Yamaha WR250R and WR250X Forum

TerryK · TerryK

Guys two types of lowering links, the lever type & the arm style One type ( arm link ) does 1" & the lever style does 45mm which style is better ? I have thought of reducing the shock travel (spacer to reduce rebound length ) Any thoughts on the above Rds Terry

TerryK · TerryK

Here in Australia it can be a long way between fuel stations & wondering about larger fuel tanks, sounds like in some cases they fit one tank to another but I don't understand what goes !!! I used a 14.5lt Clarke tank on my XR400 & that was perfect, not too big but giving me a good range, I've seen 11...

tomasn · tomasn

https://www.hyperonline.nl/contents/nl/p4014_Yamaha_WR_250_R__X_2008-2016_Hyperpro_schokdemper.html

TerryK · TerryK

Simple problem, I fitted a short brake lever, all good apart from the brake light on all the time, the lever does not contact the switch fully, is the switch adjustable because if it screwed in half a turn it would work other than that I would have to add to the lever or fit different levers Cheers Terry

Grassroots · Grassroots

Okay, so short story is that having slung her down at speed, quite hard on rocks, i bent my wide, 5mm lower, custom made pegs. Would have been fine in mud as they really are very strong, but rocks it was . The peg actually bent back enough to strike the foot brake lever taking out a tiny chink (can be seen in th...

TerryK · TerryK

Video on using the WRR as an adventure bike, well worth a look if you have not watched as yet Part 1 & 2 Enjoy -- Edited by TerryK on Monday 12th of December 2016 01:...

Pikey · Pikey

Hi I need to reduce height on my WR a bit more ....... So far lowered front forks and wound in adjustment on rear shocker. Has anyone got a contact for reducing height of seat on wr's? Looking at couple of companies on internet that will cut the foam and re-upholster bike seats. Thinking of taking 30-40mm...

WR250Rfan · WR250Rfan

If you have altered your gearing from standard then it is likely your speedo readings are now inaccurate. I changed to 13/48 sprockets and my speedo was reading 60mph compared to the "true" GPS reading of 50mph i.e well out! I have the 12oclockLabs SpeedoDRDs in stock so grabbed one and fit...

Trawleysteve · Trawleysteve

Can anyone tell me what width rim locks I need front and rear for my standard rims? The manual states rim width 1.6 front and 2.15 rear. Is that the size of rim lock I should buy?

TerryK · TerryK

Yet another question, I fitted a bashplate yesterday & now there is one hell of a racket, not sure it the engine noise is bouncing back up from the bashplate or it the vibs. I'm sure it's been done to death on previous post but any help how to shut it up would be great Terry

TerryK · TerryK

Guys, looking at Radiator guards, Force & B&B are the two I'm looking at I have used plenty of B&B stuff on previous bikes & never had an issue, the Force is a flat section & the B&B is lovered. Any thoughts or ideas ? Terry

beer · beer

tried to get a 21 inch wheel for my x but no luck. so have just had a 21 inch rim spoked to my x hub seems to have sorted that problem, be better off road ready for the hiss event in spain at the end of may.

SteveT · SteveT

Anyone know where I can get some bike specific tank graphics for my 250r? The original ones are useless and have been jet washed off. Someone told me that's because of the strange plastic that Yamaha use. Any help please?

Yammy250 · Yammy250

Hi all I want to change my spark plug can anyone tell me what the tourqe settings are for putting them back in as I'm struggling to find correct settings and don't want my tank falling off cheers martin

jono · jono

Hi guys Im new here so sorry it its a stupid question I have heard a lot about the Air box flapper mod. What is the feel about it is it worth doing?

Grassroots · Grassroots

Well this is probably to be my most exciting and biggest mod yet. Feeling a little guilty that i should have posted it a couple of months ago, but it's been an incredibly busy and wild summer/ autumn. The time had to come...Go Race Suspension by Travis Jones- Christiansburg VA. Straight out the box, the...

Yammy250 · Yammy250

Hi I have just fitted a k&n ya-3586 to my wr250r only had one ride yesterday and WOW what a difference it revs a lot more easily and now you can feel the exhaust/air filter flapper valve open as before there wasn't a lot of difference I would recommend these to anyone who has the same bike as mine really...

Grassroots · Grassroots

This is a fantastic mod that i've been meaning to post up for some time now, just been so busy out riding in my free time to have a moment. It's cheap easy and a huge improvement imho. Many of you may find that you get somewhat of an ache in your wrist when constantly cranking out full throttle, particularl...

