http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/-t1.htm How To Articles? Maint Tips? Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:37:42 GMT 10 http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/13/53/39/48/yam10.jpg http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/-t1.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/coolant-type-t1346.htm BPG
I've always heard that you want a non-silicate coolant for bikes because they are easier on the water pump; but I've never seen coolant marked as such (unless it's the way overpriced stuff at a bike shop).

So, which make/model of coolant is silicate free?

thanks!]]> Maintenance Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:37:42 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/coolant-type-t1346.htm#12485 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/coolant-type-t1346.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/chain-maintanence-squeeeeeeeeaaaak-t1086.htm motokid I am almost flabbergasted at the noise my chain makes and the intervals at which I must lube it. I've been riding motorcycles since 1985. I've never experienced the maintenance schedule like what I've found with the WR250X. I've owned an Honda VF500 Interceptor, Yamaha FZR400, and Yamaha R1 prior to getting the X. Is it the stock chain that yamaha puts on these bikes? is it a complete piece of crap? I use chain wax. Seems like after even the slightest damp weather I have to reapply ... Maintenance Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:11:48 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/chain-maintanence-squeeeeeeeeaaaak-t1086.htm#9788 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/chain-maintanence-squeeeeeeeeaaaak-t1086.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/first-service-t1315.htm Tammy I got the bike last Sat, 11/07/09 and put on my 1000 miles this week so I could get this over with. Went over the bike really good and only found what the dealer put on the to be done 1/2 ass. Dumped the oil and filtered it and pulled the filter apart to look for bits of the casting and all I found where really fine bits. Yam did a nice job on this bike.. I should have 2k on it by next week so I'll pull the tank and valve cover and check them and the Comp, to see where that is at.. I ... Maintenance Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:20:17 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/first-service-t1315.htm#12242 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/first-service-t1315.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-filters-t237.htm ZED Does anyone know the filter number that can be cross-referenced at an auto parts store?
I usually have good luck with getting motorcycle filters at the local Napa, but they need a part number. A Fram number usually helps them the most. Sometimes a WIX number will work too.]]> Maintenance Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:05:36 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-filters-t237.htm#1682 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-filters-t237.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/my-bike-doesn-t-float-t1193.htm HOSS Thanks, HOSS]]> Maintenance Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:29:34 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/my-bike-doesn-t-float-t1193.htm#11244 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/my-bike-doesn-t-float-t1193.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/service-manual-t50.htm SheWolf ]]> Maintenance Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:26:21 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/service-manual-t50.htm#118 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/service-manual-t50.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/winter-storage-t1269.htm mrdoo2 so winter is coming and unfortunately i wont ride through it. so what do i need to do for storage? i know i first need to clean it and i read something about filling the gas tank up and putting stabil in it? then check tire pressure, and put it on a stand, but i dont know what to do about oil and oil filter. i will most likely keep it indoors so it will stay at around room temp Maintenance Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:27:24 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/winter-storage-t1269.htm#11934 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/winter-storage-t1269.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/chain-slack-t776.htm wildmotha

