Racer X Films: 2002 Yamaha YZ250 Project Build
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This bike was bought as several boxes full of parts (which can be a mistake when you don’t know that all of the pieces are really there). Buying a bike that has everything there and bolted up is a big help knowing you won’t be chasing unobtainable parts. The good news is we only had $1,000 into the blown-up bike.
A complete rebuild was much needed on this blown-up YZ250. The Cylinder had to be repaired by Millennium and a full Wrench Rabbit kit was used to get the engine back up to par. We powder coated the frame and replaced all bearings and seals on the machine with Pivot Works kits. All Balls provided new cables and for the brakes-they offer full rebuild kits as well. The motor on this bike is very similar to the 2019 YZ250, which is one of the reasons we didn’t hesitate to dive into this rebuild. The suspension has been updated since then, but this stuff still works well. And for some folks, the steel frame has a more forgiving, plush feel than the current aluminum framed YZ.
Clarke Manufacturing was a huge part of this build as they are able to make OEM looking tanks in stock size that match the custom Polisport updated plastic for the bike. Once we had more modern looking plastics, we had the crew at DeCal Works build us a custom graphics kit. San Diego Powder Coating painted the frame an amazing blue while the motor and suspension were getting fixed up. We also rebuilt the bike with a fastener kit from Bolt Motorcycle Hardware, a must when you’re working on older bikes like these and trying to make them look new again. The stock forks wound up being broken internally, so we found some cheap 2006 forks that were in decent shape for Factory Connection to massage. We ran the Pro Circuit suggested jetting off their website and this machine ran amazingly.
Is this all worth it? Most likely, not. What the heck? Many guys want to know how much all this costs, but Jay says that in many cases the math can be tough. This bike in completed form could bring $3,000-$4,000, max. However with $1,500 we had to spend on the motor and suspension and then another $1,500 in bling and upgrades, it can be tough. But there are more and more guys out there that are a bit eccentric and want to build something that is special to them. For these fanatics, as long as the math breaks even, they are okay with it. Jay says you won’t likely make money restoring bikes, but it’s a heck of a lot of fun.
On the track, this YZ was as fun as any modern two-stroke. The motor was sharp, crisp and felt like a brand-new engine, thanks to the Wrench Rabbit kit. All the brakes and controls felt like new as well, because they really were after being rebuilt! The best part was getting back on an steel frame after all these years. While the difference is subtle, you can feel the additional flex in the frame, which gives a softer, more forgiving feel on landings and in sharp chop. It had a more compliant tendency when you would hit a section wrong or come up short on something. I was smiling big after a few laps on this bike and, to be honest, I didn’t want to quit riding. Thanks to Jay Clark for letting us test his latest build!
ABOUT PRO CIRCUIT
Based in Corona, California, Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go-to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.
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Thank you for finally mentioning the costs ! The bike looks and sounds great !
I had a 02. Such a great yz👍👍👍
Thats what I race right there! Still smokin new KTM's. Killin it with the steel frame!
Had an 03 bought it brand new, great bike! Never had a bike jetted so perfect from the factory! Good Times!
Thanks Racer X for the 2 stroke garage builds And thanks for mentioning the price also..👍
Awesome! Piggybacking off the whole cost part I just got done doing a 98 kx 250. I bought it for 400 bucks in pieces. Did everything these guys did but saved some money and didn't get all the fancy stuff. I left the fmf exhaust it came with and re packed the muffler. I powercoated the frame, laced tusk hoops to the stock hubs, did the suspension, new motor, plastics graphics, replaced all the parts that wear out (chain, sprokets, bushings, guides and managed to get it all done for around 2600 bucks.
Love my two smoker !!.....Happy 4th Boys
Picked mine up a little over a year ago. Maybe 3 hours of work left to finish my build. Awesome bike David. Great video.
Racer X please do a garage build on a 2004 Suzuki RM250
@danjoe5519
5 жыл бұрын
already did
Really like these garage builds! Keep them coming
Awesome builds one of the funnest bikes I've ever ridden one sweet sickle
Such sick build. I have the same scenario! I bought mine had to rebuild it from the bottom up. Used Millennium Tech to repair the head and cylinder. So much fun to ride. Its for sale though! Hit me up if you want an 02 yz250. I'm living in SC for the moment.
Looks amazing!
That is a very very cool bike! Love this YZ!
Steel frames are awesome
Excited for the RJ vid
Keep the two stroke builds coming 👌nice bike im a honda guy but might be getting one of these next perferably an 02
Stuck a fifth Gnarly and heavier flywheel on my 02 YZ. Stock, except rad valve. Just excellent machine. Miss it...
nice bike! congrats
What kind of skid plate is that? It looks sweet
Love the steel frames maybe i’m biased lol
I just rebuild a 2004 YZ250 in showroom OEM condition but don't know where to get a new swingarm. How did you get the swingarm looking so new without any dents and scratches?
Can ANYONE tell me if the chain adjuster blocks for a 02 yz250 + fit an 96-01 yz250. Nobody makes aftermarket ones for a 2001 yz250 and it says 02 and up wont fit.
What brand skid plate is on the bike? I can't find any good plastic ones. I may need to make one out of kydex
the KX is $5500 here , hard to beat , i cant see buying any other 250f at this point, with it being $2000 cheaper.
You guys should build a first gen aluminum Honda cr 250!!
@scottmorgan6099
3 жыл бұрын
Dave Ramsay is into mx ?...Cool! ..😎🤘
Good stuff Ping, thanks for the referral to Clarke. I'm Rebuilding an 83 CR60 (good luck right?), hoping they can help me with a tank, sent email, fingers crossed.
what skid plate did they use?
I have an 02 as well. And a 08 yz250f that its engine grenaded. Tried putting the 08 SSS forks on the 02. They didnt fit. Do you know if I can change the whole triple stack/ clamps. Is the steering tube same size? Thanks
@trevorhughes5159
5 жыл бұрын
You have to press the steering stems out and put the 02 stem in the 08 clamps and then they should fit. I recently had a buddy do it to his and he didn't have any issues.
@steventracey2937
5 жыл бұрын
My 2010 yz450 steering stem bolted right up to my 02 yz250 and it was a great improvement.
It's a Yamaha make it Yellow.
How do they get their graphics
everyone always say about 2 strokes it was fun to ride ya it should be fun to ride what about 4strokes I guess there not fun to ride I have never ridden one and never will.
Another....yz 250....build...you guys realize theres more 2 stroke 250s than just the yz?
@esimler
5 жыл бұрын
Stephen Wilson no 250 is as good as the YZ
@DGfilms1996
5 жыл бұрын
Clam.Hunttr cr250 is so much better than a Yamaha lol
@esimler
5 жыл бұрын
DG Moto they stopped making CR250’s for a reason bud
@davedude5382
5 жыл бұрын
@@esimler your reply is as special as you friend.
@fatrickspark1090
4 жыл бұрын
@@DGfilms1996 lmaoo yeah right. My 99 yz250 lasted way longer than my boys 01 cr250. Both clean bikes and he blew 3 head gaskets before his bottom end blew up. Dont get me started on them because their trash unless their fully rebuilt.