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[joe0813]

You need roughly 10 hours ride time for the suspension to settle in. Then get straight to setting the static sag for your individual size/weight.
I quit racing a few years ago at the ripe old age of 54, so I'm not up on the very latest Yami suspension. But "Cut me and I bleed Yamaha blue" was my montra for life.
You'll love the agility of the 250 four stroke, excellent choice. Power is strong and manageable. Keep the air filter clean (and oiled) and the oil & filter changed every 10-hours of runtime. Use Simple Green to keep it clean and the engine should last you 500+ hours before needing anything major (valves, piston/rings).

As for the KTM... Keeps Taking Money - but they are the hottest production bikes on the market today. Remember, horsepower does NOT come free.
Have fun!

Thanks for the great advice and tips. When you say use simple green you mean just to clean around the engine area right?

 

[joe0813]

That's a nice bike. Have you used the power tuner app? I'm wondering how that interface is.

I actually just picked the bike up today. Unfortunately it isn't the nicest weather here right now and probably won't be until next weekend :(

 

[minnowme]

Over here

 

[Lowell Lemon]

The biggest trick is getting the suspension set for your riding ability and weight. Since you know how to turn a wrench you should study up on how to tune a suspension. Also there is a trailing link that reduces the seat height for Yamaha bikes. Seems like they were made in Idaho not to far from where I live. I have an old 250f 2006 50th A. E. in the yellow and black color that I bought new. Drives like a truck compared to my son's YZ 125 punched to a 144. Love two smokes in both dirt and street! Enjoy and I think you made a great choice!

 

[jd371]

You need roughly 10 hours ride time for the suspension to settle in. Then get straight to setting the static sag for your individual size/weight.
I quit racing a few years ago at the ripe old age of 54, so I'm not up on the very latest Yami suspension. But "Cut me and I bleed Yamaha blue" was my montra for life.
You'll love the agility of the 250 four stroke, excellent choice. Power is strong and manageable. Keep the air filter clean (and oiled) and the oil & filter changed every 10-hours of runtime. Use Simple Green to keep it clean and the engine should last you 500+ hours before needing anything major (valves, piston/rings).

As for the KTM... Keeps Taking Money - but they are the hottest production bikes on the market today. Remember, horsepower does NOT come free.
Have fun!

Glad it was two strokes back when I used to race. I could change the piston and rings on my CR500 in under an hour, now with four strokes being the norm I wouldn't want to deal with valves, timing chains and anything else that four strokes require.
Yes! setting the sag is very important if you want the bike to handle correctly. It's been a while, so I had to look it up to refresh my memory.
https://www.procircuit.com/content/Setting%20the%20Sag.pdf

 

[jschultzbass]

Where are the pics!!! I'm looking at the Honda CRF250F for an "old guy" bike (I'm 36). Been out of riding for about 10 years but want a good weekend warrior. The F is a LOT cheaper than the RX. Did you look at the F? If so, why did you initially go towards the RX?

 

[joe0813]

thanks guys.. I have been looking at how to set sag after the bike breaks in a bit. Seems like its pretty straight forward and easy. Ill have to find this trailing link and look it up. I need about a half inch to maybe an inch.

 

[joe0813]

Where are the pics!!! I'm looking at the Honda CRF250F for an "old guy" bike (I'm 36). Been out of riding for about 10 years but want a good weekend warrior. The F is a LOT cheaper than the RX. Did you look at the F? If so, why did you initially go towards the RX?

I was also looking at the F but after a ton of reading and watching youtube videos i went with the RX. Unfortunately me and the dealer searched everywhere and could not find one. So i started researching the yamaha. Seems like it had much better reviews on the bike.

 

[old salt reefer]

Got a 2016 Yamaha YZ 250 X at 56 years old after not riding a dirt bike in 35 years--loving ever minute of it. Great bike.

 

[joe0813]

Got a 2016 Yamaha YZ 250 X at 56 years old after not riding a dirt bike in 35 years--loving ever minute of it. Great bike.

I cant wait to take it out. This weather is crap

 

[joe0813]

Ignore the messy garage I'm cleaning it out to make room for the fiance's new dirt bike that should be here next week

 

[Swanky]

Ignore the messy garage I'm cleaning it out to make room for the fiance's new dirt bike that should be here next week

These new YZs are so sharp. The blue rims set them off so well. Always loved the factory Suzuki bikes in the 00's with the matching gold rims. :cool:

 

[joe0813]

These new YZs are so sharp. The blue rims set them off so well. Always loved the factory Suzuki bikes in the 00's with the matching gold rims. :cool:

I love the blue rims... when its tire changing time I want to get black anodized spokes