Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread

[bash3r]

Originally Posted by riverman

First High Five, now Crawdaddy, and BigDog still has the WR but has purchased another bike as well !! Hmmmmm!


Enjoy boys, its all good! Thanks for all your congtributions to this site and for answering many PM's from ADV'ers regarding the WR.

As life changes so does bike needs for some folks... so it's all good. Neither High Five nor Crawdaddy switched bikes because the WR had issues(well we know Crawdaddy's story heheh )... just different bike for how they wanna ride these days. BigDog's retired so thats a different story.. lol

I lust daily over different bikes.. not gonna sell my WR... but that Tenere XT660Z needs to come to the states!! If that thing comes over the Versys is gone and Tenere in ....

[jon_l]

Originally Posted by henrymartin

The last thing on the list (for now) is a front sprocket cover and a case saver, but I didn't order those yet.

I have the Sandman Freedom case-saver & guard in wrinkle black powder coat finish, and like them a lot.



Nice job with the rear rack, I like the size. My GYTR is too small.

[jon_l]

Does anybody make case savers like this one for the DR650SE from Procycle for the WR250R/X?

[swimmer]

The term "GPR" isn't handled well when searching for steering dampner info.
The MSRP price of the Scott's and GPR are the same (hmm. nothing fishy there) but was wondering if this group of owners had come to any sort of a preference on one over the other for this particular motorcycle. And if anyone knows of a vendor offering good deals on either one that would be appreciated. Thanks

[Reposado1800]

Originally Posted by bash3r

As life changes so does bike needs for some folks... so it's all good. Neither High Five nor Crawdaddy switched bikes because the WR had issues(well we know Crawdaddy's story heheh )... just different bike for how they wanna ride these days. BigDog's retired so thats a different story.. lol

I lust daily over different bikes.. not gonna sell my WR... but that Tenere XT660Z needs to come to the states!! If that thing comes over the Versys is gone and Tenere in ....

New bike lust is an evil beast.

[MeefZah]

Originally Posted by jon_l

Does anybody make case savers like this one for the DR650SE from Procycle for the WR250R/X?

Not that I know of, but I'd like one. I punched my shifter through the case a few weeks back, and luckily was close to home; but out on the trail somewhere that'd be a game stopper.

I had thought VW Sandman made them, but I looked at his site and he does not.

[BMW-K]

Originally Posted by MeefZah

Not that I know of, but I'd like one. I punched my shifter through the case a few weeks back, and luckily was close to home; but out on the trail somewhere that'd be a game stopper.

I had thought VW Sandman made them, but I looked at his site and he does not.

I took the cheap route on this: I cut a piece of 1/16" steel plate stock to fit on the case where the shifter would impact in the case of a nasty crash. I used epoxy to glue it into place.

At this point if I crashed hard enough to punch through that plate I would have destroyed the entire case. And likely the whole bike.

[UtahFox]

Originally Posted by bash3r

As life changes so does bike needs for some folks... so it's all good. Neither High Five nor Crawdaddy switched bikes because the WR had issues(well we know Crawdaddy's story heheh )... just different bike for how they wanna ride these days. BigDog's retired so thats a different story.. lol

I lust daily over different bikes.. not gonna sell my WR... but that Tenere XT660Z needs to come to the states!! If that thing comes over the Versys is gone and Tenere in ....

And there's always new folks being added here all the time. I have some Easton bars showing up today, to give you an idea. I may have to do a 'trip' report of me sitting on my couch with my new bars. Someone buy my bike please, k?thxbye

[holiday]

Is this a production bike? I've searched the internet unsuccessfully for its origins. Any leads?

[thumpididump]

I remember seeing that photo here in this thread several weeks ago, and IIRC correctly, it was a kit motor installed in a regular bicycle. The bike itself seems to be a $99 model from Walmart:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kent-La-Jo...-Bike/17206784


http://www.bikeberry.com/gas-engine-...gine-kits.html

Originally Posted by holiday

Is this a production bike? I've searched the internet unsuccessfully for its origins. Any leads?

