Where are your XT250's...let's see them.

[150ron]

Originally Posted by FLYNLOMOTO

What is the function of the spacer? Does it compress the spring in the fork? By replacing it with a longer one, does is
compress it more, therefore making it more stiff?

Please enlighten me!

Exactly.

[FLYNLOMOTO]

Ahhh....I see! I am trying to find a service manual for the 2012 XT 250. I need torque numbers for bolts like handlebar clamp bolts and stuff like that. Anyone got one?

[150ron]

Originally Posted by FLYNLOMOTO

Ahhh....I see! I am trying to find a service manual for the 2012 XT 250. I need torque numbers for bolts like handlebar clamp bolts and stuff like that. Anyone got one?

I have one on the computer, its the one that shows EVERY SINGLE THING, lots of pages, but it has everything covered, it was emailed to me when i first got the bike from another xt250 owner, if you explain to me how to email it to you , i can.

[backroadrider74]

I just picked it up on crashed toys .com I wonder how it got wrecked it took the gauges out and bent the luggage rack and cracked the front fender

[jegarh]

Originally Posted by FLYNLOMOTO

Ahhh....I see! I am trying to find a service manual for the 2012 XT 250. I need torque numbers for bolts like handlebar clamp bolts and stuff like that. Anyone got one?

I have a 2011 and this is the one I found. Seems to cover just about everything.

http://rawrats.com/OwnersManual.pdf

[FLYNLOMOTO]

Thanks, Ron. IM sent.

[NWBoon]

I recently bought a slightly used 2012 XT250 after reading all the positive posts on this thread. The XT had only 143 miles and was in great condition. For a returning motorcyclist (I had about a 14 year break from riding), this motorcycle is a lot of fun around town. I also recently started riding on dirt and gravel roads and I'm really enjoying learning how to ride off-pavement using the XT. Thanks everyone!

[FLYNLOMOTO]

Welcome to the party, pal!

[150ron]

Originally Posted by FLYNLOMOTO

Thanks, Ron. IM sent.

Hi, let me try to figure out how to email that to you, ill look into it today.

Originally Posted by NWBoon

I recently bought a slightly used 2012 XT250 after reading all the positive posts on this thread. The XT had only 143 miles and was in great condition. For a returning motorcyclist (I had about a 14 year break from riding), this motorcycle is a lot of fun around town. I also recently started riding on dirt and gravel roads and I'm really enjoying learning how to ride off-pavement using the XT. Thanks everyone!

Nice bike, congrats, id like to see some more pics of your rear rack/bag setup if possible.

[NWBoon]

150ron, the rack was purchased from immixracing. They have a decent video on their website of the rack and the installation process. The tail bag is a Nelson-Rigg brand that's advertised for sportbikes. I purchased it online from motorcyclegear. They used to be called "New Enough" and sold it as "last year's model" at a discount price. I used zip ties to secure the bag to the rack. I'll take some close up pictures today and post them later.

[NWBoon]

150ron, I've attached some pics of the rack and tailbag:









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[NWBoon]

Saturday's ride in the lower Cascades with fellow ADV rider, (Watercat):

[150ron]

Looks great NWBoon, that is a nice set up for sure.

[FLYNLOMOTO]

I received my Barkbusters VPS in the mail! Does anyone know if the stock XT250 handlebar is hollow at the ends
or do I have to bust my knuckles drilling out the ends like I did on my KLX 250? That was a PITA!

I'm been too busy to peel of the left grip to check....

Thanks!

[sandalscout]

Hollow. Just slice off the ends of the grips and go. I think that you have to trim the end of the throttle tube also, but may be mistaken. It's been a while.