2023 Yamaha YZ250FX - Custom Build for Harescrambles and Sprint Enduros 

rad bike....good vid....thanks dude

Sweet! 💪💪💯💯

Great video! 👌

Well thought out video 🙌🏻

Great job. Such amazing bikes. Thanks for all the work done creating the video.

Great build, enjoy it amazing bike

Excellent video, thank you. Also nice shop.

Great job filming and editing. Like the new bike.

Very nice!! I recently upgraded to the ‘23 from my ‘19 FX and I’m excited to start doing some upgrades! Starting with the battery

Congrats Donnie, looks amazing. Editing game is on point too. Glad I tooned in. :P :D

Ur a pro at that!

Congratulations on the new bike! The video is slick too - great production

Thank you for sharing your build Donnie. You are a smart man in regards to your personalized setup for the type of racing you are doing.

Congratulations on your new bike it looks great!!! You made that look easy. Great job on the editing also. Man they have changed since the 80’s.

Cool build!

Great video. I like ur style

Clean and well maintained build and video!!

Cool to see what you do to setup a bike. I did similar with tires but go with a mousse up front and tubliss in back. We have a lot of rock up here and the mousse just makes it so nice. I need to spend some time this winter pulling my bikes apart and greasing everything good. Great video dude!👍

Great job! Following you from Siberia, Donnie :)

I like the U-bolt set up to hold the bike in place on the stand.

Nice Bike / Build! I've already contacted my dealer in hopes of picking one of these up.

Congrats on the new bike. Interesting to see how you do your setup. Man you work fast. Stay safe

Great content. Thanks for sharing. Just got a 2022 wr250 to ride with my 4yr son

Nice setup. I set my KTMs up the same way for the most part. I run bibs though. Those ODI grip ends should pop right out after you cut them with the razor. I've never had to drill them out. Really like those HCM mounts for the hand guards too. Unfortunately, I had to switch because I started running a Mako 360. We'll be heading to Alabama soon for the last NEPG enduro. Love that south east dirt / sand.

that rekluse clutch it's really nice ... but expensive to rebuild, the no notching system its amazing

Great video Donnie! So interesting to watch you tear down your bike and put it back together. I wish I could do it. Do you recommend installing a radiator fan if I’m going to be riding slower trails? Keep the videos coming.

Have you done a video on your break in and maintenance routine for the break-in period?

Beautiful build! My WR250F is so fun to ride, the 300 does the job but the 250f has a better smile factor! With all the racing you do I’m surprised you don’t run bibs..anything with air will go flat at some point. Granted we ride lots of rocks so added insurance. Look forward to your 23’ race season!

Great video, I pick mine up end of this month (haven’t ridden in about 10 years) hoping this isn’t too much bike for me. Lol I’m 5.9’ 150lbs

Good afternoon, I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend So I’ve been so pumped up I’m getting a 23 YZ 250 FX I found one last month and bought one. I’m coming off two strokes for the last 15 years my last bike before my new 250 FX 2003 YZ race bike desert, racing GP. I figure you know, I’m gonna try for stroke for some of my races. Nice to have that nice roll in power tractable and of course the electric button broke my bike in yesterday. The clutch was gone by the 7 mile. Returned it to the dealer right after getting towed back the same day yesterday. Service manager comes out the first thing he says well heck there’s no play in the clutch aftermarket clutch. Love you put on there. I said of course there’s not. I try to adjust the cable thinking it got stretched however, I know there’s about a quarter inch or so a play on the clutch when you replace the OEM that’s what I have the same play on my 03 yz 250. so irritated with the service manager. Of course, he said I hope YAMAHA warranties since it’s an aftermarket clutch lever I’m not a certified mechanic, however I’m 57 years old and probably done more top ends than the service managers age . Curious to find out next week if they would be honest on when they break into the clutch housing assembly I’m really hoping to love this bike . My last three race bikes were an 04 300 KTM 08 200 KTM 03YZ 250. Thank you for your videos I know it takes time and you’re knowledge

Awesome man I got my 21 YZ250FX right after you got yours and I’ve been watching since.. great video very informative as always!! I always use your videos for upgrade and tips for these bikes... question: did you consider going with the CRF250X at at all? I wonder if you stuck with the Yamaha because you already had so much knowledge of the 21 model or if you believe the Yamaha is a better machine??

Crazy it’s like you was just at 1k subs

My dream bike😍 hope to get 1 someday donnie = yzgod

Great riding enjoy the videos. Question: Have you ever tried the Bridgestone m59 front tire? Just curious about its durability when way out in the boon docks. Thanks!

Man you produce some slick videos these days! Doesn't hurt to be on the best brand either. I know I'll see it on the podium soon enough.

Another Bike !? another Fx , you mist like it ! :D

Have you tried Redline motorcycle oil to see if it helps with starts? Since it's a class 5 it might have less drag on the clutch. Try the 3M copper based antiseize sometime, to me its the best on the planet and lasts.

Where did you get purchase the blue chain slider and chain guard from TMDesignworks? How much do they cost?

What exhaust do you run? Nice video, hope to see more soon, thanks.

That is wild to me you like the AT81 over the MX33. I had an MX33, then tried the AT81 and immediately regretted it. I rode it until it was worn down and the minute I rode on another MX33 I was so thankful.

What kind of plastics do you have? what sticker kit?

