Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread - Page 2156

dogen · 01-08-2013, 11:01 AM

I had a TE250 that I bought as a dirt bike I could ride to the trails and ended up trading it for a WR250R. The TE is definitely a great trail bike and has more power than the WRR but it is miserable to ride on the road. The engine screams at about 10,000 RPMs at 80-90 km/hr. I felt like I was going to ruin the engine riding at sustained highway speeds so I got a trailer and towed it to the trails. Every 1-2 rides I'd have to change the oil and filter, remove and clean 2 additional metal oil filters and clean the air filter. I realized I wasn't riding it as much as I could have, because of all the hassle of loading and unloading it from the trailer and then the maintenance when I was done for the day.
When I got the WR I was initially disappointed with the decreased power but I'm used to it now and very happy with it. The odd thing is that I ride a lot faster on the WRR than I did on the Husky. It feels very balanced and seems to stay upright on the trails in places where I would have dropped the Husky. Maybe it's the low center of gravity. Anyways I love this bike and much prefer it over my TE250.

30Bones · 01-08-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by simmons1

I have one of each at my house.The WR is mine and the DRZ is a buddies bike that lives at my house. I like the extra grunt of the DRZ for going for obstacles and such, but the WR does feel a lot lighter when moving.

This is my worry buying a WRR. I hated the DRZ I owed for a month or two. Terrible above 65mph and about as boring as my old KLR to throw a leg over. I am wanting real bad to get over the "need" for a 50-60hp thumper, slow down and smell the roses more. I need to test ride a WRR before I commit, wish I had with the DRZ

Crawdaddy · 01-08-2013, 12:49 PM

Hi folks, just an FYI, my WR has been parted out locally in the Sun Diego area......

I'll post up a pic of my new/orange "Anywhere" bike once I have it all set up

See ya on the trail(s)!

UtahFox · 01-08-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawdaddy

Hi folks, just an FYI, my WR has been parted out locally in the Sun Diego area......

I'll post up a pic of my new/orange "Anywhere" bike once I have it all set up

See ya on the trail(s)!

How about a teaser pic of the bike before you get started?

gxshrimp · 01-08-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gxshrimp

Looking for some advice... I currently own a DRZ400SM and love riding it as my street bike. This summer however I want to get into dirt biking as well. I thought about getting dirt wheels for the DRZ, but it really is a top heavy and big bike, and I want to be able to ride tight woods trails with my buddies on their real dirt bikes. I don't have a truck to haul a non plated dirt bike. I am completely new to dirt biking. I've also looked at the Husky TE250 but it seems like too much bike for a beginner.

Is the WR250R the right fit? Can I set it up for woods riding? Am I crazy to have a DRZ and WR in the garage???!?

Edit: The WR isn't that much lighter than the DRZ but people say it feels way lighter? It carries it weight lower? Can anyone comment who's owned both?

Thanks for the replies on this. The 'am I crazy bit' was more getting at questioning if I'm basically buying two of the same bike. But I think the WRR with some beefier tires and basic performance mods will be a good start into dirt biking for me, especially with my needs to be able to ride it on the road. I'll definitely look to test ride first... for now I'll keep watching youtube videos of guys ripping it up and dream a bit

. I'll be keeping an eye out for local used ones or in Washington state or Oregon to import.

DougZ73 · 01-08-2013, 01:37 PM

If the WRR has trouble with the camping gear and rider, then buy some new, lighter camping gear.

My current kit is about 1/3 the size and 1/2 the weight of what I have done my trips with in the past.

Pantah · 01-08-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DougZ73

If the WRR has trouble with the camping gear and rider, then buy some new, lighter camping gear.

My current kit is about 1/3 the size and 1/2 the weight of what I have done my trips with in the past.

I got sick of crawling in and out of my ultralight, so I went condo MONDO!

It fits in the left Wolfy bag and I strap the poles crosswise along with my Kermit chair.

I could roll my WRR in there with me...

Reposado1800 · 01-08-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawdaddy

Hi folks, just an FYI, my WR has been parted out locally in the Sun Diego area......

