Woodsweapon350 Posted November 3, 2017 This question is mainly to do with braking and possibly triple clamps or other chassis items. I picked up a not running 08 yz 250f for cheap last night and before I flip it I would like to swap out any parts that may be an upgrade for my 06. I seem to remember a master cylinder upgrade in 08? Are the clamps the same offset as 06? Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoffit Posted November 3, 2017 The forks could be better (sss type) the front brake would go with the forks ( different mount) the shock would work if the length is close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodsweapon350 Posted November 3, 2017 The forks could be better (sss type) the front brake would go with the forks ( different mount) the shock would work if the length is close.Forks and shock are the same as 06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoffit Posted November 3, 2017 Right for some reason I thought the 450 was a WR. 🤷🏽♂️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmtech16450yz (motobark) Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) The '07 shock is 10mm longer, I would assume the '08 is also. If you're taller, you might want to swap that. There are weight differences between the '06 and '07-'08 also, I'm pretty sure it's mostly triple clamps being forged and different nuts and bolts. I know a bone stock '06 is a few pounds heavier than an '07, and would also assume an '08. Put some of the parts on a scale and compare if you can. I'm also thinking the rear wheel hub and axle are different. They changed the swingarm and linkage, but I think that was in '09. Before you get rid of it there are things you might want to swap over. DON'T swap the ignition, that's for sure. The '06 had the hardest hitting ignition mapping. (Hey, you want a Vortex ignition for your bike? lol. I have one I'm going to sell separately from my bike.) The cams are different between those bike too, in '07 they went to cams that are better for high rpms instead of low end torque. (oh wait, I just noticed the not running bike is a 250. Triple clamp and rear hub differences still apply though I think.) If you want better brakes, just put a 270mm front rotor on the '06. Huge improvement. I don't think the M/C difference is anything big. Edited November 3, 2017 by gmtech16450yz (motobark) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmeyer37 My Ride Posted November 5, 2017 On 11/3/2017 at 11:56 AM, gmtech16450yz (motobark) said: The '07 shock is 10mm longer, I would assume the '08 is also. If you're taller, you might want to swap that. There are weight differences between the '06 and '07-'08 also, I'm pretty sure it's mostly triple clamps being forged and different nuts and bolts. I know a bone stock '06 is a few pounds heavier than an '07, and would also assume an '08. Put some of the parts on a scale and compare if you can. I'm also thinking the rear wheel hub and axle are different. They changed the swingarm and linkage, but I think that was in '09. Before you get rid of it there are things you might want to swap over. DON'T swap the ignition, that's for sure. The '06 had the hardest hitting ignition mapping. (Hey, you want a Vortex ignition for your bike? lol. I have one I'm going to sell separately from my bike.) The cams are different between those bike too, in '07 they went to cams that are better for high rpms instead of low end torque. (oh wait, I just noticed the not running bike is a 250. Triple clamp and rear hub differences still apply though I think.) If you want better brakes, just put a 270mm front rotor on the '06. Huge improvement. I don't think the M/C difference is anything big. Rear axle and hub change happened in 09. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
