Yamaha YZ250X Update 1 year Later - Scott's Modifications

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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[rts]

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.

[johnbrisbane]

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!!

[SVTBansheeman]

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

[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!

[jordanB]

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

[Drewski]

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

[Jess-dbyf]

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

[altec]

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.

[andygullion]

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

[jakic]

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.

[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. 👍✌️

[CatholicFitness]

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.

[ZSharkPH]

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

[greg]

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.

[asambi]

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.

[bcuzicancuellar]

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

[Reditcrazy]

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

[jakan]

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

[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.

[coryb]

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