Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread - Page 1601

Krabill · 08-18-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Machtig

Hi all. I'm in Vegas and just checked in for the Vegas to Reno race.

Good luck!!

Shawnee Bill · 08-18-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by reddirtjoe

I am trying to thin my herd. Will a wr250r replace a 04DRZ400s,99DR350and a 97KDX220?

Hey Joe, (That would make a great title for a country song

), I thinned my herd, replaced my CRF250X with a WR250R.
Well, I guess I didn't really thin anything but it's a great bike, slightly heavier and not as snappy as the CRFx, but for the kind of riding we(?) do I think it's a better choice. I hope, the deal's done.

I'm planning on taking it to Silverton, Colorado in a couple of weeks, I'll find out if I did the right thing then.

Good luck finding a WRR around here.

.

bhd1223 · 08-18-2011, 07:38 PM

Well I got my new bars and stuff this evening. I haven't installed anything yet but did cut down each end by 9/16" to get back to ~30.5" length on the bars. I didn't measure that yet though. I'll do that tomorrow afternoon when I get the install on. Based off my rough measurements and some calculations the new pullback should be ~2.23" on the YZ bend Tusk Chub. Hopefully by tomorrow night R² will be back up and ready to ride.

I'd like to take it on the longest trip of it's life Sat. About 105 miles round trip with 90 of 2 lane routes and 15 of interstate. The previous longest was my commute of about 95 miles round trip, 70 4+ lane highway and 25 2 lane routes. That's sad, right? Once I'm healed a little more I'll be looking to improve my off-road ability some and then get going on some short to mid distance "adventure" rides encompassing pavement and dirt. I want to wear out the trailwings on the pavement commuting though. I need to get this bike over 500 miles already. I should be close but really need to bust 1000 soon too. At least I've used it more than the previous owner.

AZ TOM · 08-18-2011, 07:56 PM

Did a little 420 mile ride last Sun with my WR. RR in Southwest Sec. under Grand Canyon Again & Again.

HighFive · 08-19-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Machtig

Go get em.....Machtig!

HF

malibu_dan · 08-19-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Machtig

Make us proud! Heck, you made me proud just by showing up!!!

Nice_Rumble · 08-19-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by malibu_dan

Make us proud! Heck, you made me proud just by showing up!!!

Unfortunately most riders think it's just another F.

Rufjeep · 08-19-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ TOM

Did a little 420 mile ride last Sun with my WR. RR in Southwest Sec. under Grand Canyon Again & Again.

Great looking bike! What bar/ riser set-up is that?

mordicai · 08-19-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ TOM

Did a little 420 mile ride last Sun with my WR. RR in Southwest Sec. under Grand Canyon Again & Again.

Hey Tom I'm looking for a kidney belt. Do you like yours. What brand. Thanks ...Max

AZ TOM · 08-19-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mordicai

Hey Tom I'm looking for a kidney belt. Do you like yours. What brand. Thanks ...Max

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It's a Fox brand. Fairly wide. Only have one kidney so need to protect it as much as I can.

AZ TOM · 08-19-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rufjeep

Great looking bike! What bar/ riser set-up is that?

Protaper Contour Patrana FMX with Moose tallest bar risers.

kawagumby · 08-19-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by freetors

Well I checked my "free sag" with my current 3.5" static sag and I get a whopping 1.75"- I think I'll go and check my spring length. Its looking like I need softer springs with more preload. But my front suspension bothers me more.

EDIT: I'm right at the soft preload limit of 8.5" of spring length.

I weigh 165 and opted for the lighter spring. It made a world of difference (along with a shock revalve). Even without the revalve you will notice the rear tracks the terrain better. The forks are good for me, but a too stiff rear spring (regardless of preload) will cause too much weight bias to the front forks during suspension action, which may be part of why you are not satisfied with the front.

kawagumby · 08-19-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by reddirtjoe

I am trying to thin my herd. Will a wr250r replace a 04DRZ400s,99DR350and a 97KDX220?

The WR250R is an absolute pig off-road compared to a KDX, about 70 lbs heavier and less horsepower. A good running KDX 200 or 220 (pipe and reeds) can produce mid 30's horsepower. The front stock KDX supension is undersprung but the WR250 has a very poorly valved rear shock - so even the suspension is not as good as a stock KDX off-road. Look at it this way - Fredette won gold ISDE medals on KDX's - even with his skills he couldn't have done that if the bike was 290+ lbs....

straightrod · 08-19-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kawagumby

The WR250R is an absolute pig off-road compared to a KDX, about 70 lbs heavier and less horsepower. A good running KDX 200 or 220 (pipe and reeds) can produce mid 30's horsepower. The front stock KDX supension is undersprung but the WR250 has a very poorly valved rear shock - so even the suspension is not as good as a stock KDX off-road. Look at it this way - Fredette won gold ISDE medals on KDX's - even with his skills he couldn't have done that if the bike was 290+ lbs....

A bikes weight is everything to me as I am getting older and muscle mass is leaving me. Being from California, can a KDX be street legal? Currently looking at Beta, KTM for light bikes that can do some street.

Rufjeep · 08-19-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ TOM

Protaper Contour Patrana FMX with Moose tallest bar risers.

Thanks; looks perfect for stand-up riding

08-18-2011, 07:38 PM	#24003
bhd1223 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: CT Oddometer: 289	Well I got my new bars and stuff this evening. I haven't installed anything yet but did cut down each end by 9/16" to get back to ~30.5" length on the bars. I didn't measure that yet though. I'll do that tomorrow afternoon when I get the install on. Based off my rough measurements and some calculations the new pullback should be ~2.23" on the YZ bend Tusk Chub. Hopefully by tomorrow night R² will be back up and ready to ride. I'd like to take it on the longest trip of it's life Sat. About 105 miles round trip with 90 of 2 lane routes and 15 of interstate. The previous longest was my commute of about 95 miles round trip, 70 4+ lane highway and 25 2 lane routes. That's sad, right? Once I'm healed a little more I'll be looking to improve my off-road ability some and then get going on some short to mid distance "adventure" rides encompassing pavement and dirt. I want to wear out the trailwings on the pavement commuting though. I need to get this bike over 500 miles already. I should be close but really need to bust 1000 soon too. At least I've used it more than the previous owner. __________________ WR250R - perhaps the ideal motorcycle for myself Throw in a passenger and I'm unsure of what I'd consider ideal. Maybe a Multi? I am now for sure sold on the Dual Sport style bike. Keeping the Vulcan for now. The ladies seem to love it.

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08-18-2011, 07:56 PM	#24004
AZ TOM Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Prescott AZ Oddometer: 2,364	Did a little 420 mile ride last Sun with my WR. RR in Southwest Sec. under Grand Canyon Again & Again.