Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread - Page 2048

strongbad · 09-23-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by clintnz

...Rolling element forensics experts feel free to comment

Cheers
Clint

Brinnelling damage from a chain too tight?

Rosie! · 09-23-2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongbad

Brinnelling damage from a chain too tight?

I've always kept the chain tension within spec, and do check it fairly regularly.
I like to think that the previous owner (Yamaha NZ) adjusted the chain correctly too.. but you never know

DefyInertia · 09-23-2012, 07:37 PM

Just picked up a WR/R last weekend. Loving it. A bit surprised the pegs deck out so easily but perhaps this is the result of combing dualsport plush suspension with 17" wheels? Dunno...never had a tard before.

Just ordered the 4.7 IMS, flatlands skid plate, GL coyote, seat concepts cover. Bike already has heated grips and a set of dirt wheels with fresh 95/5 Knobbies.

Coming from a 950 SE....love this bike!

Jolly705 · 09-23-2012, 07:41 PM

Pic and mod only thread

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=828749

ArmyJoe · 09-23-2012, 08:56 PM

When I saw the Wolfman Teton Saddle bags, they immediately reminded me of the Army's JSLIST bag. They're both made from water resistant nylon and have a roll top. The JSLIST bag has two shoulder straps that can be sewn together (or adpated for buckles) and draped over the seat. The only trick would be figuring out how to attach it to racks (bungies?). I'm not in a position to test them on my WRR for a few months, but thought I'd mention it for others that like economical homebrew solutions.

FWIW, the JSLIST bag seems to be slightly larger:
The Wolfman bags are advertised as 13" Width, 13" Height, 7" Depth
A JSLIST bag is advertised as 17" Width, 16" Height, 8" Depth

Front / open

Front / closed

Rear

Side

Inside

jon_l · 09-24-2012, 03:53 AM

Those are nice looking bags. Price is reasonable too. I tried to buy one, but I live in Canada so am prohibited by eBay from buying military surplus. Weird.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Army-Mili...item3370695eb4

Pantah · 09-24-2012, 05:03 AM

Does anybody have strong feelings about the best chain for the Yamaha?

My last trip was a 2500 mile loop through Utah and Nevada from Phoenix. By the time I got back, my wheelbase was at least an inch longer than when I started due to all the adjustments. The last day required a chain adjustment every fuel load.

The rear sprocket shows the wear with hooked teeth. Haven't looked at the front yet. The bike has only about 9k miles on the clock, but plenty of sand sand time, and I probably didn't keep it clean enough. I probably damaged it early in its life too by letting it get so loose it would jump teeth.

I want to replace the sprockets and chain with a strong sealed O ring chain. It seems to me the chain should last about 15k miles. Any suggestions?

DougZ73 · 09-24-2012, 06:06 AM

My KTM is down right now.....had to redo some gaskets to get an air leak under control, which was causing a horrific lean condition..making bike un-rideable.

So, since the KTM smoker is all brake sliding and clutch riding, I have actually adapted that style to my WR250R(4T), and broken myself of the habbit of relying on engine braking, and I actually think I am riding my WRR a little faster with that style.

TwilightZone · 09-24-2012, 08:24 AM

>"Does anybody have strong feelings about the best chain for the Yamaha?...... "

DID gold links. (112 links, rivited master).
Rear - Primary Drive Sprocket
Supersprox countershaft Sprocket.

10,000 miles, no worries so far.

Crawdaddy · 09-24-2012, 08:37 AM

The "Less is More" campaign continues with 66cc of Bad Ass!

Krabill · 09-24-2012, 09:04 AM

mtntrails · 09-24-2012, 10:20 AM

Chris - tell us more - what is it? Looks like fun!

ramz · 09-24-2012, 10:53 AM

WANT ^^^^^^^^

It even has trials tires.

I'll order it today if you post up details.

Jolly705 · 09-24-2012, 11:33 AM

Can I "think" that I can go 100 miles with no worries on the stock tank? What is the longest distance guys are making it? Thanks

z@ch · 09-24-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolly705

Can I "think" that I can go 100 miles with no worries on the stock tank? What is the longest distance guys are making it? Thanks

Like most questions, the answer is "depends"

Many guys here average about 55mpg, but charging hard on full knobs, I'm lucky to get 90 miles to the tank.

09-23-2012, 07:37 PM	#30708
DefyInertia Saratogian Joined: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Oddometer: 146	Just picked up a WR/R last weekend. Loving it. A bit surprised the pegs deck out so easily but perhaps this is the result of combing dualsport plush suspension with 17" wheels? Dunno...never had a tard before. Just ordered the 4.7 IMS, flatlands skid plate, GL coyote, seat concepts cover. Bike already has heated grips and a set of dirt wheels with fresh 95/5 Knobbies. Coming from a 950 SE....love this bike! __________________ There's a feeling I get when I look to the West... DefyInertia screwed with this post 09-23-2012 at 09:29 PM

09-23-2012, 07:41 PM	#30709
Jolly705 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Tri State Area Oddometer: 2,137	Pic and mod only thread http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=828749 __________________ http://www.motorcyclecompetitioninc.com/ http://www.fmfracing.com/ http://www.rekluse.com/ http://www.motorexusa.com/ http://jgrmxsupport.com/

