I've got my WR250R in sort of a Supermoto Adventure Touring mode right now. I'm hoping to do a Blue Ridge Parkway ride this summer, which will be practically all paved roads, so I'm thinking a luggage setup similar to what's shown above will work.
Here's what I have for luggage...
• Wolfman Expedition Dry Saddlebags
• Wolfman WR250R Side Racks
• Wolfman Expedition Dry Duffel Bag (not shown in photo above)
• Wolfman Peak Tailbag
One of the most popular mods for the Yamaha WR250R and WR250X is to replace the rear tail light assembly and the front/rear turn signals/flashers. Here is a Tail Light and Turn Signal Lighting Guide for the WR250R that will help explain some of the options.
I had been running a Delta Barrel 4 exhaust on the WR250X project bike, and it was time to re-pack it so I thought what better time to try out a FMF Q4 exhaust system. I had already installed an FMF EFI Programmer for the fuel injection system, as well as an EXUP Eliminator, so all I had to do was un-bolt the Delta exhaust and bolt up the FMF PowerBomb header and FMF Q4 Slip-On Muffler. Installation was very straightforward and all hardware is included.
The FMF Q4 is probably the most popular exhaust for the 2008+ Yamaha WR250R / WR250X and for good reason... not only does it make the bike sound much better, but it's not overly loud like some exhausts. Don't get me wrong, it's still louder than the stock exhaust, but FMF has designed the Q4 to use intricate chambers and baffles that improves air flow while still dampening sound. It really does work and it sounds great without being deafening.
The Q4 muffler also includes a removable USFS spark arrestor, which is a must for off-road riding, and the Q4's aircraft grade aluminum and high strength stainless steel construction will also save a few pounds over the stock exhaust system.
Photos:
Where To Buy:
• WR250R FMF Q4 Slip-On Muffler at SRmoto
• WR250R FMF PowerBomb Header at SRmoto
• WR250R FMF FMF EFI Programmer at SRmoto
• WR250R EXUP Servo Emulator at SRmoto
• WR250R FMF Q4 Performance Package #1 at SRmoto
• WR250R FMF Q4 Performance Package #2 at SRmoto
I've had a few email requests to show close-up photos of the IMS 3.1 gallon gas tank and how it fits on the bike with the stock plastic tank shrouds. Click the 3 photos above for some closeup shots of the IMS 3.1 gallon tank along with a Seat Concepts seat.
I went with the black tank, which works well with the blue/white plastic on the bike. Fit and finish is really good and my stock tank shrouds fit perfectly. The tank is taller than the stock tank, but it still works fine with a Wolfman tank bag.
Where To Buy:
• WR250R IMS 3 Gallon Gas Tank at SRmoto
• WR250R Seat Concepts Seat Kit at SRmoto
For the last year or two, I had been running Acerbis hand guards and still had the stock front turn signals on the bike. This spring I thought it was time to get rid of the huge stock front turn signals, so I decided to go with Zeta Armor Hand Guards with Zeta XC Flasher Protectors. This setup integrates the turn signals into the plastic Zeta XC Protector and makes for a nice clean look at the front of the bike.
When installing the aluminum Zeta Armor Hand Guards, I used a Zeta Triple Clamp Hand Guard Mount instead of the standard handlebar mount that comes with the hand guards. The triple clamp mount attaches the in-board part of the hand guard to the upper fork triple clamp bolts instead of to the handlebar itself (photo above, bottom left).
Running Lights:
Because the Zeta XC Flasher Protectors use LED lights, you will lose the factory turn signal running lights. So, when we did the wiring for the flashers, we spliced in a 12oclockLabs Turn Signal Running Light Adapter between the factory wiring and the Zeta flasher wiring. This will make the Zeta XC Flasher Protectors work as running lights (and they will still flash as turn signals). I think doing this is important from a safety standpoint since the running lights will help drivers see you as you approach them, especially if you ride at night. See this post for more details.
Turn Signal Flash Rate:
Because the Zeta XC Flasher Protectors use LED lights, they will flash at a faster rate than the stock turn signals do. I wanted the new Zeta XC Flashers to flash at the slower factory rate, so I installed a 12oclock Labs Fixed Rate Turn Signal Flasher. This is a very simple install on the WR250R/X and plugs in just to the right of the battery location.
Where To Buy:
• Zeta Armor Hand Guard Package Deal at SRmoto
• Zeta Triple Clamp Hand Guard Mount at SRmoto
• 12oclockLabs Turn Signal Running Light Adapters at SRmoto
• 12oclock Labs Fixed Rate Turn Signal Flasher at SRmoto
On the WR250R (and WR250X) the stock front turn signals also operate as running lights. Along with the headlight, they help drivers see you as you approach them. When installing aftermarket LED flashers/turn signals, you will lose the running lights. To fix that, you need to wire a 12oclock Labs Running Light Adapter between the factory wiring and the LED flasher wiring. This will make your new LED front flashers work as running lights (and they will still flash as turn signals). I think doing this is important from a safety standpoint since the running lights will help drivers see you as you approach them, especially if you ride at night.
Wiring Info:
The following photos will help you wire the 12oclocklabs Running Light Adapter in between the factory wiring and your new LED flasher wires. We've installed DRC Type 601 Flashers on our WR250X and Zeta XC Flasher Protectors on our WR250R, each using a 12oclocklabs Running Light Adapter, and this is how we did the wiring...
• 12oclocklabs Running Light Adapter - Front Left Turn Signal
• 12oclocklabs Running Light Adapter - Front Right Turn Signal
Where To Buy:
• 12oclockLabs Turn Signal Running Light Adapters at SRmoto