[holiday]

]I remember seeing that photo here in this thread several weeks ago, and IIRC correctly, it was a kit motor installed in a regular bicycle. The bike itself seems to be a $99 model from Walmart:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kent-La-Jo...-Bike/17206784

That solves half the question. Thanks!

[ecarnell]

Anyone run a dirt tricks sprocket 13/47 combo on their WR?
I've asked on the wr250r forum, but only one reply.

In need of a new chain and sprocket after 12,000km of hard running.
Currently Using a 12T front and sprocket 43 rear - and like this gearing so want to keep this ratio - but back to a 13t front.

Thinking of the F1 13T front, and a YZ47 Rear - and a new Regaina ORN6 O-ring chain (520X120 Links).

Any reason why this wont work (besides new counter sunk bolts required)?

Thanks.

[thumpididump]

IMO, you're wise to revert to a 13T on the front because of the reduced risk of the chain destroying your swingarm. A 47T will yield slightly shorter gearing and your chain length will only require 110 links.

Changing one tooth up front is roughly equivalent to 3 teeth in the rear.

The stock combo 13/43 has a ratio of 3.31

12/43 = 3.58

13/47 = 3.62

13/46 = 3.53

Good reference here:

http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/t5...-and-sprockets

Originally Posted by ecarnell

Anyone run a dirt tricks sprocket 13/47 combo on their WR?
I've asked on the wr250r forum, but only one reply.

In need of a new chain and sprocket after 12,000km of hard running.
Currently Using a 12T front and sprocket 43 rear - and like this gearing so want to keep this ratio - but back to a 13t front.

Thinking of the F1 13T front, and a YZ47 Rear - and a new Regaina ORN6 O-ring chain (520X120 Links).

Any reason why this wont work (besides new counter sunk bolts required)?

Thanks.

[GSBS]

I've been running the 13/47 combo for over a year after the 12/43 gearing (very close to 13/47, BTW) caused my chain to eat into my rubber swing arm guard. Since the change to larger front and rear sprockets I've had no issues with wear on the swingarm guard.

FWIW, I went with a Primary Drive brand (from Rocky Mountain MC) sprockets and their gold x-ring chain (110-link). The total cost with shipping, including a spare master link, was just under $101. After more than 12k miles it's still looks great.

Originally Posted by thumpididump

IMO, you're wise to revert to a 13T on the front because of the reduced risk of the chain destroying your swingarm. A 47T will yield slightly shorter gearing and your chain length will only require 110 links.

Changing one tooth up front is roughly equivalent to 3 teeth in the rear.

The stock combo 13/43 has a ratio of 3.31

12/43 = 3.58

13/47 = 3.62

13/46 = 3.53

Good reference here:

http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/t5...-and-sprockets

[jon_l]

Originally Posted by GSBS

I've been running the 13/47 combo for over a year after the 12/43 gearing (very close to 13/47, BTW) caused my chain to eat into my rubber swing arm guard. Since the change to larger front and rear sprockets I've had no issues with wear on the swingarm guard.

FWIW, I went with a Primary Drive brand (from Rocky Mountain MC) sprockets and their gold x-ring chain (110-link). The total cost with shipping, including a spare master link, was just under $101. After more than 12k miles it's still looks great.

Based on this same advice, I ordered a Primary Drive 47, to use with the like-new OEM 13 front, which the previous owner had replaced with a 12. I like 12/43, so 13/47 should be spot-on. I am waiting for the OEM chain to need replacing, and monitoring the seal-guard closely.

I did live-chat with a rep at Rocky Mountain, and he wasn't able to help. The PD sprockets look to have both straight and countersunk holes.

Can you confirm whether I need different rear sprocket bolts than the OEMs? It seems to be mentioned frequently, but I haven't seen a conclusive reply.

Thanks!