Yamaha YZ250X Update 1 year Later - Scott's Modifications

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About a year after selling the YZ250X to my riding buddy Scott, I spend some time with him taking about some of the things he’s done to the bike and what his experience has been thus far. We talk about his riding background and how this dirt bike stacks up the many different dirt bikes he’s had over the years.
Strangely enough, this is the first Yamaha Scott has ever owned. After riding the bike in it’s stock form, he couldn’t get it out of his mind, and when I was getting close to selling the bike to move onto something else to review on the channel, he asked me to sell it to him. Of course, he needed to add an over sized tank and he has done a few other modifications, which we’ll cover in this video.
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[@rts3613]

The beauty of the YZ250 2t is the bike really hasn't changed in 15 years, the motor goes back to last century. That means that parts, both stock and aftermarket, are cheap and plentiful. They are an easy platform to mod to fit your needs. I had 2005 and later an 2006, I paid $2500 for the 2005 in 2008, and $2800 for the 2006 in 2009 with 40 hours on it. Nobody wanted a 2t back then unless it was a KTM. I bought all used, an oversize tank, FMF woods pipe and quite spark arrestor, WR 18" wheel, skid plates, kickstand, rekluse... Everything switched over from the 05 to the 06 when I ungraded for the SSS forks. I put the cleanest plastics I had on the 2005 and sold it for what i paid for the 2006. I had to sell the 2006 in 2012 for health reason. I put it back to stock, and sold it for $3500 with a 100 more hours on it. I easily sold all my used woods parts and made a profit on most of it. The Honda XR's and Kawasaki KDX's are the only other bikes that went so long basically unchanged. Neither one of those is the weapon the YZ250 is. I recently started looking again for another used YZ or YZx now, and it looks like people have figured out that 2t's are fast, cheaper to run and just more fun. People are asking $3000-5000 for 15 year old YZ's. It's crazy, but I guess the secrets out.

[@Jess-db3yf]

Awesome interview guys, seems like you have a ton of fun riding together.

[@ZSharkPH]

Great video Kyle.. I always enjoy updates on the YZ250X. And Scott seems like a great guy to ride and learn from.

[@johnbrisbane4676]

Great production Kyle. Like your interview, quadcopter interjections and iterations. This is a nice style for you. Smooth transitions make a difference as well. SO WELL POLISHED. REALLY ENJOYED THIS!!

[@endurobandit]

Awesome!! I've been planning to get one for next season, can't wait!

[@NortheastFloridaPWC]

Very nice interview. Gotta love the sound and smell of two-strokes. Keep up the great work.

[@Drewski423]

He’s not lying. I love, love , love , the suspension on my 2017 yz250x. It works everywhere.

[@SVTBansheeman]

What I like is you let him talk and explain. You didn't interrupt.

[@NorthernWind603]

Awesome bike. I am getting back into riding this fall after being out of it for a few years and riding four stroke MX bikes. Your videos have really helped me on trying to decide what bike I wanna get back on and I'm gonna take a plunge and try out a 2 smoker! The yz250x fits my budget and seems like a great bike for what I wanna do. Keep making the videos and thanks for all the info. Really has helped me.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Great interview man!

[@colten6996]

shadetree surgeon ayyyy Shadetree

[@mrvolts9262]

That stick is gnarly, dude must have mad skills!

[@andygullion5182]

We have some faaaaast guys in Alabama on those . They make a good woods bike. Good package, has stood the test of time .

[@snowgo5922]

GREAT INTERVIEW AND INTERVIEWER!

[@jordanB472]

The closing is hilarious!!! Adding “on the trail” venting to the YZ air box...!

[@wrenchone5003]

Awesome video all the questions I was dreaming up you were answering ... And love the ending that was funny

[@al44tec]

It took me a while to find my favorite bike for the single track riding that I do as well. I ended up landing on a yz250f, added a Recluse clutch, 290 big bore and worked on the suspension and was good to go. Absolutely a great woods machine with plenty of power to get the front wheel up and over obstacles and super nimble to carry plenty of speed around the corners. That was coming off of 300 then 250 KTM 2 strokes. loved those as well but they just do not feel as planted to me. Great interview and nice modification to that 250.

[@coryb2877]

Great video. I’m very jealous of the places you guys get to ride.

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

Great interview and review of the bike! Subscribed, ride safe!

