Yamaha WR250R Mega Thread - Page 2210

UtahFox · 02-15-2013, 05:04 PM

Got my new Seat Concept seat, and have installed some USB power too. The tank bag is new, the duffel is packed and mounted with one and a half gallons of gas, as I plan on trying to get home with no slab. Not sure why I'm leaving though, was 82 here today and 35 where I'm going.

AZ TOM · 02-15-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by UtahFox

Got my new Seat Concept seat, and have installed some USB power too. The tank bag is new, the duffel is packed and mounted with one and a half gallons of gas, as I plan on trying to get home with no slab. Not sure why I'm leaving though, was 82 here today and 35 where I'm going.

Very exciting. Keep us posted & hollar if you have any problems. Lots of luck

Bluraywr · 02-15-2013, 06:19 PM

Does anyone know if a Pirelli XCMH 140/80M-18 will fit the WRR?

Thanks

z@ch · 02-15-2013, 08:17 PM

that sounds really big. it may fit, but the little WR is way happier with a smaller tire.

Gitana · 02-16-2013, 05:46 AM

In my last move, my OEM seat seems to have vanished. This is not good since I want Seat Concepts to send me their foam/cover and need something to put it on. Have one to sell? One to get rid of? Thanks!

Bluraywr · 02-16-2013, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z@ch

that sounds really big. it may fit, but the little WR is way happier with a smaller tire.

Thanks Z@ch

GSBS · 02-16-2013, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z@ch

that sounds really big. it may fit, but the little WR is way happier with a smaller tire.

The WR-R is spec'd for a 120/80-18, which is about 4.7" in width. The 140/80-18 is about 5.5" wide and will be taller as well. The extra circumference would have the effect of making whatever gearing you're running taller (more top end, less grunt). Also, with a tire that large you might have clearance issues with the swing arm or need to get a longer chain to allow the wheel to be pushed farther back. I'd stick with a 120 size or there about.

AZ TOM · 02-16-2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gitana

In my last move, my OEM seat seems to have vanished. This is not good since I want Seat Concepts to send me their foam/cover and need something to put it on. Have one to sell? One to get rid of? Thanks!

Wait a minute, you lost your seat

Bluraywr · 02-16-2013, 06:54 AM

The Pirelli XCMH only comes in the sizes below. I guess that most are running 120/100 - 18. By my calculations this tire is about an inch taller than stock (4.8" vs 3.8").

I'll just use a brand with the stock size.

Thanks

100/100 - 18
110/100 - 18
120/100 - 18
140/80 - 18

KansasBob · 02-16-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ TOM

Wait a minute, you lost your seat

The couch cushions! It's always the couch cushions.......................

cjbiker · 02-16-2013, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluraywr

The Pirelli XCMH only comes in the sizes below. I guess that most are running 120/100 - 18. By my calculations this tire is about an inch taller than stock (4.8" vs 3.8").

I'll just use a brand with the stock size.

Thanks

100/100 - 18
110/100 - 18
120/100 - 18
140/80 - 18

The 110/100 - 18 is a good size. I ran one on my KLX, and will be putting one on my WR next.

GSBS · 02-16-2013, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluraywr

The Pirelli XCMH only comes in the sizes below. I guess that most are running 120/100 - 18. By my calculations this tire is about an inch taller than stock (4.8" vs 3.8").

I'll just use a brand with the stock size.

Thanks

100/100 - 18
110/100 - 18
120/100 - 18
140/80 - 18

FYI, I'm running the Pirelli MT43 DOT trials tire on my WR-R (4.00" x 18) and it is significantly taller than the stock 120/80-18 size. I compensated for the taller gearing effect with a 47T rear sprocket (+4) and still run the 13T front. Aside from being 1/2-inch taller (when the tire is new) there is no noticeable change in the feel of the bike. I'm on my third MT43 now and expect this to be my rear tires for the WR from now on. Very happy with it!

Gitana · 02-16-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ TOM

Wait a minute, you lost your seat

Hahahha! I bought a Spiral Step Seat and it's like sitting on a brick. So if I can find my original seat, or get one through ADV, then the Seat Concepts foam/cover is going on it. We're heading to Capitol Reef/Escalante at the beginning of April, and my derriere would appreciate something more cush.

cjbiker · 02-16-2013, 11:04 AM

Here's a pic of the 110/100-18 XCMH vs a 120/80-18 Kenda 270. The XCMH is a little narrower, but about the same height. The 270 is new and the XCMH has about 600 easy miles on it.

burtonrider3889 · 02-16-2013, 11:09 AM

So I got my suspension settings changed finally, and I think it made a huge difference. Bike seemed a lot easier to handle, and lowered it a tad more as well.

I have a question on the front settings though. High Fives settings say 15 clicks out. Is that 15 clicks from soft or hard? The way it's written it seems like it would be from soft, but since the back settings are set up so soft I figured maybe the front should be too. 15 clicks from soft seems like it would be really stiff.

Also, I can't find the lower adjuster on the front.

02-15-2013, 05:04 PM	#33136
UtahFox Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Salt Lake City Oddometer: 423	Ready to Ride Got my new Seat Concept seat, and have installed some USB power too. The tank bag is new, the duffel is packed and mounted with one and a half gallons of gas, as I plan on trying to get home with no slab. Not sure why I'm leaving though, was 82 here today and 35 where I'm going.

02-15-2013, 06:19 PM	#33138
Bluraywr Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Oddometer: 13	Pirelli XCMH Does anyone know if a Pirelli XCMH 140/80M-18 will fit the WRR? Thanks

02-16-2013, 05:46 AM	#33140
Gitana A work in progress Joined: Feb 2009 Location: 8442' Nederland, CO Oddometer: 5,405	WTB 2008 WR250R OEM Seat In my last move, my OEM seat seems to have vanished. This is not good since I want Seat Concepts to send me their foam/cover and need something to put it on. Have one to sell? One to get rid of? Thanks! __________________ Anne “Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” - William Gibson "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun. - Katharine Hepburn 2008 WR250R \| 2008 DL650

02-16-2013, 11:09 AM	#33150
burtonrider3889 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Oddometer: 329	So I got my suspension settings changed finally, and I think it made a huge difference. Bike seemed a lot easier to handle, and lowered it a tad more as well. I have a question on the front settings though. High Fives settings say 15 clicks out. Is that 15 clicks from soft or hard? The way it's written it seems like it would be from soft, but since the back settings are set up so soft I figured maybe the front should be too. 15 clicks from soft seems like it would be really stiff. Also, I can't find the lower adjuster on the front. __________________ 2012 WR250R 2007 SV650 (SOLD) 1984 XL350R (SOLD) 2002 CR80R (SOLD)

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02-15-2013, 08:17 PM	#33139
z@ch Turn it up to eleven Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Tejas Norte Oddometer: 4,513	that sounds really big. it may fit, but the little WR is way happier with a smaller tire.

02-16-2013, 06:54 AM	#33144
Bluraywr Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Oddometer: 13	The Pirelli XCMH only comes in the sizes below. I guess that most are running 120/100 - 18. By my calculations this tire is about an inch taller than stock (4.8" vs 3.8"). I'll just use a brand with the stock size. Thanks 100/100 - 18 110/100 - 18 120/100 - 18 140/80 - 18

02-16-2013, 11:04 AM	#33149
cjbiker Nobody's Robot Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Maine Oddometer: 1,352	Here's a pic of the 110/100-18 XCMH vs a 120/80-18 Kenda 270. The XCMH is a little narrower, but about the same height. The 270 is new and the XCMH has about 600 easy miles on it.