WR250Rfan · WR250Rfan

Can only find them on sale in the States. Do any footpegs from other bikes fit and, if so, which ones please? Brian

Grassroots · Grassroots

No more carrying stupid items in a rucksack risking a back injury.... ....Long over due. This is the slim rack and is $125 from Jarad in the U.S.... http://www.scaggsmotodesigns.com/wr250r---x.html It was very quick and easy to install as the fender is actually already...

Grassroots · Grassroots

I finally got round to remembering to photograph some of the recent new installations. I'd been out enjoying it all so much that i seemed to always forget . The main direction was to be gaining some height upon the bars to help out my 6' 1" standing position. In the process of doing so, to also gain a...

Grassroots · Grassroots

Okay, so i've been agonising over whether or not i want or need one of these little beauties for about 9 months, and now i shout for your 2 cents . I've realised that i never WANT to have to spend out, so guess this is a question of do i need??? I always kind of felt that it would be of use to me at high speed on the f...

Grassroots · Grassroots

I'm going to kick off a new topic on cheap and sometimes even free mods . They can be useful or simply just for aesthetics. In fact just about anything goes, as long as you feel that what you have done either improves the bike or rider, and that whatever materials might be needed, can be easily and cheaply f...

Grassroots · Grassroots

Anyone tried an Eastern Beaver Circuit Solution such as the one below? By having the one fuse block, several electrical add ons like phone/ sat nav, additional lights ect, will hook up to the busy battery terminals via only one connection, saving space. This is a US product and i'm particularly intre...

MJF1 · MJF1

Off to the Pyrenees this summer to do a coast to coast route over the mountains. Carrying luggage can be a pain, done it enough with sports bikes and seen plenty of dropped kit, bungies break and straps dangling in wheels Given a fair chunk is off road I've gone for the Wolfman pannier frames which I saw on...

MJF1 · MJF1

Hi I'm considering getting a larger tank for my trip to the Pyrenees, has any one got one of the IMS 3 gallon tanks installed? What range does it give you before and after the reserve light comes on. Thanks

SteveT · SteveT

Hi All, The OE plastic case saver is rubbish and would not be of any use should the chain break or derail. Does anyone know where I can get a steel case saver in the uk? I've seen the Sandman ones and they look well made and stylish. Is there a uk supplier or should I buy direct from USA? Not done that befor...

WR250Rfan · WR250Rfan

I have read a few articles on how to lower the WRR using the adjustment at the bottom of the shock. The last guide (see below) suggest that you don't have to undo the lower shock mount. Is that because you can spin the shock body? Lowering the seat heightThe first mod I usually do is to lower the seat height...

MJF1 · MJF1

Bought a Ricochet Bash Plate, excellent fit a 2 second job. Heavy gauge aluminium plate, has taken some big rocks without issue, hardly a mark on the thing Only ciricism is that it could go higher to protect the water pump hose, but will get some spiral guard to sort that. Money well spent in my view

WR250Rfan · WR250Rfan

I like these bars (used to be known as Dakar Highs) and have a new pair that I would like to fit but, before I do, does anyone know if the standard cables are long enough? Brian

