Racing a stock YZ250F in a Harescramble - NYOA Round 1
Round #1 of the 2019 NYOA championship series was a mudder. This was my first harescramble on my new bike - the 2019 YZ250F. I wanted to see how the stock suspension handled - and it felt great!
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Had fun swapping positions with you in beginning, and btw you are pronouncing it correctly lol....looking forward to more battles throughout the season letsss goooo!!!
@michaelmcmullen7521
5 жыл бұрын
Just saying hay
@brettnorsworthy7834
3 жыл бұрын
You did great out there. Im looking into starting in our local series soon. Lacc 2021 here i come! I've been buying basket cases and right now I have 99 cr125. Eric gorr will do a 144 and port job while I swap out the crank that let go
“Now I need to call my parents and tell them I’m gay.” LOL
@maverick2242
5 жыл бұрын
R u riding a 4t 🤪
@erikkurth3332
5 жыл бұрын
@@maverick2242 I do. I was quoting him from the video.
@awphorizon1367
5 жыл бұрын
it gets me every time when he says "i Think It's Time To Call My Parents And Tell Them I'm Gay"
This is how long Zach takes a shower after the vid ⬇️
@TheExplosiveStunts
5 жыл бұрын
@airsoftpoopertrooper THE LIKKES
@dirrtydave
5 жыл бұрын
Stfu
“It’s like I’m riding a trombone” Ok you can say that but riding a two stroke is like riding a weed whacker
@dr.porkchop7319
3 жыл бұрын
Noah Stewart Because you basically are lol.
FMF pipes from my experience made my yz250f deeper in sound instead of high pitch. I personally love the FMF pipes because of the deep grumble they make
@minnionator
5 жыл бұрын
definitely. They may not produce as much peak HP as some other "race" brands, but they are a great compromise between power and sound levels. Usually a real nice deep bark. Something most 250s miss.
1:07 The poor guy in the brush running for his life 😂
Hey Zach, watching your videos is what motivated me to start racing enduros and harescrambles, and while typing this I’m waiting for my start time to come for my first enduro! Keep up the good work!
If you tap the starter button real quick after shutting it down for the start the fuel pump primes and the system is ready and it will fire up instantly when that flag drops!!!
@MASincorporated
5 жыл бұрын
Robert Kessler Yes. Read this Zach
@xlrfiji476
5 жыл бұрын
Read Zach!!!
@rinodivano3565
4 жыл бұрын
YZ250F.... Starter Button?
@jakef6341
4 жыл бұрын
Rino Divano e start for the last two years
@gavinheffelfinger4127
4 жыл бұрын
Rino Divano not a thing
First time watching a video from your channel and it was awesome. Perfect balance between talking and riding, not annoying, funny comments, keeping it real - thanks 👍🏻
Zach on a 4 stroke I thought this day would never come😀
The FMF 4.1 with the spark arrestor insert quiets it down a ton, much more enjoyable
@Screamer
5 жыл бұрын
Why would you ever quiet down a dirtbike? Sounds like a safety hazard.
@nepicness
5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't guess that the FMF pipe would quiet it down much, I would figure the best option would be the LEXX, but I ride two strokes so I dunno
@alexlw216
3 жыл бұрын
@@Screamer because these bikes are annoyingly loud. Restricting them doesn't create a safety hazard, especially since its a spark arrestor. If anything it is more safe. The 4.1 also has a throated sound so it is easier to listen to for me. The stock pipe is really good but sounds like garbage
Zach is back. Thanks for that good 20 minutes of clean fun.
Hands down my favorite harescramble racer to watch.
12:14 I choked on my cereal I laughed so hard.
What an early upload, keep up the vids Zach! 😂👍🏼
Bob "Hurricane" Hannah in a pinch raced a box stock YZ 250 ... right out of a crate from a dealership. They added fluids, set the rear sag at 4"... and Bob ran it!With NO after- market go-fast parts... against high dollar one-off works bikes,custom tailored to each rider,with countless weeks of testing and setup. Bob kicked ASS! Too many riders today think that they can only win on whatever happens to be the HOTSHIT bike of the moment.
