WR250X Specific

Brake Solution

CDNSXV — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:07:53 GMT

I have not been impressed with the performance of the OEM brakes. First I tried substituting a set of HH sintered pads and that helped somewhat but not nearly enough. I just installed a Galfer braided steel front line and it completely transformed the braking performance. Huge bang for the buck IMO. I'd suggest starting with the Galfer line as I think the OEM pads are basically OK. It seems to be that long spongy rubber brake line that is the source of most of the problem.

Jumping - offroad - on street tires

motokid — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:01:43 GMT

Please help a dirt-virgin out here a little. I need some technical advice to get my off-road game into gear a bit. Scenario: about 12-16 inches high with a steep face, then a flat, then a steep face dropping off the other side. (small table top) dirt approach obviously. So there's not much time for self-correction once you commit. You're gonna hit this thing and land in a very short period of time. Here's my question: How do you take this jump and have the bike (along with ...

Best looking wr250x in America - maybe world

motokid — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:29:22 GMT

This is the sh!t. Gorgeous wr being ridden like it should.

I love it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-POA-zZfTA <--- just brilliant

Motokid Mods

motokid — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:03:53 GMT

No more ugly ass fender:

Handguards with turn signals:

Only thing left from the "looks department" is to get rid of the butt-ugly mirrors.

Attitude Industries EFI numbers for the X

motokid — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:52:29 GMT

I just readjusted my numbers. Here's where I am starting today: 1, 7, 7, 1, 1, 1 If I'm hearing correctly the first number is cruising. No need to dump more fuel when cruising. Second number is acceleration. Jacked it up. I want front wheel lifting snap. Third number is full throttle. I want gas baby. Forth number is useless without NOS. No NOS baby. Fifth number is how quick gas in second number comes on. Lower is quicker. Snap. Sixth number is how quick gas comes on in third ...

5th gear wheelie - this guy can

motokid — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:44:53 GMT

clickity I have so much to learn.

Top Speed with SpeedoDRD

motokid — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:50:35 GMT

So I finally got out today for some joy riding. The rain let up and the roads began to dry. So I am running a 12t front sprocket, Attitude EFI, and stock exhaust. AIS removed, and airbox flapper door glued down. I installed the SpeedoDRD and adjusted per the web page calculator. -15.4% Wide open, full throttle in a tucked position - 79mph (no wind and cool temperatures....great conditions for top speed run on relatively level, if not a slight downhill road) Now I did not have ...

New Farkles

INSTIGATOR — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:13:53 GMT

Picked some goodies. Some are farkles, some are useful...OK yes they're farkles too SS Braided front brake line, at first I didn't notice much a difference. Once you really get on it, oh boy... Keyless gas cap. I know I could have just gutted the stock one....but it's sooo BLING Step seat. Yay!!! No more tippy toe stop lights

Front fender mod on the X

sswrx — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:49:39 GMT

Anybody got any creative mods done to their front fender on their X? Just wondered if trimming the front edge back a few inches would improve aerodynamics on the highway & reduce some drag? Anybody think the factory already took it into consideration? Hard to believe the duckbill front end on it would be aerodynamic. I'm thinking a shorter edge would reduce wind drag. Anyone got any solid proof on what will work best on the highway through personal experiences?

Calling all "X" owners that ride some trails.

speedtrippy — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:16:19 GMT

I am going to buy a WR250 R/X during the first week of april. I can get a great price on either. I love the looks of the X model. Although I live in a very rural area, to get anywhere I need to go by paved road. I'll be using my bike for adventure and camping. So the question. Anyone using their X bike on trails? How is it? I can't buy new dirt wheels this year so my choice needs to be careful. I think that the WR250 Series is the smartest choice for what I'll be doing, but I'm still up ...

50t rear sprocket

12oclocker — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:11:53 GMT

anyone know where I can get a 50t rear sprocket and a new chain, for a good price?
Fire away!

Stairs & Urban Warfare - Hooliganism

motokid — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:46:04 GMT

Anybody doing "semi-illegal" riding on their X's? Steps? Handicapped ramps? Loading docks? I'd like to know some basic step riding techniques if you got them? Going up steps specifically. The approach, the first step, how your throttle hand plays the engine, shifting gears.....?????? In the mornings when I ride to work I love to hit a sidewalk handicap ramp and get some air under both tires. That's the extent of my "jumping" experience to date. ...

Go Race Suspension

Mr, Go Race — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:50:19 GMT

Hey All, I just wanted to introduce myself and my company " Go Race Suspension". I have had the pleasure of working on several WR s. Getting the suspension dialed with great results. If you have a WR or any bike and want suspension that is proven to work, please give us a call or check us out on line @ www.go-race.com Thanks Travis Jones www.go-race.com 540-392-0696

Second Gear No Clutch Power Wheelie

motokid — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:40:29 GMT

Can you?

Please explain.

Gearing? Brute strength? $$$$$$ in mods?

I kinda get the idea of a quick roll off on throttle to load the front suspension then hammering the throttle .....but I just can't seem to bring that front wheel any higher than a gnat's ass hair.

Enlighten me please.

