Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread - Page 2094

what broke now · 11-07-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW-K

Sounds a bit optimistic to me.

Me too, thumb on the scale, probably in a friendly way, but still...

KansasBob · 11-07-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ba_

Does anyone know if the fork protectors have been changed over the years so that they do not rub the forks?

Mine don't rub.......................... It takes 10 min. per side to take them off, heat them up with a heat gun, and bend them out a little. Easy and FREE!!

thumpididump · 11-07-2012, 07:45 AM

I'm sure it is... they probably got those numbers directly from Yamaha.

I'm not really concerned with HP figures, preferring instead to rely on how well the engine responds to input, and how much fun I'm having. After all, it's just a 250... it's not like the performance numbers are meant to impress anyone.

Here's some useful real world info if anyone's interested:

http://www.wrrdualsport.com/tech-guide/dynotesting

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Originally Posted by BMW-K

Sounds a bit optimistic to me.

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ba_ · 11-07-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KansasBob

Mine don't rub.......................... It takes 10 min. per side to take them off, heat them up with a heat gun, and bend them out a little. Easy and FREE!!

Thanks. I'll try that this weekend. Mine don't look like they rub but I wasn't sure if I was looking at it the right way

OldPete · 11-07-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW-K

Sounds a bit optimistic to me.

Dyno Jet dynos are optimistic.

Gargoyle · 11-07-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by thumpididump

It's a monster...

"The stock WR250R makes 28 horsepower and 17 foot-pounds of torque."

http://www.cycleworld.com/2011/05/20...ecial-feature/

Thanks ... I owned a WR250R for 3 years so I know what the power felt like when riding. I just forgot what the HP rating was and am now looking at a 2013 Husaberg FE250 to run in enduros next year ... and their claim of 32 HP.

KansasBob · 11-07-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ba_

Thanks. I'll try that this weekend. Mine don't look like they rub but I wasn't sure if I was looking at it the right way

The one that rubs the worst is the Left one, as you sit on the bike. It rubs on the inside right next to the wheel. It looks to me like the front brake hose, which attaches to that side, torques it around a little. Mine (08) rubbed from day one until I fixed it.

ba_ · 11-07-2012, 01:31 PM

Were there any differences between the 2011 and 2012 WRR that would cause the Scotts sub mount that they have fitted and verified for 2011 not to work on the 2012?

leftystrat62 · 11-07-2012, 06:02 PM

I'm looking for some how to's with pictures on certain maintenance for the WR. I looked through this thread, & the "Data,Spec's & how to's" thread but didn't find anything on things like replacing front fork oil, removing/replacing counter sprocket,doing a fork seal job,grease the steering head.
I've got the service manual,but it really helps when I see pictures of you guys doing it,and you guys usually give more helpful detail. I'm only up to page 1284, so maybe it's up ahead,but if anyone knows where I can find this-that would be great.

ba_ · 11-07-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by leftystrat62

I'm looking for some how to's with pictures on certain maintenance for the WR. I looked through this thread, & the "Data,Spec's & how to's" thread but didn't find anything on things like replacing front fork oil, removing/replacing counter sprocket,doing a fork seal job,grease the steering head.
I've got the service manual,but it really helps when I see pictures of you guys doing it,and you guys usually give more helpful detail. I'm only up to page 1284, so maybe it's up ahead,but if anyone knows where I can find this-that would be great.

Just posted the other day.

Very informative:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...ostcount=31385

leftystrat62 · 11-07-2012, 06:18 PM

sweet that was good timing, Anything on changing the fork oil? I purchased my bike used ,it's a 2010 with a like over 4k on it, so I figured I should change the oil this winter. The suspension was done by Race Tec so I'm not sure if the way to drain the oil will be the same as if they were stock? I don't know if you need special tools,and I've never done this before. I'm no mechanic,that's for sure,but I'm handy and am willing to try and do it myself if I can see how it's done.

ba_ · 11-07-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by leftystrat62

sweet that was good timing, Anything on changing the fork oil? I purchased my bike used ,it's a 2010 with a like over 4k on it, so I figured I should change the oil this winter. The suspension was done by Race Tec so I'm not sure if the way to drain the oil will be the same as if they were stock? I don't know if you need special tools,and I've never done this before. I'm no mechanic,that's for sure,but I'm handy and am willing to try and do it myself if I can see how it's done.

Same videos explains how to change the oil as well! A few simple tools are all you need

ramz · 11-07-2012, 06:24 PM

I always check wrrdualsport.com when looking for ways to do things; give it a try.
http://www.wrrdualsport.com/

hint: Suspension 301
.

jon_l · 11-08-2012, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by leftystrat62

I'm looking for some how to's with pictures on certain maintenance for the WR. I looked through this thread, & the "Data,Spec's & how to's" thread but didn't find anything on things like replacing front fork oil, removing/replacing counter sprocket,doing a fork seal job,grease the steering head.
I've got the service manual,but it really helps when I see pictures of you guys doing it,and you guys usually give more helpful detail. I'm only up to page 1284, so maybe it's up ahead,but if anyone knows where I can find this-that would be great.

Some general info here:

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Videos
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/61-...articles-tips/
http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/213-maintenance/

Not WRR specific.

AZ TOM · 11-08-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by leftystrat62

sweet that was good timing, Anything on changing the fork oil? I purchased my bike used ,it's a 2010 with a like over 4k on it, so I figured I should change the oil this winter. The suspension was done by Race Tec so I'm not sure if the way to drain the oil will be the same as if they were stock? I don't know if you need special tools,and I've never done this before. I'm no mechanic,that's for sure,but I'm handy and am willing to try and do it myself if I can see how it's done.

If your seals are not leaking & your happy with the way the front end feels when riding, don't mess with it

11-07-2012, 01:31 PM	#31403
ba_ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester County, New York Oddometer: 1,521	Scotts sub mount Were there any differences between the 2011 and 2012 WRR that would cause the Scotts sub mount that they have fitted and verified for 2011 not to work on the 2012? __________________ Triumph, BMW, Yamaha

11-07-2012, 06:24 PM	#31408
ramz Professional Trail Rider Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 1,719	I always check wrrdualsport.com when looking for ways to do things; give it a try. http://www.wrrdualsport.com/ hint: Suspension 301 . ramz screwed with this post 11-08-2012 at 06:36 AM

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11-07-2012, 06:02 PM	#31404
leftystrat62 Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Little Rhody Oddometer: 987	I'm looking for some how to's with pictures on certain maintenance for the WR. I looked through this thread, & the "Data,Spec's & how to's" thread but didn't find anything on things like replacing front fork oil, removing/replacing counter sprocket,doing a fork seal job,grease the steering head. I've got the service manual,but it really helps when I see pictures of you guys doing it,and you guys usually give more helpful detail. I'm only up to page 1284, so maybe it's up ahead,but if anyone knows where I can find this-that would be great.

11-07-2012, 06:18 PM	#31406
leftystrat62 Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Little Rhody Oddometer: 987	sweet that was good timing, Anything on changing the fork oil? I purchased my bike used ,it's a 2010 with a like over 4k on it, so I figured I should change the oil this winter. The suspension was done by Race Tec so I'm not sure if the way to drain the oil will be the same as if they were stock? I don't know if you need special tools,and I've never done this before. I'm no mechanic,that's for sure,but I'm handy and am willing to try and do it myself if I can see how it's done.