Hey men, great job running that 2F around. I do the same thing as you but here in Quebec it's called cross-country (don't ask me why). I ran a yz250 last year and this year a yz250FX, so jumping from 2stroke to 4stroke and the ''enduro'' version. Did my first practice yesterday and men it's a dam good machine. So much traction everywhere, less arm pump and that E start as well saves so much energy. Since im always in 2-3 and sometimes 4th gear i don't feel like the 6 gear is very usefull during the race, but the ratio of the bike is on point. I love that high second and low third gear the switch between the both of them is smooth, very usefull when you are in roots and rocks. I will definetly check your videos again! Ride safe, or not.... (Pardon my english)
Something that helped me get faster on my KTM 250xc-f was to throttle on downhills, its weird, but thats how you carry speed with super engine breaking, power on the downhills
I just started racing the races last month and there so fun. I actually raced today
love how you have the sound of the bikes fade out before your start
Still love your videos to this day. You got me into wnyoa when I was on a 65 and now we are in the same class crazy how things turn out thank you Zach!
@za1racing
5 жыл бұрын
Haha hey Dominick. Thanks! You are hauling man, keep it up!
Miss the 2 stroke sound in your video... Miss Tomahawk crashing... Glad your videos are back!
Now this is what 4 strokes are for. I recently gave up ripping 4 strokes at high speed to rip a 2 stroke 300 tpi at slow speeds straight up mountains. Much more fun imo. Great vid, great race great commentary. My only tip would be, shift less and and get to the top of those gears. Ur throttling like it’s a 300 where 1/4 turn is all u need. Crank that thing out
That race looks Awesome man!! Nice and muddy!! Stay with the 4 stroker baby!! Once u figure it out u wont for back and will luv it!! 4 stroke for life!!
Glad to see the races are taking off again! Also that bike is sick, even stock it performs pretty good
Aside from the fact that it sounds like you're racing a Sprint car, it looks like you got along really well with that new bike. Congrats man!
Love hearing it scream up the hills 😍
I miss the 300 .... At least the F is a Yamaha... Awesome mudder good job man
I have a 17 yz250f and the air box is like a bark box in your lap. And yes an fmf pipe does quiet it down a bit but not that much
C'MON ZACH PULL HER HAIR
12th OA on a new bike in those conditions, CONGRATS !!! Cant wait for the next video
@ononewheel7
5 жыл бұрын
Vance id say that was a good day just gta get it to start quicker 🤣🤣
Get some foam ear plugs. Dont choke the beast. Great result really. The suspension didn't scare you, so that is a plus. I am guessing you felt pretty fresh still at the end for lack of crashes and near death experiences. Lol
@stepansy1143
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, ear plugs for sure. I prefer the reusable corded Stanley orange silicone jobs. Knocks the racket down nicely.
I ride a 250f with an fmf pipe, love the deeper sound it barks out. Also, uncork that bike, throw some great shoes on it and you will really love the way it runs and handles. Tires were the best mod I made, period dot, on my 250f. Also, these bikes love to run in the mid to upper revs...
You guys remember the days when Zach would obsessively wipe off his camera? Pepperidge Farms remembers.
Sweet I'm excited to see more racing on the new bike great vid like always
Impressive how quickly you accommodated the 4stroker!
I have the '18 250FX and she's really loud too. My 2010 yz250f was also loud. The yammies are loud but make such amazing power!
"other than the fact that it sounds like I'm riding a trombone" Dude I haven't laughed that hard all year. Thanks:)
Good job Zach! Been watching your videos for a while and it's always entertaining. Cool that you are on the 250f. I've been into the two strokes since last summer, previously owning a 525 MXC. At 58 that was too much for me on technical stuff so went to a 300 rr Beta. Loved that so much just picked up the 200rr this week. All that said I just sold a 2008 XCF-W 250 that I had as a loaner bike ( funds for the 200!) That 250 was kind of shocking as to how hard it pulled, very surprising. Imagine the 2019 is that much better! If you get a chance to try the 200rr Beta it is a kick! Frame, size and weight of a 125 with a torquey 200!! I'm no longer 58!
12:45 the fmf is a bit quieter. A full system (header and slip on) makes a huge difference in power, and the power is still very usable and not uncontrollable. If it’s hard to make yourself purchase the full system with it being so expensive, the slip on still makes a noticeable difference.
I have never laughed so hard watching one of these.. way to make it entertaining.
I'm not sure what you're fuel economy is like, but I think a larger tank than stock would be a great idea. The fmf is much, much quieter and it sounds great so definitely do that.
Awesome, I just switched from a 200xcw to a 250xcf. So different but so much fun. Looking to the Tomahawk can't wait.
@jacko4483
5 жыл бұрын
Just picked up the Beta 200rr, if you get a chance to ride one take it. They are a blast! Almost the same weight and frame of their 125 but great usable power!
