Is the WR250R even worth buying???

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@jabug_1144 7 ай бұрын

Very nice 👍. The camera stabilization, b roll, location, laying the bike down, commentary, and riding ability really make this video one of the better pieces of wr250r content.

@TheParamotorGuy 11 ай бұрын

I don't even have to watch the video to say yes.

@joesmithjoesmith4284 11 ай бұрын

@21:02 The flashing check engine light when you push the starter button is telling you the lean angle sensor has shut off the fuel injection! There should also be trouble code 30 displayed where the odometer is. Just stand the bike up, switch the ignition off then back on to clear the code, and it should fire right up! I have a 30" inseam, ask me how I know about that and how tough the bike is when dropped 😁

@limbsoup 9 ай бұрын

Came here to say this! Gotta cycle the key after tip over.

@joewebster4981 4 ай бұрын

@@limbsoup me too

@dub2shoe Ай бұрын

@@limbsoupyep! Shutting it off completely and then back on once or twice will prime the fuel pump and you'll be good to go. Also I found flush mount turn signals are awesome for dual sports. They're too short to break!

@JasonRidesmoto 14 күн бұрын

Best video of a WR250R that I've seen yet! Nice work! I want one...

@danielleppington 11 ай бұрын

Funny. I just finished posting a video on can the WR enduro. These bikes are criminally under appreciated. For the tip over re-start, the culprit is the tip over switch. Just cycle the master off/on and it will fire up no problem.

@davidsonneman1121 11 ай бұрын

Just bought one with under 100 miles on it. This is a great video!

@TwoThreadsAhead 8 ай бұрын

This location looks amazing!

@KentwoodWarrior 11 ай бұрын

I run 13/47 and seems like a solid medium, I did have a 48 and it felt about perfect for off-road and technical riding. I used to run 14/49 on my last one

@jessemccutcheon4194 11 ай бұрын

Great review. Best I've seen. I think I need one now.

@gripsanity 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, go pick one up!

@silverhill377 11 ай бұрын

I'm on my fourth one!

@hospitalityspeak 11 ай бұрын

I like the part at the end when it was rated for street use. Better top speed than the early Enduros of my era!

@motogravel 11 ай бұрын

I've had my WRR for about 18 months and it's had quite the build out - love it! Nice vid - I jumped around and will try and get to the whole thing. One comment - you should check on actual mph - the stock speedo is off quite a bit and it gets worse when you lower the gearing. Try a GPS to check, and potentially add a speed healer - I have the one from 12 O'Clock Labs

@realistikvideo 7 ай бұрын

I live near the Ortega. let me know next time you go up there and i’ll meet up.

@Shadow-gk3yi 11 ай бұрын

Great bike such a shame that yamaha discontinued the wr 250 r

@aimlessimages831 5 ай бұрын

Very fun bike to build, and even more fun to ride.

@KingFriday274 6 ай бұрын

I hate riding mine because when it gets old, i cant get another one.

@user-se7vt5ow4e 11 ай бұрын

I wanted another WR but bought a CRF300L ,after 4 months I am ready to sell the Honda off-roading it is disappointing. The stock suspension components are garbage. I hope Yamaha comes out with a WR300 soon.

@gripsanity 11 ай бұрын

Thats why I wouldn't consider a CRF300/250 or KLX300/250. The stock suspension components just aren't great.

@autismion 8 ай бұрын

The rear shock kinda sucks stock on the WR too. The KLX comes with better suspension than the CRF, dunno if it's worse than the WR.

@Giglefigle 11 ай бұрын

Nice review , can’t wait for more! 🎉

@godwinbaladad2174 11 ай бұрын

Is this in Frank Raines?! Love the vid

@gripsanity 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. This is in Saddleback Mountain (Santiago Peak) Southern California.

@InternetzVideoz 6 ай бұрын

I run 13/52 and top out at 60-65. I ride off-road and single track; this bike likes rpms. These bikes have a tip over kill switch that requires you to cycle the key if it kills itself. For back tire stability and traction, adjust the rear shock rebound and balance the tire. I would ride on the road with the sun behind me and watch my shadow as the rear tire would bounce off the ground; that's lost traction and control.

@Bashirachakzai 9 ай бұрын

Why is there such a long gap in between your videos

@jrodbball8244 10 ай бұрын

Dude I live in Lake Elsinore and take my WR out on local trails all the time. Where are you riding in this video?