09-23-2012, 08:56 PM	#30710
ArmyJoe Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Oddometer: 514	$32 alternative to the Wolfman bags? When I saw the Wolfman Teton Saddle bags, they immediately reminded me of the Army's JSLIST bag. They're both made from water resistant nylon and have a roll top. The JSLIST bag has two shoulder straps that can be sewn together (or adpated for buckles) and draped over the seat. The only trick would be figuring out how to attach it to racks (bungies?). I'm not in a position to test them on my WRR for a few months, but thought I'd mention it for others that like economical homebrew solutions. FWIW, the JSLIST bag seems to be slightly larger: The Wolfman bags are advertised as 13" Width, 13" Height, 7" Depth A JSLIST bag is advertised as 17" Width, 16" Height, 8" Depth Front / open Front / closed Rear Side Inside __________________ 2009 Can-Am Spyder RS, 2008 Yamaha WR250R "The true test of one's mettle is being good when one has an innate inclination towards evil." - Calvin (and Hobbes)

09-24-2012, 03:53 AM	#30711
jon_l Southern Ontario Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Oddometer: 1,982	Those are nice looking bags. Price is reasonable too. I tried to buy one, but I live in Canada so am prohibited by eBay from buying military surplus. Weird. http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Army-Mili...item3370695eb4 __________________ '09 Honda CBF1000; '09 Yamaha WR250R

09-24-2012, 05:03 AM	#30712
Pantah Red Sox Nation Joined: Oct 2004 Location: India Wharf Oddometer: 8,891	The best chain for the WRR? Does anybody have strong feelings about the best chain for the Yamaha? My last trip was a 2500 mile loop through Utah and Nevada from Phoenix. By the time I got back, my wheelbase was at least an inch longer than when I started due to all the adjustments. The last day required a chain adjustment every fuel load. The rear sprocket shows the wear with hooked teeth. Haven't looked at the front yet. The bike has only about 9k miles on the clock, but plenty of sand sand time, and I probably didn't keep it clean enough. I probably damaged it early in its life too by letting it get so loose it would jump teeth. I want to replace the sprockets and chain with a strong sealed O ring chain. It seems to me the chain should last about 15k miles. Any suggestions? __________________ Straight ahead and faster -Bo Weaver 1970 "There I was..." -Griffin Niner Three Hotel

09-24-2012, 06:06 AM	#30713
DougZ73 Lacks Freetime Joined: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Oddometer: 4,915	My KTM is down right now.....had to redo some gaskets to get an air leak under control, which was causing a horrific lean condition..making bike un-rideable. So, since the KTM smoker is all brake sliding and clutch riding, I have actually adapted that style to my WR250R(4T), and broken myself of the habbit of relying on engine braking, and I actually think I am riding my WRR a little faster with that style. __________________ Skyline Drive 11/2010 , Catskills 2010 trip, Catskills 2011 , Southern TNJT, 2011 WRR/X rear shock adjustment , DZ Moto Photo Bloggin' , Learning photography thread - Ryder Joseph Z. , Born 11/26/12-- the next Adventure begins.

09-24-2012, 08:24 AM	#30714
TwilightZone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Oddometer: 1,949	>"Does anybody have strong feelings about the best chain for the Yamaha?...... " DID gold links. (112 links, rivited master). Rear - Primary Drive Sprocket Supersprox countershaft Sprocket. 10,000 miles, no worries so far. __________________ Whales were everywhere. On the beach, on the hillsides. One crossed the road in front of us… it was a big beluga!

09-24-2012, 08:37 AM	#30715
Crawdaddy Navigate 2 Adventure Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ramona, CA. Oddometer: 2,106	Less is More The "Less is More" campaign continues with 66cc of Bad Ass! __________________ Chris Crawford (Crawford + 4 kids = Crawdaddy ) http://www.CrawdadOffRoadEvents.com http://www.DualSportMoto.com http://www.WhereAmIRiding.com Crawdaddy screwed with this post 09-24-2012 at 01:47 PM

09-24-2012, 09:04 AM	#30716
Krabill Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Tulsa, OK Oddometer: 3,520	__________________ Loud Sucks! www.wrrdualsport.com www.designatedvaping.com <- for all your electronic cigarette needs

09-24-2012, 10:20 AM	#30717
mtntrails Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Mount Airy, MD Oddometer: 317	Chris - tell us more - what is it? Looks like fun!

09-24-2012, 10:53 AM	#30718
ramz Professional Trail Rider Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 1,719	WANT ^^^^^^^^ It even has trials tires. I'll order it today if you post up details. ramz screwed with this post 09-24-2012 at 10:58 AM

09-24-2012, 11:33 AM	#30719
Jolly705 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Tri State Area Oddometer: 2,137	Can I "think" that I can go 100 miles with no worries on the stock tank? What is the longest distance guys are making it? Thanks __________________ http://www.motorcyclecompetitioninc.com/ http://www.fmfracing.com/ http://www.rekluse.com/ http://www.motorexusa.com/ http://jgrmxsupport.com/

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