[@kevinwise803]

I been saving up for one I can’t wait this will be my first Yamaha as well

[@vanillagorilla8197]

Great interview brother

[@TheHuckHD]

i get it

[@dcfilms347]

I put a 51 tooth rear sprocket on my 03 yz and it is perfect!!

[@Micscience]

Awesome video. Dirtbikechannel motivates me to ride more. This channel is awesome. I can't wait to get a respectable dirt bike. I have to wait about a year though but videos like these keep my hunger alive. For now I'm ok with my pit bike.

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

As the saying goes Scott, orange is just a colour, blue is a state of mind. I have two WR 450’s and will be getting and setting up a YZ 250x in the spring for a couple of bucket list enduros I want to do,including the Corduroy up here in North Eastern Ontario Canada. A Rekluse will be a part of the upgrades. At 63 I need all the cheat codes I can get! Cheers!

[@windshieldrepair5961]

That bike is specialized peak performer Now!!....Awesome job on the Rebuild process and updates......Superfast"🚀🚀🚦🚦💵💵🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@utdesertghost199]

Dig the dirt bike channel graphics. Looks awesome!

[@marklowe7431]

Best channel, love it.

[@DirtZen]

Awesome video. Yamaha deserves some love. I have the 2020 YZ250X and I love that bike. Basically I was able to get a used 2015 KTM 300XC and a new YZ250X for the price of a new KTM or Husky. Best decision I made. Both bikes are amazing. 👍✌️

[@rydnskyhigh]

Love the yz250. I’ll try other bikes out for a while but always end up going back to a yz250 2t

[@jordancaleb5790]

dudes love the airbox mod! i better do that with my TE 300, they have airflow issues so i think thatll help, i like the practical approach😀😝👍

[@garrettsather8792]

Gotta love the ported air box

[@acu117]

Best Suspension EVER !!!

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

This was a cool year later review. It would be nice to see a "where are they now?" segment of your past bikes. Keep up the good work

[@chriswegener3373]

I'm putting a lectron carb on a 98 kx250 that I have put a lot of work into. Fork rebuilt clutch piston plastics and seat. I'm excited to see how well an old bike could do

[@mxrider2strokebraaap54]

Awesome video!👍

[@jakepoe1247]

Nice video kyle i liked keep up the good work.

[@404marc]

ah, something other than the norm...bravo

[@PatwMartin]

Great video. Very glad to see this isn't just another sheeple vid for the Popsicle brand. Would really apprecaite a bit of a writeup as well in vids like this where there's a very long list of mods some of which I can barely understand the speakers' words. Thank you.

[@ronntice7562]

NICE! Being a "technical rider", ... not just "of" the 'trail' but including the bike ... also, ... this was a "very interesting" review of the YZ250X.

[@Sir_Wilo]

Wow what a beauty

[@dunkanator4369]

I can't wait to get a 2022 model!

[@TheMilkman121]

Awesome video Yamaha is the best

[@asambi69]

Honestly the YZ 125 is the best all round bike on sale today. They don't change much year to year cos its so good.

[@BrokenSprocket]

Cool vid, nice bike you can make any bike your own its just what suits your riding...

[@TheHorse-ek1re]

That’s a beautiful bike

[@hobidolap]

sooo good. thanks...

[@justindwyer3832]

I have a old '03 YZ250 and a '14 KTM 350. Probably have around 500 hours on the YZ and 10 hours on the KTM. When it's time to ride I always choose my YZ

[@mx1209]

Awesome video and bike! I'm loving my 250X!

[@bryson_stafford]

These are the videos I like to see. The riding videos aren't as interesting as these interviews and the 2 stroke vs 4 stroke type stuff.

[@opiestanborough4774]

Daryll, Scott, i hope ya see this... im in Ontario Canada and been on the fence what to get after thieves broke inta my shed and hooped my 2003 RM250 ( grrr) you can go to a yamaha dealer and pick from a new, 2018, 2019, and 2020, but was thinking bout the new 125x as i weigh bout as much as Scotts left leg.... or a Gas Gas somthin with E start.... but i see theres a company in Quebec putting E start on the 250 X ! for bout $1200 ! thats bout $300 merican lol.... they evan but e start on CR 500 and KX 500 ! quite a bit more but....gives a guy like me a chance to own a CR500 ! gotta be every kids dream from the 80s , luv yer show dude!

[@trevorstellrecht6116]

Sweet airbox mod

[@jakan756]

Damn good video. Yz250, probably the best bike ever made.