@jrodbball8244 10 ай бұрын

Sorry, kept watching. I see you're in Saddleback

@maybeerainmaybeesnow 7 ай бұрын

My favorite motorcyle. : )

@garretthoefer3989 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid.. definetly interested in 4 options right now, klx crf 300's DRZ and the Wr. I'm 5-11(so Im glad you addressed your height and lack of issue) 220 beginner / novice and thinking id rather ultimately drop 1-1500 in suspension dialing than deal with crazy maintenace and possibly rebuilds, obviously at the cost of future desire for more hp. Out of all 4 which would you pick ? and or out of DRZ and WR ?.. one bike (not going to highway it, mild street only) for an all arounder off road machine? Thanks

@Conanbroman 9 ай бұрын

I'd also like to know his thoughts on this compared to the DRZ

@kolhofka 9 ай бұрын

Do you have any mods? Tuner, exhaust, etc?

@Longmora 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video, I love wr250r!

@PaddyEnduro 9 ай бұрын

YES

@excitedwhale 10 ай бұрын

I’ve ridden these trails many times on my wr. Good shit

@markkus1134 9 ай бұрын

Yea low maintenance I’ve seen them with almost 80,000 on them still running great bought a 2008 with 3000 original miles all the mods done $3000.00 bikes mint What pegs are you using?

@dirtbauerphotography 7 ай бұрын

Good bikes, have 32k miles on mine.

@MrOteutsch 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful area! Where is it?

@CareyKnowles-keath Ай бұрын

That thing sounds like you’ve still got it very choked up remove the restrictors off then take it for a ride Myself Iam experienced and much rather the wrf the r is more like a learner bike/farm bike (too slow)

@justincoleman2740 9 ай бұрын

Love mine folks. Almost time here in the N.E.

@TJY2K 8 ай бұрын

Badass video. I love my wr250r

@bluettr250 11 ай бұрын

I heard the factory fuel pump sucked

@jrodbball8244 10 ай бұрын

This is mostly on the '08 models and maybe '09s. '10s and later Yamaha fixed the fuel pump issue

@autismion 8 ай бұрын

Cam chain tensioner and stator too. But not on the later models.

@blueheelerfriend8450 5 ай бұрын

Love my wr250r for all the reasons you mentioned and more! Great video and damn good riding! Thanks. 👍👍👍👍👍

@jerryberkel8421 7 ай бұрын

Where is this, nevada? And how does it compare to the drz?

@svendragon8139 6 ай бұрын

When the wr250 falls and fails to start, just try to get it level, so that might mean sideways across the trail. It'll start right up. Still annoying, though

@svendragon8139 6 ай бұрын

I see all the other comments about toggling the start/stop switch. I'll try that next time!

@vornamenachname8783 Ай бұрын

no wonder, why you are missing a little bit torque: your reartyre dimension is "wrong"! The whole set up is made for 120/80, not for 120/90! So the diameter is way bigger and you loose torque. You would need more teeth on the rear sprocket to just have the stock transmission. You need to wind this out more, it can handle higher rpm than other Japan enduros. To me, the WR250R is just a lovely bike. Still a bit too small for big drivers and yeah, 50-100ccm on top would be so great. As well I chose another spring and use a higher seat. In the end, absolut handy and super easy to control bike. Riding is just relaxing and under control.

@KingFriday274 6 ай бұрын

Tusk d sports have lasted me thousands of Miles on payment.

@DirtHero75 11 ай бұрын

How’s the suspension setup?

@gripsanity 11 ай бұрын

Stock suspension with the shock sag set correctly. Clickers were on stock settings.

@DirtHero75 11 ай бұрын

@@gripsanity great riding dude!!

@leanit5756 11 ай бұрын

I had both the R and the X. Both were quality bikes, unfortunately at 250 street legal CCs, they were just so damn slow and gutless. If Yamaha would make a WR500R similar to the WR250R, ie a reliable street engine, with low vibration, and long service intervals I would be all over it.

@gripsanity 11 ай бұрын

Hopefully someone is working on a bike that can take some of the market share away from the KTM500EXC/Husky.

@leanit5756 11 ай бұрын

@@gripsanity Yes, and don't think it would be too hard. I had two EXC500Fs. While they were very capable on dirt, the engine vibration on both was comically bad. One of them would literally vibrate itself across the garage when on the kickstand. I can't image how the engineers for a major company could do such a horrible job on engine balance. Not to mention the service intervals.

@florme6494 10 ай бұрын

I’ve owned both too. Loved them for exactly what they were. Something can always be more powerful. Personally I like the engagement, low fuel, light weight, easy on tires and chain, doesn’t run hot, and overall cheap ownership that it offers. Enough power to do 90% of things. Super reliable. Fun to custom. Personally I’d like a rev and fuel gauge for those beginner riders. Most will buy the crf300 these days if one can be found used.

@Senseless_Joyride 2 ай бұрын

I like mine too. Gets the job done and some.

@krob-sn7ek 6 ай бұрын

Dig it, good stuff !! I love mine....

@phantomshtter 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad I bought my CRF 300L, it's got gobs of tractor factor, torquey down low and mid and it's so forgiving on gear selection, there's just always power there when you roll on it. Seems you gotta ring these out to unlock the power.