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	lowering links (Preview) Guys two types of lowering links, the lever type & the arm style One type ( arm link ) does 1" & the lever style does 45mm which style is better ? I have thought of reducing the shock travel (spacer to reduce rebound length ) Any thoughts on the above Rds Terry	TerryK	1	1777	Jul 12, 2017 by Grassroots
	larger fuel tank (Preview) Here in Australia it can be a long way between fuel stations & wondering about larger fuel tanks, sounds like in some cases they fit one tank to another but I don't understand what goes !!! I used a 14.5lt Clarke tank on my XR400 & that was perfect, not too big but giving me a good range, I've seen 11...	TerryK	14	2643	Apr 3, 2017 by TerryK
	New Hyperpro shock. Anyone? (Preview) https://www.hyperonline.nl/contents/nl/p4014_Yamaha_WR_250_R__X_2008-2016_Hyperpro_schokdemper.html	tomasn	9	3182	Mar 29, 2017 by tomasn
	Front brake switch (Preview) Simple problem, I fitted a short brake lever, all good apart from the brake light on all the time, the lever does not contact the switch fully, is the switch adjustable because if it screwed in half a turn it would work other than that I would have to add to the lever or fit different levers Cheers Terry	TerryK	4	2556	Feb 7, 2017 by TerryK
	Foot pegs- wider, lower and further back! (Preview) Okay, so short story is that having slung her down at speed, quite hard on rocks, i bent my wide, 5mm lower, custom made pegs. Would have been fine in mud as they really are very strong, but rocks it was . The peg actually bent back enough to strike the foot brake lever taking out a tiny chink (can be seen in th...	Grassroots	7	3730	Jan 23, 2017 by Grassroots
	WR250R as an adventure bike (Preview) Video on using the WRR as an adventure bike, well worth a look if you have not watched as yet Part 1 & 2 Enjoy -- Edited by TerryK on Monday 12th of December 2016 01:...	TerryK	1	1725	Dec 18, 2016 by SteveT
	Lower Seat - cut away? (Preview) Hi I need to reduce height on my WR a bit more ....... So far lowered front forks and wound in adjustment on rear shocker. Has anyone got a contact for reducing height of seat on wr's? Looking at couple of companies on internet that will cut the foam and re-upholster bike seats. Thinking of taking 30-40mm...	Pikey	6	1985	Dec 15, 2016 by TerryK
	Fitting a DRD speedo healer (Preview) If you have altered your gearing from standard then it is likely your speedo readings are now inaccurate. I changed to 13/48 sprockets and my speedo was reading 60mph compared to the "true" GPS reading of 50mph i.e well out! I have the 12oclockLabs SpeedoDRDs in stock so grabbed one and fit...	WR250Rfan	13	14513	Nov 17, 2016 by wr250r_daily_commuter
	Rim Locks (Preview) Can anyone tell me what width rim locks I need front and rear for my standard rims? The manual states rim width 1.6 front and 2.15 rear. Is that the size of rim lock I should buy?	Trawleysteve	3	2215	Nov 16, 2016 by WRSteve
	NOISE FROM BASHPLATE (Preview) Yet another question, I fitted a bashplate yesterday & now there is one hell of a racket, not sure it the engine noise is bouncing back up from the bashplate or it the vibs. I'm sure it's been done to death on previous post but any help how to shut it up would be great Terry	TerryK	9	2141	Oct 10, 2016 by WRSteve
	Radiator guards (Preview) Guys, looking at Radiator guards, Force & B&B are the two I'm looking at I have used plenty of B&B stuff on previous bikes & never had an issue, the Force is a flat section & the B&B is lovered. Any thoughts or ideas ? Terry	TerryK	1	1292	Oct 10, 2016 by TerryK
	wheel (Preview) tried to get a 21 inch wheel for my x but no luck. so have just had a 21 inch rim spoked to my x hub seems to have sorted that problem, be better off road ready for the hiss event in spain at the end of may.	beer	4	1308	May 8, 2016 by beer
	Graphics (Preview) Anyone know where I can get some bike specific tank graphics for my 250r? The original ones are useless and have been jet washed off. Someone told me that's because of the strange plastic that Yamaha use. Any help please?	SteveT	14	3739	May 7, 2016 by SteveT
	wr250r tank bolts (Preview) Hi all I want to change my spark plug can anyone tell me what the tourqe settings are for putting them back in as I'm struggling to find correct settings and don't want my tank falling off cheers martin	Yammy250	4	1491	May 3, 2016 by Grassroots
	Air Box Mod (Preview) Hi guys Im new here so sorry it its a stupid question I have heard a lot about the Air box flapper mod. What is the feel about it is it worth doing?	jono	4	2397	Apr 19, 2016 by Brian
	Go Race Suspension ! (Preview) Well this is probably to be my most exciting and biggest mod yet. Feeling a little guilty that i should have posted it a couple of months ago, but it's been an incredibly busy and wild summer/ autumn. The time had to come...Go Race Suspension by Travis Jones- Christiansburg VA. Straight out the box, the...	Grassroots	5	3988	Mar 2, 2016 by Grassroots