[@vladbronnikov9813]

Tomas Jakan Jakobsson you need only 2k extra to made it run :)

[@kevinstearns4198]

honda

[@nutzy99ify]

I crushed my buddies 2006 honda cr 250

[@kdcustoms1272]

@@nutzy99ify nice!! love my yz250 :)

[@thrasher2094]

@@vladbronnikov9813 They run great stock. 2000 into it will get almost everything you could want or need to race

[@noControl556]

"He hooked me up with that sweet head"

[@jtlachappelle]

Hahahahaha

[@superg8018]

Lol

[@opiestanborough4774]

doh

[@tomhead451]

bahahahahahahahahha!!!

[@Alock94]

Apparently, it made him ride faster.

[@greg657]

Good interview. As soon as the X came out, my KTM 200 was for sale. The KTM was a great bike . Great engine, suspension, brakes, clutch. Being a 200 I was disappointed that is handled like a larger displacement bike. The 200 always felt really big and fat and it took awhile to get used to it. The yzx is quite the opposite.It feels slim, compact and has a shorter seat height. Needless to say it is confidence inspiring. The stock yamaha clutch is beautiful. Easy pull, excellent feel without fade.I dont miss the hydraulic clutch, but it was nice to use ,I don't ride roads or desert. Deep woods riding in BritishColumbia, as ugly as it gets . The suspension was excellent right out of the box, jetting took a bit to clear up but I got it. I don't miss the bigger fuel tank but miss the electric start. it's not an issue because it starts so easily . Yamaha needs to cap the front hub bearings like the rear cause you need to buy wheel bearings in 6 packs . The bottom of the air box is wide open for more air flow but it also let's water in through deep water crossings. I've had 14 bikes since I was 18. The Yzx I can say with confidence is the best all round bike I've ever own.

[@bmdbigfeet1031]

@pablo gonzalez If I wanted a 300 I woulda bought one. The only thing a ktm has over the yz is the Brembo brakes and the e start. The white power suspension is NOT better than the Kayaba units. Every other manufacturer is playin catch up with Yamaha and their suspension.

[@bmdbigfeet1031]

@pablo gonzalez oh, BTW, ktm does not come stock with FMF exhaust. Its their own pipe and silencer and stupidly expensive. Been there, done that.

[@alext4124]

Wondering if Scott would like a stock MX hit and valving? Considering they sell the wide-ratio kit to add these gears to an MX version, you could go either way. Get the X to ride more like a MX with pipe and compression or the other way around. As always GREAT JOB with these videos! You guys rock and I love the realness and honesty, and how you guys can share perspectives from different skill levels.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I’ve thought about the wide ratio kit if I ever get into my 13 YZ250. what’s gears are different between stock YZ 250 and YZ250x?? And how much does it affect top speed? In this video he said 80mph?? Wow!!

[@r.cic1596]

I love my 250x it is an absolute monster and suspension blows the competition away dont @ me

[@IcemanSam650]

KTM and Husky owners cant even argue with that Haha

[@coryjamesc]

Yah Nice to see an Update.. A big reason I bought a YZ250x was because of your videos you did on it.. I was thinking about getting a YZ450f, But after seeing your videos of the ktm 300s, and the Yz250x, I decided i should get something that is for single track, cause thats what I like to ride. And I went with the YZ250x Partly cause I like Yamaha, and I got a good price over a KTM.. But I might end up with a 300 two stroke at some point.

[@straightnobraker4677]

I have both and I would liken the yz 250x to like a Ford Raptor and the 300 is a Jeep Wrangler. Both so fun, the xcw is the best for really techy slow stuff or long rides for comfort. Anything fast and you want to go with the yz. The suspension is not even close. Yz hands down

[@jakic91]

I recently bought a 17 yz250x and having owned a variety of bikes like my most recently sold Ktm 14 300exc six days, txc450 husky, kx250, kx250f, yz250f... I can without a doubt say that the yz250x is the best bike Iv ever ridden and don't think I will ever part with her.

[@tommysiemienik7172]

I own a 2016 KTM 350 XCF-W Six Days... Only have 8 hours on the bike and detailed showroom clean... Fuel pump or Fuel Injection died out on me and bike stalled in the woods... Would not E-start and kick worked, but, ran like garbage... She's getting fixed now and I bought an 18 YZ 250X... KTM is for sale now... This YZ is the BEST BIKE that I have ever owned... Simply does what your mind tells it to do with ease and it'll shock you with its power so hold on... Just added FMF Gnarly Pipe with silencer... VForce Reeds... Radiator guards... Hour meter... and a few other needed parts... Disk guards... GYTR hand guards... Pumped to rip this baby up now... This bike is the deal... Bye bye KTM and thanks for leaving me in the woods... !!!

