Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread - Page 1191

Reposado1800 · 10-11-2010, 05:35 PM

Anybody change their fuel pump and notice a difference in the sound it makes compared to the original 2008?

Chadx · 10-11-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFeet

Hell, I should probably add one of those, too! Be the local "super tanker" to bail out riders on empty!
Nah, 6 lbs per gallon adds up fast...

That's preposterous!

OK, OK. I never actually road it like that, but the potential for 7.5 gallons is there. See my previous post...http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...ostcount=15542

BigFeet · 10-11-2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadx

That's preposterous!

OK, OK. I never actually road it like that, but the potential for 7.5 gallons is there. See my previous post...http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...ostcount=15542

I like it a lot! Now that's a SUPERTANKER!

BigFeets

BigFeet · 10-11-2010, 07:23 PM

I'd seen some requests for pics of the stock heat shield on an FMF Q4.

This link goes to a thread I started for just this. It has a few tips on how I pulled it off; not super-sano by any means, but it looks good and works well.

And yeah, as usual I took a couple of shortcuts.

BigFeets

http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/oh...3142.htm#30816

BigFeet · 10-11-2010, 07:39 PM

I've read all the linked info I could find on this and it looks like a Revloc on just about any dualsport is the cat's ass.

I've heard back from BigBird saying it's maintenance free and bulletproof.

Hoping to hear from some other WRR/X Revloc users... how do you like it everywhere? Any problems? Would ya' do it again? Do you know of a left hand rear brake unit that fits better than Revloc's version?

Stuff like that. Link to the main thread I've found on this for our bikes:

http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/oh...4-20.htm#30817

Mainly, I'm just looking for some more recent or updated input. How goes the Revloc?!?

Machtig?? Others?

I'm about 2 or 3 days from ordering a Revloc anyhow.

TIA!

-feets

kawagumby · 10-11-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clayjars

Anybody change their fuel pump and notice a difference in the sound it makes compared to the original 2008?

Very much so. The new pump is a whole octave lower in pitch - very noticeable, it sure seems that would be from spinning more slowly? I was worried at first, but it has been working fine. (I changed mine out as a precaution, the old unit worked fine too, but it was an early model -08).

MiXu · 10-12-2010, 03:18 AM

Could someone running on 13/48 sprockets share their chain tension checking method? Where do you measure and what is the clearance? Don't say you measure with your fingers unless you have measured your fingers

I tried basing my tension on the Chain Tension Technical Bulletin and taking my bigger rear sprocket into account by using the upper limit of the TB spec (i.e. setting the clearance between the swing arm and the chain to about 12~14mm whereas the bulleting says 8...13mm) but I'm not quite sure this is the right way to go. The radius of the 48 sprocket is only 12% bigger than the radius of the original sprocket, right? So do I even have to take the bigger rear sprocket into account?

I don't have a tension gauge so I just push the chain towards the swing arm firmly but not with excessive force (the clearance difference between "firmly" and "with excessive force" is very small anyway, maybe 1 or 2 mm).

I do know that I could check the tension by deattaching the rear shock and aligning the sprockets and the back swing pivot but I'm still gathering courage to to do it

I'm hoping someone has already done that for me

Krabill · 10-12-2010, 05:57 AM

I'm running 13/47 and I don't get all scientific about it, but I keep just about 1/2" clearance between the top of the chain and the bottom of the swingarm. Seems to work for me.

simmons1 · 10-12-2010, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krabill

I'm running 13/47 and I don't get all scientific about it, but I keep just about 1/2" clearance between the top of the chain and the bottom of the swingarm. Seems to work for me.

This is what I do as well and works good for me.

malibu_dan · 10-12-2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krabill

I'm running 13/47 and I don't get all scientific about it, but I keep just about 1/2" clearance between the top of the chain and the bottom of the swingarm. Seems to work for me.

So, if one IS digging into the plastic swing arm protector more than one would like--do you think it's because of running the chain too tight, or too loose?

Krabill · 10-12-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malibu_dan

So, if one IS digging into the plastic swing arm protector more than one would like--do you think it's because of running the chain too tight, or too loose?

I have no idea. I'm guessing the 12T wasn't helping matters. I was worn into the swingarm at 5k miles when I was running the 12T. I've put 8k miles on it since then with the 13T/47T combo and while there are grooves in the guard, it isn't anywhere close to being eaten through yet.

I have always adjusted my chain the same way. ~1/2" clearance.

scottmac · 10-12-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFeet

I've read all the linked info I could find on this and it looks like a Revloc on just about any dualsport is the cat's ass.

I've heard back from BigBird saying it's maintenance free and bulletproof.

Hoping to hear from some other WRR/X Revloc users... how do you like it everywhere? Any problems? Would ya' do it again? Do you know of a left hand rear brake unit that fits better than Revloc's version?

Stuff like that. Link to the main thread I've found on this for our bikes:

http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/oh...4-20.htm#30817

Mainly, I'm just looking for some more recent or updated input. How goes the Revloc?!?

Machtig?? Others?

I'm about 2 or 3 days from ordering a Revloc anyhow.

TIA!

-feets

Brian (Machtig) is the one you want to get a hold of regarding this.

He's pretty much paved the way to get a Revloc that's compatable for
the WRR/X.

