The XR250R Thread... - Page 103

fasthands · 02-06-2013, 11:32 AM

My 1996 XR250R with 2006 CRF250 froks shortened travel by 30mm and re-valved for enduro, rear shock fitted with 12kg spring for my fat self..
CRF AXP sump guard modified to fit.
2009 CRF steering damper.
XR400 oil cooler.
2008 RMZ tailpipe.
Zeta handguards & levers.
Edelbrock Quick Silver 2 pumper carb.
Renthal top clamp & Renthal Enduro fat bars.
SM Pro rims & Talon Hubs.
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Update....
Enduro Engineering handlebar risers and I finally got what I have been after since getting the bike... A red fuel tank, it's from a 99 XR400 but didn't take too much to get it fitting well, I also prefer the standard XR rear mudguard/fender loving how it looks now. I managed to get the suspension dialled in spot on at the weekend and had a fantastic ride with no faults. I just need to get fit now....

The Shred · 02-06-2013, 03:21 PM

^^

tjrockit · 02-06-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by the shred

^^

+1

rpet · 02-06-2013, 05:30 PM

most pimped XR25 ever?

wfopete · 02-07-2013, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rpet

most pimped XR25 ever?

Probably not even close but a nice XR anyway. I'm a XR fan but for competition (enduro) riding I wonder how dated the XR feels compared to a well set up CRF or any modern 250 4 storke? Rider preference comes into the equation but by the time you get an XR to be able compete with newer bikes there proably would not be much of the original XR left.

That said, I have a H/S this weekend. If a XR passes my 55-year-old body & my KTM 300XC-W I'll eat my words.

fasthands · 02-07-2013, 01:33 PM

I probably will never worry about it been really competitive against modern 4 bangers but to be honest I just love engineering and modifying stuff, I tend to get carried away with projects but it's half the fun I reckon.. The Edelbrock carb was a bit of a challenge to get right but it's transformed the bike, also getting the suspension set up properly has made the bike ride fantastic.
I reckon I could give some modern 4 bangers a good run for their money...Plus this wont break the bank if it goes pop unlike these new grenades..

wfopete · 02-07-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fasthands

Plus this wont break the bank if it goes pop unlike these new grenades..

Compared to a stone axe reliable XR I guess you could call the new bikes grenades. Heck those things break the bank even with a normal rebuild. My buddy's CRF is quickly sucking in the OEM valves, kind of a slow fuse time bomb. $400+ in parts + labor.

Wookazoid · 02-08-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wfopete

Compared to a stone axe reliable XR I guess you could call the new bikes grenades. Heck those things break the bank even with a normal rebuild. My buddy's CRF is quickly sucking in the OEM valves, kind of a slow fuse time bomb. $400+ in parts + labor.

You're stretching the truth there Pete, old buddy... it's only $390 unless I have them pre-shim the valves!

I badly miss my XR250 as does my pocketbook.

Greg

Ash-7 · 02-09-2013, 05:38 AM

Speaking of stone axes........that's my 1986 XR doing the runs through the wild side of Kenya

Never failed to get me home...so far

STANIMAL · 02-09-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash-7

Speaking of stone axes........that's my 1986 XR doing the runs through the wild side of Kenya

Never failed to get me home...so far

Is it safe to ride ?

Olas · 02-09-2013, 11:47 PM

Anyone have a spare kick start shaft sitting around for a '96 + XR250r? I am in need of one. Also, is this part interchangeable with any other models/years? I'd like to expand my search options if possible.

Many thanks!

Olas · 02-10-2013, 01:18 PM

Just looked it up, only kickstart shafts that will fit are from '96-'04...so if anyone has one, or has a lead on one, please let me know!

tjrockit · 02-11-2013, 11:00 AM

I have an extra kick arm #3 but not a shaft

Ash-7 · 02-11-2013, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANIMAL

Is it safe to ride ?