[@raizlc]

@sam galava Nah, the YZ250 sucks in the dirt unless you do a bunch of mods. The 250x is much better though.

[@joeydirt420]

@@tommysiemienik7172 glad to hear this. My ktm 300xc 22 hasnt idled since 20hours and has almost got me stuck in the woods. Im selling it asap and have a 23 yz250x on order.

[@tommysiemienik7172]

@@joeydirt420 I'd buy another YZ 250X anyday of the week... Awesome machine and stock suspension is spot on... What your mind thinks... X will do... Auto Pilot mode... Enjoy... !!!

[@Farmandthings]

Lmao. That was some funny shit at the end. As always great video.

[@JohnSmith-jb8rb]

The head looks like an FMF Gold Series Fatty and the silencer is an FMF Turbinecore for those that keep asking.

[@ghostofthebush]

Awsome i want one of these bikes great reveiws u sold me with this clip cheers 👍

[@joenardozza8105]

Dirt Bike Channel he means you sold him, or convinced him, with the clips from this videos

[@mittyvidz8259]

I bought a YZ250 in 09 and pretty much turned it into an X model with gearing/motor/power valve/brakes and suspension mods and only sold that bike in early 2017.... LOVED that bike! Smoothest 2 stroke ever made and handled like a mountain bike. I probably would have just kept that bike forever if it had electric start but I'm getting to an age where no push button is a deal breaker 😕

[@carmane2894]

I wish Yamaha would put a wide ratio in it. All they did was change 3rd gear. At least out a 6 speed in it. My husky has a tractor first and second gear is great for tight woods and it tops out at over 145km/h. Has the perfect gear for every situation.

[@alext4124]

3rd 4th and 5th are all different. You can buy a 250X kit to covert any 02+ YZ250 transmission and it comes with the last 3 gears

[@maxcheerio6837]

I love my yz250 x bike has a lot of power

[@Dqtwon]

What’s the top speed

[@kuladeeluxe]

I'm thinking Rekluse, 52 sprocket and left hand braking and a handle bar extension. That Lectron sounds interesting

[@backyardbraaapn1017]

Lectron isn't new. They've been around since the 70s

[@tomnekuda3818]

Really good and thorough interview with good information. I missed what head he is using......any info?

[@Trail_Blaster]

I wouldn't lend sell or trade my 250x. I love the bike. Lectron billetron 38 makes it so crisp.

[@rodie4352]

Still like to ride one of these to see how it does.

[@TheShambalaya]

I got impaled in the neck just like Scott’s YZ250x in this video. I was on my 2017 yz250x

[@johnnybodangles]

The chain guide mount ripped off of my bike as well, 2015 YZ-250FX. The weld on the swingarm is pretty weak. Only real complaint.

[@RICHOWASP]

don't let it go to your head Scott please

[@kshellrazor]

This is a great video. I have a 250x and love it as well....Agree with Scott on the very bottom....I run a lectron on mine as well. Was wondering if Scott went a 1/4 turn rich or lean? Also, did Scott go with heavier springs in front or just rear? I resprung the back (I weigh 200), but was thinking of going up in the front by one level. - fork feels pretty good, but was wondering if going up would help it even be more plush. I feel like when I stiffen the compression clickers in the fork, my bike responds better and feels more plush. Great vid, thanks!

[@bighornbackcountry7136]

Are you sure its Not the V-Force 3 reeds that changed the mid to wide open Power .?..the stock reeds seam to open in stages .Great interview ..thanks,,

[@MrStrumboli]

I just emptied pockets and got a lectron for my yz125. Worth every penny. Also I had factory connection do my suspension in the past. But now my airbox rubs on the spring. The lectron is about 1/4" longer than factory. Has your friend Scott experienced this with his bike as well?

