Yamaha WR250R and WR250X Forum

Luke Where · Luke Where

Hi all. I am new to the WR250R world. Just bought a new to me 2011 this week. It does not start. What better way to get acquainted with the bike then by taking it apart and testing every circuit? I also ride an Africa Twin. Looking forward to being an active part of the forum. I am quickly finding things that m...

dragov · dragov

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJKJxRggkexmQdTyxvUrzg-- Edited by dragov on Sunday 20th of February 2022 09:19:10 PM

Stretch · Stretch

Hi All, I just joined the forum ! I’m Jon, I live in London and I’m ancient, I have been biking on and off (I try to stay mostly on) for decades. I have just bought a 2009 WR250R, it has had a couple of mods done, got an FMF zorst and header, teeny led indicators, crazy low gearing at present, 12/49 ! and very kno...

Foxy · Foxy

Is this forum still alive? I've been using the one in the States but saw this this morning. I've just picked up a WR250X which I'm in the process of converting to the R. Any tips would be great especially re getting the suspension sorted. Am already in conversation with Travis form Go Race but anybody wo...

Franx · Franx

Morning all! Just thought I'd introduce myself, being new to these parts. I ride a 2010 WR250R, which I'm making into a mini adventure bike for on/off road travels, plus the odd green lane when I'm at home. I also have an F650GS Dakar for longer travels, although being fairly new to bikes, I haven't rid...

NomadLad · NomadLad

Hi, I'm from Dublin, living in Northern Ireland, just outside Belfast. I currently ride a '16 R1200GS LC and '12 Speed Triple R, I'm planning to sell my Speed Triple R and get a WR250R to start trail riding. My goal is to start doing some off road navigation rallies next year. I'm also planning to move t...

STF · STF

Hello, I am 48 years old and I am from Greece and live in the city of Galatsi, which is very close to Athens. A lot of motorcycles have passed since my hands, but in May 2017 I bought a brand new 2014 WR250R that was forgotten in the Yamaha warehouses here in Athens. At the moment it's the only bike I have and I m...

bon · bon

Had a lot of bikes through the years. Right now a ktm 1290 sdr and my new purchase .... a yam wr250r 2016 Really happy with my new bikes.....but I do not like to having to buy aftermarket parts from the US. Any good stores in Europe? Links to internetshops would be greatly appreciated :)

Toomanybikes · Toomanybikes

Hi all Finally found the uk forum, been battling USA websites and getting frustrated at the ease at which they seem to be able to buy extra goodies for the wr Anyway, got an 08 wr250r with safari tank, ais removed, smart moto exup motor bypass resisitor, 47 tooth rear sprocket, ejk fuel contoller, l...

hudsonian · hudsonian

Hi All, Allow me to introduce myself,I Just acquired a 2008 250r, and after stalking this forum for info, decided it was time to join. I have recently returned to the wilds of north Lancashire after 15 years in the south west of Australia, that where I cut my off road teeth ,(WF 250F and WR450F.) I figu...

2006ransome · 2006ransome

Hello everyone, Live in the North Wales area of Wrexham Had loads of road bikes except in my youth when I used to thrash field bikes about I enquired the 06 WR250 back last September where it had been laid up for 3 years in a mates shed. Have re done the fork seal/all bearings on wheels/ swinging arm and link...

Mel · Mel

bought my 250r back in 2009 , been standard till now , didn't ride it for 2 years was left in garage , got it out again couple of months ago and fell back in love with it again , have decided to mod it , got a Q4 and power bomb , ditched the AIS , fitted tail tidy , changed to a 13/45 gearing , just waiting on renthal b...

tomasn · tomasn

Hi. I'm from Lithuania. I'm 38 years old. Bought WR250R 2009 MY with 12.000 km on clock. Now its my only one motorcycle after many others MX and adventure bikes. Will try to cover all my needs with WR. In winter time is good to add some extras. Now it has Leovince slip on, KTM handguards, plastic bash plate...

Trawleysteve · Trawleysteve

Hi, I'm Steve living ON the Wirral ( not IN it. Those who know, will know what I mean!) in the North West of England. Green laning on an Ex forces 2010 wr250r with only 1400 miles on it that I bought in August.

vhdlman · vhdlman

Hi All you WR250 owners. Having now ridden, and purchased, one I can see why the big gins on owners faces. I wanted a sit-up-and-beg bike as I always loved trailies/enduros even though I have owned a number of large sports bikes. If any of you are ever at the Super Sausage in Pottersbury (near Milton Keyn...

