New member from the DC area

My name is Ryan and I just picked up an 08 WR250X.

It's been quite a challenge the last few days riding the WRX simply because I'm 5'2" with a 28" inseam, perched on a bike with only one foot down is nothing new for me but this is certainly a bit more challenging. I've ordered the Yamalink and I will soon order a lower/stepped seat, those two items combined should make it a bit less of a headache.

I'm coming from an R1 (PIC) with the expectation of less power but more fun.

So far I've ordered:

Yamalink
Edge fender eliminator
Cycra Pro-bends with low profile shields
OEM oil filter, magnetic drain plug, Repsol 10w-30 Syn.
14T front sprocket
MPFab turbo kit

I did a lot of custom parts with my R1 so now I'm trying to find a good looking muffler that I can have fabricated to the bike, the larger mufflers aren't doing it for me.

I look forward reading, posting, and possibly meeting a few fellow wrx owners.

Welcome, hI!

Hello,,that's a sic looking R1....I've seen a video of an wrx with a turbo on it ,, the guy was doing wheelies pretty easy..looks like fun..you will probably have the fastest bike on this forum..

jason meacham wrote:

Hello,,that's a sic looking R1....I've seen a video of an wrx with a turbo on it ,, the guy was doing wheelies pretty easy..looks like fun..you will probably have the fastest bike on this forum..

Yea that's Walkers (MPFab owner) old clip of his 250 with the turbo kit installed, stock gearing + the turbo kit makes for a handful of wheelies.

Hey Ryan, welcome to the pack!

Ohhh!, you lost me at the 14 tooth sprocket but got me back with MPFab
I have a lot of time on turbo sleds but never rode a turbo bike, pretty sure it's just as addicting

Welcome, Post vids when you git er done

SheWolf wrote:

Hey Ryan, welcome to the pack!

Thanks

0007onWR wrote:

Ohhh!, you lost me at the 14 tooth sprocket but got me back with MPFab
I have a lot of time on turbo sleds but never rode a turbo bike, pretty sure it's just as addicting

Welcome, Post vids when you git er done

I also have never ridden a turbo bike before but I will certainly post my observations and some videos once it's done. There is certainly a lack of turbo wr250 videos on the internet

Something tells me that's about to change...

Selling the R1 makes me sad. I better g out in the garage and pet mine now !

Then again, a 54HP WR sounds like a blast.

Welcome!

I'm also in the Wash DC area, we should catch up sometime for a ride. Are you from the area or are you a transplant?


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SheWolf wrote:

Something tells me that's about to change...

X-Racer wrote:

Selling the R1 makes me sad. I better g out in the garage and pet mine now !

Then again, a 54HP WR sounds like a blast.

lol, it's going to hurt to see it go but a new project is always fun.

viroid wrote:

Welcome!

I'm also in the Wash DC area, we should catch up sometime for a ride. Are you from the area or are you a transplant?


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I'm in Sterling, VA, been here since '97. I'm a member of www.dcsportbikes.net, you should join up if you're in the area!