THE PROBLEMS WITH THE XT250

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Get rid of those “ death wings “ tires … go with a Dunlop D606 on the rear and Pirelli Scorpion MT21 on the front. It’ll be like riding a completely different bike ! Those things will hook up in the loose / slippery stuff and still give you great traction on the road .

[@seansteede]

Yeah - that little inner fender locked my wheel up tight on a muddy climb last summer. I run a Pirrelli MT21 on the front and a Dunlop D606 on the rear, super happy with them both. The gumbo would have cleared had it not been for that little finder packing it into the knobbies. I don't want to take it off since it's there to stop a rock from being thrown into the motor, but will definitely be working on a plan before next riding season...it's gotta go!!!!

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

I’m trying to figure out why the hell they went with that stupid little thing. Why wouldn’t Yamaha just use a normal front fender like a typical dirt bike or any other motorcycle ? It just doesn’t make any sense .. two half fenders

[@seansteede]

@@NorthwoodsNomad Agreed, bad design in my opinion. Spoke with with a number of riders who have just removed it without issue. I know there is a slim chance of a rock being thrown into the case, but given where and how I ride this bike, I believe I will be fine without it. If not.....expect a future video on the subject!

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

@@seansteede I’ve been trying to figure out a way to fabricate the half skirt fender to allow for more clearance between the tire … ( something Yamaha should have addressed in their engineering stages ) if I can somehow make an extendable mounting bracket that integrates with the existing holes where it bolts onto the forks . I’m open for suggestions lol 😂

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

I saw a video where a guy took a fender from a another Yamaha dirt bike ( not sure which model but think it was WR250R , it was blue and matched his 2015 blue plastics ) and he made it work , looked good too ! There are limited possibilities but I’m sure to come up with something

[@markstephens5120]

​@@NorthwoodsNomadUse some aluminum flat stock 1" wide and make extensions...

[@submrg]

Beautiful day out there! Awesome footage!

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

It was! Thank you.

[@robtans5042]

And to think not long ago you all was at 121 degrees and now snow. Its still in the lower 80s here and supposed to be till after saturday then we go to high 60s. Good ride👍🏼

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Good riding weather

[@robtans5042]

@@PlayingWithFireOutdoors Yeah I am happy to see fall coming cooler weather easier on my butt for sure. Ive been doing my turkey shoots winning susasge&bacon etc . But today I had 4 teeth pulled so I will probably be on lay down mode for a few. Any how glad you had a good day

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

@@robtans5042 EEEK recover quick my friend

[@robtans5042]

@@PlayingWithFireOutdoors Not 1 of my favorite things but It seems to be gettin better just barely past 12 hours. I guess Im sorta like the song patsy cline sung fall to pieces😂

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

@@robtans5042 🤣🤕🤣

[@eugenelane3291]

Neat road where are you? Im sure better tires will help and im sure you aired way down for that slippery stuff

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Just outside Merritt BC, yea it was not a great feeling

[@chrispowley4477]

Well it didn't do to bad considering the type of tires 🤔

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Yea but it was definitely on the margins. And I was tiptoeing my way around.

[@clarkdavis5333]

Do what is the problem 🤔

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Tires, front fender, and noise from the motor

[@IdahoEagle77]

@@PlayingWithFireOutdoors those aren’t problems. Looks like it handled those mountainous areas pretty well :-). Especially if it’s stock. Keep in mind that this bike is not a typical dirtbike. Countless lovers of this bike that’s for sure.

[@rjh2772]

Tires

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Yup, and that super motard fender. I had it pack full and completely stop the front from rotating .

[@rjh2772]

Take the fender off