Forum: Thumpers
08-08-2011, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 35,669
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Check Engine light on
Greetings,
I am hoping that the "collective" can help me with a problem I'm having with the WRR (2008). Saturday on my ride, just after gassing up the bike and resetting the trip meter, I got the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-19-2010, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,418
Add me to the list
Actually I posted a couple months ago. My second tank has been cracked for at least a couple months. The crack is in the seam below the filler. I'll have it replaced the next service.
The more...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-18-2010, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 35,669
Views: 6,071,596
Pirelli tire discount
All,
Motorcycle Superstore (I have no affiliation) has a 42% off coupon for Pirelli Tires until 12/22/2010.
Without going through the whole thread, I was hoping that someone could tell me the...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-18-2010, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 35,669
Views: 6,071,596
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-30-2010, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 1,382
Views: 258,009
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Forum: Vendors
11-01-2010, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,824
I would love to join you for the "tunnels". The...
I would love to join you for the "tunnels". The only bike I have ready to ride is my WR250R. If I ride that, I hope there will be no problem, I promise not to hold you up. If this would be a problem...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-17-2010, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 35,669
Views: 6,071,596
Help handguards don't fit
Thanks for the input. Since I plan on a desert trip starting on Sept 24th and the HDB folks won't be back in time to get me the bars, I'm going shopping. A couple more questions for those that have...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-16-2010, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 35,669
Views: 6,071,596
Help my handguards don't fit!
I just bought a used 2008 WR250R. The first mod I decided to do is handguards. I ordered a set from HDB. My bike is stock. Has anyone put a set of HDB handguards on their stock (OEM) bars? What...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-13-2010, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 35,669
Views: 6,071,596
Finally get to ride my WRR
Well, I bought the bike and started the 90mile ride home, made it 20 miles and it died. Waited an hour and it start up so off i went, 19.5 miles later it died again. I didn't expect this from a bike...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-13-2010, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,690
The tank, as I understand it, is in two parts,...
The tank, as I understand it, is in two parts, the plastic outer tank and some sort of fuel resistant liner, so it does not leak. Both of my tanks have developed cracks in the seams. The crack first...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-11-2010, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,690
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-10-2010, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,690
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Forum: Thumpers
09-09-2010, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 35,669
Views: 6,071,596
HDB handguard measurements
My bike is in the shop and while it's in there I want to order a set of HDB handguards. Does anyone know the measurement for the perch for a stock 2008 wr250r? By the way, boughe the bike two weeks...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-09-2010, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,690
My new gas tank is cracking
A few months ago I had my original gas tank replaced for cracks in the seam of the plastic exterior. They replaced it with a newly designed tank. Well, the other day after washing the bike (I know, I...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-28-2010, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 35,669
Views: 6,071,596
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Forum: Thumpers
08-28-2010, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 35,669
Views: 6,071,596
New owner of WR250R
Well, the last time I posted I was scheduled to look at a slightly used 2008 WRR. Yesterday, I went.... I saw....... I bought!:clap
Since the bike only had 770 miles on it and it is only 80...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-25-2010, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 35,669
Views: 6,071,596
I'm sold!!
As a dirt noob (3 years ago), I bought a KLR 250 to learn on. But now the ol' KLR "quarter pounder" has done it's service and is destined to be sold or become my loaner bike. Because, this Friday I...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-16-2010, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 735
Still looking
Thanks to all for the input.
Some further thoughts:
I’m partial to the smaller displacement bikes for the type of riding I have in mind (forest/desert). As some have noticed, the WR250R was my...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-11-2010, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 735
help: looking for lite DS bike
All,
I thought I'd ask the collective for your input.
A little background. Currently, I am using a KLR 250 for my off roading but I need to upgrade. All my partners are on 400's and have e-start....
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-24-2010, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,048
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-25-2010, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,633
I am in a similar situation to Joel. My bearing...
I am in a similar situation to Joel. My bearing was crunchy at 1500 miles and since I was going to a track day, I had the dealer replace them at my expense just for peace of mind. I fully expected to...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-29-2010, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,633
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-15-2010, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 194
Views: 11,167
#89
Sheetiron NOOB and pretty much a dirt...
#89
Sheetiron NOOB and pretty much a dirt NOOB on a KLR 250 :eek1 What am I thinking? So if you see me and the bike taking a dirt nap stop and say HI, oh and maybe help me pick the bike up!
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-03-2010, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,633
Well, my experience so far is less than...
Well, my experience so far is less than encouraging as far as BMW NA or the "Bean Counters" at der corp stepping up!!! I paid to have my first set of "crunchy" bearings changed and that was at about...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-02-2010, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,977
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-25-2010, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 178
Views: 14,711
Just an observation: all the leaks seem to come...
Just an observation: all the leaks seem to come from the left front valve cover. Could it be that residual oil is collecting in that area since when the bike is on it's side stand the left forward...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-24-2010, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 178
Views: 14,711
Ditto here, dealer "fixed" the leak (left side)...
Ditto here, dealer "fixed" the leak (left side) with a dose of sealant. Was done @ 6000 mile service. Now every time I shut the bike off after a ride I smell oil but haven't seen any, I'm going to...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-18-2010, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 250
Views: 83,362
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Forum: Parallel Universe
03-17-2010, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,645
Replacement for cracked F8 fuel tank
As I write this, my dealer is replacing my 2009 F800GS cracked fuel tank :clap ! It seems that the redesigned tanks are now in the system. Thumbs up to BMW NA and my local dealer.
Now let's get...
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Forum: Beasts
03-12-2010, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 3,482
My $.02!
I've had similar issues with my 2009...
My $.02!
I've had similar issues with my 2009 F8, the headlight bolt fell out twice! Dealer fixed it. Rear wheel brake disc side bearing "crunchy" at 1500 miles, paid $200 out of pocket to replace...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-08-2009, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,633
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
10-05-2009, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 514
Condition of Saline Valley road-North Pass?
I'm planning a trip into Saline Valley from the North on October 16th and was wondering if any of you FF's have been over North Pass within the last couple weeks and can report on it's condition. I...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
10-01-2009, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,633
All,
I had some free time today, so I put my...
All,
I had some free time today, so I put my bike on the center stand and started it up and put it in 1st gear. I was curious why my bike felt "snatchy" at lower speeds. I noticed that the chain...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-28-2009, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,633
I suspect an alignment issue is at least...
I suspect an alignment issue is at least partially the cause of the bearing failure. It could be several factors such as bearings, spacers, and alignment. While mounting my rear tire I noticed that...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-25-2009, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,633
I had my dealer replace all three rear bearings...
I had my dealer replace all three rear bearings last week, the rotor side bearing felt a little gritty but not notchy. I asked if they would warranty the gritty bearing and they told me that since it...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-24-2009, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,500
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-23-2009, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 172,633
The bearing failure most likely is not an...
The bearing failure most likely is not an environmental factor (where you ride) but related to some mechanical abnormality. As long as you check the bearings whenever you have the wheel off you...
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