Minimalist Touring Thread (250cc and under) - Page 376

Leo.G · 10-06-2012, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete-NZ

This is how I fitted a screen to the XR250 Tornado...
The bracket also protecs the gauges... the screen is
2mm polycarbonate so it will bend if you get thown
into it...
It works well at keeping the wind pressure of yer chest
makes rideing long distances a lot more injoyable & warmer....

I'll see what I can do with mine...
Maybe I'll have to buy a windshield.. They're expensive but I don't have too much resources to make one like yours..

I'm thinking of making a rear rack, I have everything drawed but I have to put my hands on work..
Something slightly difficult for a student without many possibilities to get to an electric welder, an angle grinder and other tools that I may need to do it..
So, maybe in summer holidays... I can't wait for them to come so I can ride anywhere.. I'm preparing the bike for that, and of course I'll post all the photos here!

Greetings!

itrack · 10-06-2012, 07:39 AM

Love the windscreen, thanks

GlennR · 10-07-2012, 02:14 PM

I picked up a Harbor Freight face shield and need to get some velcro. I'll try it on my XT225 and if it helps much I will put one on my WR450 too. Looks like a great & cheap trick.

itrack · 10-09-2012, 09:17 AM

Did 500 miles in 24hrs on my new CRF250L with no special gear. I strapped a fanny pack to the bars, large hiking backpack strapped to the tail, small pack on my back.

bungie4 · 10-09-2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itrack

Did 500 miles in 24hrs on my new CRF250L with no special gear

My god, you must make Chuck Norris wet his bed at night with your iron ass.

I love my my CRFL but the thought of sitting on it for more than 30 minutes would have me mapping routes to the closest hospitals.

Yokomo · 10-09-2012, 11:24 AM

I did the HF shield thing on my DR650. It was OK. Kinda flimsy. I think it would be much better if you could kick the top out away from you more.

I got a "new" ride. It doesn't qualify <250cc, BUT the power it puts out equates to a 250cc bike.

Does that count?
I think most of you will be OK with it except for the <250cc nazi's.

ThomasVolomitz · 10-09-2012, 11:36 AM

Clean!!!

viper770 · 10-10-2012, 04:04 AM

i have a Yamaha wr250r that works really well for my long distance adventure riding

viper770 · 10-10-2012, 04:12 AM

my gps and lcd screen for my power commander set up

8gv · 10-10-2012, 05:04 AM

Wuzza "power commander"?

larry31 · 10-10-2012, 05:25 AM

Think this Dash is to busy?
The GPSMAP60CSx on left is for elevation, compass etc. The Garman Nuvi550 is for regular GPS use.
Clock, Thermometer, Voltage ind., and my camera case holder on right.
Cig. lighter socket to power the Nuvi GPS. The GPSMAP60 runs all day on batteries.

The air horns have been replaced with a set from Harbor Freight. The air ones really got attention when I needed to get through to a cage driver.

ThomasVolomitz · 10-10-2012, 05:36 AM

Too busy? Not quite.

mikesova · 10-10-2012, 05:37 AM

KLX250s

My goal with this bike was to make it idiot (me) proof. I wanted to be able to take it out by myself and not have to worry about compromising the bike somehow so I can't get back home. I also wanted to be able to do some motocamping touring. My friends and I did a short 300 miles/3 day trip this August. We had a blast. Since that trip, I decided to re-spring the bike based on my weight and the weight of camping gear. I can't wait until the next trip, but it will probably be next year.

You'll notice I haven't done anything to add any performance. I'm pretty happy with the performance it has stock. I don't need to take it on the highway, I have an FZ6 if I want to do that. I may end up changing the CS at some point to get a little more power in the lower gears for offroad, but so far I've been happy with it (except in sand, I hate sand).

Mods:

Protection:

Riccchet Skid plate
Unabiker Radiator Guards
Tusk hanguards + spoilers
Cyclerack (it's pretty good protection to the rear of the bike in a drop)
Motion Pro Lite Loc's

Comfort:

Seat Concepts- way better than stock. It doesn't give me the feeling that it's tearing me in half.
Moto Pro - Rear Shock Spring and Fork Springs

Tires:
D606 Rear
Pirelli Scorpion (haven't installed)

Range:
2 gal. Rotopax tank + Mount

Controls:
Pro-Taper SE bars
Pro taper pillow top grips
RAM mount for GPS

Engine:
Krieger MCCT

bross · 10-10-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesova

but so far I've been happy with it (except in sand, I hate sand).
Krieger MCCT

Does anyone like sand?

At least you stayed upright.

larry31 · 10-10-2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomasVolomitz

Too busy? Not quite.

OK! I give up!
Do you have a navigator , or copilot, to keep track of all those instruments?

