Forum: Thumpers
05-01-2013, 05:09 AM
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My 2010 XT225 (Brazilian built version) has...
My 2010 XT225 (Brazilian built version) has covered 58,000 miles and uses a bit too much oil, if I cruise along for long distances at 60mph. If I slow it down to 55mph, the consumption is really...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-15-2013, 11:36 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2013, 10:17 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2013, 12:40 AM
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Hi Frog,
the XT250 will cruise all day at...
Hi Frog,
the XT250 will cruise all day at 60mph, I've done this on a regular basis for my 400 mile round trips to London.
The fuel tank comes off really easy, just remove the side panels, three...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-06-2013, 10:53 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
02-28-2013, 12:29 AM
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Hi There,
just go with a Yamaha XT250, great...
Hi There,
just go with a Yamaha XT250, great bike. My first one was bought new in 2005 (a Japanese import) and covered 75,000 miles in 3.5 years without any engine or transmission problems. Even...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-25-2013, 01:50 AM
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Morning Guys n Gals,
I had one of these when...
Morning Guys n Gals,
I had one of these when they were first launched and it was the worst braked motorcycle I'd ever owned. It head the pads, the discs, the master cylinder replaced and it was no...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-22-2013, 09:28 AM
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Hi mate,
well I'm on my second XT250.
I...
Hi mate,
well I'm on my second XT250.
I went to have a look at the Honda, noting that I can get a families discount but with my inside leg of 27.5 inch, there was no way in hell I could get on...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-21-2013, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 11
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Mornin' Dan,
I can't comment on the DR but I...
Mornin' Dan,
I can't comment on the DR but I used to have a lowered BMW F650GS and fitted it with the largest Hepco n Becker alloy panniers.
Pro's - I could carry anything I wanted.
Cons - I...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-30-2013, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 15
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Hi There,
I'm 5ft 4in, with in inside leg of...
Hi There,
I'm 5ft 4in, with in inside leg of 28in and ride an XT250 with ease. Great, reliable and fun bike. I covered 75,000 trouble free miles on one, so they'll easily cover the distances....
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Forum: Thumpers
01-30-2013, 08:57 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
01-27-2013, 12:26 AM
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01-20-2013, 10:38 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
01-08-2013, 09:01 PM
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Hi George,
I managed to fall sideways onto a...
Hi George,
I managed to fall sideways onto a sharp rock, whilst trail riding, which sheared off my exhaust header pipe right at the joint where it sits into the exhaust port!
Still managed to get...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-26-2012, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 41
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Mornin',
firstly my comments re Chinese...
Mornin',
firstly my comments re Chinese bikes go back to three years ago since I last had any dealings with them. I worked at a UK motorcycle dealership and we refused to do any work at all on...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-20-2012, 09:05 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-09-2012, 12:55 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-05-2012, 12:25 AM
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Hi Maverick,
I did over 75,000 miles on an...
Hi Maverick,
I did over 75,000 miles on an XT250 over 3 1/2 years, without the need for any work on the engine or chassis.
As the 250 doesn't have grease nipples on the suspension linkage and...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-01-2012, 12:29 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
12-01-2012, 12:27 AM
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Hi Croc,
nope, the engine's the Brazilian...
Hi Croc,
nope, the engine's the Brazilian version of the XT250, air cooled engine.
It's a lovely engine and my Yamaha Japan XT250 gave me 75,500 miles of trouble free riding.
Every XT250...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-30-2012, 09:47 AM
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Can I ask why raise this as a separate thread...
Can I ask why raise this as a separate thread when it can be included in the current, all encompassing thread for the XT250.s?
For a relatively low volume seller it would just dilute the content...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-29-2012, 09:20 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-21-2012, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 977
Views: 130,441
Hi Stevemd,
I bought one brand new in 1982. ...
Hi Stevemd,
I bought one brand new in 1982.
So after many different types of bikes since then, what do I ride now?
An XT225 and an XT250 of course!
Funny how life comes round in a circle...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-05-2012, 08:59 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-05-2012, 01:40 PM
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Views: 130,441
Hi Guys n Gals,
By the way what colour does...
Hi Guys n Gals,
By the way what colour does your speedo glow at night?
I ask as my previous Japan spec XT250 had a green illumination, as does every XT250 that I've seen.
However there's one...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-04-2012, 10:52 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-04-2012, 01:10 AM
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11-03-2012, 01:41 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
11-03-2012, 12:11 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
10-20-2012, 07:51 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
10-20-2012, 10:33 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
10-14-2012, 08:29 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
10-12-2012, 11:18 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2012, 10:34 AM
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Hi Mate,
yep it sure was Steve's bike. It...
Hi Mate,
yep it sure was Steve's bike. It was a real shame that the Danish authorities wouldn't register it on the short Japan chassis number.
By the way, the chain part number on Yamaha's own...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2012, 10:32 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2012, 10:29 AM
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Hi Rivercreep,
yep she's a Japan spec bike...
Hi Rivercreep,
yep she's a Japan spec bike and therefore has a tubeless rear rim. It still amuses me that they have a tubed front one though!
I'm glad I was of assistance in you selecting the...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2012, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 977
Views: 130,441
Hi Guys n Gals,
well I'm back with another...
Hi Guys n Gals,
well I'm back with another XT250 Serow, which has joined my little fleet of a 1998 XT225 Serow (Japan Spec) bike and my 2003 build but 2010 registered XT225 (Brazilian Spec).
So...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-16-2012, 01:56 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
09-13-2012, 09:05 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
08-29-2012, 09:11 PM
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Hi Brian,
mines just passed 55,000 miles...
Hi Brian,
mines just passed 55,000 miles with no problems. Just a minor oil seepage from a gasket.
My 250 did over 75,00, before being written off in an accident and had no engine work done at...
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