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Yamaha WR250R Suspension Upgrades
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I’m based in the UK and have recently purchased a Yamaha WR250X which I’m converting to a WR250R. I’m wanting to get some advise on upgrading the stock suspension especially the rear shock as it’s just not quite there for me. I’m planning on doing mostly ADV but with some off road fun too. I’m 6ft weig...
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Foxy
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Black frame paint
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Anyone out there know where to possibly find a match for the WRR black frame for touching in a few spots? Much thanks as always, Paul
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Grassroots
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Clutch slipping
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Hello to one and all, Long time no see, but with a year packed full of riding trips taking me out to places like Cambodia and Andalucia to mention a few, i just couldn't seem to find the time to chime in now and then. A very happy new year to you all. Still an avid WRR enthusiast, in fact maybe a little too much s...
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Grassroots
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Help please.
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Hi I need a cylinder head gasket. Does anybody have one lying around I could buy, or know of a company who might have stock. All the usual suppliers out of stock and long delivery times. Many Thanks Phil
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philmedomsley
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Chain slider
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Had a bad vib on the ride yesterday, the hugger had signs of the chain hitting it, picked up a new chain this morning & removed the old one only to find the chain slider badly worn on the underside. Front sprocket is worn but not a big deal, did a search & it looks like I can only find the OEM slider, ha...
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TerryK
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wr250r/x paper manual
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hi all sent the chain roller back its not correct for my model also if anyone's interested there's 4 paper manuals for sale on eBay UK cyclepedia ones from the usa a bit pricey but handy to have there the full workshop manual cheers martin -- Edited by Yammy250 on Monday 4th of September 2017 03:38:00 PM...
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Yammy250
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Linkage and swinging arm bearings.
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Time to do linkage and swinging arm bearings. Linkage bearings done and swinging arm off.
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philmedomsley
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wr250r 2008 lower chain roller
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hello everyone I have just got a allballsracing lower chain roller for bike the eBay listing said it was a direct OEM replacement for my model but looking at it it has a nyloc nut and 1 small washer but the workshop diagram shows 2 large washers and just a bolt which fastens into the frame no nut? do I just us...
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Yammy250
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14t front sprocket
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hi all I'm toying with the idea of a 14t front sprocket for the wr I currently have a 13/48 set up but find it a bit buzzy above about 50/55 would a 14t help with this as I would like it to cruise about 60 ideally also how much acceleration do you lose and how much top end increase will I get approx. I know you can u...
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Yammy250
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Oil your clutch and throttle cables!
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Probably something we should all do but sometimes forget or over look...well that was me any way . I cannot stress enough how worth while 20 mins of effort it has been. Using a cable oiler tool for a fiver off of flea bay, i did both the clutch and throttle cables easily and more effectively than i've ever m...
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Grassroots
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new seat cover
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Hi has anyone on here recovered the seat on their WR mine had a few nicks in it from the last owner and i would like to give it a bit of a face lift .
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jono
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happy new year and bugger
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happy new year all , I was looking forward to my first ride yesterday only to find the WRR would not start she would spin over slowly and the fuel pump runs but she would not start. I charged the battery over night but still no joy today the lights dim down when the starter spins .
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jono
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Yamaha looks to recall some WRR's for clutch lever issue...
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Yamaha looks to recall some WRR's for clutch lever issue. Today i found this below on an American website....Yamaha is Recalling certain 2014-2016 WR250R motorcycles 17 11 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 17, 2016 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – RECALL Subject: Clutch Lever Seal may Crack and cause Oi...
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Grassroots
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Exhaust gasket cylinder head
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Hi all hope everyone's well I want to respray my exhaust this winter and was looking on eBay for new exhaust gasket but there seems to be 2 types the round copper crush gasket and the solid metal Athena one does anyone know which is the best one to use for cylinder head gasket seal cheers martin
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Yammy250
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MOT time
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Hi all its MOT time in my house 3 cars done and now time for the WR250. Just a few things to do and one of them was a brake light switch supplied by Steve. Thanks mate for fantastic service Im sure that before long I will be back with a list of odds and sods. I think the WR is going to be the winter hack, which I sort...
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jono
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talon front sprocket
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hi all I have recently fitted a MDR front sprocket cover eventually after altering it to fit properly anyways I have the talon 13t front sprocket rental r3 chain and talon 48t rear and have noticed the front sprocket is polished on the outside near the teeth as if the inside of chain is catching the sproc...
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Yammy250
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I can haz help with broke bike?
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My 08 wr250x stalls when I am on the bike and I put it in 1st gear. Mind you, I have the clutch pulled in the entire time. Do you think is the clutch plates sticking? or bad clutch switch. thanks for any help.
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Gulityuntilproveninnocent
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headlight bulb
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hi all been looking at bulb upgrade for front light will any h4 bulb fit the wr250r as I was looking at the Phillips x treme vision h4 55/60w does anyone know if these will fit OK cheers martin
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shido lithium battery
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just ordered shido lithium battery for wr250r bit the bullet I will put it on next week and do a quick review in a couple of weeks to tell you how its been OK hopefully they sound good £68 eBay more cranking power and only 900gms
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A few changes.
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First week in May spent doing a bit of upgrading and maintenance including new front and rear wheels, tyres and mousse's, suspension work, linkage bushes/bearings, oil/filter, handguards, disks/pads etc. (I hate working on bikes)
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hiflo hf141
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hi all just ordered 2 hiflo hf141 oil filters for wr250r what do people think about them are they any good or what does everyone use? cheers martin the blurb sounds fairly impressive
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wr250r lithium battery
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hi all been looking at getting a lithium battery + charger for my bike does anyone have experience with them are they any good? cheers martin
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Best slip on silencer ?
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Hi all looking at getting a aftermarket slip on silencer for my wr250r I was thinking about a FMF one what does everybody use what's the best one and will they fit straight on with all the same fixing holes etc cheers martin
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Stator coil
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Hi all how do I check whether my wr250r is affected cheers martin
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Forks
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Best comp and rebound setting. Seem to be going round in circles here any advice please!
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Help needed to re-install emissions kit!
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I know this is totally opposite to what most owners do to their WRRs but I love how civilised the bike is and would like to get mine fully back to standard. When I bought it, it had an FMF exhaust on it and most of the emissions kit removed as far as I can tell. It spluttered a bit from cold plus the exhaust was to...
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Yamaha recalls WR250X and WR250R to replace the stator coil
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See here The article suggest that the recall only affects American models. Anyone know if the UK model is unaffected for sure? Brian PS I have emailed Yamaha UK customer services to ask the question!
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14t front sprocket
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Hi all I have recently fitted 13t front and 48t rear sprockets to me wr250r I'm pretty happy with results but was wondering what difference a 14t front sprocket would make ie is it a lot slower acceleration/top end ect any advice would be welcome cheers martin
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Drd speedo healer fitting
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Hi all hopefully going to be fitting the speedo healer Thursday when I can try running the wr250r on a dry road fingers crossed. Do you have to do a factory reset? Or can I just do the quick set up of -16.7% to alter speedo thanks martin
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Drd speedo healer
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Hi all I have ordered the drd speedo healer from Brian for my wr250r with 48t rear and 13t front with the bridgestone trailing rear tyre.I don't have a GPS what is the ideal number to programme in I have looked on the forum and so far I have seen -16.7 -15.5 and -20.5 which is the best figure to dial in to get it...
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