The official XT225 thread!

[carlclaflin]

Originally Posted by GI_JO_NATHAN

I wish I knew what I get on mine. I'm normally filling it with a gas can.

on mine, a 94, i'll normally get 100-110 around town before i have go into the reserve side. last summer i did go a nice ride with some co-workers, appx. 112 miles and still had appx.28 of my tank not counting the reserve. i remember, because that was my first big ride on that bike and when i hit the gas station i only put apps .70-.75 of a gallon. all stock.

[OldGypsy]

Originally Posted by dav_dman

u da man. THAT is a heckuva adventure trip!!

If you want to read about it, you can go to:

http://www.xt225.com/forums/ubbthrea...=102399&page=1

[Tom S]

Originally Posted by carlclaflin

... appx. 112 miles and still had appx.28 of my tank not counting the reserve. ..... when i hit the gas station i only put apps .70-.75 of a gallon. all stock.

Huh? You got between 149 to 160 mpg or you didn’t fill it up?
XT225 Fuel tank capacity
8.8L (2.32 US gallons) (1.94 Imp. gal)
Fuel reserve amount 2.0 L (.053 US gallons) (0.44 Imp. gal)
2.32 -.28 –.053 = 1.510 gal.

[woofer2609]

...unless I'm missing something. Someone here mentioned they had one.

Originally Posted by carlclaflin

here is a pic of my stock xt tach(1994 xt225)

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[KamperBob]

Originally Posted by DerekC

Rode 125 miles today, mostly dirt roads. And, broke the elusive 100 mpg barrier, 100.2 mpg :)

Welcome to the three figures club! I was excited my first time as well. Normally I get 90 +/- 5 mpg.

[KamperBob]

Did Yamaha use thread lock compound on the studs holding the sprocket to the hub? (pix here)

[Reposado1800]

Originally Posted by OldGypsy

Went to Canada early last fall - about 1800 miles from my house. Me, my riding gear and camping equipment weighed 255#. I don't think I hurt the bike (total miles by the time I got back - 4600), but it sure was a strain to keep it going 60mph. If you're loaded up for camping, I don't think it's more than a 50mph machine.

It needs to be uncorked to go faster loaded. Exhaust, intake and jetting.

[OldGypsy]

Originally Posted by Reposado1800

It needs to be uncorked to go faster loaded. Exhaust, intake and jetting.

I had done the Z-1 mod, and opened up the pilot jet setting, but never messed with the intake. In its present condition it will out run my brother's stock XT225 everytime. Maybe I'm spoiled on my FZ-1, but I can't see it cruising comfortably at 60mph with a 255# load.

[carlclaflin]

so today, i had my bike up on the stand cleaning the chain. after a good cleaning and lube, i started her up and worked the throttle a little to help get back to operating temp. I had just rode around town apprx 5-10 miles. anyways, i put her in first and worked the throttle just a little, when i heard a ticking noise. so with the bike in idle, i could hear the noise. it sounds to me, the noise from a car when the lifters are nocking. i could not isolate the sound, in fear of hurting my little bike, so i shut it off and got it down from the stand and parked it. has anyone had a similar situation or sound? also is it ok to ride it to the shop and have a mechanic check her out?

[Tom S]

Originally Posted by carlclaflin

i put her in first and worked the throttle just a little, when i heard a ticking noise.

In first gear, back wheel probably rotating. I'm not surprised. What's it sound like off the 'stand' & in neutral?

[carlclaflin]

Originally Posted by Tom S

In first gear, back wheel probably rotating. I'm not surprised. What's it sound like off the 'stand' & in neutral?

it sounded the same when off the stand.

[woofer2609]

If you are able, and have the specs, adjusting the valve gap is relatively easy. Google "xt 225 valve clearance" and there is a great tutorial on the other website.

[carlclaflin]

Originally Posted by woofer2609

If you are able, and have the specs, adjusting the valve gap is relatively easy. Google "xt 225 valve clearance" and there is a great tutorial on the other website.

Awesome. GREAT WALK THROUGH.

[carlclaflin]

Originally Posted by carlclaflin

Awesome. GREAT WALK THROUGH.

it appears that the intake valve nut is missing. shitonastick

[SantaFeTrailer]

Originally Posted by SantaFeTrailer

Just made my deal, should have it by Sunday.

Got it! Yeah!

2007 with 650 miles on the clock!

let the farklng begin (oh, OK, I have already installed a tool tube)