[@haterraid7]

Skf fork seals ftw

[@jimmymcmullan2847]

Have you tested any steering stabilisers , I have a WER ,love it ,simple to rebuild , wouldn't have a bike without one now

[@Keithfromheath]

Very cool video, question: where are you guys riding in this video and what State do you normally ride in.... meaning, what state are most of your videos filmed in? Just wondering, because it looks so amazing and I need to do some riding there. Thank you

[@rswvideos]

I have an 05 yz250 and a 08 ktm 450xcf and the yz ALWAYS puts a bigger bring on my face! Scott mentioned he changed the pipe but never said what it was. Can you tell me?

[@goodboyringo9716]

I used a big stick to change my flat tire and found a bear to blow it up , made it back in time to eat lunch.

[@brianmorrison9066]

Does "I could never get(the power jet) tuned" mean I tried different power jets and had no luck or I couldn't fix the power jet because I never bothered unscrewing it?

[@jtlachappelle]

Cool vids. Hey where exactly were you riding in this one?

[@JimStim101]

Just a heads up, the newer alloy frame yz 2 stroke started at 2005 not 2006. I dont know why people always think that it started from 06. Anyway great vid :)

[@davidudy7863]

The 06 got the updated ssf forks still similar to todays bikes .

[@JimStim101]

yeah, that is the one significant thing that did change.

[@erichildreth7562]

I have a 2005 YZ250 and it has been bulletproof for me. The reason it is always overlooked is because of the front forks. They actually work great once they are revalved, I just put in Race Tech gold valves which flow a lot better than the stock compression pistons do. They work great for me and I ride MX and trails. It is all about the setup.

[@opiestanborough4774]

if i get a 250X ill doer up like Bradshaws white an pink 250, zebra stripes on the seat lol ! i luved the wacy colores from the 90s

[@lsbangersbear4346]

Awesome idea best era in Moro for sure, emig McGrath etc

[@lsbangersbear4346]

Doug Henry❤️

[@SkyMarcR32]

Hey Scott, what's your pipe setup? I know you have a tc2 but what's the front pipe? @Dirtbikechannel

[@shanerosenthal6895]

Smoked you guys all day😆

[@sebastienpradel2721]

Nice video! Bonne video 🇨🇵

[@tomtom1426]

Your original review convinced me to buy a 2017 yz250x as the ktms were just a bit too expensive. I came off a 2014 rmz450 that just wasnt right for me. Your review was spot on. Loved this bike. Im 170 w gear on an the suspension is amazing. All of the really tough trails i made but struggled on are so easy on this bike. At the end of rides i feel great ready for another loop not beat up and tired. I do find neutral more than i like, the gas tank is too small and i miss that 450 raw grunt on the open trails but i love my yz250x overall. Single track hill climb killer. Keep up the vids kyle they are the best ones on youtube.

[@nancyblanchard9175]

I put a 15 tooth on front and now 1st is very usable in the nasty stuff and the top end went through the roof

[@chadrides914]

Your doing it wrong

[@Drain09]

Are those the new rad shrouds on that tank? The set I have won’t fit correctly on the Acerbis oversized tank. Curious if anyone else has the same issue.

[@yancyhl9279]

Great video’ were is that place located?

[@bretthochreiter2609]

had a baseball sized stick set between my engine and exhaust header on honda 230. cracked both bolts and gave me exhaust leak.

[@peekingtom8337]

I'm having same issue with the jetting on my yz same sputter where he is talking about

[@RelentlessCo]

Look up Kinger 40 Power Jet, solve every issue with my 250x

[@wdsracer]

At 6:20 in the video, where is that and can you ride to that point?

[@juliannevarez8991]

I love yamahas

[@mworld]

Macgyvered his air box

[@masterbeta343]

For me with my beta my brakes are amazing one finger on the lever and i can control my brakes just fine

[@bryceb3796]

The Doctor 808 same man, I just got a new 2018 beta 125rr 2 stroke. The brakes use to be awful when I first tried it. But after a few rides, I got use to how touchy they were and they are amazing!!!

[@MrFishingo]

Kyle, can you pls post the web site from that inyection or electronic jetting that was instaled on that 250X pls, thanks!"

[@philplatts6433]

The area looks very familiar where you guys in Idaho ?

[@brokebikemtb4448]

I am jealous not of the cool bikes ..I have that...love my cr.im jealous of the friendship...I'd kill to have a riding buddy

[@robertpretts4482]

What head did he go with?

[@MrCodgedodger]

So basically, if you spend some money and make the bikes suspension work for you it'll be the best bike. Suspension is everything.

[@alext4124]

Stock SSS is still better than any built 4CS or XPLOR48 fork. Any suspension should be sprung for weight and ability