By most accounts, the WR250R might be the ultimate dual sport platform. And it has certainly been an excellent seller for Yamaha. Honestly, the search for a WRR came as a welcome relief to the months of searching for a 'hen's tooth" we normally encounter, when 3 years out of production we decide we covet a bike with very low production numbers. The WRR had "ample" supple to chose from. At the end of the day, $5500 and a dream can put you squarely into like new WRR.
While Bruce's mechanical talent is somewhat like a cat in the sense that he always seems to land on his feet from a freefall, condition on the bike is paramount. Every used bike will need something, but at the end of the day, Bruce will go through every bike with fine tooth comb. It is here that the a flogged like a wet horse bike will consume copious amounts of money. To this end, I won't dabble in bikes with questionable histories lest Bruce be rebuilding a top end of motor all while adding creating an additional 10%/34cc motor displacement!
We finally settle on a bike in pristine condition. Installed are the following modifications:
While Bruce's mechanical talent is somewhat like a cat in the sense that he always seems to land on his feet from a freefall, condition on the bike is paramount. Every used bike will need something, but at the end of the day, Bruce will go through every bike with fine tooth comb. It is here that the a flogged like a wet horse bike will consume copious amounts of money. To this end, I won't dabble in bikes with questionable histories lest Bruce be rebuilding a top end of motor all while adding creating an additional 10%/34cc motor displacement!
We finally settle on a bike in pristine condition. Installed are the following modifications:
- Pro Taper Woods High bars
- Highway Dirt Bikes Handgaurds
- Skaggs Billet aluminum cargo rack - Rotopax ready!
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The cherry part of the dealio though, we found some other ads by the same seller. Luckily, we were able to help each other out and get a sort out pricing on a package deal!
- 3.7 gallon Safari gas tank,
- Power commander and
- Moto-Racks Pannier racks.
One trick if you have a translucent tank. When you fill the gas tank for the first time, measure off each gallon. Then mark the liquid height with a paint marker. Make sure you stand the bike vertical off the side stand before you mark it.
The first few outtings in this configuration we a bit unnearving as the gas light comes on around 90 miles. However, the bike then gets another 150 miles before really needing a refuel. I guess what I have is a "High Fuel" warning light. So, to fix this unintended consequence, we'll move the low fuel sensor down. The arrows are showing the before and after height. The sensor is at the end of the black and beige wire. Held by two zip ties.
Photo by Rider1405