WRSteve · WRSteve

Hi everyone I have been a TTR owner for a few years now and a great fan of the bike, so much so that I am buying Totally TTRs along with Totally WRs from Brian (with his blessing). My wife and I have decided that we would like to carry on all the good work that Brian and Trish have done I am hoping that with your su...

chancey · chancey

Hello all Just come back from a TRF trip to Yorkshire. Went up with a CRF250X and came back with a WR250R. Wanted one for sometime. Bought up trail riding on TTR's and just love the smoothness and feel of the Yamaha's in general. The Honda is lighter and more powerful but just not so gentle as the WR. The oth...

A new member · jono

Hi All well where do I start ok what have I owned before DR125,DT125,DR125,DR400s,XR250,SV650, Husquvarna Te610, KDX220,EXC450,WR426, WR450 and the new ride a 2008 WR250r. Its going to be interesting to see how she feels after selling my WR450 to pay for a divorce ( odd she sleeps around and I pay for...

Silver frame · Silver frame

Hi All, Picked up my WR 2 weeks ago and jetted of to Mexico the next day, just got back today and went down to the garage to bring a smile to my face, as you can tell from my username the bike is a 2008 import from the USA With a silver frame. Some of you may have seen it a couple of weeks ago on eBay. I will post a few p...

Tigerman · Tigerman

Hi all just joined, I don't have a WR but am on the lookout for the R version. Just sold my DRZ400 and am looking to return to a Yamaha after previously running a very reliable TTR250 for a couple of years.

beer · beer

just purchased a wrx , look forward to a good ride and finding some off road wheels . seems to be a great bike!!

grandbill · grandbill

Hi, I just have bought a 2008 WR250R, 2500 km in perfect condition. i usually ride a 600xlr Honda(1983) or a 600LC4 KTM(1991) in soft enduro way, but they become to be "vintage" bikes and more for collection. I was looking for a recent and lighter bike, efficient enough to ride everywhere wi...

Pikey · Pikey

Hi - had WR for couple of years now since graduating from TTR, had few mods done by mate (Micky). Mostly commute to East London on set of X wheels then swop to R's for green lanes or IoM.

philmedomsley · philmedomsley

Lurked about on the side lines for a while and thought I would introduce myself. I am currently riding my second Wr 250r, a 2010 model. Cheers phil

Vulture · Vulture

I am Tim, a German, currently living in Vienna, Austria. I own a 2010 WRX, which became an R right at the dealership where I once bought it new. I've used the US forum so far, just now came across this WR forum and registered spontaneously.

tenyamman · tenyamman

Hi Room have an XT660Z and now the ex police WR due here this weekend.....thanks PARTY TIME

Grassroots · Grassroots

Hey ya guys, My name is Paul and i'm obviously now sporting the finest 2 wheels known to man, the WRR . I passed over the forum about 6 months ago due to a seemingly low number of inmates and interest compared to our American cousins. I have since decided that if everyone took that attitude, this potential...

Brian · Brian

Here are a couple of photos of my 2009 WR250R. It's pretty standard with the exception of:a tail tidy,small rear rack (which doubles as grab bars),Renthal Dakar High bars,Longer throttle and clutch cablesSymtec heated grips,Zeta handguards with built in indicators The WRR came with a very loud FM...

Jonb2902 · Jonb2902

Been lurking quietly! Good to see a European board for the Wrr and x! I've had my Wrr for 2months after getting rid of my WR450f. Like chalk and cheese but RR is an awful lot easier to live with and more forgiving. keep up the good work! jon

grajnder · grajnder

halo !! nice to be heare. i have the X for a year now . i would like to make it to R. im loking for front 21 inch wheel. it is expensive to order it from USA. is theare a chance to find 21 in Europe ???

