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YZ250 2006 - Mud

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Yamaha YZ250 2006 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

Set this first

Most important change

Shock: High-speed compression

Stock value
1.5 turns
Recommended
1 turn
Change
0.5 turns harder than stock

clicks out from fully closed

How to test it: Change High-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

Key values

13 confirmed settings available.

Source

Computed from factory specs and your factors

Last reviewed: no release date - this starting value was computed, not measured.

All recommended changes

In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.

  1. Shock: High-speed compression0.5 turns harder than stock

    1.5 turns1 turnclicks out from fully closed

    How to test it

    Change High-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  2. Shock: Rebound2 clicks harder than stock

    10 clicks8 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  3. Tire: Front tire pressure0.2 bar less than stock

    1 bar0.8 bar

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Front tire pressure only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  4. Tire: Rear tire pressure0.2 bar less than stock

    1 bar0.8 bar

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Rear tire pressure only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  5. Shock: Low-speed compression2 clicks harder than stock

    13 clicks11 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Low-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  6. Fork: Compression2 clicks harder than stock

    14 clicks12 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  7. Fork: Rebound2 clicks harder than stock

    14 clicks12 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  8. Shock: Sag6 mm more than stock

    95 mm101 mmloaded, rider in gear

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Sag only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  9. Shock: Spring rate1 N/mm more than stock

    48 N/mm49 N/mm

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Spring rate only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  10. Transmission: Rear sprocket1 tooth less than stock

    50 teeth49 teeth

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Rear sprocket only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  11. Fork: Spring rate0.08 N/mm more than stock

    4.22 N/mm4.3 N/mm

    Reason: condition Mud - MACL Lichtenvoorde

    How to test it

    Change Spring rate only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

13 confirmed values
BrakeNissin Hydraulic Disc Brakes
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length114 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Aluminium Bilateral Beam Frame (Yamaha MX 2006-2011)
ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch
ForkKYB SSS 48 mm Coil Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed12 clicks -2computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed12 clicks -2computed
Spring rate4.3 N/mm +0.08computed
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockKYB Piggyback Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear101 mm +6computed
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed1 turn -0.5computed
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed11 clicks -2computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed8 clicks -2computed
Spring rate49 N/mm +1computed
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireDunlop Geomax D742/D756
Front tire pressure0.8 bar (11.6 psi) -0.2computed
Rear tire pressure0.8 bar (11.6 psi) -0.2computed
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket14 teethOEM
Rear sprocket49 teeth -1computed

After the ride

Tested a change? Record what happened. LAISA stores it against this bike and this condition. The recommendation above does not adapt to it automatically yet.

About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Mud baseline for the Yamaha YZ250 2006 at MACL Lichtenvoorde shifts 11 of 13 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: High-speed compression 1 turn (-0,5 vs OEM), Rebound 8 clicks (-2 vs OEM). All values are computed from OEM defaults and your rider and condition factors.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

No public community setups yet for this bike and condition.

Doesn't feel right on track?

Pick the symptom and we'll show the likely setup causes - and whether it is really a technique thing.

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Riding technique
Vision and line in ruts - corneringControlling the bike off jump faces - jumpingThrottle control on corner exit (MX) - throttle

Matching protective gear

The right setup is half the job - the other half is protective gear matched to the discipline and conditions.

Acerbis Motocross-Helm Airstrike-C
HelmetFits the discipline
Acerbis Motocross-Helm Airstrike-C
ECE 22.06
Acerbis Handschuhe CE X-Enduro
GlovesFits the discipline
Acerbis Handschuhe CE X-Enduro
CE
Alpinestars Tech 5 Stiefel Black
BootsFits the discipline
Alpinestars Tech 5 Stiefel Black
EN 13634CE

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Gear for these conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Mud setup for the Yamaha YZ250 2006?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Mud baseline for the Yamaha YZ250 2006 at MACL Lichtenvoorde shifts 11 of 13 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: High-speed compression 1 turn (-0,5 vs OEM), Rebound 8 clicks (-2 vs OEM).

How much race sag for the Yamaha YZ250 2006?

As a starting point, 101 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure for the Yamaha YZ250 2006 in Mud conditions?

As a starting point: 0.8 bar front, 0.8 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Yamaha YZ250 2006 run?

As a starting point, 14 teeth front / 49 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.