Honda XR250R Street Legal Project : Finally Another Motorcycle!

In this video we go over any issues with the bike, current upgrades and future plans. Not a lot of work to be done but we'll eventually dig into the street legal kit that currently installed.
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[@ianbray3580]

Great bike i have a crf300l for myself and just picked up a 2000 XR250r for friends to ride with me. I had an XR350 in 1984 for 15 years and had to have another one! Most fun you can have on the trails I am 62 years old.

[@edh4686]

Excited to see everything you do to this bike. Good luck can't wait for more videos.

[@smokesandalloy9487]

43 is young. Don't be afraid to intensify, safely! Very clean XR.

[@wasabus2]

Good to see you back at it

[@ftby59mikeD]

Kudos on the bike!...and at your age, your not old! I'm a 60yr old grandfather about to do the same with my grandson. It's been a few years since I've ridden off road.... how long, well let's just say the last time was on my '71 Bultaco Alpina (yes, I still have it!)...the XR series is very appealing to me as well, for the same reasons you mention. Wish me luck in my search for one. Thx.

[@richardlyons5861]

i think you did a really good job on ur restore,happy trail to you and the lil man on your adventures

[@wswan81]

Love the XR’s. Damn near bulletproof.

[@pdady21]

Heck ya! Welcome back!

[@CBW0314]

That bike looks mint

[@bigrockauto]

Nice bike header is stock. Oil temperature gauge, I believe the newer xr250’s came with oil cooler stock. Last one I had was a1986. Great bike for riding with kids.

[@MISERSTYLE]

It's been a WHILE!!!!! I csnt wait.!!

[@dave88face]

Nice bike can't wait to see what ya do to it

[@NevesProjects]

Nice bike Johnnysshop, $2200 is not bad with all those extra parts, cheers

[@BaRmAnEk007]

Good Job :) greating from Poland ;)

[@glenriggenbach8042]

Awesome bike

[@lukemoyer7260]

just got an old beat up xr200 that has a plate looking forward to some fun

[@markscott9426]

Hey Johnny I have a 2003 xr250r with the tusks Enduro lighting kit and I was trying to figure out how to charge the battery from the stator I bought a regulator rectifier but I'm just not sure about how going about it I can install the wires easily but I'm not sure if it'll blow the battery thanks

[@GiannisSKonstantinidis25]

I love XR. If I were you I would NOT sell the original front light mask and install it on!

[@brettkovak6344]

That tail light assembly actually goes under the rear fender. Nice bike though! I’ve got a 400

[@Johnnysshop]

Thanks! Correct, this is how I purchased it. Much different now :)

[@walterconn5637]

Great video, I am thoroughly impressed with your XR250. I'm a new subscriber because I hope to buy a 99 xr250 soon. I would have bought the XR already, but It is a three hour drive away. Could you give me any info on where to buy the street legal kit or what brand / company makes it. I also might be interested in knowing where to buy the lowering link. Thanks!

[@Johnnysshop]

You'll love it, I drove about that far as well! Here is the kit amzn.to/2n1mpz4 and the lowering link amzn.to/2vrMtHa

[@daverob1680]

About time :)

[@ssj4357]

Xr250 is a great bike good choice

[@trevorjameson3213]

Those ARE the stock header pipes. And you might consider removing the dents in them; dented headers will affect performance a little. I have a ‘99 XR250R that I bought new in April 2000 and still ride it regularly. These old XR’s are great, I hope you enjoy yours! Also, are you sure the tail light assembly mounts on top of the fender? Usually those mount underneath.

[@Johnnysshop]

Thanks! Yeah, there is a slight dent in one of them but I think it will be fine. You are correct! The previous owner had everything installed incorrectly :(

[@trevorjameson3213]

Yeah you're right, a little dent won't make any noticeable difference. Are you still riding it? The bike looks really good!

[@protectork9831]

My daughter is 7 now she had motorcycle since 5. I got her nice boots pants jacket helmet and gloves. She has fallen many times and she gets back on it

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

I have an 03. Been a while, have you done anything else?

[@dave88face]

How did the stray paint jobs on the yz 250 or the yz125 hold up im painting my xr250r frame cuz it needs some paint after all the years of us and was wondering would you recommend a way or a paint or just tell me it's a board idea im or wondering how the paint held up I drive alot of Rocky trails

[@Johnnysshop]

I don't have either bike any longer but I know the 250 held up well. I'm not 100% sure on the 125

[@jackmoto8294]

Always wanted one I just can't get it

[@larryhamel1509]

I have a xl 250 changed to R because we are cool.