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hi From Vancouver Island (Preview) Hi all. I am new to the WR250R world. Just bought a new to me 2011 this week. It does not start. What better way to get acquainted with the bike then by taking it apart and testing every circuit? I also ride an Africa Twin. Looking forward to being an active part of the forum. I am quickly finding things that m...	Luke Where	1	709	Apr 27, 2023 by RoHa
	Hello from Israel (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJKJxRggkexmQdTyxvUrzg-- Edited by dragov on Sunday 20th of February 2022 09:19:10 PM	dragov	0	398	Feb 20, 2022 by dragov
	New TALL guy here. Need foot peg help ! (Preview) Hi All, I just joined the forum ! I’m Jon, I live in London and I’m ancient, I have been biking on and off (I try to stay mostly on) for decades. I have just bought a 2009 WR250R, it has had a couple of mods done, got an FMF zorst and header, teeny led indicators, crazy low gearing at present, 12/49 ! and very kno...	Stretch	5	614	Sep 4, 2020 by Stretch
	Hi There, Newbie from Brighton (Preview) Is this forum still alive? I've been using the one in the States but saw this this morning. I've just picked up a WR250X which I'm in the process of converting to the R. Any tips would be great especially re getting the suspension sorted. Am already in conversation with Travis form Go Race but anybody wo...	Foxy	1	512	May 19, 2020 by Brian
	Hello from the Isle of Man (Preview) Morning all! Just thought I'd introduce myself, being new to these parts. I ride a 2010 WR250R, which I'm making into a mini adventure bike for on/off road travels, plus the odd green lane when I'm at home. I also have an F650GS Dakar for longer travels, although being fairly new to bikes, I haven't rid...	Franx	1	484	Apr 22, 2020 by Brian
	Hi, from Ireland (Preview) Hi, I'm from Dublin, living in Northern Ireland, just outside Belfast. I currently ride a '16 R1200GS LC and '12 Speed Triple R, I'm planning to sell my Speed Triple R and get a WR250R to start trail riding. My goal is to start doing some off road navigation rallies next year. I'm also planning to move t...	NomadLad	3	914	Aug 10, 2019 by Ynot127
	Greetings from the South East of Europe! (Preview) Hello, I am 48 years old and I am from Greece and live in the city of Galatsi, which is very close to Athens. A lot of motorcycles have passed since my hands, but in May 2017 I bought a brand new 2014 WR250R that was forgotten in the Yamaha warehouses here in Athens. At the moment it's the only bike I have and I m...	STF	4	807	Feb 11, 2019 by STF
	Hi (Preview) Had a lot of bikes through the years. Right now a ktm 1290 sdr and my new purchase .... a yam wr250r 2016 Really happy with my new bikes.....but I do not like to having to buy aftermarket parts from the US. Any good stores in Europe? Links to internetshops would be greatly appreciated :)	bon	4	1116	Feb 16, 2018 by jono
	Finally found a uk wr forum (Preview) Hi all Finally found the uk forum, been battling USA websites and getting frustrated at the ease at which they seem to be able to buy extra goodies for the wr Anyway, got an 08 wr250r with safari tank, ais removed, smart moto exup motor bypass resisitor, 47 tooth rear sprocket, ejk fuel contoller, l...	Toomanybikes	0	1046	Feb 13, 2018 by Toomanybikes
	Greetings from the north (Preview) Hi All, Allow me to introduce myself,I Just acquired a 2008 250r, and after stalking this forum for info, decided it was time to join. I have recently returned to the wilds of north Lancashire after 15 years in the south west of Australia, that where I cut my off road teeth ,(WF 250F and WR450F.) I figu...	hudsonian	2	942	Oct 16, 2017 by SteveT
	Hi (Preview) Hello everyone, Live in the North Wales area of Wrexham Had loads of road bikes except in my youth when I used to thrash field bikes about I enquired the 06 WR250 back last September where it had been laid up for 3 years in a mates shed. Have re done the fork seal/all bearings on wheels/ swinging arm and link...	2006ransome	3	1173	Aug 15, 2017 by SteveT
	Hi from Isle of Man (Preview) bought my 250r back in 2009 , been standard till now , didn't ride it for 2 years was left in garage , got it out again couple of months ago and fell back in love with it again , have decided to mod it , got a Q4 and power bomb , ditched the AIS , fitted tail tidy , changed to a 13/45 gearing , just waiting on renthal b...	Mel	2	1108	Jan 26, 2017 by Grassroots
	One more WR in Europe (Preview) Hi. I'm from Lithuania. I'm 38 years old. Bought WR250R 2009 MY with 12.000 km on clock. Now its my only one motorcycle after many others MX and adventure bikes. Will try to cover all my needs with WR. In winter time is good to add some extras. Now it has Leovince slip on, KTM handguards, plastic bash plate...	tomasn	7	1665	Jan 23, 2017 by Grassroots
	New to the site (Preview) Hi, I'm Steve living ON the Wirral ( not IN it. Those who know, will know what I mean!) in the North West of England. Green laning on an Ex forces 2010 wr250r with only 1400 miles on it that I bought in August.	Trawleysteve	4	1091	Nov 16, 2016 by Grassroots
