alright...well its all finalized. im getting a yz250, i have enough money with working any that to get around a 2005 or older. so if you had about 3 grand, but wanted to save a little encase something goes wrong with the bike. so around 2800 maybe.....who knows by the time i get the bike ill have a little more money. so 3 grand....what year would you get. i like that 2005 had the al frame, but did the al frame really shave that much weight off....does it handle better, is there a year(s) that i should stay away from. thanks, adam  

It's not only the AL frame, it's the SSS forks too - try to get the 05 or later - you should be able to get one for your budget. None of the years are bad, but the 05-08 are definitely superior.

Oh - and when you get it, let us know so that we can send you the secret decoder ring and the map to our hideout!    

I want a Decoder ring too!  I have an aluminum frame.  Does that count?  

Bill - you are an honorary member already
Didn't Woods give you your ring yet?  

Sorry guys can't play anymore til later. gotta run.  

I have a  97 Yz250. Steel frame and usually leaky forks. Can I at least get a secret piston ring? lol
Is the hideout painted yamaha blue? What kinda graphics are on it?  

oh... and Adam. I know why u would want a Yamaha, but what made u decide to get one? Anyway good luck with ur purchase.  

It is painted blue!  Tigger is the Master at Arms, even!
We've completely wallpapered the inside walls with aftermarket stickers of all kinds

I'll get a ring ordered up for ya!  

Is there a "Changing of the guard"? like at the palace?    

Nah - Tigger just sits outside the door getting hammered and smoking cigars.. if you try to get past him though, the claws come out.  Real sunofabitch, that one...  

I hate to be a bring of bad news, but if memmory serves me right the 2005 is the steel frame on the Yamaha's   2006 is the first year of the aluminum frames.  I have the 2005 yz250f and it is steel tubed!  

which is better Case reed induction or in the jug?  

Read that aricle I emailed you, and you'll get an answer to that question!! (Page 68 on the doc, or 58 in Acrobat)

Personally, I'm a fan of case reed induction, although I've been keen to try the Orbital design - never had my hands on one..  

How come u never see Tigger and Woods at the same time?? Is this similar to Superman and Clark Kent??
 

LOL. Congrats Adam! And you def want a 05. And Track Shark, The yz250 05 is alumun. You know how much i'v always said i liked my 05, Hope you can get one.
You should with the money you have. Good hunting!