Thanks]]> Maintenance Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:19:00 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/chain-slack-t776.htm#7144 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/chain-slack-t776.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/how-you-start-shut-off-your-motorcycle-t967.htm motokid This was posted over at SMJ. Thought it was interesting to say the least. In yet another thread about some WR fuel pumps going bad one guy posted this: Quote:Are you using the kill switch to shut it off? Do you turn the key to ON before you turn the kill switch off? I had to get my fuel pump replaced and they traced it back to the start up procedure (apparently the way they teach it in the motorcycle safety course isnt good for the bike). If you turn the key to on first, then toggle ... Maintenance Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:03:45 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/how-you-start-shut-off-your-motorcycle-t967.htm#8724 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/how-you-start-shut-off-your-motorcycle-t967.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-change-warm-engine-vs-cold-engine-t1200.htm motokid So I'm bored off my ass because it's been raining here for what seems like a month. I'm thinking I want to change my oil. Typical practice has always seemed to be to warm your engine up before you drain oil. WHY? My little X has been sitting still for about a week now. Gravity has worked it's magic and pulled all the oil in her down to the lowest point. Wouldn't I get the most old oil out of her by draining it now? If I start the bike and warm it up doesn't that push oil up ... Maintenance Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:15:22 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-change-warm-engine-vs-cold-engine-t1200.htm#11289 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-change-warm-engine-vs-cold-engine-t1200.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/free-owners-manual-download-t1178.htm WRRSam If you need a owners manual for your bike (or any yamaha) you can get it here: http://www.yamahaownershandbook.com.au/?r=0 I got my bike 2nd hand with no manual, thank you Yamaha great site . I just wish they would put the international spec bike's service manual on there. Maintenance Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:12:12 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/free-owners-manual-download-t1178.htm#11012 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/free-owners-manual-download-t1178.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/seeping-coolant-t1124.htm greer
Sarah]]> Maintenance Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:31:56 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/seeping-coolant-t1124.htm#10338 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/seeping-coolant-t1124.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/more-help-needed-dropped-bike-replace-bits-t1084.htm lancek Hi guys had a great 4 hours this morning - jumping and sliding - learning on both accounts and having a ball - confidence going through the roof until I dropped it. Now the side of my body is marked along with my bike - time stood still as I slid along the rocky track - just thinking how well quality safety gear works when it has too! Anyway - up shot is plastics on one side look like crapola... not sure replacing the stickers would be enough but thats just looks. I did bend the handle bars ... Maintenance Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:22:37 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/more-help-needed-dropped-bike-replace-bits-t1084.htm#9769 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/more-help-needed-dropped-bike-replace-bits-t1084.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/breaking-then-drinking-and-fixing-t1008.htm inspector Broke the whale tail where the turn signal attaches. My little gas caddy decided to fall off and hit it. I think it also bent my tool holder bracket. Ended up losing the strap that held it. Does this look bent? Heres what it looks like with the appoxy I used to fix it. While assembling that noticed the wire from the tail light is rubbing. Bad design in my opinion. Forgot to grab some zip ties so will have to fix and assemble everything later. Also noticed the ... Maintenance Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:06:41 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/breaking-then-drinking-and-fixing-t1008.htm#9155 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/breaking-then-drinking-and-fixing-t1008.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/what-do-you-use-and-why-t929.htm lancek Im new to bikes and learning a lot on the fly and with input from people on this forum. What I wouldnt mind knowing are points that most of you take as a given but may not be so obvious to a newby like me. There are also lots of products found in the USA or UK that are not available here in Australia, well not easliy anyway so any similar products that you may know of would be appreciated too. Hope to make it easy for replying by using a simple list, please add too if you think of anything ... Maintenance Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:13:43 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/what-do-you-use-and-why-t929.htm#8454 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/what-do-you-use-and-why-t929.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/simple-green-on-your-wr-t933.htm mnormand I've recently read on adv about the negatives of using Simple Green on aluminum. I've been using it on both my current bikes and a few prior, but only for about 2-3 months so far. My current method is when I arrive home after a ride, park the bike in the shade, let everything cool down for an hour or more. Then I spray mostly the entire bike both sides, and rinse off within 1-2 minutes. Then blowdry it off with a leaf blower. Now I'm not talking about deep heavy caked on mud, just usual ... Maintenance Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:33:53 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/simple-green-on-your-wr-t933.htm#8496 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/simple-green-on-your-wr-t933.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/check-that-airbox-t970.htm greer




Thank goodness the family of mice had already moved out.

Sarah




]]> Maintenance Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:19:06 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/check-that-airbox-t970.htm#8754 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/check-that-airbox-t970.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/fuel-issues-t1043.htm lancek My bike has just done 700klm's since new, I have noticed yesterday and today - that when I start the bike it stops shortly after and when restarting takes a couple of tries, would this be a sign of a blocked fuel filter? I ride in dusty and often muddy environments in the NW of Western Australia. Typically when I go riding I start the bike and let it idle for 3 or so minutes while I put my helmet etc on to let it get a little warmth in it - this is where I am now having the issue. Thanks ... Maintenance Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:47:59 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/fuel-issues-t1043.htm#9463 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/fuel-issues-t1043.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/changing-tyres-101-t1127.htm lancek
Any tips and tricks would be awesome.]]> Maintenance Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:25:33 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/changing-tyres-101-t1127.htm#10382 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/changing-tyres-101-t1127.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/front-disc-rubber-t1113.htm toast Anyone know what the heavy rubber ring on the inside of the front brake disc is supposed to do? Maintenance Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:47:38 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/front-disc-rubber-t1113.htm#10203 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/front-disc-rubber-t1113.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-bleeding-bolt-t577.htm flatboarder At rear side of zylinder head there is a bleeding bolt for oil circuit that needs to be removed at oil change immediately after refilling. Should not be tightened too much. However, did anyone realize oil coming from that source when running at full throttle with high rev over some time? I found too much oil in engine after first service and already removed 100ml, but still there is some drain at the bleeding bolt. Will remove some more oil from engine. It should be around max or sligfhtly above ... Maintenance Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:53:08 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-bleeding-bolt-t577.htm#5204 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-bleeding-bolt-t577.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/winter-oil-weight-t1100.htm motokid (I'm talking oil weight more than brand, but discuss it as you please.)