This area is slightly

north of areas having the famous big cats. To ride that area, it's advisable to ride in a group. This area is ok at daytime

but hyenas are common at night. If you break down in a remote place, your safest bet would be to look for a Maasai for help/shelter. But such remote places are changing fast due to man's need to be civilized.

STANIMAL · 02-11-2013, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash-7

This area is slightly

north of areas having the famous big cats. To ride that area, it's advisable to ride in a group. This area is ok at daytime

but hyenas are common at night. If you break down in a remote place, your safest bet would be to look for a Maasai for help/shelter. But such remote places are changing fast due to man's need to be civilized.

Aside from animals , what about the people ?

02-06-2013, 11:32 AM	#1531
fasthands Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Devon, United Kingdom. Oddometer: 10	Finished and ready to play... My 1996 XR250R with 2006 CRF250 froks shortened travel by 30mm and re-valved for enduro, rear shock fitted with 12kg spring for my fat self.. CRF AXP sump guard modified to fit. 2009 CRF steering damper. XR400 oil cooler. 2008 RMZ tailpipe. Zeta handguards & levers. Edelbrock Quick Silver 2 pumper carb. Renthal top clamp & Renthal Enduro fat bars. SM Pro rims & Talon Hubs. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Update.... Enduro Engineering handlebar risers and I finally got what I have been after since getting the bike... A red fuel tank, it's from a 99 XR400 but didn't take too much to get it fitting well, I also prefer the standard XR rear mudguard/fender loving how it looks now. I managed to get the suspension dialled in spot on at the weekend and had a fantastic ride with no faults. I just need to get fit now.... fasthands screwed with this post 02-25-2013 at 10:28 AM

02-06-2013, 03:21 PM	#1532
The Shred Airventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: NY82: ALB 156 @ 13 Oddometer: 393	^^ ^^

02-06-2013, 05:30 PM	#1534
rpet Awesometown Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Brooklyn, California Oddometer: 332	most pimped XR25 ever? __________________ '76 Xl250 '04 XR250R '09 DR650 '10 TR450

02-09-2013, 11:47 PM	#1541
Olas the darkness Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Englewood, CO Oddometer: 3,588	Anyone have a spare kick start shaft sitting around for a '96 + XR250r? I am in need of one. Also, is this part interchangeable with any other models/years? I'd like to expand my search options if possible. Many thanks! __________________ Rebuild threads: '92 XT600, '87 XR250R Lighten up, Francis.

02-10-2013, 01:18 PM	#1542
Olas the darkness Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Englewood, CO Oddometer: 3,588	Just looked it up, only kickstart shafts that will fit are from '96-'04...so if anyone has one, or has a lead on one, please let me know! __________________ Rebuild threads: '92 XT600, '87 XR250R Lighten up, Francis.

02-07-2013, 01:33 PM	#1536
fasthands Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Devon, United Kingdom. Oddometer: 10	I probably will never worry about it been really competitive against modern 4 bangers but to be honest I just love engineering and modifying stuff, I tend to get carried away with projects but it's half the fun I reckon.. The Edelbrock carb was a bit of a challenge to get right but it's transformed the bike, also getting the suspension set up properly has made the bike ride fantastic. I reckon I could give some modern 4 bangers a good run for their money...Plus this wont break the bank if it goes pop unlike these new grenades..

02-09-2013, 05:38 AM	#1539
Ash-7 Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Oddometer: 20	Speaking of stone axes........that's my 1986 XR doing the runs through the wild side of Kenya Never failed to get me home...so far

02-11-2013, 11:00 AM	#1543
tjrockit One day closer... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 1,186	I have an extra kick arm #3 but not a shaft __________________ 2007 Honda XR650L, 2004 Honda XR250R Dirt Roads within a 100 mile radius of Austin, TX * The views or comments I express on this site and/or on any other site/forum/social media are strictly my own and do not reflect any past, current or future employer and/or any organization. They are solely my own personal opinions.*

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