Yamaha WR250R and WR250X Forum

Brian · Brian

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...

Brian · Brian

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!

Yammy250 · Yammy250

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

Yammy250 · Yammy250

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

Yammy250 · Yammy250

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...

Yammy250 · Yammy250

Hi all I have recently fitted a 48t rear sprocket and a standard 13t front sprocket to my wr250r very pleased with results it pulls really well. I was thinking about getting a speedo healer. if the speedo is reading approx 10mph faster will this mean that mileage is also reading more than I'm actually do...

Mitso · Mitso

Hi all, I am new to the site, had a WR250R now for nearly a year and really enjoying it I need some help with an electrical problem with the cooling fan, not long ago it wouldn’t come on and the engine was boiling so I eventually diagnosed the problem to a corroded terminal in the relay, I cleaned it and put lo...

Yammy250 · Yammy250

hello this is my first post so take it easy on me.I want to know which is the correct k&n oil filter for wr250r 2008 I have fitted a k&n 141filter is this right as it didn't seem to compress much when I put cover back on?

Yoshimi · Yoshimi

Anyone have any recommendations on installing a new Battery Tender USB charger setup?

Brian · Brian

Just heard from my mate Rik Lennard that his bikes have been stolen This is his FB message and if anyone sees or hears anything please let me know asap.Brian I've had all my off road bikes stolen.Alloy framed 2008 Yamaha WRF 250, yellow hurricane graphics, black on gold Talons, full fmf.Steel frame...

philmedomsley · philmedomsley

Seem to have spent more time spannering on the bike than riding recently. All linkages replaced, new front springs, revalve, rear spring and revalve all set up for my weight. New handlebars. After a second breakdown this year tackled the badly routed flimsy kill switch wiring and replaced with mor...

Brian · Brian

A good mate of mine is not well at the moment and asked me to do some work on his WRR so I picked it up this afternoon. The work involves fitting new chain and sprockets, tightening a couple of loose spokes, stripping and checking/re-greasing the linkage bearings, straightening the sump guard which is n...

Grassroots · Grassroots

Whilest i have the wiring removed for lengthening (bars are being raised), i thought i'd chop in a push on/ push off kill switch for the head light, but which wire to put the switch in line with? I really am guessing here, but would have assumed the middle plug in the photo that came from the back of the head...

Grassroots · Grassroots

In the midst of raising my bars, i have a quick question.... Can i rotate the front brake line banjo up from the horizontal position that it is currently sat in (see photos below), to maybe a 45 degree angle or more? I'd like to tilt my brake lever down another 10mm or so, but as you can see the br...

Grassroots · Grassroots

I had been told that the WRR forks were known for rubbing on the inside of the fork shrouds, causing a little premature wear. Having just checked mine, low and behold, a little wear. Problem quickly resolved. 1. Take off shrouds. 2. Run a heat gun up and dow...

WR250Rfan · WR250Rfan

I have done some more research and the 5TA-13440-00 OEM oil filter was replaced by 5D3-13440-09. There is some confusion on the internet with both the Filtrex OIF059 and OIF031 being quoted as the correct part e.g. some owners on a WR250R forum say use the HF141 oil filter whose equivalent is the Fil...

WR250Rfan · WR250Rfan

Looks like the WRR/X take a YTZ7 battery. Does this look right and has anyone tried them? Brian

wonkyconk · wonkyconk

Hello again, does anyone know where I can get spoke for my rear wheel for my wr250r? i only realised today that I have one missing, god knows how long it's been missing for? thanks in advance dayne

wonkyconk · wonkyconk

Hi, can anyone tell me what size spark plug spanner I need for my wr250r, i think I need to add one to my tool kit for taking on the strata Florida just in case I decide to have a little lie down in the water. cheers dayne

MJF1 · MJF1

Hi, does the o-ring need to be replaced when changing the oil filter?

