Great info as always. Especially as I am hoping to get my first bike ever, a used 250 four stroke! Your vids take the intimidation factor out of working on your own bike. I appreciate that.

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

5 years ago i had no clue how to change a tire , today an can rebuild 2 or 4 strokes !

The sag is THE MOST IMPORTANT part of your suspension to check. Then set clickers to Stock Position and adjust from there. Does anybody agree?

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Sag is not even 10th on the list of important stuff

@flyinghigh9106

6 жыл бұрын

Well the bikes handling characteristics all start from a base point And unfortunately that IS THE starting point for a bike setup Any PRO rider will tell you that But we can agree to disagree

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Flying High yeah but om not a pro, I could ot tell you the difference between 10cm and 15cm on the rear sag, and 90 percent of the people in a blind test would not guess right the setting is changed. The truth is that yes in theory verry important but most of the people that talk about it wudnt be able to tell the difference, so I agree with you if you agree with me..

@flyinghigh9106

6 жыл бұрын

Ok agreed But I challenge you to go out and try it yourself you might surprise yourself on what you will notice with a 10mm + or - on your setup From what I see you ride plenty and I’m sure you will notice a difference in your rocky accents

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Flying High yeah, I rode a wr once, that welt too much on the front wheel told my friend about he went home dropped 5cm of sag, he loved it after..

Some good points there 🇨🇦👍

Smart tip on trimming that exhaust bolt. I like that your videos are pragmatic. Learn something every time I watch them. Thanks

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

I'll look up pragmatic in the dictionary and I come back.. Bwhaha

@notrealy180217

5 жыл бұрын

One of mine broke on my old bike

Really good tips.. love the vid dude

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Some kind of strap front and rear for manually lift the bike. Use the strap you have on handlebar in double, sew it together and fix it to the 2 screws at the rear end of the seat and to front wheel

I was never much into personalizing, though I should do it for comfort

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

i hate riding without these , specially grips and hand guards !

Great vid, very informative

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

thanks

Did you try moving the bar’s to the forward position? The FX has 4 adjustable positions to suit any riding style. I set mine in PO4 (full forward) didn’t need the risers.

Good vid. 👍

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

keep up the vids

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Good video Vegas your making me won't a 250 4 stroke lol, I'm glad you like your new bike is this the best bike you have owned to date?

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, this bike is a dream

i always check the wheel bearings,just take wheels of and feel em,sometimes it's surprising how they are,especially the rear:)

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Usually I do that on tire charges this bike came with new tires, but I agree one more think to check, I also balance the wheel I hate the offset that comes from. The rim lock

Good stuff Vegas, def check your valves, it’s been raced, bikes raced usually need more maintenance esp a high revving 4t, 70hrs is still allot on a race bike, measure twice cut once, better be safe than sorry. Couple tips, since you are so tall and using risers, move you risers to the forward position of the triple clamps this will give you more room on the bike bit more weight over the front being a taller guy and bike will handle better, rolling your bar forward to compensate also affects bike handling esp in corners, again I’m not a fan of that personally, you have them that’s what the holes are for. try that, you can also look into footpeg lowering options some drop lower and back a bit also helping taller riders. Also if you use a hook and loop tie down you don’t need rope on your bars or buy hook loops to mount on your lower triple clamp the strap is round the bar or triple clamp not the hook these type don’t slip either and much more secure, $30.00 straps for a 10k bike no brainer ( I know you only paid 4K) but new and use a fork brace for strapping down your bike, better for your fork while strapped down while travelling. www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/1011/9521/Rider-Cargo-Motorcycle-Fork-Brace Again. no brainer still see many people do expensive suspension mods and use shit straps and don’t lol, after the fork in travel. Now get out they’re and ride it like ya stole it. Get some nac nac footage of you in the dunes 👻

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

haha good info, btw i have those fork savers made out of 2x4 :D i have like 5 , keep loosing them where i go riding, so they are free, just a 2x4 with a cross 1x2, works great also if i need to defend myself from te devil, acts a convenient Vampire detterent !

