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Title: 1998 xr250r
Post by: onethumb on September 29, 2016, 10:51:28 PM

Well while I keep making mistakes with my 1978 cb750 sohc I needed to get something to ride so I got myself a proper rough and ready xr250. It's got different screws and bolts all over, there are cable ties where there shouldn't be and although I've only had it two days I've already had to replace  the rear shock bushes (done lower upper on order).
All that said and the fact that I haven't even got it into 3rd gear yet (no tax or helmet) I bloody love it.
It's been rebored to 278cc had a new jet and been rebuilt 3 years ago. It starts on 2nd or 3rd kick and has the looks that only a mother would love.
I could do with a replacement silencer if anyone has one to sell I might be interested.
Any advice out there would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks. Steve.

Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: onethumb on September 29, 2016, 11:04:17 PM

Some pics. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160929/f396d59e65fb345d126758921acca4ce.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160929/406d7ed09005b1abc80c7fabb455ff36.jpg)


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Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: MarkCR750 on October 02, 2016, 04:49:00 PM

And only 1 cylinder makes it 4 times easier to work on!, or is that 3 times?, anyway looks like a fun machine!.

Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: onethumb on October 02, 2016, 04:57:23 PM

Hi mark, that's half the reason I bought it. Might get the shock redone as its been 18 years since it was done and it needs nitrogen so not a home workshop job. First time I've got a bike that I'm looking forward to riding in the winter.

Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: MarkCR750 on October 02, 2016, 06:34:53 PM

Yes that will be excellent in the snow 😄, Think I might look out for something similar for the winter, trouble is I've left it a bit late and everyone else is after them!.

Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: Yoshi823 on November 20, 2016, 05:36:16 PM

Excellent bikes the XR250R. Just keep an eye on the oil level before every rideout as any big bore kit tends to let oil by more than the standard piston. The valve clearances also need to be checked on a regular basis.

I have the 400 version & used to race it in enduros & 3 hour H&H events until I bought a better bike with electric start.

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/WiNot_Rhencullen/Dirt%20bikes/XR400064.jpg)

Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: onethumb on November 20, 2016, 10:22:29 PM

Yoshi823 it's sure a fun bike. That one of yours looks a bit nice. Have you still got it?


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Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: Yoshi823 on November 21, 2016, 03:30:44 PM

Yes, still got the XR-SM. But as i've got quite a few bikes there's not always time to ride them.

Have a look here http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/xr/

I'm known as 416cc on there

Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: Noelia on November 21, 2016, 04:23:22 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161121/8f7d0fafd5cc6bd8be8d124f06815bc5.jpg)

I got myself also a grannie, I have rebuild the engine with a friend 2 weeks ago! And it is great to ride... cant say the same about the way it looks!


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Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: onethumb on November 21, 2016, 04:35:52 PM

Noelia I love the way it looks. Nice one.


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Title: Re: 1998 xr250r
Post by: Yoshi823 on November 21, 2016, 11:01:56 PM

Quote from: Noelia on November 21, 2016, 04:23:22 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161121/8f7d0fafd5cc6bd8be8d124f06815bc5.jpg)

I got myself also a grannie, I have rebuild the engine with a friend 2 weeks ago! And it is great to ride... cant say the same about the way it looks!

My daughter lives in Hove & saw your bike parked along the Brighton seafront  :)