I like how loud it is I actually have a 2014 yz250f I love it
Big fan of the FMF "Q" series on both my 4 strokes, and 2 strokes. I personally have a Q4 mated to a Power Bomb Header Pipe on my KX450F. Great power curve, and more enjoyable sound tone and level.
Thanks for the ride dude, good luck with the new Yama
Thanks for the video! So cool and crispy! Love the sound of that bike - here’s to hoping it is louder next time. 🎩🤘🏽
You were picking them off nicely towards the end dude. Amazing ride. I used to have a 2005 yzf250 best bike.
This was a good one to go back and revisit.
never seen one of you vids before but mad respect that looked very tough and you handled it like a champ
This is great hearing your thoughts on the differences between four stroke and two stroke 👍
Great to see you enjoying a four stroke. From my experience you will probably need to ring its neck a little more as the 250 needs to be in its sweet spot to give you what you need. Also try raising the forks up 4mm to see if that helps in the tight stuff. The only disadvantage of the F over the FX is gearing. F gearing will be a little high in the gnarly sections. You can go go up 2 teeth on the rear which helps a lot but you will lose top speed. Enjoy the Yamaha. Great bike. I went from a 450F to a 450FX and i'm glad I did.
This was a fantastic video. Loved the voice over
Dude,you aren't just funny, you are a good rider too
That looks like a blast in that mud
zack my dad got his wr400f going and he gave me a go and holy moly it goes like a rocket it feels like a rollercoaster
@fastestone2
5 жыл бұрын
I had the YZ400F it honestly felt faster than the 450's of today , quicker revving engine ? but less torque.
@Ryan-ql4vz
5 жыл бұрын
@@fastestone2 they do go faster but if the soil is a but damn at really grips and they accaully have lots of talk i though
@Ryan-ql4vz
5 жыл бұрын
@@fastestone2 i dont really know because im 13 but ummm yer
Been waiting for this video
Great video I have to say we both have a similar situation I'm coming off a 2 stroke and got a 4 stroke and it is so much more different
I love how those Yamaha's sound!
I was a 2 stroke guy but nexr year I had to do a 12 h race for husqvarna they gave me and my crew a 250 4 stroke it's a factory bike so I ain't complaining 😁 2 weeks later I got my self a little 4 stroke just fall in love with the stability of that front wheel so I finished my championship with 4 stroke and was going faster. And the and of saison I was invited to test all ktm bikes so I tried the 2 stroke again and it was really a let down once you get used to 4 stroke.
turn your idle up for less engine braking. I like it a lot. had the same brak pads for 15 years
Enjoying your ride. Especially the comment I'm a big hurry to catch up and get roosted
Looking good 👍🏻 I’ve always been on 2 strokes it’s weird switching but keep up the work !
you looked faster on the 250F, but its the first race of season give you a chance!!💪🏻
@mrlarrybobjr
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched a few Zack’s videos now and he definitely looks like poo poo on this bike.
That was some sweet riding Zach. Nice!
Yeah I have the powercore, and as you heard in W. Va., it doesn't do enough.
One thing that will help with the starts is a lithium battery.
@trailracer2793
5 жыл бұрын
Dalton Seals oh hey dalton
AWESOME, thanks for sharing!
Really dig the race videos!! Good one.
2.3- 2.6 is what you need tank size and you will be good entire time
Congrats on a clean run...great commentary. I'm from the Pacific northwest, so your accent was cracking me up (no disrespect) I kept imagining the sopranos. Ignore the haters.
@nicholasjopson6784
5 жыл бұрын
nah he has a normal accent u guys are the wierdos
Great vid man
Nice Job ,Great to watch :)
FMF Q4 will definitely make it quieter, might sacrifice a tiny bit of bottom end though
Absolutely AWESOME!!!! I’m a new sub now!!! Thanks for sharing a fantastic show. Take care and be safe 👍🏼
Hold clutch in on downhill and engine breaking will not bother you as bad. You will get used to it.
is incredible how well this stock motocross bike work in enduro wow wow wow
I use earplugs when riding my bikes both on track and on dirt ! Works perfect !
looks like you are pulling a anchor when those ktm 2 strokes pass flying around hahaha!! ,wow man ktm and husky are the bast for this type of ride , can’t go wrong with those .
I had a 14 YZ250F... unreal noise that came from that bike
Bike sounds great. Nice job Zach! Nothing compares to East Coast woods racing. Sorry Desert racers....
12:05 best commentary.
