Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread

[DougZ73]

Originally Posted by scottmac

The front forks on the new Honda are interesting too. One leg handles all the compression. The other all of
the rebound.

Interesting idea...but not sure how well it will work. Sounds like a good way for works to constantly be tweaked in the rough stuff. But, maybe the jap engineers figured all that out.

[Nice_Rumble]

Originally Posted by KansasBob

I've posted a few times, but don't think I've ever thrown a pic of my WR up.

Nice stats from a guy from Kansas. Love the CO riding.

[scottmac]

Just pulled and checked my swingarm slider guard. 17,000+ miles and it's got a few grooves but
plenty of meat left.

It can be done!

[jon_l]

Originally Posted by ADVCoop

The only thing about the new CRF250L that appeals to me is the lower seat height. .

And MSRP under US$5k

I think with the CRF250L and CBR250RA, Honda should now own the small-displacement urban commuter class. Prices even compare favorably with a highway-capable scooter.

Weight is a concern, for sure, but in any case, I am glad to have a new entry into this field. Maybe we'll get the fuel injected KLX now to answer Honda, and maybe Yamaha will lower the WRR price some.

[KansasBob]

Originally Posted by scottmac

Just pulled and checked my swingarm slider guard. 17,000+ miles and it's got a few grooves but
plenty of meat left.

It can be done!

Just curious......... How long on the stock chain? How many other chains in the amount of time? Brand of replacement chain?

[SoilSampleDave]

Originally Posted by DougZ73

Interesting idea...but not sure how well it will work. Sounds like a good way for works to constantly be tweaked in the rough stuff. But, maybe the jap engineers figured all that out.

The Italians at Marzocchi did that many years ago...

[KansasBob]

Originally Posted by Nice_Rumble

Nice stats from a guy from Kansas.

Not exactly sure how to take that? ......................... So I'll consider it compliment!
We all have to live somewhere, and this is where the cosmos planted me. The trick is to just keep exploring, and it's amazing what you'll find........ even in Kansas! That and it makes going to Colorado that much more of a treat! I can be at my secret Forest Service Cabin before sundown if I leave first thing in the morning.

[Krabill]

Originally Posted by KansasBob

Just curious......... How long on the stock chain? How many other chains in the amount of time? Brand of replacement chain?

Just to throw my .02 in here, I use Primary Drive x-ring chains from Rocky Mountain and they last me about 6,000 miles.

[10Cup]

Originally Posted by KansasBob

Not exactly sure how to take that? ......................... So I'll consider it compliment!
We all have to live somewhere, and this is where the cosmos planted me. The trick is to just keep exploring, and it's amazing the what you'll find........ even in Kansas! That and it makes going to Colorado that much more of a treat!

Kansas is good. Hotter than Arkansas though I think? Enjoyed riding in your fine state but will request the wind be less than 100mph next time!!

[scottmac]

Originally Posted by KansasBob

Just curious......... How long on the stock chain? How many other chains in the amount of time? Brand of replacement chain?

I got rid of the stock chain and sprockets really quickly, 1500 miles. (Might have been
the first one playing at changing the rear gearing back in 2008). Replaced with a DID Gold O Ring
along with a Renthal Aluminum 46T rear sprocket which gave me about
13,000 miles . Replaced with a 2nd DID and Renthal sprocket at 13,000
miles.

I keep my chains and sprockets clean and especially after riding in muddy, sandy grit.
You don't do that and it dosen't matter what bike you've got, you're going to have a
buggered up chain.

[KansasBob]

Originally Posted by 10Cup

Kansas is good. Hotter than Arkansas though I think? Enjoyed riding in your fine state but will request the wind be less than 100mph next time!!

10cup.......one slight fact check on you wonderful Vid and Cometary.
The remaining Tall Grass Prairie in and around the Flint Hills of Kansas is the largest remaining Tall Grass Prairie.......... On The Planet, not just the United states.

You can't go wrong hanging with drzcharlie either!

Here is one of my favorite Winter Prairie Pics...............

[KansasBob]

Originally Posted by scottmac

I got rid of the stock chain and sprockets really quickly, 1500 miles. (Might have been
the first one playing at changing the rear gearing back in 2008). Replaced with a DID Gold O Ring
along with a Renthal Aluminum 46T rear sprocket which gave me about
13,000 miles . Replaced with a 2nd DID and Renthal sprocket at 13,000
miles.

I keep my chains and sprockets clean and especially after riding in muddy, sandy grit.
You don't do that and it dosen't matter what bike you've got, you're going to have a
buggered up chain.

Thanks for the info. Now to help put this question to rest............ are you running a 12 or 13 on the front?

[scottmac]

I've stayed with the 13.

[MeefZah]

Originally Posted by scottmac

Just pulled and checked my swingarm slider guard. 17,000+ miles and it's got a few grooves but
plenty of meat left.

It can be done!

I'm at 20K and it's okay.

[Serevince]

Could someone direct me to the "Idiots Guide to Fuel Pump Replacement"?

I have the pump via Service Honda. I'm handicapable with a wrench. I usually like to take a few unnecessary items apart, to get to what I need then try all the wrong ways of putting it all back together before finding the "correct" way.

I do have the FSM, and plan on skimming that before I dig in.

Thanks

Vince