WR250X noob owner bootcamp

Hello all,
Great site.
Severe noob requests here.

I have a 2008 WR250X bought used last July from the original owner. Its got 8300 miles on it and he had the maintenance plan from the dealer (Ridenow) up until about 1000 miles before selling to me. He's given me copies of all service performed.
I haven't owned a bike since the mid 80s (1981 YZ80, it won, I lost) but want to perform as much maint myself as possible. I can work a wrench, but really I just need to look at DIY necessities for the garage. Anyone got a list?
2nd question is what are the highly recommended mods/maintenance tips/tricks I should consider for this bike? I don't plan on putting an Athena top end in it or anything that involved. Anything easy/inexpensive for a noob for starters.
The only thing I have planned for upgrades are a bash plate and some of them Shinko 244's to get some off-road suitability.

thanks!

Welcome. Here is a video that will help you get started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cYs8PdL2is
This is also a good site. http://rickramsey.net/WR250Rmods.htm

AZNoob wrote:

Hello all,
Great site.
Severe noob requests here.

I have a 2008 WR250X bought used last July from the original owner. Its got 8300 miles on it and he had the maintenance plan from the dealer (Ridenow) up until about 1000 miles before selling to me. He's given me copies of all service performed.
I haven't owned a bike since the mid 80s (1981 YZ80, it won, I lost) but want to perform as much maint myself as possible. I can work a wrench, but really I just need to look at DIY necessities for the garage. Anyone got a list?
2nd question is what are the highly recommended mods/maintenance tips/tricks I should consider for this bike? I don't plan on putting an Athena top end in it or anything that involved. Anything easy/inexpensive for a noob for starters.
The only thing I have planned for upgrades are a bash plate and some of them Shinko 244's to get some off-road suitability.

thanks!

Spend time reading around this forum. There are sections specifically designated for mods.

Fuel programmer
Exhaust
EXUP
Flapper
AIS
Suspension
Seat
Gas tank
Speedometer
gearing
tires
sparkly bits
hand guards
turn signals
mirrors
fender eliminators
graphics
airbox
air fliters

.......

it's winter time - start reading

Tucson or Phoenix?

pbnut wrote:

Tucson or Phoenix?

Phoenix, but was also in AFG 2011-2012.

Thanks for the tips and list. This will give me some noob inspiration.
But first on the list is a new battery....got a tender now....

motokid wrote:

It's winter time - start reading

Motokid... You forgot. We RIDE all year ! Now is perfect !

AZNoob wrote:

pbnut wrote:

Tucson or Phoenix?

Phoenix, but was also in AFG 2011-2012.

Awww, bummer. I'm in Tucson (normally). Right about halfway done over here.

pbnut wrote:

AZNoob wrote:

pbnut wrote:

Tucson or Phoenix?

Phoenix, but was also in AFG 2011-2012.

Awww, bummer. I'm in Tucson (normally). Right about halfway done over here.

Guard/reserve or down there at USAF Southcom?