10-07-2012, 02:14 PM	#5628
GlennR Dodgin' the Ditches Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Boone,NC Oddometer: 1,184	I picked up a Harbor Freight face shield and need to get some velcro. I'll try it on my XT225 and if it helps much I will put one on my WR450 too. Looks like a great & cheap trick. __________________ free/online Motorcycle Repair Course-

10-09-2012, 11:24 AM	#5631
Yokomo Gorilla Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: The Little Apple Oddometer: 1,975	I did the HF shield thing on my DR650. It was OK. Kinda flimsy. I think it would be much better if you could kick the top out away from you more. I got a "new" ride. It doesn't qualify <250cc, BUT the power it puts out equates to a 250cc bike. Does that count? I think most of you will be OK with it except for the <250cc nazi's. __________________ bikes

10-09-2012, 11:36 AM	#5632
ThomasVolomitz New Old Stock Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Minerva, Ohio- Center of the Universe Oddometer: 4,000	Clean!!! __________________ KLR 650- BMW K75- DRZ400S- 75 XS 650 Every bike an adventure bike... Every ride an adventure.

10-10-2012, 04:04 AM	#5633
viper770 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Hutchinson, Ks USA Oddometer: 287	i have a Yamaha wr250r that works really well for my long distance adventure riding __________________ 2012 YAMAHA WR250R 2013 KAWASAKI KLR650 "Take the long way home" YOU GOT TO WATCH ---->http://vimeo.com/53311329

10-10-2012, 04:12 AM	#5634
viper770 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Hutchinson, Ks USA Oddometer: 287	my gps and lcd screen for my power commander set up __________________ 2012 YAMAHA WR250R 2013 KAWASAKI KLR650 "Take the long way home" YOU GOT TO WATCH ---->http://vimeo.com/53311329

10-06-2012, 07:39 AM	#5627
itrack Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: South Texas Oddometer: 105	Love the windscreen, thanks

10-09-2012, 09:17 AM	#5629
itrack Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: South Texas Oddometer: 105	Did 500 miles in 24hrs on my new CRF250L with no special gear. I strapped a fanny pack to the bars, large hiking backpack strapped to the tail, small pack on my back.

10-10-2012, 05:04 AM	#5635
8gv Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: North central CT Oddometer: 1,379	Wuzza "power commander"? __________________ Rich TET RR's: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=815824 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=888478 KLR250, DR650

10-10-2012, 05:25 AM	#5636
larry31 Back Roads Explorer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: New Hampshire Oddometer: 174	My Dash Think this Dash is to busy? The GPSMAP60CSx on left is for elevation, compass etc. The Garman Nuvi550 is for regular GPS use. Clock, Thermometer, Voltage ind., and my camera case holder on right. Cig. lighter socket to power the Nuvi GPS. The GPSMAP60 runs all day on batteries. The air horns have been replaced with a set from Harbor Freight. The air ones really got attention when I needed to get through to a cage driver.

10-10-2012, 05:36 AM	#5637
ThomasVolomitz New Old Stock Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Minerva, Ohio- Center of the Universe Oddometer: 4,000	Too busy? Not quite. __________________ KLR 650- BMW K75- DRZ400S- 75 XS 650 Every bike an adventure bike... Every ride an adventure.

10-10-2012, 05:37 AM	#5638
mikesova Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Gladwin, Mi Oddometer: 1,409	KLX250s My goal with this bike was to make it idiot (me) proof. I wanted to be able to take it out by myself and not have to worry about compromising the bike somehow so I can't get back home. I also wanted to be able to do some motocamping touring. My friends and I did a short 300 miles/3 day trip this August. We had a blast. Since that trip, I decided to re-spring the bike based on my weight and the weight of camping gear. I can't wait until the next trip, but it will probably be next year. You'll notice I haven't done anything to add any performance. I'm pretty happy with the performance it has stock. I don't need to take it on the highway, I have an FZ6 if I want to do that. I may end up changing the CS at some point to get a little more power in the lower gears for offroad, but so far I've been happy with it (except in sand, I hate sand). Mods: Protection: Riccchet Skid plate Unabiker Radiator Guards Tusk hanguards + spoilers Cyclerack (it's pretty good protection to the rear of the bike in a drop) Motion Pro Lite Loc's Comfort: Seat Concepts- way better than stock. It doesn't give me the feeling that it's tearing me in half. Moto Pro - Rear Shock Spring and Fork Springs Tires: D606 Rear Pirelli Scorpion (haven't installed) Range: 2 gal. Rotopax tank + Mount Controls: Pro-Taper SE bars Pro taper pillow top grips RAM mount for GPS Engine: Krieger MCCT __________________ 2009 Kawasaki KLX250S 2001 Yamaha TTR125 (Wife's bike) 2005 Yamaha FZ6

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