Mounting Racks to 2006 WR250R

Hi Everyone,

I'm going to Mongolia this summer and for two months I'm going to be riding a WR250R on primarily dirt and gravel roads with some offroading mixed in as well.

I have some technical questions concerning mounting side and rear racks to my bike. (The bike is in Mongolia, so I do not have access to it right now)

Bike is 2006 WR250R and I want to know if the following items will fit together without interfering with one another. Also, will they mount to a 2006 the same way the mount to more recent bikes?

Side Racks:
Happy Trails SU WR250 Side Racks
http://www.happy-trail.com/Yamaha-WR250R/SU-Side-Rack-WR250R.aspx

Rear Rack:
AMS Triangle Rack
http://www.amsmotomachine.com/index.php/yamahaparts
I've also been looking at tail racks on ebay that fit years 2008 and newer.

Seat:
Seat concepts seat
http://soloracer.com/wr250rseat.html
The fit also says 2008 and newer.

My questions are:
1. Will the items I list fit on a 2006?
2. Are there major mounting differences between the 2006 WR's and 2008's? Will the 2008 seat work on an 2006 WR?

Thank you!
Janeo

Definately not possible mate, as there is no such thing as a 2006 WRR/X... ( 1st sold from 2008 - build very late 2007 ).

Please confirm your exact bike details - as in year & model. We may be able to then further assist.

Cheers.

Thanks!

I checked back with the owner, it's a 2006 WRF.

Will any WRR items fit a WRF?
Also, can anyone comment on lowering kits?

I saw that the seat height is 38.4 in. I'm 5'8" with a 32" inseam (measuring from bottom of my foot). I'm on my tippy toes on a KLX250S which has a seat height of 35". If I'm wearing boots I can touch down the balls of my feet.

If y'all have any helpful threads on racks for the 250F and lowering the bike, please send them my way! (I realize this is a WRR/X forum)

  

Janeo wrote:

Will any WRR items fit a WRF?

Probably not, but Pro Moto Billet builds a rear rack for the WRF.

Janeo wrote:

I saw that the seat height is 38.4 in. I'm 5'8" with a 32" inseam (measuring from bottom of my foot). I'm on my tippy toes on a KLX250S which has a seat height of 35". If I'm wearing boots I can touch down the balls of my feet.

I have a 30" inseam and I did not have any problems riding the WR450F (same seat height as the 250F). The seat height is a bit misleading: the bike is very narrow, very light, and the suspension should compress about 4" when you sit on it, so you will not have a problem with your 32" inseam.

The WRF is a completely different beast than the WRR. Most parts don't mix.

You should be aware that the WRF is really a trail bike and is not built (stock) for long hauls. You will need to change sprockets if you're going to be covering large distances or traveling at highway speeds. I would also investigate the load limits of the subframe. You may be better off with a true dual sport bike.

ThumperTalk and Advrider forums are where you need to look.

Sounds like an awesome trip. Good luck and drop a few pics on this forum when you get back.