How to do mods on a '95 XR250?

[FJRider]

bit like sex really

Sort of ...the exaust port needs a bit more care with the tools you use though.

But if your missus calls you "the reamer" ... I think it's a good thing.

[ducatilover]

A hone is usually referred to the quick polish of the bore. Instead of machining it out to the next specific sized re-bore with a milling machine.

Work on the head used to be known as a "Port and Polish" ...

I'm muchly aware of these things, but I do believe he is right in terms of, err, terminology if one was to, say, polish an exhaust port.
I 'll keep calling it port work though (hookers love port work)

[TINA RAY]

..EXCUSE ME !!!


I have now given up that line of work, THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!

[dino3310]

..EXCUSE ME !!!


I have now given up that line of work, THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!

Was TonyW your working name

[dino3310]

So How you getting on Mcleodclan have ya started tinkering yet, dont forget the compulsary beers when working on bikes

[mcleodclan]

Well were do i start ....I am a whiskey drinker first and foremost lol. I put in a ergo aftermarket

air filter,removed the snorkel thing put Castrol synthetic oil in 1.4 litres ...put a 12 tooth sprocket on the front as i am 108 kgs and she struggled a littlewith
Me and my back pack lol ...worked it out it does extra 400 rpm at 100 with. The 12 tooth but .....went for a ride and the steering got real stiff so found steering head bearings are stuffed argh ...any help out there
Oh and i drilled 3 six mm holes in the muffler as i cant get the baffle out its welded in

[dino3310]

Well were do i start ....I am a whiskey drinker first and foremost lol. I put in a ergo aftermarket

air filter,removed the snorkel thing put Castrol synthetic oil in 1.4 litres ...put a 12 tooth sprocket on the front as i am 108 kgs and she struggled a littlewith
Me and my back pack lol ...worked it out it does extra 400 rpm at 100 with. The 12 tooth but .....went for a ride and the steering got real stiff so found steering head bearings are stuffed argh ...any help out there
Oh and i drilled 3 six mm holes in the muffler as i cant get the baffle out its welded in

easy to replace mate, the manual's pretty straight forward... Torque wrench helps get it right, i didnt use one and had to retighten after first ride. http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/parts/honda/625.aspx

[mcleodclan]

Got the bits and going to give it a go and while its apart change fork oil and put a peload spacer in to make em not sag so much

[humphrt]

First time back on in ages. So I'd go with the xr280 option but that's just cos it's what I got, she's older('88) but still goes well. I think its better than the 400 but again I'm biased.

[dino3310]

one thing i really like about the XRr's is they are relitively easy to work on, love the basic wiring, i do most things on mine myself if i get stuck i ring a mechanic mate who's been great for advice.

[TINA RAY]

FACT 1: POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO.

eg.
108 Kgs : 250cc @20 hp = Unhappy BIG-Guy


''Modified'' 250cc +$$$$ + noise + extra fuel usage @ 18hp = BIG-Guy crying.:


ON THE OTHER HAND:

>400cc + BIG-Guy =


Facts are FACTS.....emotion doesn't change the FACTS !

[Oscar]

FACT 1: POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO.

eg.
108 Kgs : 250cc @20 hp = Unhappy BIG-Guy


''Modified'' 250cc +$$$$ + noise + extra fuel usage @ 18hp = BIG-Guy crying.:


ON THE OTHER HAND:

>400cc + BIG-Guy =


Facts are FACTS.....emotion doesn't change the FACTS !

That's the first lick o'sense you've made.

[NordieBoy]

''Modified'' 250cc +$$$$ + noise + extra fuel usage @ 18hp = BIG-Guy crying.:
>400cc + BIG-Guy =

So a >400 uses less fuel than a modded 250?

I'd split the difference myself and get a 350...

[Oscar]

So a >400 uses less fuel than a modded 250?

I'd split the difference myself and get a 350...

XR400
There must be some good'uns left.

[TINA RAY]

So a >400 uses less fuel than a modded 250?

I'd split the difference myself and get a 350...

FACTS: THESE ARE INDISPUTABLE. MEASURED AND TABLED ....personally and XRJohnny.


1/ A 2005 DRZ 250 uses ....10%....MORE FUEL....than a 2005 DRZ 400 SM. ( DRZ 400SM.....27Km/L on ADV.....30Km/L on SH1...)

2/ A 1600 Capri uses MORE fuel than a 2000 OHC Capri.

....don't seem right, does it.........but it is......

......why is it so, Norty ?
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One cannot get a 350, unless you go to the previous Century....but am willing to be enlightened