Reviving this abused 1996 XR250R that has been sitting close to 20 years

Cant pass up an XR that pops up on marketplace for a good price...usually means something is majorly wrong with it, but sometimes you get lucky. Lets see what happens with this near 30 year old XR250.

[@kennethwise7108]

Nice bike! I'm sure it's gonna come out nice

[@Garage2Trail]

Thanks Ken!

[@andersaxelsson2196]

Nice done❤

[@jasonjavelin]

Was super excited for this when I saw the community post. These things are really cool and I’ve always wanted to own one but I’m all in KDXs for now hahah. Great video!

[@Garage2Trail]

Thanks Jason! I would like to get my hands on a KDX at some point too. They are as hard to find decently priced as these XRs are!

[@jasonjavelin]

For sure and agreed! I picked up my first H series after a ton of work on my E series (a ‘94). Would be some awesome future content if you snag up a deal.

[@Deng1neer]

Woohoo! Love these videos. Keep up the good work!

[@Garage2Trail]

Thanks man!

[@senorboardhead]

Nice. Another good video. Tks.

[@Garage2Trail]

Thank you!

[@dougsmith7580]

Love your videos.

[@Garage2Trail]

Thanks Doug, I appreciate it!

[@gti20vtMarcel]

Good job again!, isn't the rear disc damaged from those worn pads? Engine sounds healthy anyhow and smart idea to protect the wiring with the plate! 👌

[@Garage2Trail]

Thank you! I will probably be replacing that disc in the rear…it’s not horrible after sanding it but it can still use replacement.

[@DestinationDesert]

That would go good with my 96 600 and 400! I've never rode a 250. What's your thoughts on them? Great video!

[@Garage2Trail]

I thought the same thing! Sitting next to my 200, 400 and 650R lol. I’ve never had one before and haven’t been able to ride this one yet, but will be soon. Watch for my first ride video with this bike at some point soon too. Thanks!

[@DestinationDesert]

@Garage2Trail I'll definitely watch. I'm really curious if the minimal weight savings from the 400 is noticeable. The 250s are really hard to come by here in AZ!

[@Garage2Trail]

@ my friend had a 99 XR250 with the 280 kit in it back in 2000-2001 and I remember it being a great bike in the tight stuff. I didn’t get to ride it all that much though and that was 25 years ago so I’m looking forward to getting this back on the trails.

[@DestinationDesert]

@Garage2Trail I'm looking forward to your thoughts too.

[@DisgustedGenXr]

It’s a new case cover. No case saver.

[@Garage2Trail]

There is a cover and a small metal rail that goes with it as a thin “guard” to aid in protecting the case in the event that the chain binds up. Not as good as the aftermarket case savers though.

[@michaelschlup-c5o]

clean the carb and change the oil... it will run...

[@michaelschlup-c5o]

nice job on the wiring...

[@Garage2Trail]

@michaelschlup-c5o thanks!