	wr250r 2008 (Preview) Hi I have just fitted a k&n ya-3586 to my wr250r only had one ride yesterday and WOW what a difference it revs a lot more easily and now you can feel the exhaust/air filter flapper valve open as before there wasn't a lot of difference I would recommend these to anyone who has the same bike as mine really...	Yammy250	0	1386	Dec 28, 2015 by Yammy250
	R6 Throttle Tube (Preview) This is a fantastic mod that i've been meaning to post up for some time now, just been so busy out riding in my free time to have a moment. It's cheap easy and a huge improvement imho. Many of you may find that you get somewhat of an ache in your wrist when constantly cranking out full throttle, particularl...	Grassroots	1	3878	Oct 2, 2015 by Brian
	Any wide footpegs for sale in the UK? (Preview) Can only find them on sale in the States. Do any footpegs from other bikes fit and, if so, which ones please? Brian	WR250Rfan	5	2707	Aug 24, 2015 by Grassroots
	Scaggs slim tail rack. (Preview) No more carrying stupid items in a rucksack risking a back injury.... ....Long over due. This is the slim rack and is $125 from Jarad in the U.S.... http://www.scaggsmotodesigns.com/wr250r---x.html It was very quick and easy to install as the fender is actually already...	Grassroots	0	1953	Aug 23, 2015 by Grassroots
	HDB Handguards, Risers & Top Clamp. (Preview) I finally got round to remembering to photograph some of the recent new installations. I'd been out enjoying it all so much that i seemed to always forget . The main direction was to be gaining some height upon the bars to help out my 6' 1" standing position. In the process of doing so, to also gain a...	Grassroots	1	1817	May 30, 2015 by Brian
	GPR V4 Steering Damper (Preview) Okay, so i've been agonising over whether or not i want or need one of these little beauties for about 9 months, and now i shout for your 2 cents . I've realised that i never WANT to have to spend out, so guess this is a question of do i need??? I always kind of felt that it would be of use to me at high speed on the f...	Grassroots	6	2322	Apr 24, 2015 by SteveT
	Couple of Quid Mods...Better Still Free! (Preview) I'm going to kick off a new topic on cheap and sometimes even free mods . They can be useful or simply just for aesthetics. In fact just about anything goes, as long as you feel that what you have done either improves the bike or rider, and that whatever materials might be needed, can be easily and cheaply f...	Grassroots	11	7163	Jan 21, 2015 by Grassroots
	Eastern Beaver Circuit Solution (Preview) Anyone tried an Eastern Beaver Circuit Solution such as the one below? By having the one fuse block, several electrical add ons like phone/ sat nav, additional lights ect, will hook up to the busy battery terminals via only one connection, saving space. This is a US product and i'm particularly intre...	Grassroots	3	2484	Jan 7, 2015 by Grassroots
	Wolfman Pannier Frames (Preview) Off to the Pyrenees this summer to do a coast to coast route over the mountains. Carrying luggage can be a pain, done it enough with sports bikes and seen plenty of dropped kit, bungies break and straps dangling in wheels Given a fair chunk is off road I've gone for the Wolfman pannier frames which I saw on...	MJF1	4	2565	Nov 25, 2014 by Grassroots
	IMS 3 gallon Tank (Preview) Hi I'm considering getting a larger tank for my trip to the Pyrenees, has any one got one of the IMS 3 gallon tanks installed? What range does it give you before and after the reserve light comes on. Thanks	MJF1	4	2805	Nov 25, 2014 by SteveT
	Case Saver (Preview) Hi All, The OE plastic case saver is rubbish and would not be of any use should the chain break or derail. Does anyone know where I can get a steel case saver in the uk? I've seen the Sandman ones and they look well made and stylish. Is there a uk supplier or should I buy direct from USA? Not done that befor...	SteveT	14	6080	Nov 25, 2014 by Grassroots
	Lowering the WRR (Preview) I have read a few articles on how to lower the WRR using the adjustment at the bottom of the shock. The last guide (see below) suggest that you don't have to undo the lower shock mount. Is that because you can spin the shock body? Lowering the seat heightThe first mod I usually do is to lower the seat height...	WR250Rfan	4	5116	Nov 24, 2014 by Grassroots
	Ricochet Bash Plate (Preview) Bought a Ricochet Bash Plate, excellent fit a 2 second job. Heavy gauge aluminium plate, has taken some big rocks without issue, hardly a mark on the thing Only ciricism is that it could go higher to protect the water pump hose, but will get some spiral guard to sort that. Money well spent in my view	MJF1	4	1874	Aug 2, 2013 by WR250Rfan
	Will Renthal 613 Enduro High bars fit with standard cables? (Preview) I like these bars (used to be known as Dakar Highs) and have a new pair that I would like to fit but, before I do, does anyone know if the standard cables are long enough? Brian	WR250Rfan	30	5718	May 13, 2013 by WR250Rfan
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