	After a 22 year gap, I have become a biker again (Preview) Hi All you WR250 owners. Having now ridden, and purchased, one I can see why the big gins on owners faces. I wanted a sit-up-and-beg bike as I always loved trailies/enduros even though I have owned a number of large sports bikes. If any of you are ever at the Super Sausage in Pottersbury (near Milton Keyn...	vhdlman	3	1115	Sep 9, 2016 by Grassroots
	Thought it was about time I said hello (Preview) Hi everyone I have been a TTR owner for a few years now and a great fan of the bike, so much so that I am buying Totally TTRs along with Totally WRs from Brian (with his blessing). My wife and I have decided that we would like to carry on all the good work that Brian and Trish have done I am hoping that with your su...	WRSteve	13	1349	Jun 9, 2016 by WRSteve
	Introduction (Preview) Hello all Just come back from a TRF trip to Yorkshire. Went up with a CRF250X and came back with a WR250R. Wanted one for sometime. Bought up trail riding on TTR's and just love the smoothness and feel of the Yamaha's in general. The Honda is lighter and more powerful but just not so gentle as the WR. The oth...	chancey	2	1061	May 22, 2016 by Grassroots
	A new member (Preview) Hi All well where do I start ok what have I owned before DR125,DT125,DR125,DR400s,XR250,SV650, Husquvarna Te610, KDX220,EXC450,WR426, WR450 and the new ride a 2008 WR250r. Its going to be interesting to see how she feels after selling my WR450 to pay for a divorce ( odd she sleeps around and I pay for...	jono	7	1571	Apr 19, 2016 by jono
	Newbie (Preview) Hi All, Picked up my WR 2 weeks ago and jetted of to Mexico the next day, just got back today and went down to the garage to bring a smile to my face, as you can tell from my username the bike is a 2008 import from the USA With a silver frame. Some of you may have seen it a couple of weeks ago on eBay. I will post a few p...	Silver frame	24	1730	Mar 26, 2016 by Silver frame
	Hello from Devon (Preview) Hi all just joined, I don't have a WR but am on the lookout for the R version. Just sold my DRZ400 and am looking to return to a Yamaha after previously running a very reliable TTR250 for a couple of years.	Tigerman	5	1655	Jan 15, 2016 by Tigerman
	wrx (Preview) just purchased a wrx , look forward to a good ride and finding some off road wheels . seems to be a great bike!!	beer	2	1125	Dec 2, 2015 by Grassroots
	new owner in France (Preview) Hi, I just have bought a 2008 WR250R, 2500 km in perfect condition. i usually ride a 600xlr Honda(1983) or a 600LC4 KTM(1991) in soft enduro way, but they become to be "vintage" bikes and more for collection. I was looking for a recent and lighter bike, efficient enough to ride everywhere wi...	grandbill	6	1333	Nov 22, 2015 by Grassroots
	First post! (Preview) Hi - had WR for couple of years now since graduating from TTR, had few mods done by mate (Micky). Mostly commute to East London on set of X wheels then swop to R's for green lanes or IoM.	Pikey	4	1368	Jul 31, 2015 by SteveT
	Hi from North East England (Preview) Lurked about on the side lines for a while and thought I would introduce myself. I am currently riding my second Wr 250r, a 2010 model. Cheers phil	philmedomsley	2	1199	Feb 17, 2015 by Grassroots
	Hi folks (Preview) I am Tim, a German, currently living in Vienna, Austria. I own a 2010 WRX, which became an R right at the dealership where I once bought it new. I've used the US forum so far, just now came across this WR forum and registered spontaneously.	Vulture	2	2307	Dec 26, 2014 by Brian
	yep its on the way !!! (Preview) Hi Room have an XT660Z and now the ex police WR due here this weekend.....thanks PARTY TIME	tenyamman	1	1717	Dec 25, 2014 by Grassroots
	Hey ya to one and all. (Preview) Hey ya guys, My name is Paul and i'm obviously now sporting the finest 2 wheels known to man, the WRR . I passed over the forum about 6 months ago due to a seemingly low number of inmates and interest compared to our American cousins. I have since decided that if everyone took that attitude, this potential...	Grassroots	3	2024	Nov 25, 2014 by Grassroots
	A re-introduction from Devon, UK! (Preview) Here are a couple of photos of my 2009 WR250R. It's pretty standard with the exception of:a tail tidy,small rear rack (which doubles as grab bars),Renthal Dakar High bars,Longer throttle and clutch cablesSymtec heated grips,Zeta handguards with built in indicators The WRR came with a very loud FM...	Brian	0	1197	Oct 29, 2014 by Brian
	Hi from North of the Border! (Preview) Been lurking quietly! Good to see a European board for the Wrr and x! I've had my Wrr for 2months after getting rid of my WR450f. Like chalk and cheese but RR is an awful lot easier to live with and more forgiving. keep up the good work! jon	Jonb2902	0	1286	Dec 16, 2013 by Jonb2902
	hy from Croatia (Preview) halo !! nice to be heare. i have the X for a year now . i would like to make it to R. im loking for front 21 inch wheel. it is expensive to order it from USA. is theare a chance to find 21 in Europe ???	grajnder	2	1278	Dec 15, 2013 by lanerider
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