Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread

[BigFeet]

Originally Posted by bhd1223

Ya, these wr's seem awesome. I've been trying to decide if I want to forgo the plan to pick up an inexpensive older dualsport for my foray into the dirt and just grab a wrr/x instead. It just seems to be the cream of the crop.

If you've read much of the WRR monster thread here, though, WATCH OUT!

A lot of guys buy one, then find their other bikes just aren't getting used any more.

Go figure, but the WRR's and X's are silly assed fun to ride. Addictive.

My KLR650 was totaled. It was a really well modded bike. But if I still owned it, it'd just be collecting dust. No comparison. Especially not FUN wise!!

The KLR650 was arguably only better at one thing. It was perhaps a better "two wheeled 3/4 ton truck", but I never used that feature. My WRX is rated at 420 pounds (rider and cargo) and I never come close to using that weight limit. Then again, I only weigh 165.

You don't own a KLR from your sig line. But anyway, that's my most recent frame of reference for comparison.

[BigFeet]

Alright, well I've had about enough Canadian Mist. I'm outta here for the night.

G'night.

-feet

[BigFeet]

Well, alright. Not then. Now.

[NeilW]

Originally Posted by craftycoder

112 chain fits great with a 13/47. In fact, I like the fit better than the stock chain and 43. It was a little short for my bike. The current setup adjusts right in the middle of the blocks.

I agree with that 112 links is right for the 13/47 sprocket combo.
The stock chain is 108 links, too short for 13/47 sprockets.
I just went from a 12/43 (stock chain) to the 13/47 last weekend. Based on other advice, I cut the new chain to 110 links. It fits but the wheel is adjusted as far forward as it can go. I'm toying with the idea of getting a couple of master links and adding a link to make it 112. I riveted the master and carry a clip type spare.

[Reposado1800]

Originally Posted by BigFeet

Probably true.

Either way, my 08 rocks in my not so humble opinion. It's a keeper.

Until they come out with gold handlebars...

With the way the prices are going up for the 2011's they better have gold handlebars!

[BigFeet]

Originally Posted by Clayjars

With the way the prices are going up for the 2011's they better have gold handlebars!

[eakins]

Originally Posted by BigFeet

Some of the guys suggested using searchtempest.com to search many different Craigslist's at once. That's how I found mine.

I first was headed to another one; got halfway there when the guy called me and said they couldn't find the title. Diverted course to Abilene.

Plenty of used WRR's and X's in NE for sure! I saw 'em!

Some dealers really gouge for 'em NEW whereas some guys got 'em brand new for 5k or just under. Though that deal was a rarified winter kind of thing from fleabay.

L

craiglook used to be one of the go to craigslist searchs but they got shut down and now use this domain but do not search craigslist anymore. overall a major bummer but the do find a few bikes on other sites so it's worth using in addition. that's leaves searchtempest which is not as good.
you get alot of false results and it just puts each city in it's own box vrs craiglook just listing the bike in order of posting. it's alot more work using searchtempest because of the frames but i think craiglook got the boot because they elminated the frames.
http://claz.org/
http://www.searchtempest.com/

[BigFeet]

Originally Posted by eakins

craiglook used to be one of the go to craigslist searchs but they got shut down and now use this domain but do not search craigslist anymore. overall a major bummer but the do find a few bikes on other sites so it's worth using in addition. that's leaves searchtempest which is not as good.
you get alot of false results and it just puts each city in it's own box vrs craiglook just listing the bike in order of posting. it's alot more work using searchtempest because of the frames but i think craiglook got the boot because they elminated the frames.
http://claz.org/
http://www.searchtempest.com/

Good to know.

[Roam]

If you happen to run across the latest issue of Ironhorse there's a 6 page article in it about my TAT ride on my WR this summer. I haven't actually seen the article my self. I think this issue has old man Tuttle on the cover (booo).

So anyways, toot - toot.

Hugh

[BigFeet]

Cool. Congrats!

[stormsearcher]

i recon the wrr is one of most fun bikes i have owned.its been bullet proof.i have done 25k kms thro harsh australian terrain.till date not a single nut/bolt has come loose after being nailed thro 1000s of kms of corrugations 4-6 inches tall.in fact i have changed oil/ tyres /chain and sprockets/ thats it.got a safari tank on it.12/44 sprockets. no need of gear changing in open desert where i live/ pulls like a train.
need HID lights and RALLY STYLE fairing.wolfman racks,expedition panniers and saddle bag.bike set to tour the world.

ANY IDEAS FOR HID LIGHTS AND RALLY FAIRINGS?
yamaha got this one bloody right!

[Mr. Fisherman]

Originally Posted by stormsearcher

i recon the wrr is one of most fun bikes i have owned.its been bullet proof.i have done 25k kms thro harsh australian terrain.till date not a single nut/bolt has come loose after being nailed thro 1000s of kms of corrugations 4-6 inches tall.in fact i have changed oil/ tyres /chain and sprockets/ thats it.got a safari tank on it.12/44 sprockets. no need of gear changing in open desert where i live/ pulls like a train.
need HID lights and RALLY STYLE fairing.wolfman racks,expedition panniers and saddle bag.bike set to tour the world.

ANY IDEAS FOR HID LIGHTS AND RALLY FAIRINGS?
yamaha got this one bloody right!

Sounds great!

Here was my solution for a rally fairing and HID lights... big improvement...



Britannia Composites Lynx fairing and HID light kit

http://www.britanniacomposites.com/lynx.html

I love mine. The wind screen raises for on the road and lowers for on the trail. It is sweet and the lighting is incredible.

There was a group buy price on the WR250 forum. I will dig up the link when can.

Tell Ian that Mr. Fisherman sent ya

[Mr. Fisherman]

From this thread...

http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/oh...highlight=lynx

quoted...

Originally Posted by SheWolf

So...Ian has stated that he can do a group discount for us if we want in on the new fairing. Cost will be $430 as discount, compared to the $465 normal price, from now until the end of August. Color will be white, and stickers will be in the kit for the end user to decide if they want to use them or not. Anyone interested? Let me know and I'll put you on the list.

I hope this helps...

Here is the thread on my install...

http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/oh...highlight=lynx

[fred flintstone]

Originally Posted by eakins

craiglook used to be one of the go to craigslist searchs but they got shut down and now use this domain but do not search craigslist anymore. overall a major bummer but the do find a few bikes on other sites so it's worth using in addition. that's leaves searchtempest which is not as good.
you get alot of false results and it just puts each city in it's own box vrs craiglook just listing the bike in order of posting. it's alot more work using searchtempest because of the frames but i think craiglook got the boot because they elminated the frames.
http://claz.org/
http://www.searchtempest.com/

You can set up search tempset to display all results on one page, look under display options after you've done the search. It will then display them all as a google format though. I was bummed when the shut down craiglook, not sure why they did it.

[BigFeet]

Originally Posted by Mr. Fisherman

Sounds great!

Here was my solution for a rally fairing and HID lights... big improvement...



Britannia Composites Lynx fairing and HID light kit

http://www.britanniacomposites.com/lynx.html

I love mine. The wind screen raises for on the road and lowers for on the trail. It is sweet and the lighting is incredible.

There was a group buy price on the WR250 forum. I will dig up the link when can.

Tell Ian that Mr. Fisherman sent ya

Cool.