I'll post up a pic of my new/orange "Anywhere" bike once I have it all set up

See ya on the trail(s)!

How much did you get for parts? I know in some areas it is more than for a complete bike!

Crawdaddy · 01-08-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UtahFox

How about a teaser pic of the bike before you get started?

Sure, 2012 350XCF-W

SteveO · 01-08-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawdaddy

Hi folks, just an FYI, my WR has been parted out locally in the Sun Diego area......

I'll post up a pic of my new/orange "Anywhere" bike once I have it all set up

See ya on the trail(s)!

Nice, welcome to the Orange side. I'm absolutely loving my Orange...

Crawdaddy · 01-08-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveO

Nice, welcome to the Orange side. I'm absolutely loving my Orange...

I've been here for a while....just adding another bike to the existing orange inventory in the garage....

That said, I really enjoyed the WR.....it's just time for a change..

SCQTT · 01-08-2013, 02:50 PM

Need to order up a braided front brake line for my WR250X....who makes them?

thumpididump · 01-08-2013, 03:11 PM

HEL makes one

http://www.wheelingcyclesupply.com/shop/1/21/1420.shtml

and Galfer

http://www.solomotoparts.com/Galfer-...-WR250X-08-11/

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Originally Posted by SCQTT

Need to order up a braided front brake line for my WR250X....who makes them?

indypup · 01-08-2013, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crawdaddy

Sure, 2012 350XCF-W

Sweet, that's my next bike too!

Cool, now you will work out all the cool farkles to have before I jump in. I've been wanting this bike since they released it. Got some friends that have it and they love it too. ;)

UtahFox · 01-08-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawdaddy

Sure, 2012 350XCF-W

Nice! I'm curious if you know the service intervals? Also whether there is a rack that can be installed for some Wolfman bags?

Sorry this is all off topic, but I'm comparing this bike against the WR.

01-08-2013, 11:01 AM	#32326
dogen One hand clapping Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Barrie, Ontario Oddometer: 13	I had a TE250 that I bought as a dirt bike I could ride to the trails and ended up trading it for a WR250R. The TE is definitely a great trail bike and has more power than the WRR but it is miserable to ride on the road. The engine screams at about 10,000 RPMs at 80-90 km/hr. I felt like I was going to ruin the engine riding at sustained highway speeds so I got a trailer and towed it to the trails. Every 1-2 rides I'd have to change the oil and filter, remove and clean 2 additional metal oil filters and clean the air filter. I realized I wasn't riding it as much as I could have, because of all the hassle of loading and unloading it from the trailer and then the maintenance when I was done for the day. When I got the WR I was initially disappointed with the decreased power but I'm used to it now and very happy with it. The odd thing is that I ride a lot faster on the WRR than I did on the Husky. It feels very balanced and seems to stay upright on the trails in places where I would have dropped the Husky. Maybe it's the low center of gravity. Anyways I love this bike and much prefer it over my TE250. __________________ '05 KLR650 '06 Husky TE250

01-08-2013, 12:49 PM	#32328
Crawdaddy Navigate 2 Adventure Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ramona, CA. Oddometer: 2,106	Hi folks, just an FYI, my WR has been parted out locally in the Sun Diego area...... I'll post up a pic of my new/orange "Anywhere" bike once I have it all set up See ya on the trail(s)! __________________ Chris Crawford (Crawford + 4 kids = Crawdaddy ) http://www.CrawdadOffRoadEvents.com http://www.DualSportMoto.com http://www.WhereAmIRiding.com

01-08-2013, 01:37 PM	#32331
DougZ73 Lacks Freetime Joined: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Oddometer: 4,924	If the WRR has trouble with the camping gear and rider, then buy some new, lighter camping gear. My current kit is about 1/3 the size and 1/2 the weight of what I have done my trips with in the past. __________________ 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.

01-08-2013, 02:50 PM	#32337
SCQTT Zwei Kolben Joined: May 2005 Location: Mike's Sky Rancho Oddometer: 4,954	Need to order up a braided front brake line for my WR250X....who makes them? __________________ This is SPARTA!

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