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General Two Stroke Talk / Put on new grips but they are slipping and twisting???

« on: August 10, 2010, 07:22:49 PM »

Okay so i picked up some new grips today and i decided to use the "Hairspray" Method and i used a quite powerful hairspray but to my disappointment. it didnt hold them firmly in place. The throttle side seems okay. But the left is still twisting on bar. What is the best way to lock them on and prevent them from twisting at all?

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General Two Stroke Talk / Motor to Pipe Gap??

« on: August 08, 2010, 07:22:29 PM »

There is a small "Slit like" Gap around the top of the pipe where it connects to the motor. Is this normal. Or do I need to fix it?  Just trying to get her ready for the 1st ride!

Its around the top where its hardest to see "Of course" Idk if this is a problem or not. It may be normal but if it isn't im gunna fix it now.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Can i switch from 40:1 to 32:1???

« on: August 05, 2010, 06:22:22 PM »

As I'm sure you guys know I recently picked up my 1st bike. A 2004 Yamaha YZ250. And the previous owner of the bike took very good care of it but he was running 40:1 And i think that seems kinda lean. I'm thinking about switching to 32:1 as most people I talk to agree 40:1 is not enough. But My question is can i switch over to 32:1? My bike seems to run rich "Alot of smoke and a little bit of spooge in the silencer" But I actually heard that running 32:1 may fix this???      I live in Florida And its REALLY hot right now it averages about 92-94 degrees everyday and there is quite a bit of humidity. So would it be a good Idea??

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General Two Stroke Talk / Anybody use a gripper seat?

« on: August 05, 2010, 09:11:40 AM »

Amongst some of the things i plan to get for my new YZ i was thinkin of getting a gripper seat. My buddy had one on his KX250F and I really liked how "Grabby" It was. Anybody got any thoughts on these? Also, how are they installed?

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General Two Stroke Talk / Best tire pressure for sand?

« on: August 03, 2010, 08:25:51 PM »

What is the best tire pressure for the front and back tire of my YZ250 for sandy loamy conditions?

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Technical / Polishing the frame. Who's done it? How hard is it??

« on: August 01, 2010, 04:50:28 PM »

I was thinking of polishing the frame on my 2004 YZ250. I hear it is a hard and messy job. But I'm curious is to how its done. And how long it takes??

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General Two Stroke Talk / What silencer works well with the FMF narly?

« on: August 01, 2010, 07:16:26 AM »

I currently Have an FMF gold series Narly installed on my yz250 but it has a stock silencer. Whats a good fmf silencer to go with it??

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General Two Stroke Talk / Small Exhaust leak? How can i fix it?

« on: July 31, 2010, 07:13:17 PM »

Me and my brother went for a short ride around our neighbor hood today and he noticed when i got back that smoke was coming out of where the pipe connects to the exhaust. And it also spits some of that famous nasty left over 2 stroke on the swing arm. I included a pic. As you can see it leaks right out of the boot. what can i do to eliminate it?

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Technical / The best way to get the right Premix ratio??

« on: July 30, 2010, 08:30:44 AM »

Okay so as you guys know I just got my YZ250. And the old gas thats been sitting in it has almost been used completely. So I will be needing to make some Premix for the 1st time soon. I am gunna pick up a new regular 5 gal gas tank from the store soon and I am gunna use Bel-Ray 2 stroke oil "As that is what the guy used before" and He said he mixed it 40:1 so im gunna do the same. but my question is with these regular gas tanks how can you get an accurate measurement to make sure the ratio is right?

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Technical / How to adjust suspension on a 04 YZ250?? *Update*

« on: July 29, 2010, 07:11:38 PM »

Im lookin to stiffen the rear shock a bit on my yz250. i heard it can be adjusted but how??? The front forks seem okay...

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Technical / A stupid noob question??

« on: July 29, 2010, 01:40:21 PM »

Okay i know it sounds dumb. But where is the choke on a 2004 yz250? Im curious if there is one. The bike starts 1st kick regardless. but i know it must have a choke.

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General Two Stroke Talk / New Rider Here!!!

« on: July 29, 2010, 08:44:41 AM »

Hi Guys! Well I have been searching for a bike for the past couple months on craigslist and I finally found one!!! Let me just show you the bike before any further detail...








The Bike is a 2004 Yamaha YZ250. My mom Paid for it "It's a graduation present." We got the Bike for $1500 and it came with a tire stand "I've ordered an actual stand." some bel-ray oils. 2 new NGK spark plugs. A helmet and goggles "Even though my head is too big for it lol." He even threw in a ramp!

Mechanically the bike is Mint! Just fully rebuilt. It has TONS of compression. ripped a hole in my nike's kickin the sob over for a test ride. It has Renthal Handle Bars, Renthal Chain and Sprockets, FMF Gold Series Narly pipe "its been jetted", MSR clutch, He had the bike Rebuilt by Professionals. Fully rebuilt with a Wiseco top end. The tires are almost new. Oh and I can't forget EXCEL WHEELS

And as you can Imagine the bike HAULS! Lets just say im glad i didnt eat anything before i test rode it in the field he had next to his house.  


The only the thing the bike could use is New black grips. and number plate shrouds then its PERFECT!! oh and some fresh gas. its been sitting. Tell me what ya think!!!

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General Two Stroke Talk / 2001 A good Year for Yamaha's YZ250?

« on: June 27, 2010, 08:06:44 AM »

Im just curious because im looking at bikes now and am wanting to know how well yamahas 01 yz250 performed..

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General Two Stroke Talk / Title for a dirtbike?

« on: June 25, 2010, 07:31:48 PM »

Hi I live in Florida and am looking at buying a used 2002 YZ250 from a guy on craigslist. He says he has a title in hand. But i wasnt aware these things had them. So my question is... How is the title transferred over? Does he just sign it over to me? I wouldnt figure you would go to the DMV or something like that being as its a non-Licensed bike. Thanks for the info guys...

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General Two Stroke Talk / Pressure washing a bike?

« on: June 03, 2010, 07:09:42 AM »

I have heard its a bad Idea for numerous reasons. What do you guys think?