Bikerguy10 WR250r in Nova Scotia, Canada

nice bike mate!

are you running the q4 with the stock header? how's it go?

Howdy neighbour...nice bike.

vermillionaura wrote:

nice bike mate!

are you running the q4 with the stock header? how's it go?

Yes, Q4 with a stock header. I've got the bike geared down 13-47T so there's better bottom end where it is needed and I don't need to go 90+ mph so it seems to work out for the best. Just changed out the tires and that made a huge difference off-road, highly recommended.

I am interested in getting a Mega bomb header at some point down the road......we'll see, then I'll need a fuel programmer as well.

Thanks for your comments.

mucker wrote:

Howdy neighbour...nice bike.

Thanks for the compliment! Where abouts are you located in NS? It's been a long time since I've had a bike so I'm a little green and don't have anyone to ride with on a regular basis. Certainly would be interested in meeting some other recreational riders who aren't looking to break their necks for a ride.

Cheers!

so you don't need a fuel programmer until you change the header?

Bikerguy10,

You should be able to hook up with some riders through Nova Scotia Dualsport Club. If not, come on up to NB for a weekend and I can show some great trails and spots around Fundy Park area. Great choice in bike, by the way

vermillionaura wrote:

so you don't need a fuel programmer until you change the header?

It's "recommended" that you get a programmer if you open up the exhaust and intake.

Plenty of people run around without a programmer with just a slip-on exhaust.

BUT - the bike will be much more responsive with a programmer.

Open up the breathing on the intake side and then you've got a situation where most feel you need a programmer to prevent running too lean and damaging hard parts.

Whether or not you have a header makes little difference regarding a programmer.

It's the intake combined with the overall exhaust.


Personally - I think your money is MUCH better spent on a programmer LOOOOOOOOONG before spending it on a header.

I've seen little evidence a header provides much of anything regarding performance increases. It's a very small section of pipe.

I'm in the valley and my buddy is up around mount uniake.....and yourself?

I've met some fellas from dualsport.ca down here one day...they are a nice crowd.

motokid wrote:

vermillionaura wrote:

so you don't need a fuel programmer until you change the header?

It's "recommended" that you get a programmer if you open up the exhaust and intake.

Plenty of people run around without a programmer with just a slip-on exhaust.

BUT - the bike will be much more responsive with a programmer.

Open up the breathing on the intake side and then you've got a situation where most feel you need a programmer to prevent running too lean and damaging hard parts.

Whether or not you have a header makes little difference regarding a programmer.

It's the intake combined with the overall exhaust.


Personally - I think your money is MUCH better spent on a programmer LOOOOOOOOONG before spending it on a header.

I've seen little evidence a header provides much of anything regarding performance increases. It's a very small section of pipe.

Thanks for the info, I guess I'll have to plan on that Programmer sooner than later.

Generally speaking - I'm really only parroting what's been posted by many others over the years.

It's more theory than "law".

I'm not sure anyone here can point to a thread about somebody damaging a wr250r/x due to it running too lean.

Most don't want to be the first, so most get the programmer when they start modding the things that alter the fuel/air ratio.

Geez, I'm just over in coldbrook.
Most wknds I try to get a few hours trail ridin in, either around here or towards mount uniake and sackville (alot of cool trails out that way).
Either way, usually just me and my buddy on our R2s, exploring for play spots.
Been a lil hard to make time lately, but this wknd is probably a go...though, it's kinda my turn to head towards the city.

You could head that way if you wish, but turns into a long day by the time you get home. I havent been that way yet this year, so lookin forward to some new scenery.
After that I'm sure we will be cruisin around here....or playin at the lil mx track in cambridge, behind the reserve and in between.
We both work regular and have chores, so matchin schedules usually means wknds, if lucky...last year was lucky.
Anywho, we could exchange a text if you like...

mucker wrote:

Geez, I'm just over in coldbrook.
Most wknds I try to get a few hours trail ridin in, either around here or towards mount uniake and sackville (alot of cool trails out that way).
Either way, usually just me and my buddy on our R2s, exploring for play spots.
Been a lil hard to make time lately, but this wknd is probably a go...though, it's kinda my turn to head towards the city.

You could head that way if you wish, but turns into a long day by the time you get home. I havent been that way yet this year, so lookin forward to some new scenery.
After that I'm sure we will be cruisin around here....or playin at the lil mx track in cambridge, behind the reserve and in between.
We both work regular and have chores, so matchin schedules usually means wknds, if lucky...last year was lucky.
Anywho, we could exchange a text if you like...

Why........ your name isn't Carl by any chance is it??

PM sent...

vermillionaura wrote:

so you don't need a fuel programmer until you change the header?

To be honest...I cannot figure out why every, fuel injected bike, is not programmable from the factory...considering the simple mods sold, to program. It must be a marketing strategy, considering the after cost vs practical cost.
Regardless, even without pipes or air box mods, some have said, tweaking helps.
if you're willing to upgrade at all....a programmer seems the first step, performance/potential wise....the rest of the goodies just fit in, after that.