Low Buck Mods to Turn WR250R into an Adventure Touring Motorcycle
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
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Flatlands Skid Plate ($105): 3:02
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Wolfman Enduro Tank Bag ($120): 4:10
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Symtec Heat Demons Grip Heaters ($60): 5:07
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Tusk 12V Power Socket ($16.87): 5:59
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Go Cruise Throttle Lock: 6:28
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Great video. Love the bike and the mods. Keep them coming. Thank you
Thanks David. The only mod I've added since that video has been a Tusk rack for the bike. The WR just keeps going and doing whatever I need it to.
love the mods! great vid! I just purchased my bike sadly already dumped her over going 25mph in the dirt. Bars bent broke a mirror. side fairing all scuffed and front fender scuffed. Part of the sport I guess but I was so bummed out first real dirt experience on the bike and crash! Replaced bars with 7/8th Protaper CR highs and boy what a difference! Replaced tires with the dot dunlop606 because of that crash, I don't slide out as much on dirt! new mirrors are on order. Going to keep mine all stock too with a few minor upgrades!
Damn, sorry to hear that Adam. That's a tough break for a new bike. I hope you take it a little easier till you build up that experience on the bike.
Awesome Vid. Rocking the KISS shirt.
Thanks...that shirt put me in a very relaxed mood to do the video
Money well spent. Cheers from Ontario!
Thanks...appreciate the comment and sub!
Super practical approach. love it.
thank you! I've since added a rear rack, but the bike has remained mostly the same.
That was a cool video liked it a lot, keep them coming
thanks!
KISS ARMY
Great video. Minimalist is the way to to go. Love the shirt
Thanks Rich...it's hard to be serious when you are a 50 year old man wearing a KISS concert shirt from 1996!
Totally get the minimalist thing. Down here in Oz though my bigger IMS tank is a very handy addition. I got stranded in Montana many years back on my Transalp when I forgot to refuel. Easy to do at the end of a long day of riding. It does not get as cold down here but I really like your mods.
All good sensible stuff and I think its good to see a growing rejection of big overladen expensive bikes . Been there ,done it ,dont miss it.
thanks Brian! We have a few remote areas in the Northeast and if I'm going there I would pack some fuel in an auxiliary container. Where I normally ride you will usually have no trouble finding a gas station within 150 miles.
I also have a big, overladen bike and I've learned to just tour on that one. I'm happier that way!
AdventureswithMe. Thing is my happiest days on a motorbike were with a honda cb 250 rs. No proper panniers or tank bags. Just a rucksack on my back, a tent and sleeping bag bungied on the tail and that was it ! I never worried about people stealing my stuff because there was nothing worth stealing. I get that same feeling of shear joy being on the WR. Just you and the road. Range is a bigger issue down here. Once you get outback on the fire trails and stuff or the Simpson Dessert you dont want to run out of gas. I prefer to have it all in one tank too.
I toured a fair amount in the US, Oh man you guys have some choice rides. Stopping for gas is a good excuse to rest and eat too and I loved stopping at Diners. Nobody does diners and truck stops like the US. Happy days. If you ever get the chance, hire a bike and tour NZ.
I just got a new issue of Bike magazine and they have an article about touring NZ on holiday. It looks amazing.
I need to get a set of panniers and then I can start touring on the WR. (that will be part 2 of this video) When I took an overnight camping trip last year the bike worked pretty well, but I'd like to fit a bigger tent. The 1 person tent I took with me was too small.
Thanks for sharing your experiences Brian!
AdventureswithMe . Nz is amazing, thats where i had the 250 rs. I would like to go back to the usa someday and tour your eastern states. But then i would love to do full world tour too. One day. Then you do need to get more storage of course. But i think your right to point out that we are never to far from civilisation most of the time. I used to shower in my clothes to wash them then just tie them to the bike to dry them out. If the weather was good i just rolled out the sleeping bag under a tree and did not bother to pitch the tent. My jacket was my pillow.
