Honda XR250R experience & wisdom?

[GregMember]

Ollie wrote:

Trailboss wrote:

A much bigggggggggggggggggggggggggger platter the than in 92 :laugh:

Hmmm I remember seeing some photies of a skinny TB racing at Cameron park just recently too:laugh:

you blokes crack me up:laugh:

ollie

There it is :laugh: , my work here is done

Very skinny TB actually Ollie

[DeanMember]

Trailboss wrote:

Ollie wrote:

Trailboss wrote:

A much bigggggggggggggggggggggggggger platter the than in 92 :laugh:

Hmmm I remember seeing some photies of a skinny TB racing at Cameron park just recently too:laugh:

you blokes crack me up:laugh:

ollie

There it is :laugh: , my work here is done

I was going to say Dweeb but thought better of it:laugh:

Oh and XR250’s dont like being ridden on the F3 either no matter how good a root your girlfriend is! catch the train:laugh: :laugh: (cracked head)

Ollie

Very skinny TB actually Ollie

[scott bockingMember]

Is it just fond memories or is it the no one rides 250 four strokes anymore. Could it be that most riders are now on a 450 or bigger that the old XR 250 seemed like such a singletrack weapon?

STM

[Scott SouthwellMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

Is it just fond memories or is it the no one rides 250 four strokes anymore. Could it be that most riders are now on a 450 or bigger that the old XR 250 seemed like such a singletrack weapon?

STM

No STM, the XR250 would turn on a 5 cent peace. They were always regarded the benchmark to other bikes when it came to singletrack and tight cornering. They had a relatively low seat height (low COG), shortish wheelbase, and more than enough power in tight single. You could get the throttle on harder, earlier in a corner and just hold it on hard. They would hook up without wheeling, jumping out of a rut or swapping all over the place. I have memories of racing cross country were I could turn inside other bikes in places were there really wasn’t really room for two bikes.

I also used to race club grass track on the thing. We had open capacity classes which was fun but frustrating on the XR. I would pass 2-3 bikes in a corner only to have them blast past me on the next straight. Then I would pass them in the next corner, they pass me on the next straight. 😆 😆

This humble little machine has taken many victories, taking down much more race orientated bikes. The modern 250 four strokers set the bench mark now but in tight single were power is not an issue my money would still be on a well setup XR250.

PS, I have a Vortex duel curve ignition system out in the shed if anybody is interested. I believe it fits all XR250R from 96 on.

[BrettMember]

I bought a 2000 model about 2 years ago, ‘hotted’ and tidied it up a bit, was a top little single-track machine, got left behind on the straights a bit but was awesome fun to ride.

Also got a 83 twin carb 350,(resto one day) and a 600 in the shed…
If only Honda had put a ‘leccie’ leg on em, where would we be now????

Cheers
Macka…

[Steve SparkesMember]

Has anybody bypassed or otherwise disengaged the everon headlight.
Can it be done legally? It is not safe as it quickly drains the battery after a bit of slow work on this bike with no kick start.

Does anyone have experience of trials tyres on a xr250, particularly Pirelli mt43, but any trials tyre or 80 / 20 off/on compromise?
Have Dunlop D952 now – too MX for me at the moment.

[glennMember]

riverright wrote:

Has anybody bypassed or otherwise disengaged the everon headlight.
Can it be done legally? It is not safe as it quickly drains the battery after a bit of slow work on this bike with no kick start.

Does anyone have experience of trials tyres on a xr250, particularly Pirelli mt43, but any trials tyre or 80 / 20 off/on compromise?
Have Dunlop D952 now – too MX for me at the moment.

put a toggle switch on the earth wire of the head light and then you can turn it on/off at will…

[Steve SparkesMember]

A toggle switch it will be. Any recommendations for a rugged outdoor unit.

With the tyres, lets assume I’m gonna use Pirelli MT43’s with HD tubes.
What else should I do for puncture protection.

Anybody fitted a smaller front sprocket to a xr250.
Standard cog is 13 tooth (I think). Stall speed is too high.
I want to be able to crawl.

[Michael FittlerMember]

riverright wrote:

A toggle switch it will be. Any recommendations for a rugged outdoor unit.

With the tyres, lets assume I’m gonna use Pirelli MT43’s with HD tubes.
What else should I do for puncture protection.

Anybody fitted a smaller front sprocket to a xr250.
Standard cog is 13 tooth (I think). Stall speed is too high.
I want to be able to crawl.

I purchased an SW Motech Weather-Proof Rocker Switch from Motorrad Garage.
It cost me approx $30 however it’s an excellent switch.
I used it when wiring up my VisionX Solstice LED driving light kit.
I can’t see it shown on their website link below at the moment however I am sure they could order it in for you or they may be awaiting a parts shipment.
http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=194_225

[Steve SparkesMember]

David Fraser is taking care of tyres, switch and cog for me.

Good man David, you could do worse in the Oak Flats area.

[James RookyardMember]

I had an 89 250 I got second hand in 94. Bored it out to 280 and Ballards did a big fin head for me. I fitted Cartridge Emulators and a progressive rear spring, Ballards seat cover.
Great bike except for the rear drum brake. Oh and the Ballards exhaust tip!
They were the days, Ballards XR’s Only. My brother even bought a 95 one direct from Ballards(which he still has).
Terrific bikes with no real problems to look out for, other than the usual wear and abuse issues.
They were the bike referred to as the best steering bike for years and years in the bike mags of the day.
I would love to get that bike back.

[GregMember]

I am hearing ya Jimmy I had a couple of XR250s and they would turn around a 20 cent piece at 40kph with a slick front tyre on oiled lino

TB

[ChrisMember]

Hi, just came across the thread and enjoyed reading the bit of info about the XR from days gone by. Always interested to read any history about the old XRs. I’ve got a 1985 XR250 which I rebuilt, you can see the work undertaken here http://www.xr250.co.uk

I’ve recently started riding in enduros over here in the UK and here’s a shot of me racing the old girl a few weekends ago in May 2011.

[Michael FittlerMember]

thanks cat…i had a look at your website…your XR looks great and you obviously put alot of time and effort into the rebuild…it was good to see the action photo too

i have just purchased a low mileage secondhand XR250R 1995…do you have any info or recommendations about carby rejetting and air filter etc ???

[James RookyardMember]

Ring Ballards regarding jetting. It depends on the muffler you are running.

Air filter is all the same basic things, keep it clean, oil it, and use a quality one.

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