Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread - Page 2193

Gonzo_Matt · 02-01-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thumpididump

The mirror is made by Acerbis:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch

Hands down, it is the worst piece of shit mirror ever made. I didn't buy it, rather, it was on the bike when I bought it. It felt good to toss it in the trash.

i have those on my KTM 450SX, just to give the impression that it is sorta road legal since I have it plated. I usually just look over my shoulder because I can never see a gadayum thing in them.

MeefZah · 02-01-2013, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

i have those on my KTM 450SX, just to give the impression that it is sorta road legal since I have it plated. I usually just look over my shoulder because I can never see a gadayum thing in them.

They are useful for seeing a headlight behind you, to make sure your buddies made the turn. That's about it.

Gryphon12 · 02-01-2013, 07:39 PM

Another hand full of reasons to go with the HDB system.

yaw · 02-01-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaw

I just cleaned my spark arrestor for the second time in the last 1,000 miles or so. It was pretty dirty again. I've been riding a daily for short trips in the city and it's been pretty cold here (well, 30's and 40's). Should I chalk this up to lots of warm ups? Or is this a sign of something else going on? It's been running great, never a hickup. About 21,000 on the clock.

Running the OEM muffler

mtntrails · 02-02-2013, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thumpididump

The mirror is made by Acerbis:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch

Hands down, it is the worst piece of shit mirror ever made. I didn't buy it, rather, it was on the bike when I bought it. It felt good to toss it in the trash.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...hlight=Mirrors

I have a set of these on my 400EXC - love 'em.

KansasBob · 02-02-2013, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by yaw

I just cleaned my spark arrestor for the second time in the last 1,000 miles or so. It was pretty dirty again. I've been riding a daily for short trips in the city and it's been pretty cold here (well, 30's and 40's). Should I chalk this up to lots of warm ups? Or is this a sign of something else going on? It's been running great, never a hickup. About 21,000 on the clock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaw

Running the OEM muffler

Interesting........ it's been cool to cold on the days I felt like the bike was down on top end power. I need to check mine

GSBS · 02-02-2013, 06:53 AM

...I've been using these for a couple of years now and have been very pleased.

These photos from another forum are not of my bike, but show how they work:

simonpig · 02-02-2013, 11:21 AM

Has anyone tried the Moose GYTR Radiator gaurds. Thinking about getting one, but there's no user info that I can find anywhere online, and also am not sure if the picture is the actual product.

http://www.amazon.com/Moose-Racing-1.../dp/B0068EULLA

DefyInertia · 02-02-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sodapop

I think confusion comes with the difference between X and R hubs. If I understand correctly, the front rotors are not interchangeable.
HD

Missed that point, thanks.

japako · 02-02-2013, 04:07 PM

I thought the rotor could be used on the WRR, but you would have to use a different bracket for the caliper. Or maybe you just use the caliper setup from the X?????
I'm really not sure, but that sounds better than using the X hub.

yaw · 02-02-2013, 05:05 PM

Went to buy a Pirelli Scorpion Pro front tire but it lists two sizes. Anyone know the difference? 1) 90/90-21 54R
2) 90/90-21. The first is about $5 more... Thanks!

thumpididump · 02-02-2013, 06:23 PM

54R refers to the load index (54) and speed rating (R)

load index "54" is up to 467 lbs
speed rating "R" is up to 106 mph

Some references:

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/do...ad-Ratings.pdf

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35

yaw · 02-02-2013, 06:24 PM

Looks like the 54r refers to 467lbs of load and a speed rating of 106mph. So what is the rating for the cheaper version? I can't find anything online or on Pirelli's site. If in doubt buy the cheaper tire?

yaw · 02-02-2013, 06:26 PM

Thanks Thumpididump. I didn't see your post before I posted. Anyone have the cheaper version evidently without a rating?

skierd · 02-02-2013, 06:28 PM

Anyone got a recommendation on new clutch plates? Mines starting to feel its age, and I think I want to try to preemptively replace it this winter while the bikes apart. OEM looks to be around $140 plus shipping, and has worked well enough so far. Aftermarket units any better, or just lower priced?

