Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread

[10Cup]

Originally Posted by Gryphon12

I'm not sure I've ever heard why people feel the need for a damper on the WRR, given its mild power and steering geometry, but the solution is to sell that version and get an under-bar damper. Search earlier in this thread.

Originally Posted by leftystrat62

[IMG]

The under bar mound raises the bars just right. I think the Scotts is the best addition I have done to my bike. Recommended.

[leftystrat62]

I just found on Scott's web site that they sell a sub mount kit for $289-is that what you have? Although yours looks a little different than mine; I'm not sure if I pick up the sub mount kit it will actually work with mine.Your risers look like mine -from Scott but are they taller than mine to achieve that proper height I'm looking for?

[TerraUnFirma]

Originally Posted by leftystrat62

I just found on Scott's web site that they sell a sub mount kit for $289-is that what you have? Although yours looks a little different than mine; I'm not sure if I pick up the sub mount kit it will actually work with mine.Your risers look like mine -from Scott but are they taller than mine to achieve that proper height I'm looking for?

I've got the sub mount and it measures around 3.25" from the top surface of the top triple tree to the split of the bar clamps. From the photo you posted and the one 10Cup posted, the sub mount looks quite a bit taller.

[Pantah]

Originally Posted by Gryphon12

I'm not sure I've ever heard why people feel the need for a damper on the WRR, given its mild power and steering geometry, but

Off road steering dampers don't have anything to do with the motor or steering geometry. They are about terrain and speed.

[DougZ73]

Originally Posted by Gryphon12

I'm not sure I've ever heard why people feel the need for a damper on the WRR, given its mild power and steering geometry, but the solution is to sell that version and get an under-bar damper. Search earlier in this thread.

Originally Posted by Pantah

Off road steering dampers don't have anything to do with the motor or steering geometry. They are about terrain and speed.

I have also wondered about them on the WRR too. My thought would be if you were doing desert racing type speeds, but not sure about other necessity situations. I can not comment on if they are needed for rocky terrain, as I have no experience there.

Around here, we hit long stretches of sand, not usually more than 40-50 MPH. In those cases, our typical method is lean back, hard on gas, steer with pegs/weighting, and light grip on bars, letting front end dance where it wants to. As a street rider for 20 years, being comfortable with that front end dancing thing took me a while to get used to.

I have used dampers on sport track bikes, but they are need( IMHO) there more for cases like coming out of a highspeed corner at 80 MPH plus, and front end getting light while trying to get on the gas.....perfect recipe for a tank slapper.

[pfy50]

Originally Posted by Pantah

Off road steering dampers don't have anything to do with the motor or steering geometry. They are about terrain and speed.

Correct Pantah, The purpose of the steering dampener is to slow down the speed at which your handlebars are jerked to the side when you hit an unanticipated rut,rock, or uneven surface so that you can more easily get your steering under control. It works at all speeds independent of power.

[swimmer]

I tried searching this vast thread for the following info but came up with nothing.

Wolfman seems to be what the majority of wr250r owners have for tank bags but I was just wondering if anyone is using another brand that works well. I am trying to pick up a few things for my new to me 09.
Thanks

[Nice_Rumble]

Originally Posted by swimmer

Wolfman seems to be what the majority of wr250r owners have for tank bags but I was just wondering if anyone is using another brand that works well.

I used Dirt Bagz before I switched to Wolfman.

http://www.dbzproducts.com/

http://www.dbzproducts.com/models.htm

[Scott_PDX]

Check out the Giant Loop Fandango tank bag. I've tried a couple different tank bags and I like that one the best so far for that bike.

[jkstehn]

Originally Posted by Scott_PDX

Check out the Giant Loop Fandango tank bag. I've tried a couple different tank bags and I like that one the best so far for that bike.

Have the same. Works really well for me.

[leftystrat62]

Originally Posted by swimmer

I tried searching this vast thread for the following info but came up with nothing.

Wolfman seems to be what the majority of wr250r owners have for tank bags but I was just wondering if anyone is using another brand that works well. I am trying to pick up a few things for my new to me 09.
Thanks

I've got Wolfman's stuff-very nice,but be sure to check out the new Kriega Overlander 30 -stuff looks real nice.

[jon_l]

Sitting at Grandmother's house for pick-up at Christmas are:

Michelin T-63 rear tire
Bridgestone HD 18" tube
WPS Rim Strip 18" x 7/8"
Tusk 30mm Handlebar Riser Kit
Yamaha OEM Oil Filter
Yamaha AKA "Seal guard"
Seat Concepts kit
Sprocket 47 T
oil drain bolt, drain bolt washer, O rings
Twin Air air filter

[KaanDuro]

I got a Metzeller six days extreme front and Mitas extreme rear.
Rode in the woods both saturday and sunday. Boy i cant remember having this much fun lately

This engine is definately built for riding high RPMs which adds to the fun factor.

But the bad news is I broke clutch lever and one of fork seals is leaking oil right now. I have to change the levers without breaking the bank. Any suggestions?

[freetors]

Originally Posted by KaanDuro

I got a Metzeller six days extreme front and Mitas extreme rear.
Rode in the woods both saturday and sunday. Boy i cant remember having this much fun lately

This engine is definately built for riding high RPMs which adds to the fun factor.

But the bad news is I broke clutch lever and one of fork seals is leaking oil right now. I have to change the levers without breaking the bank. Any suggestions?

Stock? The levers are like $10 each IIRC.

[Mikef5000]

I went with drc shorty levers. They're only about half an inch shorter than stock, but it should be enough to keep them from bending or breaking in drops. Plus they're $7 each or something.