[@BKRMON]

Of course, those are oil filters in the drawer. Not air filters. ;)

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Really hard to keep graphics on a plastic tank.

[@aldorengifoespinoza2314]

Hola buenos días mi estimado excelente combinación del tanque con el tapiz de asiento es original el tapiz o lo mandasteis a fabricar el modelo del asiento y Sticker del tanque de combustible saludos desde peru

[@UlisesGlez26]

The headers are stock, and the big bolt on the break lever is because they come with hand guards And I think the frame guard is stock as well but great bike

[@Johnnysshop]

Thanks! Frame guard isn't stock, stock was a tube style.

[@UlisesGlez26]

Johnnysshop true, mine has one even more beefy, but I don't see any brand on it Does yours have a brand?

[@Johnnysshop]

I believe it's this one. www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/1153/24440/Ricochet-Offroad-Skid-Plate?v=616

[@UlisesGlez26]

Thanks dude

[@onmissionmtb9722]

I have a 91 xr250r and I’m 215 and need a heavier rear shock spring...do you know where I can get one?

[@Johnnysshop]

I haven't found a source just yet, mine it a little lite as well.

[@CharlesCarabott]

Mine is a 91 too.

[@ventmonster]

My stock 1998 Xr250 has mismatched screws on those plastic side pieces. Really annoying Honda did that.

[@MrBrutalMachine]

Congrats on the super clean 250. Let us know how the South Dakota street legal *wink wink* title transfer goes.

[@Johnnysshop]

Actually it was all good! Titled here in Ohio as street legal!

[@farmertyler8087]

Could you link the conversion kit if you know where it could be found?

[@Johnnysshop]

amzn.to/2B2nBJt this is the one I have

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

XR 250 R (Still a 4 stroke) VS XR650 L ------ The XR250 so much lighter. The power is just fine for an old 250 (I grew up with the KE 250), and you can just throw it around. It is so light. Great for around town transport... Would I want to take it on the highway? Eeeeh, not so much.

[@Johnnysshop]

Agreed!

[@walkerskii]

I just turned 57, you're making me feel old, the way you're describing yourself in your 40s, as if you're too old to do any more crazy riding

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

i have a road legal 1996 with electric start,,,what a stonkin bike...

[@brettkovak6344]

MINIMOTOMADNESS what did it take to install E start in your XR ...

[@projectsadventuresfarmlife]

Loud pipes will cause problems for others. Do you really need them? I have seen riding areas get shut down for the fact of the noise. You thing your grandson will like the loudness following you?

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Hahaha that rear lite kit was supposed to be mounted under the rear fender.

[@richie9777]

What ever happened to the Cafe Racer Johnny?

[@Johnnysshop]

I sold it a little over a year ago or so. It was knocked over one too many times :(

[@jeffsilver4730]

The bike, spare parts, and upgrades seem to be a good deal at $2200

[@cc3775]

I thought CA was the only place where people asked ridiculous amounts for their old bikes. Also That black fender piece is supposed to go under the tail.

[@Johnnysshop]

Yeah, prices are nuts here. I plan on getting the wiring sorted soon :)

[@tmk5522]

You are far from old don’t use age as an excuse not saying you need to launch jumps but you definitely aren’t to old for a really serious Dirtbike. Xrs are great bikes don’t feel heavy until you fall over and have to pick it up

[@sgt5310]

hows it going?!

[@Johnnysshop]

Good, you?

[@sgt5310]

Great! How’s the bike coming along?

[@Johnnysshop]

It's fine, been done for awhile.

[@ssj4357]

So it's not legal here in Kentucky I have one with title I bought new I have wanted to street legal it to here it's not legal to do so here in Kentucky is disappointing.

[@Johnnysshop]

Well I don't know for sure if that's the case but according to the previous owner it was. I would still check into it. I was fine here in Ohio.

[@buckenduro1211]

re built 96 model, hunts down 450's in the scrub no problem at all! Iv'e had all the brands and powers lol - xr250r had 3 of them kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZqZdZ99hripkJo

[@Johnnysshop]

That is a clean bike and love the sound!