The official XT225 thread!

[Tom S]

Originally Posted by Rumlover

I think what you are referring to is the pilot screw (factory plug has to be removed to access it).
It is in the pilot jet circuit and fine tunes the fuel delivered by the pilot jet. Primarily affects idle and low speed/small throttle openings.

Yes, that's the one i am talking about.

Originally Posted by GlennF33

No. IT IS A FUEL SCREW. Some other later model bikes have an air screw.

Ok, Ok!
Still, turning it out more isn't gonna do what Dirt2street wants it to do. Like I said & Rum says, idle & low speed.

[deserteagle56]

Originally Posted by gbacque

deserteagle, do you have a link for those mirrors? That looks like a cool option.

Bought them from Dennis Kirk (www.denniskirk.com) in 2010 so I don't know if they are still available. Part number was 39-2275 for the left one, and 39-2276 for the right one. But I believe other manufacturers make similar ones that pivot like that.

[GlennR]

Originally Posted by gbacque

deserteagle, do you have a link for those mirrors? That looks like a cool option.

I had one of those mounted on my WR450 when I bought it and had to replace it with a more stable & larger mirror. The stem is plastic and tends to vibrate, and it's also quite short. Maybe it's okay for some folks, but it didn't work for me.

I ended up getting the KTM style folding mirror which has been working well for me.

[woofer2609]

I've often contemplated attaching a concave mirror near the end of my visor, anybody ever tried that?
I think Bell helmets used to have them in their visors as well back in the day

[Crazy Canadian]

Well... There is a new bike heading to my garage tomorrow... And one leaving... Is going to be, not really missed as I bought it off craigslist this afternoon for $50 and tomorrow it becomes $200 from the dealer and $2500 is Cash for Carbon credits! Not a bad investment and I get to keep the XT!

So the XT will now be sharing it's little corner of the garage with a 2012 Zero DS ZF9.

[deserteagle56]

Originally Posted by woofer2609

I've often contemplated attaching a concave mirror near the end of my visor, anybody ever tried that?
I think Bell helmets used to have them in their visors as well back in the day

I've talked to a couple people who had them on their helmets and were pleased with them; one of the guys said you had to become accustomed to using them as a car coming up behind you appeared very tiny until it was about two feet from your rear tire. Question is, will the law be pleased if they are your only mirrors? The cops around here make a big deal about having two mirrors on the handlebars.

[deodom]

Originally Posted by woofer2609

I've often contemplated attaching a concave mirror near the end of my visor, anybody ever tried that?
I think Bell helmets used to have them in their visors as well back in the day

They were the Visor View Visors by Malcom Smith (I believe). They were a 3 snap visor with mirrors built in. They can still be found used on some vintage web sites, but only for the old style 3 snap helmets. Had a couple in the 70's on my Bell Star and Moto Star helmets.

[maverick1]

Need some help.
I purchased a K&N air filter for my 2001 XT225 and after I installed it I went for a ride and the engine seemed to misfire and started to jerk when I was accelerating quickly.
I then got home and replaced the stock foam air filter took it out and it did not misfire or jerk.
What gives.
I thought with the K&N it should perform better.
When I removed the K&N filter I did notice some red filter oil drops on the mesh screen.
The only thing I can think of is that there is too much K&N red oil on the filter, but I'm not sure if that would cause the misfiring.
Any suggestions.

[Crazy Canadian]

Originally Posted by maverick1

Need some help.
I purchased a K&N air filter for my 2001 XT225 and after I installed it I went for a ride and the engine seemed to misfire and started to jerk when I was accelerating quickly.
I then got home and replaced the stock foam air filter took it out and it did not misfire or jerk.
What gives.
I thought with the K&N it should perform better.
When I removed the K&N filter I did notice some red filter oil drops on the mesh screen.
The only thing I can think of is that there is too much K&N red oil on the filter, but I'm not sure if that would cause the misfiring.
Any suggestions.

K&N is a more free flowing filter therefore your engine is getting more air... Needs more fuel to compensate. You may get away with adjusting your fuel/ air mixture screw but it might be time to re-jet.

[tuna101]

What tank bag works good on a XT? Seeing that the tank drops off so much. Would tank saddlebags work better? Want something on the smaller size.

[johninlv]

I have used K&N Air Filters on dirt bikes and four-wheel drive trucks since they first came out, serviced them religiously.
Results:
A new bore and piston every year.

.010 cylinder bore wall taper on my Turbo Diesel pickup after 100,000 miles.

These vehicles used only premium lubricants that were available at the time.
In later years I found out thru oil analysis that high levels of silica could be directly traced to the quality of your air filter.
My last desert bike was a CanAm 250 with a twin air filter that never needed a new bore or piston. I don’t think the fraction of a Horsepower is worth the cost of the Baja Bore job. The bikes I have now I want to last, if I lust for more power I will go to a big bore kit.

John
Rant Over

[Reposado1800]

Originally Posted by johninlv

I have used K&N Air Filters on dirt bikes and four-wheel drive trucks since they first came out, serviced them religiously.
Results:
A new bore and piston every year.

.010 cylinder bore wall taper on my Turbo Diesel pickup after 100,000 miles.

These vehicles used only premium lubricants that were available at the time.
In later years I found out thru oil analysis that high levels of silica could be directly traced to the quality of your air filter.
My last desert bike was a CanAm 250 with a twin air filter that never needed a new bore or piston. I don’t think the fraction of a Horsepower is worth the cost of the Baja Bore job. The bikes I have now I want to last, if I lust for more power I will go to a big bore kit.

John
Rant Over

This. It is a well known fact they let more dirt by. For street only use in low dust, it might be ok.

[Tom S]

K&N filters:

Originally Posted by Reposado1800

It is a well known fact they let more dirt by.

I really can’t speak about the K&N motorcycle air filters but, yes, their car/truck air filters do let in a lot more dirt. They do keep out rocks & small birds. I suspect the bike filters would be about the same. I won’t use them.
On the other hand the K&N oil filters are excellent. Done a fair amount of research on them oil filters & use them on several bikes. Don't know if they make oil filters for the XT225 though.

[gbacque]

Rocks and small birds....lmao

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[maverick1]

Originally Posted by johninlv

I have used K&N Air Filters on dirt bikes and four-wheel drive trucks since they first came out, serviced them religiously.
Results:
A new bore and piston every year.

.010 cylinder bore wall taper on my Turbo Diesel pickup after 100,000 miles.

These vehicles used only premium lubricants that were available at the time.
In later years I found out thru oil analysis that high levels of silica could be directly traced to the quality of your air filter.
My last desert bike was a CanAm 250 with a twin air filter that never needed a new bore or piston. I don’t think the fraction of a Horsepower is worth the cost of the Baja Bore job. The bikes I have now I want to last, if I lust for more power I will go to a big bore kit.

John
Rant Over

So I'm guessing you don't like K & N air filters for the XT225
Does twin air make one for the XT225? or what would you recommend?
Funny, I bought a K&N air filter for my Porsche and I could not get it to fit.
Maybe that was a blessing in disguise.