WR250Rfan · WR250Rfan

Should be a 5 minute job eh? Not with me it seems I can't get the pads to sit in properly. They don't seem to like the top s/s retaining or spring clip. I am pretty sure that I am replacing it the right way up but I think that I have now bent one of the spring clips on it - the one indicate with the green arrow. Even...

SteveT · SteveT

Hi, Does anyone know what oil we should be using? I have the technical spec for it, but can't see whether that should be semi synthetic or fully synthetic. I have a fair bit of quality 10W/40 semi synthetic that I would use if it's suitable. Anyone know?

Adamski · Adamski

Hi all, I have a 2008 WR250R and had to replace the radiator and fan, supplied at a very good price from WR250Rfan. I'm now ready to fit the new parts and wondered if anyone had any suggestions as what coolant is best to use. I've also ordered a radiator guard from Flatland Racing in the States and will p...

wonkyconk · wonkyconk

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can get new screws for the front brake reservoir? The reservoir has been leaking since I had an off on some sleepers at a track crossing, they can be really slick! Its leaking either through the screw or from the cap Mon the reservoir. I tried to undo it but the previous owne...

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	Help needed to re-install emissions kit! (Preview) 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...	Brian	16	1706	Mar 30, 2016 by Grassroots
	Yamaha recalls WR250X and WR250R to replace the stator coil (Preview) 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!	Brian	30	6863	Mar 30, 2016 by Grassroots
	14t front sprocket (Preview) 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	Yammy250	2	1917	Mar 28, 2016 by Yammy250
	Drd speedo healer fitting (Preview) 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	Yammy250	0	1555	Mar 1, 2016 by Yammy250
	Drd speedo healer (Preview) 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...	Yammy250	4	1539	Feb 27, 2016 by SteveT
	speedo healer (Preview) Hi all I have recently fitted a 48t rear sprocket and a standard 13t front sprocket to my wr250r very pleased with results it pulls really well. I was thinking about getting a speedo healer. if the speedo is reading approx 10mph faster will this mean that mileage is also reading more than I'm actually do...	Yammy250	3	1477	Feb 24, 2016 by SteveT
	COOLING FAN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM - HELP (Preview) Hi all, I am new to the site, had a WR250R now for nearly a year and really enjoying it I need some help with an electrical problem with the cooling fan, not long ago it wouldn’t come on and the engine was boiling so I eventually diagnosed the problem to a corroded terminal in the relay, I cleaned it and put lo...	Mitso	0	2665	Jan 21, 2016 by Mitso
	wr250r 2008 (Preview) hello this is my first post so take it easy on me.I want to know which is the correct k&n oil filter for wr250r 2008 I have fitted a k&n 141filter is this right as it didn't seem to compress much when I put cover back on?	Yammy250	2	1058	Dec 20, 2015 by Yammy250
	Battery Tender USB Charger Install (Preview) Anyone have any recommendations on installing a new Battery Tender USB charger setup?	Yoshimi	1	2506	Aug 29, 2015 by Grassroots
	3 dirtbikes stolen from Tedburn St Mary, near Exeter, Devon! (Preview) Just heard from my mate Rik Lennard that his bikes have been stolen This is his FB message and if anyone sees or hears anything please let me know asap.Brian I've had all my off road bikes stolen.Alloy framed 2008 Yamaha WRF 250, yellow hurricane graphics, black on gold Talons, full fmf.Steel frame...	Brian	1	670	Aug 3, 2015 by Grassroots
	Lots of maintenance/improvements (Preview) Seem to have spent more time spannering on the bike than riding recently. All linkages replaced, new front springs, revalve, rear spring and revalve all set up for my weight. New handlebars. After a second breakdown this year tackled the badly routed flimsy kill switch wiring and replaced with mor...	philmedomsley	3	943	Aug 2, 2015 by Grassroots
