for a while and I couldn't clutch much during a 2.5 hour race.

[@endurojimmy3109]

I was about to post the same thing. I bought a brand new XR400 in 1998, I did 2 events on it. I went marking out at our club enduro, swapped with another guy who had just bought a new Gasgas 250 supposedly for 10 minutes, but we did a deal in the woods and I took the gasser home and he took the Honda home. For me it was so good to get back on a 2 stroke, it was almost cheating.

[@MattGore88]

I'd say your looking faster on the 250 already. Look forward to see how you do through the season!

[@brizzeeracing8321]

Hey I was there with ya lol didnt.know you were local watch your channel all.the time

[@michaelaspeer873]

2.3- 2.6 is what you need tank size and you will be good entire time

[@HAYSE557]

First video ive seen of yours since like 2014 or so... maybe even longer. Still love the commentary

[@johnnyrye5779]

Hold clutch in on downhill and engine breaking will not bother you as bad. You will get used to it.

[@DieselNDirt_]

Have I really not raced in so long that it’s no longer called WNYOA? Dang I wish I could get back in the action up north! Miss this kinda fun!

[@dp9rr]

They just changed it this season, dropped the W

[@rc3140]

Absolutely AWESOME!!!! I’m a new sub now!!! Thanks for sharing a fantastic show. Take care and be safe 👍🏼

[@josephr3039]

You need the YZ250FX . Amazing bike. And you can lug it.

[@64maxpower]

Have you watched his videos? No one is lugging anything in his class

[@josephr3039]

@@64maxpower Yes I watched it....and if you notice he mentions that it doesn't lug like the 300s. I agree. I have the YZ250FX and because it has a wide ratio 6 spped it lugs very well. If you want that. THATS ALL. No need for the gloves😊

[@fprintf]

God that bike is so loud. I always though 2 strokes were loud but man this thing kills it for noise. No riding this sneakily through my neighbor's back yard!

[@noControl556]

I still have a bad habit of holding in the clutch on the 2 stroke going down hills from riding a 4 stroke. Unless your planning to lock the rear it just makes the 2 stroke want to cut out due to the float bowl

[@eyesofhaze]

Nice race man wish I was there if my back wasn't broken I woulda been there. Hoping cast is off soon dying to ride

[@ianmangham4570]

Awesome footage in such MUDDY conditions

[@kevinherndon6963]

Really dig the race videos!! Good one.

[@used2befast]

I assume you know this, but if you increase your idle spped it will reduce your engine braking. That might help a bit in the transition to the 4 stroke.

[@Hoodyhoo2121]

I love how those Yamaha's sound!

[@slingpeace]

A rekluse auto clutch will help with the engine breaking if you wanted to go that route.

[@ryanfrancis9029]

We had a good battle at the end ! See ya at round 2

[@marktegeder2455]

Bike sounds great. Nice job Zach! Nothing compares to East Coast woods racing. Sorry Desert racers....

[@notrealy180217]

It seems like the newer YZs after about 2014 have much heavier front ends, and when you're on mud or sand, it's far easier for the front tire to lose control

[@christopheryocum4171]

All in all looks like the mud gods took mercy on you lol.. Love the commentary..

[@BaronBoar]

curious, why didn't you just get a yz250fx? I wish we had harescrambles like this where I live. What we have here is tight single track areas and then tight double track, and it's pretty much enduro and not so much Harescrambles. I would like more tracks like you are riding, and other harescrable guys i see on youtube, minus the rain and mud lol. That was fun to watch, you got yourself a new sub.

[@CHODE_PRODUCTIONS]

BaronBoar in his first video with it he explained why he got the f not the fx

[@BaronBoar]

@@CHODE_PRODUCTIONS ok i will watch it.

[@offroad5246]

How’d the clutch feel? Compared to the hydraulic on the 300

[@motorwilly7773]

OFFROAD they honestly feel pretty much the same. I have a 2017 ktm 300 and my buddy has a 2018 yz250f and the clutch pull feels the same

[@crx4205]

Have a 19 yz250f and the clutch is soooo nice

[@crypticneon806]

@@crx4205 Thanks

[@Goffens]

I use earplugs when riding my bikes both on track and on dirt ! Works perfect !

[@Unoriginal94]

I was thinking about getting a kx250f or rmz250, I want to try out that spectrum since the all the 450's want to do is tear my arms off.

[@Chris-uh3cm]

KTM 350 trust me its perfect

[@Unoriginal94]

@@Chris-uh3cm I believe you, I rode a husq 350 and it had the light weight of a 250f but the power of a 450 (besides top end) but I want to race in the 125 to 250 class so rip 350 is out.

[@Chris-uh3cm]

@@Unoriginal94 Ahh i see yes thats the only problem with 350..your stuck to a Open class unless you commit to the 450 class. bike is a little less power than 450 but handling it would be so much better= ride faster? I love Yamaha so reliable and engineered pretty dam good but and this is big for me and my short portuguese fingers, the cable clutch kills me! i got the Magura add on hydro and its garbage. no difference in pull like a KTM. take some leave some i guess. but trying something new is always fun. whatever you get do a video review so we can check it out

[@MASincorporated]

Chris If you have the cable clutch try this. www.amazon.com/Rzmmotor-Racing-Clutch-Replacement-Kawasaki/dp/B0786YCQWL/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=clutch%2Bpull%2Bcable%2Bstunt&qid=1556509724&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=thecrazyromanian-20&linkId=053aed5246d45145a70dc62d9ac021b9&language=en_US&th=1 it works pretty good imo