I'm

wrx adventure bike

rydnseek — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:24:39 GMT

Monday i'm heading out on a 4 day ride into n. Az & s. Ut. So i got the wr all set up.. at least for now. I went with the roto pax for extra fuel, am using my old panniers & seat cover from my drz adventure bike. bought a mirror on ebay. it said right or left.. well, it's a right only with left hand threads. It will have to do since i'm leaving in a couple of days. later! scotty

Miles until reserve light comes on

motokid — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:04:42 GMT

How far do you typically get before your reserve light comes on?

I'm fairly consistent at 80-82 miles.

Roughly 53 mpg.

What would make you sell your X?

motokid — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:33:39 GMT

What would make you sell your current X?

A 450cc version?
A 600cc version?

Major redesign?
Mag wheels?
Somebody offering you the "right" price? What would that be? (within reason)

Nothing. I'll never want or need another motorcycle. Not ever.

Something else?

A straight-up trade for some other motorcycle of your dreams?

How devoted are you to the little 250?

More dirty fun on the X

motokid — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:49:55 GMT

Great ride with 3 other SUMO guys from my area.

stock tires vs. 17" knobbies

rydnseek — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:28:46 GMT

I got the pirelli mt21's that fit the X. When i put them on, i compared them for size: The front tire.. much bigger. almost 4" taller. The back tire. Still almost 2" taller. I don't notice that much with the gearing. It's already pretty high. I'm thinking of going with a bigger rear sprocket.. maybe getting a better chain.. Handling is different. I lowered the front, & it's not quite as smooth on low speed cornering.. might need to raise the forks a bit. Anyway, ...

Skid Plate!!!!

wr250xx — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:54:43 GMT

Just wondering if someone can tell me where to get a skid plate besides the yamaha one here in canada or even be able to order one....also will a skidplate off a wr250f fit that seems like the only one I can find.
Thanks

Avon Distanzia

INSTIGATOR — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:17:15 GMT

Ate up my rear stocker at about 1900 miles. Picked up some Avon Distanzias. 150/60 rear 120/70 front. Anyone who rides an X and likes to ride dirt every now and then, should really considers these tires. Great for street give up nothing leaned over and really hook up in the dirt. I should put the word "mild" in front of dirt. Fire roads, dirt trails, is as far as my X gets dirty.

Oil you use in your X

motokid — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:18:13 GMT

What are you using in your wr250X ? I'm just getting to the end of the break-in period and wondering what I should fill the bike with when I change my oil. Summer here in the Mid-Atlantic region is typically in the 80's and 90's. Very humid mostly. Rarely lower than 60 until fall. I figure I'll be changing the oil once the weather really starts to change in late fall. So....what's your experience with summer time oils? 40 weights? 50 weights? 30 weights?

No wheelweights on my rims

sswrx — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:28:04 GMT

Just wondering if anyone else's WR had no wheelweights on the rims when they bought their bike new? I'm not noticing any significant shake on the highway but I wonder if the bike would be smoother if the rims were balanced? I seriously doubt they are perfectly balanced without any weights. I've mounted lots of car tires at the shop where I work & even the high end tires & wheels need a few ounces added. My old YZF600R had wheelweights clipped in the center rib on the front & rear ...

Getting the X a little dirty - Labor Day 2009

motokid — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:54:08 GMT

Unfortunately the day was quite cloudy Who called the Coast Guard? Up is easier than down... These were taken today along the C&D canal in Delaware. I forget which forum member commented that I need to actually ride my bike. It was based on the fact that my bike looked so clean I think. So today I found some dirt and mud along the canal Here's what I brought home.

2010 - WHITE - North America

motokid — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:27:47 GMT

click me <--

Official Yamaha website.

No 400cc-ish version to be seen.......yet.

my baby!

PQRS... — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:15:21 GMT

howdy folks, i just signed up and figured i should add my 2 cents in the x section! ::

How Fast Will It Go

macfast — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:01:23 GMT

Had my WRX to 85 mph.

17" DS tires?

boogn1sh — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:47:45 GMT

My buddy has a SM450 and he is talking about getting some knobbies so he can hit the dirt with me.
He says he can get 17" dirt tires for front and rear, is this true? The Husky site says it comes with a 16.5" front and 17" rear.
I saw the picture of the fat-tire WRR and it looks like he has a rear tire mounted on the front rim. Any input is appreciated.

Attitude EFI Progammer - Settings Help

motokid — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:01:02 GMT

So I got my unit installed. It works enough to send gas and air to the motor. I guess the standard mode it starts in is a default almost factory program? The green light blinking in the number one light. When I press the mode button different color lights start blinking in different numbers. Is there some rhyme or reason that's easily defined as to what I'm seeing? The tutorial on the Attitude Industries web pages looks a bit different than what I'm seeing on my unit. I did remove ...

building wr250x dirt wheels

cruzan — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:26:03 GMT

i have my stock wr250x hub and a wheel off of a wr250f and i cant seem to find out what spokes to use. i know people have done it. the spokes pictured are off of the 250f wheel i took apart and they are too short because of where they exit the hub almost 180 degrees from each other.