Agreed. I've pretty much decided that, short of going all out (with a big bore kit), I don't think modding this bike is worth it for more power. For sound, or just for the sake of tinkering, definitely, but not for power. In the end, I want more low-mid range power; I could care less about more peak power.
Too many unknowns to make that comparison meaningful........carbon fiber helmet vs fiberglass, chain lube or not, hi-beam or low beam, blue socks or red? R² would be gone from the frame. Just sayin HF Dang, I'm getting interested in my WRR again...
Interesting video, yes, and lots of variables. Agreed that the WR in stock form is a very competent machine. However, that being said, I have ridden my modded bike and a completely stock WR back to back. The stock bike is fun, but I appreciate being able to snap the front tire up to get over a rock, or a log, etc. Uncorking the airbox along with a free flowing exhaust system is still the way to go.
How's my bike compare to yours Mike? I don't have a big bore but I have modded just about everything else. I know you didn't ride it that much but was wondering if you could tell any difference.
I would love to try yours with stock gearing for a more direct comparison. But that being said, and don't take this personally or anything, but I was disappointed in the lack of difference. Like you said, I didn't ride it much, and like I said, we're running very different gearing, but the fact is, I cracked the throttle several times hoping to loft the front end, but the reality was the same as my bike, I needed to bounce it and/or put some effort into it. You're gearing and tires were much better for off road than mine, but (useable) power wise they are still damn close. Perhaps peak power (like a drag race) you'll walk away from me, but I don't use peak power out on the trails.
Yeah, that's what I thought. Speaking of lofting the front end. You were doing that a lot when I was following you. What's your secret for doing that?
Yeah, lofting is kind of my thing. I've ridden street bikes for a decade, and always wanted to be able to wheelie, but was never willing to risk my bike learning (on pavement). Now that I'm riding dirt I'm giving it my best shot, and getting better every time I go out. I don't use the clutch to loft, so that leaves your body and the throttle. On a flat surface... In first gear I can just give the bars a good tug and crack the throttle and it'll float the front tire, good enough to get over a small rock or root or across a small washout. Put my whole body into it (king of lean forward and throw myself back) and crack the throttle and it'll come up plenty far to cross a creek or whatever. In second gear, the 'throw the body weight' thing works to float the tire, but not lift it much. Add a suspension bounce in there and it'll come up more. The easier method is with less than smooth ground. A rock or root are all that's needed to bounce the front tire up in first or second gear with a good crack of the throttle. What it ALL come down to is timing. Timing when to hit the gas, or tug, or throw your weight, or bounce. It's all about timing, and the only way to get that down is by practicing. Luckily, without using the clutch, the wrr isn't powerful enough to loop you into oblivion without you knowing what hit you. You could certainly loop it if you tried, but you'd have to really be trying. All my opinion/thoughts of course.
Deal! But since when did YOU let a little rain slow you down? Hoping to get out sometime over the Turkey Day break. Will post up in the usual PNWet areas, or PM me. Know any good "drag" spots?
>"What tail bag is that? " It is a Wolfman "Peak Tailbag". Really nice bag. Holds first aid, tools, tire pump, other stuff... etc. http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Tail/peak_tail_bag.html
I thought our drag race last spring was pretty telling- you were faster, but the difference wasn't $1500+ worth in my opinion. I did think your mods made the throttle response better and made the bike more aggressive on the bottom end, but again, not good enough to drop the cash. I think a fuel programmer alone would probably be the best bang for the buck mod.
<a href="http://s1322.beta.photobucket.com/user/rsduc/library/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.advrider.com/advrider-photobucket-images/images/r/rsduc_WR250R.jpg" border="0" alt="WRR on the Applegate River"/></a> WRR on the Applegate River in Oregon.
O-Man - Re: WRR on the Applegate River in Oregon: Nice pic! Looks like you get to replace those Trailwings soon.
Blue bike has Mefo Exploreres Black bike has Dunlop D606s, now switched to MT21s, which I like much better...
Has anyone done a fork oil change,I've got go-race suspension that's in need of a change. I'm also interested in checking the head bearing-want to make sure it's properly lubed. Kind of chicken to delve into it-never done either before,but would like to do it myself if I can get a little help from the inmates
The seat is a Seat Concepts cover. Better than stock but still not a long distance touring seat. Good for the price, I think it was $160.
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