Such an amazing job! I have a YZ250FX 2022 and I love the colors and the graphics. If you don’t mind I will love to get same plastics colors and graphics to my bike, Can you help me giving me the graphics design? Plastics? Acerbis?

Hi Donnie, have you considered installing a 2021-23 YZ250F airbox ? It has a bigger volume with a better intake velocity stack . I installed one in my 2021 WR250F and it breathes much better and has more power . Its a cheap mod that works well , I have the Rekluse Radius CX auto clutch and a left hand rear brake master cylinder on the left side too. I have two levers ,one for the clutch over ride and one for the rear brake ! Its way better than a foot brake because you have such fine braking control . WR's come standard with the WIFI ECU in Australia . Regards Adam Troy Australia

Wow congrats on your new bike just curious what made want to upgrade from 21 to a 23 I got a 2022 yz250fx

Donnie, where did you buy the different color plastics for your bike? I want to add some contrast to my YZ 250. Love your channel and still watch this this video religiously because of how informative it is. Keep up the great videos

where did you find the full grey plastic kit? i have a 15 fx if that makes a difference but im in need of plastics bad and love the grey ones

You may already know this. the ends of those ODI grips were made to pop out. just hammer them out with a screwdriver or bar end and the end pops off.

I just ordered my 23 250fx but it will not be here until April or may!! So I will just have to ride my 22 yz125x..which is modified to the nuts!! I can not wait to get mine!!

Donnie, did you install the blue baja endurance or the dirt cross front chain slider from TM Designworks? I found the chain guard. Thanks

Man that's a beautiful bike, I love all the modifications you did to it, is this bike different than the 2021, I mean suspension, ergonomics, fuel capacity, any difference?

Regarding the acerbis frame guards, did you have to modify the guard on the kickstand side of the bike? The footpeg and kickstand seem to interfere with guard placement for me.

Hi there, I was wondering exactly what grips you use. I have tried a couple different grips but have had trouble getting the cam's that come with the new grips to fit in the OEM housing of the throttle. Thank you!

Hey Donnie, what makes you choose the AT81 over the stock MX33? I've been running AT81s for 2 years, but recently rode a friend's bike (same model as mine) with the MX33 and I was blown away by the traction and braking feel in the wet, steep conditions we were riding that day. As always, appreciate your content.

I put some of the flo pegs on like yours. Grip is awesome but it almost seems as the stand off section makes the pegs angle backwards slightly, do you find this with yours?

I currently have a 2021 250FX and I am thinking about getting a 2023 model. Were there many/any changes in these bikes from 21 to 22 and now 23 model? Thanks, nice build and nice vid. Good luck at the races.

You're an inspiration Donnie! I love your attention to detail and frankly you would make a great neighbor! (lol) Would you happen to know the torque spec on that big bolt for the linkage at 5:59 ?

Have you tried the GYTR heavier flywheel?

Donnie, I’m running a 22 250FX. Stock exhaust except a Fisch spark arrestor. Do you have any issues with a dB test at races and the stock exhaust being over? Love the channel.

If you have time; what did you have done to the suspension and why?

Great bike! How do you tight the clutch basket without a clutch holding tool?

If yuo see don in b class this weekend let him know what yuo want for old bike it would be a good beginners bike for me thanx

I like your idea of replacing the stock plastics with new a aftermarket kit. What brand did you use? I can’t find a kit in Acerbis website for a 23. Dies the 22 kit fit?

Did you have to remove your pegs on the kick stand side to install those frame guards? If so what size bit did you use to remove the pegs. My frame guard does not go on with the kickstand. I’ve got the same bike as you.

Donnie, I just ordered the No Toil Air Filter Kit off of ebay and was hoping you could tell me where you got the additional air filters along with the air box cover for washing the bike? The products that I want to order don’t list the 2023 YZ 250 FX. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the great work. Thanks Tim

Suprised to see you didnt take some width off those stock bars.

Do you cut the bars down or run stock length?

Curious to know why you switch the start/kill switch over?

What brand plastics and who does your decals?

Whoa donnie you did a number on that, lovely bike great video as always. Ps could do you a noob guide to suspension, all the guides I've seen so far miss aload of info and miss the basics

I just installed the radious cx on my 2022. Do you have a problem with the clutch being jumpy or stalling when warm?

Do you use anyone specific at the dealership?

Do you notice a difference in the feel between an aluminum frame bike versus a KTM or Husky? I’ve never ridden one in tight woods.

Are you running stock gearing 13/51 ?

Did you have to bleed Magura Clutch after you replaced Slave Cylinder?

Any reason you don't use tubeless on the front as well?

Its a sad world of manufacturing when you wrap up 10k in a new bike then have to rebuild it to make it dependable.

Just curious why you would spend the money on a hydraulic clutch system when you have a Rekluse installed?

Hey Donnie have you thought of bolting on the GYTR head for fx250 - GNCC rider Mike Witkowski runs it adds more power through power band (easier to ride) less shifting works great with the wide ratio powerband - he drops down to a 50 tooth sprocket - bolts right on I'm thinking I will put on my 2021 fx250 eventually - I ride moto x also and would be great for that also - there is a youtube video showing everything they do to his 250fx - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zkEXotvVfII.html

If at first you don’t succeed lower your expectations. 😂

Just buy a KTM. I have both. Trust me.

Great video Donnie! If only people knew how much went into editing this video. 🤌🏽

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