250 Yzf 2014
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2014 YZF 250. Got one?
Carlos Z
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1/28/2014 1:35 AM
Hearing good things. Do you like yours?
Jake-247
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1/28/2014 2:46 AM
Edited Date/Time: 1/28/2014 2:47 AM
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a 85-90kg (190 lbs) rider. So being on the lighter side had to put a softer shock in. The motor pulls hard from the bottom most of the way through the rev-range.
Felt a bit weird at first being a tad wider (that was coming off the Kawi) but once you get used to it doesn't worry me one bit.
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The Villopoto strategy is simple. Get a good start and haul ass. If you don't get a good start, haul more ass.
ME686
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Location: Soddy Daisy, TN USA
1/28/2014 6:41 AM
Dear lawd thats purty
Big Lenny
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1/28/2014 6:47 AM
Damn...That is nice...
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huck
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1/28/2014 6:49 AM
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a ...more
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a 85-90kg (190 lbs) rider. So being on the lighter side had to put a softer shock in. The motor pulls hard from the bottom most of the way through the rev-range.
Felt a bit weird at first being a tad wider (that was coming off the Kawi) but once you get used to it doesn't worry me one bit.
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I wouldn't think that a 250F would be set up for a 190 pound rider. I always thought it was closed to the 150-160 pound range on the 250F's.
The message posted above is most likely my opinion and shouldn't be taken as fact....
zoomzoom
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Location: USA
1/28/2014 7:03 AM
Rode one last night. Very impressed. Felt very light in the way it handles. Was happy with the stock suspension and it hadn't been fully broken in yet. Great power for a stock bike with nothing done on it. The Yami moves to the top of the list...
ME686
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Location: Soddy Daisy, TN USA
1/28/2014 7:30 AM
Im about to trade my 13 rmz250 for the yami. Suspension on the suzuki sucks ass in comparison and is rigid as all hell. Turns great though, if track is smooth
BBszook
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Location: Twin Falls, ID USA
1/28/2014 8:10 AM
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a ...more
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a 85-90kg (190 lbs) rider. So being on the lighter side had to put a softer shock in. The motor pulls hard from the bottom most of the way through the rev-range.
Felt a bit weird at first being a tad wider (that was coming off the Kawi) but once you get used to it doesn't worry me one bit.
[LINK TO IMAGE]
That is a really nice looking machine. First Yami I've liked in a long time.
Jbrandmx85
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Location: PA, USA
1/28/2014 8:18 AM
I really like how the exhaust on these new yamis is tucked up under the side panel. looks so much better than these long ass cans hanging off the back
enginedr
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1/28/2014 8:31 AM
got one Saturday , they are the best engine of 2014 250's. been seeing 44 hp with stock pipe still.... , solid bike from showroom floor.
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jonjon714
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Location: Virginia Beach, VA USA
1/28/2014 8:43 AM
Dear Jake,
Your bike is very awesome and I like it, I like it a lot.
Drooling and jealous,
jonjon
Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.
1/28/2014 9:13 AM
Does the front end knife/push in corners ? That's the only hiccup I'm trying to resolve on my 13 yami.
Ramrod
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Location: Ontario, CAN
1/28/2014 9:24 AM
Jake, your bike looks great. Enjoy!
SPYGUY
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1/28/2014 10:39 AM
GeorgiePorgie wrote:
Does the front end knife/push in corners ? That's the only hiccup I'm trying to resolve on my 13 yami.
GeorgiePorgie wrote:
Does the front end knife/push in corners ? That's the only hiccup I'm trying to resolve on my 13 yami.
What's your sag set at?
Skerby
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1/28/2014 10:44 AM
I want one. Not gellin at all with my 13 kx450, put ten hours on it and started riding my 2 stroke again.
At 175 lbs, am I too heavy for a 250f??
dramirez12
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1/28/2014 11:25 AM
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a ...more
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a 85-90kg (190 lbs) rider. So being on the lighter side had to put a softer shock in. The motor pulls hard from the bottom most of the way through the rev-range.
Felt a bit weird at first being a tad wider (that was coming off the Kawi) but once you get used to it doesn't worry me one bit.
[LINK TO IMAGE]
hey jake i have been riding 250f kawasakis for 3 years and was looking to make a change to the yamaha... how would you compare them? what is your riding ability, like lets say a b or c class?
tk568
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1/28/2014 11:38 AM
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a ...more
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a 85-90kg (190 lbs) rider. So being on the lighter side had to put a softer shock in. The motor pulls hard from the bottom most of the way through the rev-range.