@maverick2242

6 жыл бұрын

Vegas RoManiac lmao, awesome bud, love your ingenuity for the bikes and vampires, did you watch any Red Bull Romanics, makes me want to go ride they’re one day. 🤙

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Maverick224 I didn, and made me never wanna go to România again, did Jarvis gave up, he literally quit was that hard.. I don't see a point Going there to humiliate myself

@maverick2242

6 жыл бұрын

Vegas RoManiac Jarvis got sick, he looked sick before it started, I don’t know what is wrong, I hope he is ok, Taddy B got food poisoning on day 2, prob some Yamaha fan dropped something into his drink lol! I meant to to watch be part of it, as for riding you don’t embarrass yourself no matter what level, it’s the spirit of Enduro, people have this idea of racing or events, some of its justified at MX or just go to a BMX event to see jumped up spoilt brats and MnDs at they’re worst, that said generally in Enduro or Trials events it’s a good comrade and you ride at your level people are generally helpful and supportive and respect all that challenge themselves, but hey it’s not for everyone, I’m older than you and it’s somewhere I’d like to go sometime maybe next year at least by 2020 is my goal, also the course is altered on the difficult stages from Gold to Silver to Bronze down to Iron which is lest skilled level, so you might ride with Jarvis at times, but you won’t be riding the exact hard parts of the course though still be very challenging. Anyways just wondered if you followed it watched it.🤪

@maverick2242

6 жыл бұрын

Vegas RoManiac Sure this dosent inspire you, kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKuJm9monZa5hbw.html

colegu' in sfarsit te vad si pe tine luminat la fata si tot un zambet :) ai si tu o scula ca lumea, sti vorba aia si mie imi e hazna de motorul ce ti l-ai luat, cheers

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Yep I'm a yamaha guy

Excellent video; lots of useful tips. Keep up the great work. Thank-you.

@vegasromaniac

5 жыл бұрын

Cool man thanks for watching

You never put a link where to get those bolt on tie down loops for the front forks. oh well

What is the part # that affixs to the front forks to tie down & transport ?

@vegasromaniac

4 жыл бұрын

It's called a canyon rings available on ebay

Question. I bought a 2019 Yz250fx. I’m picking up GYTR tuner this weekend. Looking for maps. For now just a stage 1. Twin air filter and slip on FMF Q4. I ride Tahoe national Forrest (George town, sugar pine, etc.) and Hollister in the winter. Any help would rock. 😎

@vegasromaniac

5 жыл бұрын

I got a gytr, and made mult life miserable after with so many options to choose I'm never happy, before on the stock map I was the happiest man alive.. I'm selling mine soon, bring ballance back to the force... I wish I could give you a better answer... But great bike right out of the box... Don't mess with it my advice..

@jondoecan

5 жыл бұрын

Your honesty is awesome. Thank you.

@vegasromaniac

5 жыл бұрын

@@jondoecan Haha thanks man . I wish I paid a little more attention to spelling. I need a bigger screen on my phone.. Haha it's the phone.. Not me

Very nice bike :) wana see what this 250 4 stroke can do in sand dunes :)

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Well my old yz250f did well, but I'm kind of done with sand,

when i get a new bike must have mods for me1 oversize fuel take cant stand a stock tank 2 boyesen supercooler water pump cover and impeller kit 3 radiator breaces 4 no toil air filter 5 new plastic and graphics kit6 aftermarket clutch cover7. front and rear steel braided brake lines8 aftermarket radiator hoses9.pro taper clamp on grip system pillow top grips 10 tubliss systemi always keep my orginal stuff for the bike beacuse if i ever sell the bike and the next person dont want to give me what i want for the bike i can always put the factory stuff back on and just sell the stuff on craigs list to get some money back.

If you check your valves I’d suggest changing the spark plug while your at it👍🏻

@vegasromaniac

4 жыл бұрын

I run the same spark plug for over 1000 hours on the wr450f with not problem. Same plug goes in the car or some cars and runs for 75000 miles

Always set your sag, this keeps the bike balanced :)

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

I compensate with skill.. Haha

@maverick2242

6 жыл бұрын

It’s a safety thing as well, poor sag setup will affect bike handling.

How does the weight of the bike feel? When riding does it feel heavy and cluncky? Im also looking into a 14 250f but I dont know because I really enjoy doing hare scrambles and i dont know how a 250f would do with that. I liked the fx for the point of a electric start but I dont want the weight of the bike because im coming of a ttr 230 so its basically the same weight of the bike. I know the ktm 250xcf would be perfect(light and a trail bike for harescrambles) the problem is, there are like none for sale near me. Im like in a pickle

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

The most maneuverable bike I ever had , feels light and nimble, and I now it's heavier than a yz250f or a Ktm 250xcf but I don't feel it, wherever yamaha out the weight it feels great

@nickchristofora3417

6 жыл бұрын

really, good to know. I guess it only feels that heavy when you have to pick it up xD

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

i think tomorrow the wr250 vs yz250 will be posted , or friday, you gonna see how nice and agile the bike is !

I see that you have recluse clutch, am I right? Could you describe features and advantage of this clutch in next video?

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

I don't, just the cover, I don't like rekluse make bad riders, makes you lazy

What the name of the rings to tie the bike down?