	Wahoo - got a WR250R to do some work on! (Preview) A good mate of mine is not well at the moment and asked me to do some work on his WRR so I picked it up this afternoon. The work involves fitting new chain and sprockets, tightening a couple of loose spokes, stripping and checking/re-greasing the linkage bearings, straightening the sump guard which is n...	Brian	3	853	May 12, 2015 by Brian
	Which wire to chop in a head light kill switch? (Preview) Whilest i have the wiring removed for lengthening (bars are being raised), i thought i'd chop in a push on/ push off kill switch for the head light, but which wire to put the switch in line with? I really am guessing here, but would have assumed the middle plug in the photo that came from the back of the head...	Grassroots	3	1644	May 5, 2015 by Grassroots
	Can i rotate the front brake line banjo? (Preview) In the midst of raising my bars, i have a quick question.... Can i rotate the front brake line banjo up from the horizontal position that it is currently sat in (see photos below), to maybe a 45 degree angle or more? I'd like to tilt my brake lever down another 10mm or so, but as you can see the br...	Grassroots	3	1373	May 5, 2015 by Grassroots
	Fork Shrouds (Preview) I had been told that the WRR forks were known for rubbing on the inside of the fork shrouds, causing a little premature wear. Having just checked mine, low and behold, a little wear. Problem quickly resolved. 1. Take off shrouds. 2. Run a heat gun up and dow...	Grassroots	2	922	Apr 24, 2015 by Brian
	What oil filter?? (Preview) I have done some more research and the 5TA-13440-00 OEM oil filter was replaced by 5D3-13440-09. There is some confusion on the internet with both the Filtrex OIF059 and OIF031 being quoted as the correct part e.g. some owners on a WR250R forum say use the HF141 oil filter whose equivalent is the Fil...	WR250Rfan	3	2041	Nov 30, 2014 by Grassroots
	What battery? (Preview) Looks like the WRR/X take a YTZ7 battery. Does this look right and has anyone tried them? Brian	WR250Rfan	8	3093	Nov 30, 2014 by Grassroots
	Spokes for rear wheel (Preview) Hello again, does anyone know where I can get spoke for my rear wheel for my wr250r? i only realised today that I have one missing, god knows how long it's been missing for? thanks in advance dayne	wonkyconk	0	908	Jun 26, 2013 by wonkyconk
	Spark plug spanner (Preview) Hi, can anyone tell me what size spark plug spanner I need for my wr250r, i think I need to add one to my tool kit for taking on the strata Florida just in case I decide to have a little lie down in the water. cheers dayne	wonkyconk	2	1119	Jun 21, 2013 by wonkyconk
	O-ring for Oil filter (Preview) Hi, does the o-ring need to be replaced when changing the oil filter?	MJF1	2	1612	Apr 30, 2013 by SteveT
	Fitting rear brake pads (Preview) Should be a 5 minute job eh? Not with me it seems I can't get the pads to sit in properly. They don't seem to like the top s/s retaining or spring clip. I am pretty sure that I am replacing it the right way up but I think that I have now bent one of the spring clips on it - the one indicate with the green arrow. Even...	WR250Rfan	3	1629	Apr 23, 2013 by WR250Rfan
	Correct Oil Spec? (Preview) Hi, Does anyone know what oil we should be using? I have the technical spec for it, but can't see whether that should be semi synthetic or fully synthetic. I have a fair bit of quality 10W/40 semi synthetic that I would use if it's suitable. Anyone know?	SteveT	4	1155	Apr 14, 2013 by SteveT
	Which coolant (Preview) Hi all, I have a 2008 WR250R and had to replace the radiator and fan, supplied at a very good price from WR250Rfan. I'm now ready to fit the new parts and wondered if anyone had any suggestions as what coolant is best to use. I've also ordered a radiator guard from Flatland Racing in the States and will p...	Adamski	3	4578	Feb 16, 2013 by SteveT
	Front brake reservoir (Preview) Hi all, Does anyone know where I can get new screws for the front brake reservoir? The reservoir has been leaking since I had an off on some sleepers at a track crossing, they can be really slick! Its leaking either through the screw or from the cap Mon the reservoir. I tried to undo it but the previous owne...	wonkyconk	8	1324	Feb 15, 2013 by WR250Rfan
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