Getting old now though so i would try to get a room every fourth night or so. Im building a house right now so cant go mad on the bike. I do like the idea of heated grips and jacket. Nice to turn up the heat instead of carrying extra warm clothing which is bulky. Will definitely do that upgrade at some stage.
I still remember the clothes i had on that rs. One corduroy jacket,two pairs of jeans, two shirts, two tee's, a thick wool pullover, and a silk scarf. Thats all. Oh wait, i did have some cheap wet weather gear for when it rained.
Its amazing how the feeling of freedom comes back when you hit the road. Nothing quite like it. Did a long trip out back last week. I cruised at 110kmh most of the time(70 mph). Crazy cheap on gas the wr eh ?
Cheers !
I found that when I let go of some notions about what I "needed" on the bike I was much happier. You don't need much in the way of clothes. Go synthetic, not cotton, and you can wash stuff out and dry it easily.
In the eastern U.S. I feel like I do need heated gear. I've had one heated jacket for about 12 years. If you average out the cost it's not bad. But it extends the riding season at least 1-2 months in each direction.
It's funny what we tolerated when we are younger. Thought nothing of long days in the saddle, sleeping in our clothes and all that.
The WR is very cheap on gas. Added bonus to a pretty perfect bike.
Awesome thanks!
Thanks Ron!
Great video! Just bought mine a week ago and I also wonder why people do so many mods. The biggest complaint I have heard was about the stock tires, what is your opinion on that? Have you ever had any trouble?
Thanks! I've found the stock Trailwings to be fine for what I use it for. I don't go on too much single track or heavy mud. When I have they seemed to be okay. My bike has a tick over 3,000 miles on it now and I'll be looking to change tires. I am probably going with the D606 knobbies. I've used them before and the grip is outstanding. The wear is similar to what these stock tires deliver.
Thanks for the question!
Nice bike! You need some Protaper contour bars and stabilizers. A lot less fatigue on your hands and arms
Thanks for the tip. I should look into that. I just haven't noticed an issue after 5 years.
I just bought one yesterday as it happens but lucky for me it came with the Safari tank bash plates rear rack windshield pivot pegs its a 2009 model and I compared it to a new one Costing $8900 with on road costs Australian and nothing has change at all exactly the same bike only mine is white with a black frame $4500 AUSTRALIAN can't wait to get out on it
congratulations Phillip! That's a good deal. I bet you can't wait to get out on it. Here, we have to wait another 3 months for spring.
We have to meet up when it warms up, I live in Belchertown. You can compare the stock wr with one thats been uncorked( full exhaust , tuner, all the emmision hardware removed). For me the way it comes from the factory is very underpowered. It would make for a cool vid.
I like that idea a lot! That's not far away at all. Let's do that. I've always wondered but didn't want to make the financial commitment to try it.
Life is already to serious, no worries. I am over fifty as well so I get it. When I get my WR and hopefully post some you tube vids I will be wearing some of my RUSH shits from the late 70,s to current
Cool! I know you'll enjoy the bike.
Is that key chain from Ray's cycle center in Greenfield?
yes it is! Good spot. I bought the bike from there.
AdventureswithMe agreed, great guys working there. I'm in Utah now but maybe I'll make a trip back to pick up a 250R next year.
I bet the charging system on that bike is begging for mercy!🤣
It seems counterintuitive but the WR250R has a pretty high capacity charging system for what you would expect. 350W I think. It doesn't seem to have any issues running my electric gear.
WR250r have very good charging system
Which is the best tire for snowy asphalt?
I would get a knobby or not ride in snow.
Would you say you lost or gave up something on road vs your KLR? WR is obviously better offroad. I'm a current KLR owner. Love it's on road manners for what it is and hope to not lose that with th WR.