Same question, but front brake pads. I have no complaints about the stock pads, except that the X's pad wore out twice as fast than the R's pads did. Any advantage to aftermarket really, and if so, suggestions?

02-01-2013, 07:39 PM	#32883
Gryphon12 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Carnation, WA USA Oddometer: 692	Another hand full of reasons to go with the HDB system. __________________ 1990 Honda NT-650 Hawk-GT Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

02-02-2013, 06:53 AM	#32887
GSBS FunHog Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Blount Springs, AL Oddometer: 3,452	+1 for Doubletake Mirrors... ...I've been using these for a couple of years now and have been very pleased. These photos from another forum are not of my bike, but show how they work: __________________ My book's website (Now Available) 2003 BMW F650 Dakar (Back from the Brink) 2003 Victory V92C + Velorex sidecar chassis + Harley sidecar body (Canine Chariot) 2010 WR250R (Twiggy)

02-02-2013, 11:21 AM	#32888
simonpig goin' to Shaboom's! Joined: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Oddometer: 668	Moose radiator gaurd Has anyone tried the Moose GYTR Radiator gaurds. Thinking about getting one, but there's no user info that I can find anywhere online, and also am not sure if the picture is the actual product. http://www.amazon.com/Moose-Racing-1.../dp/B0068EULLA

02-02-2013, 04:07 PM	#32890
japako Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: North Texas Oddometer: 448	I thought the rotor could be used on the WRR, but you would have to use a different bracket for the caliper. Or maybe you just use the caliper setup from the X????? I'm really not sure, but that sounds better than using the X hub. japako screwed with this post 02-02-2013 at 04:23 PM

02-02-2013, 05:05 PM	#32891
yaw lost Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Republic of PDX Oregon Oddometer: 62	pirelli scorpion pro Went to buy a Pirelli Scorpion Pro front tire but it lists two sizes. Anyone know the difference? 1) 90/90-21 54R 2) 90/90-21. The first is about $5 more... Thanks! __________________ 08 yamaha wr250x 07 ktm 990s sold 67 bmw r69s sold

02-02-2013, 06:23 PM	#32892
thumpididump MacGyver Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Oddometer: 1,973	54R refers to the load index (54) and speed rating (R) load index "54" is up to 467 lbs speed rating "R" is up to 106 mph Some references: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/do...ad-Ratings.pdf http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35 __________________ _______________ "You can't put the shit back in the donkey." - Tony Soprano FYYFF

02-02-2013, 06:24 PM	#32893
yaw lost Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Republic of PDX Oregon Oddometer: 62	Pirelli scorpion pro Looks like the 54r refers to 467lbs of load and a speed rating of 106mph. So what is the rating for the cheaper version? I can't find anything online or on Pirelli's site. If in doubt buy the cheaper tire? __________________ 08 yamaha wr250x 07 ktm 990s sold 67 bmw r69s sold

02-02-2013, 06:26 PM	#32894
yaw lost Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Republic of PDX Oregon Oddometer: 62	Pirelli scorpion pro Thanks Thumpididump. I didn't see your post before I posted. Anyone have the cheaper version evidently without a rating? __________________ 08 yamaha wr250x 07 ktm 990s sold 67 bmw r69s sold

02-02-2013, 06:28 PM	#32895
skierd Wannabe Far-Rider Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Fairbanks, AK Oddometer: 2,689	clutch suggestions Anyone got a recommendation on new clutch plates? Mines starting to feel its age, and I think I want to try to preemptively replace it this winter while the bikes apart. OEM looks to be around $140 plus shipping, and has worked well enough so far. Aftermarket units any better, or just lower priced? Same question, but front brake pads. I have no complaints about the stock pads, except that the X's pad wore out twice as fast than the R's pads did. Any advantage to aftermarket really, and if so, suggestions? __________________ "We wish your trail a long one" - Darlene "Sid" Dowd ~ Never run out of traction, ideas, and real estate at the same time. 2008 Yamaha WR250X - 1998 Honda Nighthawk CB750 Eastern TAT 8/2009 ~MD-Key West-Oklahoma 4/2011~Maryland to Alaska 3/2012

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