First video ive seen of yours since like 2014 or so... maybe even longer. Still love the commentary
You need the YZ250FX . Amazing bike. And you can lug it.
@64maxpower
5 жыл бұрын
Have you watched his videos? No one is lugging anything in his class
@josephr3039
5 жыл бұрын
@@64maxpower Yes I watched it....and if you notice he mentions that it doesn't lug like the 300s. I agree. I have the YZ250FX and because it has a wide ratio 6 spped it lugs very well. If you want that. THATS ALL. No need for the gloves😊
Awesome footage in such MUDDY conditions
We had a good battle at the end ! See ya at round 2
I'd say your looking faster on the 250 already. Look forward to see how you do through the season!
Awesome race Zack!
Honestly, you didn't even need the 18" tire. All the keyboard warriors are not happy you ran AA speed on a stock mx bike. No flywheel weight, no 97 tooth rear sprocket and no suspension revalve.
@brycejeannot8665
5 жыл бұрын
NateDogMXtv he says in the video he put a 18 inch rim on.
@danhopkinson2811
5 жыл бұрын
if you are racing enduro its always worth running an 18" rim. you can run FIM approved enduro tyres and have a bigger profile allowing you to use lower tyre pressures with reduced chance of a tube pinch or rim damage
@NateDogMXtv
5 жыл бұрын
@@danhopkinson2811 he said he is running a mouse tube. The bids run like a low pressure tire. The 18 is great but my point is no need to buy one if you have the bibs installed.
@danhopkinson2811
5 жыл бұрын
@@NateDogMXtv there's still good reason to run an 18inch rim, even with bids the higher the profile of the tyre the more grip you will get, less chance of rim damage to. doesn't matter if you are running a tube or mouse, tyre profile is important
God that bike is so loud. I always though 2 strokes were loud but man this thing kills it for noise. No riding this sneakily through my neighbor's back yard!
All in all looks like the mud gods took mercy on you lol.. Love the commentary..
Love your videos Zach I always wanted to race but am on ssi and can’t afford it
Great video. Big Yamaha fan here. Was curious on what you thought of the stock suspension? I have a 450fx and love the stock suspension.
@nolangray43
5 жыл бұрын
I have a new yz250f, suspension for me just had to be adjusted a few clickers and has one softer race tech spring in the left fork. (Top 30 overall Light B harescramble Racer). Not quite as quick as Zach yet (im 18) but i love the KYB SSS. I feel that especially in races where they stick a moto track in the middle of it which is quite often around here the suspension handles it really well even though its softened up for the woods. I've overjumped some doubles and tables by a long shot a few times and its gone all good.👍🏻planning to move up to A class in 2020
I thought the quality looked better. Anyways you look smoother, sure you are disappointed in your performance, but results prove it. I switched from my rmz450 after 4 years on it to a beta 250rr and I feel slower in a lot of scenarios, but results show faster. I’m smoother on it than my 450. Honestly now I don’t believe you really need a 450 anymore. Sure it has nice useable power, but they are just so heavy.
damn thing sounds almost like a 450 holy bejesus nice ride Zach!
Yz250f need to be ridden wide open so you need to downshift and romp on it or you're going to struggle or kill it if you getting too tight of a place
I had a 450fx and would shift up going down hill to try and reduce engine braking.
@craftymgaming5362
5 жыл бұрын
Can't you just clutch? This is an honest question, i really dont know
@Kyle-pl6rl
5 жыл бұрын
Craftym Gaming yes, it's nice to be able to coast sometimes. I had tennis elbow in my left arm for a while and I couldn't clutch much during a 2.5 hour race.
@endurojimmy3109
3 жыл бұрын
I was about to post the same thing. I bought a brand new XR400 in 1998, I did 2 events on it. I went marking out at our club enduro, swapped with another guy who had just bought a new Gasgas 250 supposedly for 10 minutes, but we did a deal in the woods and I took the gasser home and he took the Honda home. For me it was so good to get back on a 2 stroke, it was almost cheating.
It seems like the newer YZs after about 2014 have much heavier front ends, and when you're on mud or sand, it's far easier for the front tire to lose control
Hey I was there with ya lol didnt.know you were local watch your channel all.the time
ok, i hate four chokes but i can make a exception
@keithhaberler4529
5 жыл бұрын
I hate 2 smokers four strokes all day.
@anthonyvu749
5 жыл бұрын
i love both
@MASincorporated
5 жыл бұрын
Anthony Vu Same here
@jakezark
5 жыл бұрын
Keith Haberler nah