What kind of bike is the Yamaha WR250F?
It means that Yamaha is making an off-road bike specifically for racing on closed courses. Previously, any Yamaha marketed for the off-road riders was an EPA and CARB approved trailbike, which is a far cry from a race bike. The previous WR250F was a perfect example.
Do you need competition tuner for Yamaha WR250F dirt bike?
This is a plug and play and replaces the mapping that is EPA emissions and sound compliant with one that is tuned to run as a closed course competition race setting. It also allows the use of the GYTR Power Tuner (sold separately $279.95) to make tuning adjustments to fuel and ignition timing. “A competition ECU and throttle stop screw.”
Why is the exhaust baffle on a WR250F so small?
The exhaust baffle on the WR250F is very restrictive because it has to be quieter and have a spark arrestor for trail riding. The exhaust hole is very small, taking away a lot of power from your dirt bike.
Is the Yamaha WR250F Dirt Bike Street Legal?
As we said, the bike isn’t street-legal or green-sticker-approved, but it is EPA-certified at the federal level. With those two changes, we believe that it still would fall within the EPA’s guidelines for an off-road bike, but that’s not how it was certified.
How did I change the exhaust on my Yamaha WR250R?
I began my exhaust modification by disconnecting the cables that operate the EXUP system just in front of the muffler. Having done that, I simply removed the muffler from the header pipe and the mounting on the bike. Pictured right is what’s left over.
The exhaust baffle on the WR250F is very restrictive because it has to be quieter and have a spark arrestor for trail riding. The exhaust hole is very small, taking away a lot of power from your dirt bike.
What can I do to my WR250F dirt bike?
These modifications consist of altering the air-box, exhaust, CDI wires, and the throttle stop. The stock air-box on your WR250F dirt bike has a snorkel/shield that helps protect the air filter from water, sand, and other foreign materials.
Is the Yamaha WR250R the same bike as Frank?
(Editor’s note: while Frank was the same – salty, surly, and slightly smelly, his bike was definitely improved and empowered.
The WR250F is a motorcycle addressed to riders who favor finesse over brute force and prefer to go off-road. Yamaha introduced the WR250F as one of those magic bikes that make their rider feel like a better one and the success was guaranteed.
Where can I Ride a 2008 Yamaha WR250R?
From the palatial campus of the Inn we ride through scenic Victorville on our way to the dirt and scrub brush of Southern California’s high desert, evaluating both the street cred and off-road capabilities of Yamaha’s newest dual purpose machine. The afternoon of the same day is spent aboard the R’s fraternal twin, the WR250X.
Is there a way to lower the WR250F?
The front triples can drop (forks can be raised) about 10 mm. Along with this, the rear static sag of the shock can be increased, or a lowering link can be used to lower the rear. But, if you lower the rear more than the front, then you will be adding more “rake” to the forks and have a bike that feels like it turns a little less quickly.
Is the seat height on a WR250F too high?
I have just got myself a 2007 Wr250f! have ridden:ride: it once now at the track and only have one issue with it…. the seat height, is just a bit too high for me when getting on and off the bike. I am looking to go riding trails.
Are there any reviews of the Yamaha WR250X?
13 owners have reviewed their YAMAHA WR250X (2008 – on) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
How often do you change oil on a Yamaha WR250X?
Valves at 26k miles and oil change every 3k miles. Lower maintenance than most street bikes and far less than most other supermotos. It gets 70+mpg although it does take super unleaded. Had the stock tires when I got it, they were decent.
What happens if you let your motorcycle sit for too long?
When gasoline becomes like this, it is completely unusable and you will not be able to start your motorcycle. If you plan on letting your motorcycle sit for an extended period of time be sure to either drain all the fuel or add a fuel stabilizer.
Why does my CRF250R have a lean bog?
I recently had the pleasure of performing a complete frame down rebuild on a 2007 CRF250R that came to me with an intolerable bog issue when the throttle was stabbed from idle or low RPM (both when riding, and on the stand). After the head was rebuilt, and the engine freshened up with a new piston and rings, the lean bog was still there.