Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread - Page 1169

AKASY · 09-29-2010, 06:30 AM

On mine I find that leaving only 3-4 clicks of compression damping (almost none

) both front and rear along with minimum preload gives me the best results. My XR650R is setup in a similar manner. Do I bottom the front occassionally--yep--but it more than makes up for it in rocky sections. I personally like the squat and grip of increased sag on accel out of corners and the dive and hold of minimal compression damping going into a corner. To me increased compression damping only makes the ride miserable--your results may differ

set her where YOU like it.

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

Yep- it was way too harsh for the rocky s**t we were riding. But she doesn't know enough about suspension to tell me. I was riding only a few feet behind her for a long time and could see what it was doing. We backed the preload waaaay back and removed about all of the compression damping we could, and a little less rebound damping as well. Just riding around the yard it seems to work better; we'll play with it more on the trail tomorrow. There might be some rocks.

tshrey · 09-29-2010, 08:46 AM

I'm working with the brake line guys at moto-heaven to try and get something sorted out. The front line specs that they have wind up making a brake line that does not fit my R model very well at all. Turns out they got their specs from an X model. I don't have my stock front brake line anymore. Can someone with an R that has the stock brake line off the bike measure the distance from the center of the caliper end banjo bolt to the beginning of the stiffener that sits in the stiffener bracket on the left side fork guard? OR could someone with an X take a picture that shows the stock brake line path on the bike up close - I need to see from the the caliper to the stiffener bracket.

thanks

AKASY · 09-29-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tshrey

I'm working with the brake line guys at moto-heaven to try and get something sorted out. The front line specs that they have wind up making a brake line that does not fit my R model very well at all. Turns out they got their specs from an X model. I don't have my stock front brake line anymore. Can someone with an R that has the stock brake line off the bike measure the distance from the center of the caliper end banjo bolt to the beginning of the stiffener that sits in the stiffener bracket on the left side fork guard? OR could someone with an X take a picture that shows the stock brake line path on the bike up close - I need to see from the the caliper to the stiffener bracket.

thanks

Bonnie Abbzug · 09-29-2010, 02:24 PM

Check out the awesome windscreen Hayduke made me!!

It works like a charm when riding down the Hwy at 65+. No more holding myself up and getting tired shoulders from the wind!

Thank you Honey!

Hayduke · 09-29-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonnie Abbzug

Check out the awesome windscreen Hayduke made me!!

It works like a charm when riding down the Hwy at 65+. No more holding myself up and getting tired shoulders from the wind!

Thank you Honey!

You're welcome.

Glad it works well.

simmons1 · 09-29-2010, 03:02 PM

Love the paint job on the screen. What did you use for paint!

HardWorkingDog · 09-29-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

Sweet! Looks like you could fit a roadbook holder and satnav unit behind there...Dakar Rally or BUST

Hayduke · 09-29-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by simmons1

Love the paint job on the screen. What did you use for paint!

No paint; it's a black Kydex shield with blue numberplate backing (vinyl) covering it on front. I added white numberplate backing just for aesthetics.

Hayduke · 09-29-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HardWorkingDog

Sweet! Looks like you could fit a roadbook holder and satnav unit behind there...Dakar Rally or BUST

I got the idea after setting up my 525 for some roadbook rally navigation events this summer. The screen blocks enough wind at speed on the 525 that I thought she might like it for dualsporting.

Dewtwo · 09-29-2010, 03:51 PM

hey folks
How does the electical disconnect on the fuel pump lead on the bottom of the tank disconnect? I've got bad eyes, and big fingers! ... Thanks

tshrey · 09-29-2010, 03:57 PM

AKASY thanks a lot. I think that helped me figure out the problem.

edteamslr · 09-29-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

I got the idea after setting up my 525 for some roadbook rally navigation events this summer. The screen blocks enough wind at speed on the 525 that I thought she might like it for dualsporting.

What is the FR roadbook like? Does it have an electric winder? Is it metal or plastic?

Hayduke · 09-29-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by edteamslr

What is the FR roadbook like? Does it have an electric winder? Is it metal or plastic?

The Free 2 Ride is metal, and electric drive, etc. It works great! Much cheaper than an MD Roadbook holder, and actually better according to some with more experience than me.

http://www.f2r.pt/epages/f2r.sf/en_G...ucts/RB730-001

Nice_Rumble · 09-29-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewtwo

hey folks
How does the electical disconnect on the fuel pump lead on the bottom of the tank disconnect? I've got bad eyes, and big fingers! ... Thanks

IIRC there is a plastic release you need to press then pull it straight off. It's the fuel supply that's a bear.

simmons1 · 09-29-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

No paint; it's a black Kydex shield with blue numberplate backing (vinyl) covering it on front. I added white numberplate backing just for aesthetics.

Thanks!

09-29-2010, 08:46 AM	#17522
tshrey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Oddometer: 198	Pic or measurement request! I'm working with the brake line guys at moto-heaven to try and get something sorted out. The front line specs that they have wind up making a brake line that does not fit my R model very well at all. Turns out they got their specs from an X model. I don't have my stock front brake line anymore. Can someone with an R that has the stock brake line off the bike measure the distance from the center of the caliper end banjo bolt to the beginning of the stiffener that sits in the stiffener bracket on the left side fork guard? OR could someone with an X take a picture that shows the stock brake line path on the bike up close - I need to see from the the caliper to the stiffener bracket. thanks

09-29-2010, 02:24 PM	#17524
Bonnie Abbzug Charlaridian Joined: Sep 2006 Location: on the couch pm'ing Hayduke Oddometer: 10,296	Check out the awesome windscreen Hayduke made me!! It works like a charm when riding down the Hwy at 65+. No more holding myself up and getting tired shoulders from the wind! Thank you Honey! __________________ 2008 Yamaha WR250R 2004 Gas Gas 300 Raga Replica 1977 Yamaha DT-100

09-29-2010, 03:02 PM	#17526
simmons1 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Out Riding Oddometer: 643	Love the paint job on the screen. What did you use for paint! __________________ Goldwing, Super Tenere, WR250R, ST1300, KLR, GS1000s, H2 750

09-29-2010, 03:51 PM	#17530
Dewtwo old trail rider! Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Mid-MO Oddometer: 6	feeling helpless hey folks How does the electical disconnect on the fuel pump lead on the bottom of the tank disconnect? I've got bad eyes, and big fingers! ... Thanks

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09-29-2010, 03:57 PM	#17531
tshrey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Oddometer: 198	AKASY thanks a lot. I think that helped me figure out the problem.