Hi Thomas, great question. To me, it's pretty simple. Keep the WR on two lane backroads and you'll be very happy. It's great off-road, no question. But I think it's really underrated as a backroad touring bike. If you are maxing speed at about 55mph you'll be happy on the WR. It gets great gas mileage, will handle curves as well as most any bike and is pretty comfortable.
I still have not taken the WR on an interstate highway. I know some do and say it's fine but I think the wind blast on your chest and holding the RPMs that high would be too tiring. Not the bike's strength.
The KLR is good for highway travel, but not great. I would do several hundred mile days on the highway with my 08 and it would beat me up. It vibrated like crazy and was pretty wobbly. Once I had a tankslapper going about 80mph. Just not really that stable.
I had a chance to ride a Gen 1 KLR this weekend. Fun bike. For public dirt/gravel roads and highway use, it's perfect.
Hey does the skit plate makes the bike sound weird, because I heard complaints about skid plate on this bike. Thanks
Thanks for the question Patricio. I had heard that the Flatlands skid plate could rattle because of the metal on metal with the bike frame. To prevent that I ran a rubber strip between the frame and the skidplate along the entire length. There's no rattling at all. It was an extra step that complicated installation a bit, but it was worth it. I don't know if it would have rattled if I hadn't done that but it wasn't a big deal to just go with the insulating strip.
For insulation I used sticky rubber matting for steps on a semi-truck. The glued backing made it easier to install. The complication was I needed to buy longer bolts because the ones Flatlands included were not long enough to accomodate the added depth of the strip and the skidplate.
AdventureswithMe Hey thanks so much for the reply. Any way you could send me a link to where you bought the bolt and the rubber strip so I can order all of them at once, thanks again
I used strips of an old inner tube taped to the plate with electrical tape, works great, I can't hear any noise front the plate
I got these bolts at a hardware store: M6-1.0x30mm. You only need two. Once you get one of the longer bolts in you can use one of the original bolts since you've cinched the skidplate close enough to the frame for them to work.
You could use an old inner tube, cut up a rubber hose or any type of old rubber insulating material. I found some self adhesive rubber mats at Tractor Supply.
Here's a link to my installation video: ruclips.net/video/nfjvbZkzFfc/видео.html
hmmv4 thanks
It's always the hands and the feet that get cold.
these grips are great. I'm surprised at how hot they get.
How well does the WR250R do on the highway/interstate
I've actually never had it on the highway in the year I've owned it. The fastest I've ever ridden is about 60 mph. At that speed it sends a lot of wind on my chest. It's just not what the bike is designed to do. You will surely find people that say it's a great interstate/highway bike. I just don't see that as its strength. It's better suited for two lane roads. Keep it there and you'll be very happy.
AdventureswithMe Ok thanks for the reply, I'm looking for a dual sport with a motocross/trail look and weight and The WR250R sounds like a great option. I might get one in the future.
Keith Kinney the wr is one of the most highway friendly dual sport. I take mine on two lane highways all the time, cruising at 65-70mph on 100+ mile day rides. It does great,smooth and predictable. It's a good compromise between a hardcore dual sport like a ktm and a not as offroad capable bike like a Crf250l or xt250. Check out my RUclips channel and Instagram (braaap_the_casbah) for videos of my dual sport adventures...
I put about 1100dollars into it, stuff I had to do to make it usable
What mods did you do?
Full FMF exhaust , fmf programmer,same skid plate as yours, handguards,Uni air filter , yoshimura taillight kit , wolfman tank bag, bar risers, cr mid bars,pillow top grips, AIS delete kit,
I am looking at the Wolfman saddle bags for the next piece of gear, just like Alaska dual sport got. I want to be able to bring extra fuel with me on longer trips(I have a couple of those trufuel brand 1qt cans that held 2cycle pre mixed fuel,should work good)
I'm going to go with the Mosko Reckless 40's. They have room for those MSR fuel bottles. They are waterproof and don't need those permanently mounted metal racks on the back.