GotMojo? · 10-12-2010, 09:16 AM

Just a quick update (or lack thereof) on the fuel pump on my 2009 WR250X. I took the bike up to the dealer this past Saturday... haven't heard anything yet. The appointment isn't technically until this Friday, but I dropped it off earlier in case they could get to it sooner. When I dropped it off, the service guy seemed to think he could get it replaced...he'd call Yamaha if he had to. I told him I don't want the bike back without a new fuel pump LOL. I will post here once all is said and done.... hopefully it won't be too long.

greer · 10-12-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmons1

This is what I do as well and works good for me.

Me too, under that big white sticker on the swingarm. I let my chain get too lose over a span of 200 or so miles and it wore the crap out of my chain slider. I've always run a 13T.

Sarah

bash3r · 10-12-2010, 10:29 AM

Here's a RR I just posted of my 2 day swinging bridges ride here in Missouri... camped off the bike and video from my GoPro helmet cam. The WR was just perfect, man I just can't wait to saddle back up on this bike time and time again..

Ride Report Video Here

I had a ball....

10-11-2010, 05:35 PM	#17851
Reposado1800 Bronze Age Fall Guy Joined: Dec 2006 Location: 5th and Main Oddometer: 5,131	Anybody change their fuel pump and notice a difference in the sound it makes compared to the original 2008? __________________ Hate gets you nowhere.

10-11-2010, 07:23 PM	#17854
BigFeet Banned Joined: May 2009 Oddometer: 501	FMF Q4 Muffler w/Stock Heat Shield I'd seen some requests for pics of the stock heat shield on an FMF Q4. This link goes to a thread I started for just this. It has a few tips on how I pulled it off; not super-sano by any means, but it looks good and works well. And yeah, as usual I took a couple of shortcuts. BigFeets http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/oh...3142.htm#30816

10-11-2010, 07:39 PM	#17855
BigFeet Banned Joined: May 2009 Oddometer: 501	Revloc Automatic Clutch I've read all the linked info I could find on this and it looks like a Revloc on just about any dualsport is the cat's ass. I've heard back from BigBird saying it's maintenance free and bulletproof. Hoping to hear from some other WRR/X Revloc users... how do you like it everywhere? Any problems? Would ya' do it again? Do you know of a left hand rear brake unit that fits better than Revloc's version? Stuff like that. Link to the main thread I've found on this for our bikes: http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/oh...4-20.htm#30817 Mainly, I'm just looking for some more recent or updated input. How goes the Revloc?!? Machtig?? Others? I'm about 2 or 3 days from ordering a Revloc anyhow. TIA! -feets

10-12-2010, 03:18 AM	#17857
MiXu Going small Joined: May 2008 Location: Funland Oddometer: 68	Chain Tension with 13/48? Could someone running on 13/48 sprockets share their chain tension checking method? Where do you measure and what is the clearance? Don't say you measure with your fingers unless you have measured your fingers I tried basing my tension on the Chain Tension Technical Bulletin and taking my bigger rear sprocket into account by using the upper limit of the TB spec (i.e. setting the clearance between the swing arm and the chain to about 12~14mm whereas the bulleting says 8...13mm) but I'm not quite sure this is the right way to go. The radius of the 48 sprocket is only 12% bigger than the radius of the original sprocket, right? So do I even have to take the bigger rear sprocket into account? I don't have a tension gauge so I just push the chain towards the swing arm firmly but not with excessive force (the clearance difference between "firmly" and "with excessive force" is very small anyway, maybe 1 or 2 mm). I do know that I could check the tension by deattaching the rear shock and aligning the sprockets and the back swing pivot but I'm still gathering courage to to do it I'm hoping someone has already done that for me __________________ Big bore = Big bore

10-12-2010, 05:57 AM	#17858
Krabill Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Tulsa, OK Oddometer: 3,526	I'm running 13/47 and I don't get all scientific about it, but I keep just about 1/2" clearance between the top of the chain and the bottom of the swingarm. Seems to work for me. __________________ Loud Sucks! www.wrrdualsport.com www.designatedvaping.com <- for all your electronic cigarette needs

10-12-2010, 09:16 AM	#17863
GotMojo? Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Oddometer: 4,042	Just a quick update (or lack thereof) on the fuel pump on my 2009 WR250X. I took the bike up to the dealer this past Saturday... haven't heard anything yet. The appointment isn't technically until this Friday, but I dropped it off earlier in case they could get to it sooner. When I dropped it off, the service guy seemed to think he could get it replaced...he'd call Yamaha if he had to. I told him I don't want the bike back without a new fuel pump LOL. I will post here once all is said and done.... hopefully it won't be too long. __________________ My rides... 2009 Yamaha WR250X \| 2008 Yamaha WR250R \| 2013 Honda CRF250L \| 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

10-12-2010, 10:29 AM	#17865
bash3r Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Wentzville, MO Oddometer: 1,597	Missouri 1900s Swinging Bridges Here's a RR I just posted of my 2 day swinging bridges ride here in Missouri... camped off the bike and video from my GoPro helmet cam. The WR was just perfect, man I just can't wait to saddle back up on this bike time and time again.. Ride Report Video Here I had a ball.... __________________ 08' Yamaha WR250R 08' Kawasaki Versys My ADV Website \| ADV Legends

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