Felt a bit weird at first being a tad wider (that was coming off the Kawi) but once you get used to it doesn't worry me one bit.
[LINK TO IMAGE]
Was never really of a fan of the white/red YZ's but that thing is so sick!
corsair
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Location: Fountain Hills, AZ USA
1/28/2014 1:18 PM
I love mine. I went back to my two strokes for the last several years, but decided to give a new 250F another try. It's an awesome machine.
BobPA
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1/28/2014 1:27 PM
dramirez12 wrote:
hey jake i have been riding 250f kawasakis for 3 years and was looking to make a change to the yamaha... how would you compare ...more
dramirez12 wrote:
hey jake i have been riding 250f kawasakis for 3 years and was looking to make a change to the yamaha... how would you compare them? what is your riding ability, like lets say a b or c class?
The OP Yami looks good, and I rarely say that about blue bikes. The new yamaha's are wide, I hated it but some people love it. I'm 6' and always felt a bit cramped on yamaha's, the seat to peg to bar positioning always seemed way out if whack. But it's all personal preference.
Tomac and/or Anderson for 2020.....
corsair
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1/28/2014 1:30 PM
Breaking her in.
Jake-247
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1/28/2014 2:41 PM
dramirez12 wrote:
hey jake i have been riding 250f kawasakis for 3 years and was looking to make a change to the yamaha... how would you compare ...more
dramirez12 wrote:
hey jake i have been riding 250f kawasakis for 3 years and was looking to make a change to the yamaha... how would you compare them? what is your riding ability, like lets say a b or c class?
Thanks for the comments guys!
@dramirez12.... I race B grade here in Aus so yeah. I really loved the Kawasaki never had any problems with it and felt really comfortable on it, loved the motor and how light and nimble it felt. When I first rode the Yami a couple of things I found straight away was the power (felt like I had 5 extra HP off the bottom) and how good it turns compared to the Kawasaki and that's not bad-mouthing it I thought it was great.
The only thing I did not like when I first got on it was the width, just because I was used to how slim the kawasaki was. But after 20-30mins on the bike I was used to it.
If you do make the switch I don't think you will be disappointed.
The Villopoto strategy is simple. Get a good start and haul ass. If you don't get a good start, haul more ass.
1/28/2014 4:07 PM
I saw one this weekend at my local track. Other than the wide gas tank area, the bike looks really good and the guy riding it was pretty quick.
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Socket946
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Location: AZ, USA
1/28/2014 5:18 PM
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a ...more
Jake-247 wrote:
Yep, absolutely love it. Handles great and was even better once I got the suspension done, was set up out of the box for a 85-90kg (190 lbs) rider. So being on the lighter side had to put a softer shock in. The motor pulls hard from the bottom most of the way through the rev-range.
Felt a bit weird at first being a tad wider (that was coming off the Kawi) but once you get used to it doesn't worry me one bit.
[LINK TO IMAGE]
Which shock did you put on the bike? Ohlins? A-kit?
Why not just revalve and respring the OEM shock first to try?
2012 CRF250R #946
"Stop being a dipshit, and we'll both be less aggravated" - GuyB
Carlos Z
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Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
1/28/2014 6:25 PM
Picked her up today. I ain't riding it ever. Just staring at it in garage
bigcat
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Location: N, TX USA
1/28/2014 7:25 PM
Replace the 2014 stock chain before you ride your bike....
yz414
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1/28/2014 7:29 PM
bigcat wrote:
Replace the 2014 stock chain before you ride your bike....
bigcat wrote:
Replace the 2014 stock chain before you ride your bike....
reason?
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
If you can't ride good you better look good, thats why I have new gear.
Socket946
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Location: AZ, USA
1/28/2014 7:36 PM
Carlos Z wrote:
Picked her up today. I ain't riding it ever. Just staring at it in garage
Carlos Z wrote:
Picked her up today. I ain't riding it ever. Just staring at it in garage
[LINK TO IMAGE]
2012 CRF250R #946
"Stop being a dipshit, and we'll both be less aggravated" - GuyB
yamaha581
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Location: Butler, PA USA
1/28/2014 8:17 PM
I had an 09 yz250f before this one and this is a whole different machine. I have ridden other bikes but this is my favorite by far!
bigcat
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Location: N, TX USA
1/28/2014 8:18 PM
bigcat wrote:
Replace the 2014 stock chain before you ride your bike....
bigcat wrote:
Replace the 2014 stock chain before you ride your bike....
Yes.
Socket946
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1/28/2014 8:38 PM
That '09 ruined this thread. the '14's are pure sex.
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"Stop being a dipshit, and we'll both be less aggravated" - GuyB
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