The XR250R Thread...

[Big_John]

Originally Posted by rmpmrace

I've been an aka lurker around here for a while and got inspired.This is what I came up with.Just got back from a 900 mile ride around the upper penninsula of michigan,4 days, 700mi.dirt 200mi. paved it was a rock solid most excellent adventure for my first time out.

Very nicely outfitted 250!!!! Proves you don't have to have a 1200cc bike to have an adventure.



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[Denim Demon]

[QUOTE=midengineracer;16518077]DD, I went with Maxxis Desert IT and was very happy, but I spent little time on the roads. I am not overly aggressive, but I felt better in the corners and liked them while climbing around the mountains there.


I have been using Maxxis Desert tires since I've owned my XR. My buddy rides the Desert ITs and swears by them. The tires I've been using are just great on the trails - but a serious PITA to change by hand when cold. I am doing a section of the CTD from Northern NM to somewhere in Wyoming in September. I know most (80%+) of the riding will be off road but the Maxxis Deserts are definitely knobby for the road. Any other fanboys of other tires?

[zazz]

i noticed this morning that i have a little puddle of gasoline that has formed under my bike. Its coming from some kind of rubber drain/breather tube that ends towards the back wheel.

I have never seen this before ... the only thing i can think of is i took a muddy spill the other day ..but what would cause fuel to drip??

[Brewster]

Originally Posted by zazz

i noticed this morning that i have a little puddle of gasoline that has formed under my bike. Its coming from some kind of rubber drain/breather tube that ends towards the back wheel.

I have never seen this before ... the only thing i can think of is i took a muddy spill the other day ..but what would cause fuel to drip??

A few things could cause the fuel to drip. A stuck float or a piece of dirt stuck in the float valve.

There is also a piece Honda calls a "Jet Holder", it doesn't hold the jet so I'm not sure why they call it that. Anyway, its a baffle (white plastic piece) that keeps the fuel from sloshing around to much in the bowl. They have a habit of falling off and I have had one jam up my float. If you pull the bowl it will probably be laying in the bottom of the bowl.

I have three XR's and have removed the baffle from all three. They continue to run perfect.

Just some thoughts ............. they would be my first places to look.

You ARE shutting off the fuel when you're not riding, right?

Cheers,

[zazz]

Originally Posted by Brewster

A few things could cause the fuel to drip. A stuck float or a piece of dirt stuck in the float valve.

There is also a piece Honda calls a "Jet Holder", it doesn't hold the jet so I'm not sure why they call it that. Anyway, its a baffle (white plastic piece) that keeps the fuel from sloshing around to much in the bowl. They have a habit of falling off and I have had one jam up my float. If you pull the bowl it will probably be laying in the bottom of the bowl.

I have three XR's and have removed the baffle from all three. They continue to run perfect.

Just some thoughts ............. they would be my first places to look.

You ARE shutting off the fuel when you're not riding, right?

Cheers,

thanks ill take a look at those things .....but no i dont switch the fuel off...

ps....turning off the fuel did stop the dripping ....would that still indicate float valve or jet holder??

[kawliox]

Hello, guys!

does anybody tried to fit XR '96-'04 with a Cycra plastic skid plate? I know that these are mainly made for motocross machines but still maybe somebody tried it and it fitted?

http://store.cycraracing.com/sparskplforh.html

Thanks!

[Brewster]

Originally Posted by zazz

thanks ill take a look at those things .....but no i dont switch the fuel off...

ps....turning off the fuel did stop the dripping ....would that still indicate float valve or jet holder??

Yes, pull the bowl and make sure the float is not stuck, and make sure the float valve does not have dirt in it preventing it from closing.

Cheers

[Schrauberklaus]

Hi , just found this Thread , dont't know how i miss it for so long .
Now its time to show you my two little ones .


2004 XR 250 R Sumo ( Japanese Model )

Wheels from Honda NSR RR 250
Contiforce SM 120 Front 150 Rear
280 cc Piston 10,5/1
Hotcam Stage 1
XRsonly Power header and mid Pipe ,Supertrap Muffler
Mikuni TM 36 Pumpercarb
selfmade Air Tube
Modifid Air Box
selfmade Air Filter
Oil Cooler
Hinson Clutch
Motomaster 320 mm Breakdisk
Stainless Breaklines
14/36 Sprockets
Acerbis Front Fender
Shock Soxs on XR 400 Fork
HID Head Light , LED Rear Light
WP Shock



And Side by Side with the Dirty Brother


Original a 96 XR 250 Baja
with XR 600 Tank and XL 600 Frontmask Lights and Header , TM 34 Carb and RSV Muffler

Somewere in the Mountains of Thailand

[fiep]

Hallo Klaus,
schoen, Dich hier zu sehen


feeler: part out or not?
I have an 86 XR250 with some minor problems
'borrowed' the clutch cable for my LC
engine seems low on compression (have a well running 94 engine under the work bench)
needs tires
needs shock
has some scratches

big plus: it has a title
it looks all original and complete
it looks (judging from the frame) little abused and low mileage

I will definitely never ride it,
to many bikes already
should I rebuild or part out?

[sion]

so I guess I'll fess up to roaching the top end of my bike (02 XR250R)...to repair it I'm gonna need a new cam and rocker arms...also I think the cam chain is stretched (see previous posts) so that would be replaced as well...havent done too much pricing but I'm guessing its gonna be in the $300-500 range for the various parts

which leads me to consider other options, such as buying a good used engine or top end, if I can find such

or I may decide to upgrade to a 400 if'n I can find one

so I'm asking here if anyone has a good engine or top end they might wanna get rid of cheap?

[Olas]

Originally Posted by sion

so I guess I'll fess up to roaching the top end of my bike (02 XR250R)...to repair it I'm gonna need a new cam and rocker arms...also I think the cam chain is stretched (see previous posts) so that would be replaced as well...havent done too much pricing but I'm guessing its gonna be in the $300-500 range for the various parts

Bummer! How did it happen? Low oil, no oil, old oil?

If you're planning on keeping the bike for a long time get some new, OEM parts. Other option is to cruise ebay daily and look for a complete top end off a previously running bike, you might save a few bills that way but you get what you pay for in this case.

[sion]

Originally Posted by Olas

Bummer! How did it happen? Low oil, no oil, old oil?

low oil + running at 50 mph for 15 miles down a country road...

[gvthnks]

How long did it take to get low? Did your bike burn oil or had it been on it's side lately?

[sion]

Originally Posted by gvthnks

How long did it take to get low? Did your bike burn oil or had it been on it's side lately?

I've not quite figured out how to get the proper level of oil in the damned thing...I've always got either too much or too little....if I repair this engine I'm gonna tear it down far enough to make sure all the passage ways are clear

[Olas]

Is there supposed to be a gasket between the (stock) muffler tip and the muffler it self? I noticed air leaking out around the tip and no gasket in between. This is on a 2003 XR250R