@vegasromaniac

4 жыл бұрын

Canyon rings

you should review the loop things

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

I will soon

HANDLEBAR RAZORS!!!

Why do you like the bars in the closer position if your taller?

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Plus means the bars are feather up and higher, works with my long hands, negative means they are lower and closer

@modsquad1670

6 жыл бұрын

Vegas RoManiac no like, on the Yamaha’s there’s 2 slots for where you can run your bar clamps in, one closer to your body and one further away from your body, that’s what the other holes are for infront of the clamps

Instead of cutting the levers you can loosen the mounts and slide them inward

@vegasromaniac

3 жыл бұрын

True problem is I have hand guards so nothing can move

What bar raisers d o u use

@vegasromaniac

3 жыл бұрын

Some cheap 1.5 inch from ebay

@bestever602

3 жыл бұрын

@@vegasromaniac I'm 6ft3 in a 2015 yz250fx. Was thinking about getting the 2inch. Do you think it's too much? How tall r u

@vegasromaniac

3 жыл бұрын

@@bestever602 2 inch will work great, I'm 6.2

Spoke tension

This is sad I just sold my ktm 250 SX right and someone puts for sale my dream 2016 yz450fx yeah it’s a 450 but it’s a trail bike and I’m only off by $2500 (Canadian syrup dollars) ughhh it’s a good deal someone is gonna snatch it up before I do

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Dude, it's a gift in disguise, God is telling you, that you need to wait for a 250... Fx.. I'm telling you, addiction to power is not good, eat soup with a small spoon it taste better

@akathecanadian

6 жыл бұрын

Vegas RoManiac patiently waiting lol yeah I’m due for a 450 but you’re right man. Everything is better smaller. Good things come in small packages right?

All the stickers on that bike are companies where I race 😂😂

@vegasromaniac

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@andrewwedge1422

4 жыл бұрын

Vegas RoManiac where did you buy the bike from? Cause I live in Minnesota

@vegasromaniac

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewwedge1422 some guy bought it from minesotta, I got it from California

@andrewwedge1422

4 жыл бұрын

Vegas RoManiac ah nice to see a good Minnesota bike on KZread

The one mod he forgot my friends is what is called the RoManiac factor. It's like adding bacon to pretty much anything. LOL

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

I'll add some RoManiac farm tors later one, that's why I have the welder

DUDE NEEDS TO SLOWE IT DOWN with THE BEN SHAPIRO VOICE AND HE CAN GAIN A VAST AUDIENCE...GREAT VIDEO THANKS !

@vegasromaniac

4 жыл бұрын

Haha I can't man , trust me I tried... I can do Arnold accent but that's about it

@davevowels7568

4 жыл бұрын

@@vegasromaniac lol great channel tho brother keep up the great work !!!!!

Bar risers are a very bad thing. It change the leverage you need on the bike for best efficiency. Pro enduro rider Chris Burch prevent riders of any size to use them. As you call yourself Vegas RoManiac, you can't ignore this spiritual law from a 7 times Romaniacs podium finisher... ;) (winner in 2010 also). Get these things out and get used to ride the proper way!!!

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, well my back hurts and I can't ride without so better with risers than on the couch at home getting a massage without a happy ending. I don't complete I just need to make it easy for myself to get out there. People live life like it's a race, I explore trails at average speed

@Wide000

6 жыл бұрын

I see your point. I am short and I have no back problems so I prefer to have the bars lower. It helps a lot in difficult terrains versus higher bars.

@vegasromaniac

6 жыл бұрын

yeah when you are 6.2 life it hard, actually the frame on the yz feels lot smaller than my ktm 250xc , so i was even thinking to add another inch to the bars, thats why you see me sitting a lot when i ride , too hard to stand .. but it's ok , as i said , my becoming jarvis days are long behind me , now the softer the suspension the better , getting old !

Cutting the clutch whatttt tffff

@vegasromaniac

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.. Some levers are way to long, they do sell shorter ones or you can cut the long ones short...

timing chain....

@vegasromaniac

4 жыл бұрын

This not a mod, it's scheduled maintenance that can be measured, so need to be replaced only if starched

@Ryan-ui7wi

4 жыл бұрын

@@vegasromaniac btw i finally got my yz250fx 60th anniversary it goes so good i think it will give a 450 carbi injected like my dads wr400f a run for its money yet his wr has a fuel pump so maybe not havent raced yet but cant to wait to oh and the chain was so lose i could pull it off with my hand and the side of the engine case looks like its been jb welded but if it was bad could buy another side cover and its been on the beach because its a little rusted but im 4 hours from the beach so it wont get anyworse btw love your channel mate hope you get well enough to keep riding :)