Passenger pegs?

I am looking for a used WR250X and found one. I read through a whole bunch of great postings in this forum.

A few outstanding questions:
- Seller of a 2008 says it doesn't have passenger footpegs -- they didn't make them for that model. Is that true? Can I buy them and without major work install them (stock pipe)?
- Seller says that only some 2008 models had problems with the pump described in some articles? Is that true -- and can I verify with the VIN? Looks like it is a $250 potential problem otherwise...
- The bike comes with a rear Pirelli Sport Demon -- how would classify it from a road/dirt % perspective? I have 1/2 mile access road, flat, but with small rocks and lots of shallow mud.
- How vital is it to add a engine guard for -- I read on this forum that the California plumbing must be first removed to fit it.
- To install the YamaLink (lowering) -- does the entire bike need to come off the ground or can it be installed on its sidestand?

Many thanks!

mixie wrote:

I am looking for a used WR250X and found one.  I read through a whole bunch of great postings in this forum.  

A few outstanding questions:
- Seller of a 2008 says it doesn't have passenger footpegs -- they didn't make them for that model.  Is that true?  Can I buy them and without major work install them (stock pipe)?
- Seller says that only some 2008 models had problems with the pump described in some articles?  Is that true -- and can I verify with the VIN?  Looks like it is a $250 potential problem otherwise...
- The bike comes with a rear Pirelli Sport Demon -- how would classify it from a road/dirt % perspective?  I have 1/2 mile access road, flat, but with small rocks and lots of shallow mud.
- How vital is it to add a engine guard for -- I read on this forum that the California plumbing must be first removed to fit it.
- To install the YamaLink (lowering) -- does the entire bike need to come off the ground or can it be installed on its sidestand?

Many thanks!

Welcome.

1) Footpegs for passengers came on stock 2008 wr250x's. Not sure why you'd be told otherwise.

2) yes - some 2008 models had fuel pump issues. Many did not. The build date can tell you something about how susceptible your bike might be to failure.

3) I'd say that perelli sport demon is 100% street tire. Can you ride it on gravel and through some mud? Sure.
What's on the front wheel?

4) Engine guard is not vital if you're mostly riding on street. PLus, if you have the california crap on bike that acts as an engine guard already.

5) I can't imagine how it'd be possible to add lowering link while bike is on it's side stand. But I don't have one of those so maybe somebody else can answer that.

You need a stand to get the rear off the ground to install a lowering link.
Your bike originally had passenger pegs.
You can probably buy a set off here, post a WTB in the for sale section.

mixie wrote:

- Seller says that only some 2008 models had problems with the pump...Looks like it is a $250 potential problem otherwise...
- How vital is it to add a engine guard for -- I read on this forum that the California plumbing must be first removed to fit it.

The pump is a $129 issue:
http://ca-cycleworks.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=wr250r%2Fx&x=0&y=0

A (fugly imo) guard that can be used with the CA canister. My preference is to just move the canister:
https://tciproductsusa.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=144_167_175&products_id=473&zenid=f7cfe910f464be09427ed6220ee97114

Might be worth it to take a closer look at the frame where the footpegs attached.  I came across a WR when I was searching that had cut off the helmet lock and footpeg brackets then just ground the attachment points smooth and repainted the frame.

As long as the mounts are still welded to the frame you can purchase the passenger pegs and bolt them back on, but if the welded mount is gone you would be S.O.L. for sure.

Here are pics of both passenger pegs.

Ive got an extra set of pegs if your interested.

Passenger peg: the seller learnt from your photo that the mounting tabs are still here. Once I get the bike, I'll take crazy-dave's offer to sell me passenger pegs!
Fuel pump: it is a 5/08 model with VIN JYADG22Y78A000168 -- rvsixer or motokid: is a that a model likely to have the problem?
Front tire: Bridgestone with about 1k left on it -- probably the original tire since the bike has only 4k on the odometer.

Sounds like the person you bought it from wasn't the original owner.
As a guy that shelled out for a new pump when needed, well way after needed.
I just got tired of waiting for it to cool down and start again...
I wouldn't worry about the possibility of a fuel pump going out on you.
Worst case I had to do was wait 1 1/2 hours to start it again.

Probably a bit late on this but, does anyone have a pair of passenger pegs available off the 250r? I'm seeking a set!

I have a set of passenger pegs for sale
TwoBuells@verizon.net