Spending dosh on your 250

[Will the ninja]

Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to upgrade to a bigger bike, but I still got about a year on my 250 so I'm gonna do anything and everything I can to make it run better/faster.

Who's on the same boat? I'm sure I'll be one of those guys that go, 'Just keep it stock.. sell it for what you got it for.. no one wants a modded bike blah blah'. But I like to learn about my bike and doing all those upgrades helps me learn more about it.

Next week I'm gonna change to a K&N Oil Filter, switch from Amsoil to Mobil 4T (just to try) and getting my Cam chain Tensioner replaced. I CANT wait!!!

[onearmedbandit]

Cheapest easiest mod is go -1 on the front sprocket, -2 if you don't mind losing a bit more top speed in exchange for greater acceleration.

[Grasshopperus]

Oil and filter isn't going to do anything for your bikers powar

It will however get you going with mechanicing.

Also, why are you replacing the cam chain tensioner on a new bike?

[Will the ninja]

Oil and filter isn't going to do anything for your bikers powar

It will however get you going with mechanicing.

Also, why are you replacing the cam chain tensioner on a new bike?

yeah oil and filter not so much for power, mainly peace of mind for long trips. As the weather is getting warmer and I don't use the choke anymore, I'm going to switch to a slightly thicker oil. As for the tensioner, my cam chain is rattling and the shop has figured it's not a loose valve.

[SMOKEU]

Mod the exhaust.

[Suntoucher]

Jumping on this bandwagon. I'd rather screw up now a cheap 250 than an expensive 1000. Plus the added benefit of more power.

[Will the ninja]

Done the exhaust, jetted the carbs to suit as well. Not much more I can do besides general servicing.

I might upgrade the rearsets some time down the line. Scraped my pegs a while ago and now its screwing with my head.

[onearmedbandit]

Put a smaller sprocket on the front. The bike will feel more powerful, because it will accelerate faster.

[White trash]

You're not the guy I see frequently quite early in the morning heading up Victoria St and turning into Ghuznee are you? Nice bike.

[ducatilover]

I spent a bit of time and money on the last 250 I had, was an awesome fun machine when it was done and was a giggle to modify.

[Techno]

I've added a couple of things to mine:


Bar end mirrors so I could see behind me instead of looking at my elbows
A new bar as the old one had the ends welded in
And a nice stebel magmun horn as the factory one was crap


But these additions were for saftey reasons rather than performance or looks (although the new mirrors look pretty sweet :D).

[Will the ninja]

You're not the guy I see frequently quite early in the morning heading up Victoria St and turning into Ghuznee are you? Nice bike.

Nah I never go down Ghuznee. There's so many 250R's these days it aint funny. I know there's a red one that goes down Victoria St. Has a two bros can and races between every set of lights. He should buy the number plate RETARD.

I'm the crazy guy who filters like a madman cos I'm usually late for work.

[Will the ninja]

Put a smaller sprocket on the front. The bike will feel more powerful, because it will accelerate faster.

Bike is geared low already. Most 250R owners go +1 on the front for better mileage and lower revs on the open road.

The bike can cruise comfortably in 6th gear in a 50 zone, so -1 in the front would be a pain in town.

[onearmedbandit]

Well that won't work then.

[ducatilover]

Jet the hell off it and dump a bit of nitro in the tank. Worked for me to get 36rwhp from a 250. :innocent:

[White trash]

Nah I never go down Ghuznee. There's so many 250R's these days it aint funny. I know there's a red one that goes down Victoria St. Has a two bros can and races between every set of lights. He should buy the number plate RETARD.

I'm the crazy guy who filters like a madman cos I'm usually late for work.

Hahaha, good answer. And yes he should. Little fucker.

[Phreak]

Lol I'm sure I spend more money on modifying my 250 than anything else! Since when was that wrong? So far I've probably spent the better part of $2000 on it (mods and servicing, etc), on top of the original purchase price!

The bike I really want to upgrade to is a minimum $7500, which is gonna be a while off, for sure... So I plan on enjoying my 250 as much as I can right now!

[kiwifruit]

Spend it on rider training, proper tyres, trackdays and suspension.

[The Pastor]

ive spend close to 6k on mods to my 250 :( and its not even finished.

[tri boy]

As the weather is getting warmer and I don't use the choke anymore, I'm going to switch to a slightly thicker oil.

.:facepalm:.

[ducatilover]

ive spend close to 6k on mods to my 250 :( and its not even finished.

:shit: You win....my 400 owes me $1340, including the bike.

[Suntoucher]

There goes another two hundred...

[Rosie]

I plan on keeping my 250 for a long time, so I'm slowly turning it into a hardcore touring machine (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125478-WR250R-Adventurisation-project) :yes:

[The Pastor]

I plan on keeping my 250 for a long time, so I'm slowly turning it into a hardcore touring machine (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125478-WR250R-Adventurisation-project) :yes:


Hey, Looking good! Love the windscreen!

[Rosie]

Hey, Looking good! Love the windscreen!

I'm in the process of installing the proper, clear windscreen at the moment. Pictures should be up on ADV next week :D
Then it's on to the purple seat, and purple racing stripes :facepalm:

[Punchy]

Yup, I went big when I had my 250. -1 on the front, Gianellia exhaust, rejetted...

...then I just bought a ZX6R.

Still kind of miss the 250 for around town though.

[sapperj]

Yup, I went big when I had my 250. -1 on the front, Gianellia exhaust, rejetted...

...then I just bought a ZX6R.

Still kind of miss the 250 for around town though.

U in Linton?