What and why?]]> Maintenance Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:03:05 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/winter-oil-weight-t1100.htm#10028 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/winter-oil-weight-t1100.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/broke-my-plastics-advice-please-t1106.htm WRRSam I was riding in mud, lost control and my bike slid along the ground and did this. (sorry about the bad pic). Lucky it's summer soon when the mud turns to sand and we ride on the beach. Do you guys think it's fixable if so how? Or should I get a new one? What is the price for a new one and it's graphics? (will need graphics for both sides) Thank's for any help. Maintenance Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:53:56 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/broke-my-plastics-advice-please-t1106.htm#10085 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/broke-my-plastics-advice-please-t1106.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/drain-bolt-torque-t194.htm mfrankpdx
I tightened it up some, to 20 ft/lbs, hopefully that solves the problem, but I'm a little confused to why the owners manual would be off. Perhaps I have a defect or something? I don't think my torque wrench is off, its only a year old.]]> Maintenance Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:32:47 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/drain-bolt-torque-t194.htm#1206 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/drain-bolt-torque-t194.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/suspension-help-t1081.htm lancek
What is my starting point - how do I get there and what are the indications for which way to adjust?

For info I am 6'2" and 100kgs - having great fun in the dirt and getting into jumps (small) and likewise

thanks heaps
Lance]]> Maintenance Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:46:11 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/suspension-help-t1081.htm#9734 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/suspension-help-t1081.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/radiator-drain-bolt-crush-washer-t1070.htm greer
Sarah]]> Maintenance Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:03:33 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/radiator-drain-bolt-crush-washer-t1070.htm#9645 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/radiator-drain-bolt-crush-washer-t1070.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/cleaning-the-airbox-t1050.htm lancek
I have seen some covers for other bikes so you can hose out the airbox but nothing specific for the wr...

Thanks
Lance]]> Maintenance Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:32:09 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/cleaning-the-airbox-t1050.htm#9507 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/cleaning-the-airbox-t1050.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/torque-wrenches-t1019.htm bash3r which works best with the WR specifically and where to order one would be great!

Thanks..!!]]> Maintenance Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:03:31 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/torque-wrenches-t1019.htm#9280 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/torque-wrenches-t1019.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/pre-first-ride-maintenance-body-care-t190.htm BPG So this here lil' R² is my first new vehicle, ever. Yeah, I know it's a dirtbike and believe me, it will be thrashed as such! But I was curious about a few things I might undertake before it's first beat-down to keep it running and looking good. I know swingarm bearings are usually pretty dry on any new bike, what other lube points usually need addressed on a brand new R²? Anything else need attention before I rip and tear? re: the body: I've heard of folks spraying their bikes down ... Maintenance Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:01:50 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/pre-first-ride-maintenance-body-care-t190.htm#1187 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/pre-first-ride-maintenance-body-care-t190.htm http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-change-schedules-t993.htm Jäger Here's a pic to start the discussion: Filter on the left was changed at TWENTY MILES. Yamalube out; Yamalube in. Very nice aluminum metallic sheen to make the oil so pretty looking. Filter in the middle was changed at 400 miles. Yamalube out, Delo 15/40 in. Still some aluminum metallic sheen to the oil. Filter on the right was changed at 1000 miles. Delo out, Rotella T Synthetic 5/40 in. Metallic sheen pretty much gone, still some swirls to the oil. Meanwhile, Yamaha says ... Maintenance Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:58:23 GMT http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-change-schedules-t993.htm#8961 http://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/maintenance-f2/oil-change-schedules-t993.htm