Yamaha WR250X

Recalibrating your WR250X speedometer

Many supermoto and dual sport bikes come from the factory with a speedometer that is off by a considerable amount. Additionally, if you change your WR250X's gearing, it will throw off both the speedometer and odometer.

12oClockLabs offers a cost-effective solution, called SpeedoDRD, which is a very simple plug-in installation on the WR250X using factory OEM connectors. Standard features of the SpeedoDRD include...

• Simple plug-in installation using factory OEM connectors
• Easier to setup than any other device on the market
• The smallest electronic speedometer/odometer calibration device
• Saves max speed, which can be recalled to your speedometer
• Built in testing mode to ensure proper installation
• Weather proof design to protect against the elements
• 18" wiring harness (1.5ft)
• 3 year product replacement warranty
• Made in the USA

WHERE TO BUY:
• 12oClockLabs SpeedoDRD Speedometer Calibrator at SRmoto

WR250X Retro Tank Graphics with white plastics

 
Today I got my white plastics installed... everything except for the rear fender (just left the black one on).

Where To Buy:
• WR250X Retro Yamaha Tank Shroud Graphics: SoloRacer.com
• Yamaha WR250R/X OEM Plastic Kit: SoloRacer.com

New WR250X Red/Black/White Retro Tank Shroud Graphics

 
Got my new WR250X retro tank graphics in Red/Black/White installed. I applied the vinyl graphics to a pair of WHITE tank shrouds, and they look great. They would also work well if you have BLACK tank shrouds. I've got my black OEM plastics on for now, but I have a set of white plastics I will be putting on soon to see how that looks.

Where To Buy:
• WR250X Retro Yamaha Tank Shroud Graphics: SoloRacer.com
• Yamaha WR250R/X OEM Plastic Kit: SoloRacer.com

Yamaha WR250X / WR250R Skid Plate

 
Today I got my new Zeta Racing ED Skid Plate mounted. I don't do any serious off-roading with this bike, but occasionally venture onto some gravel roads and you just never know when a rock or something is going to get kicked up and potentially do some damage.

The skid plate mounts to the bike with four allen screws and literally took 5 minutes to put on. It wraps around the sides of the engine nicely protecing the water pump and crankcase. There is also an oil drain hole on the bottom so you don't have to take it off when you change your oil. So far, I like it!

Where To Buy:
• Zeta ED Skid Plate: SoloRacer.com

GoPro® HD Motorsports HERO™ Camera on an Icon Variant helmet

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Shown above will be my helmet camera setup this coming summer when riding my WR250X. It consists of a GoPro® HD Motorsports HERO™ Camera, mounted to my Icon Variant helmet. The camera comes with all kinds of assorted mounts, some of which are curved to work on a helmet. On this particular helmet I can mount the camera both on the top of the helmet, and also on the side.

Here's what you see in the photo above...
• GoPro® HD Motorsports HERO™ Camera
• Icon Variant Helmet

WR250X with Garmin GPS 60CSx

I decided it was time to get a GPS for my WR250X. I have a Garmin Nuvi 765T in my car, which works great, but wanted something a bit more worthy of outdoor use for the motorcycle.

Here's the setup you see above...
• Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator
• RAM RAM-B-149ZU Double Handlebar Mount
• Stovebolt's (from AdvRider.com) 60CSx Cradle

Spiral Step Seat for WR250X (and WR250R)

I'm about 5'9" tall with a 32" inseam, so the WR250X is a bit tall for me. I'm on my tip toes with the stock seat so I wanted to try and lower the seat height without lowering the suspension. I thought an aftermarket seat might help and the Spiral Step Seat worked out perfectly. It lowers the overall seat height by about 1" and has a black gripper seat cover.

I've put about 1500 miles on the seat so far and find it more comfortable than the stock seat, and now pulling up to stop lights and stop signs is not as much of a challenge. Installation was a breeze... it bolts right up to the stock seat mount in about 30 seconds and the fit/finish is just as nice as the stock seat.

Where To Buy:
• Spiral Step Seat: SoloRacer.com

Acerbis Rally Pro Handguards for the WR250X (and WR250R)

Since I still have the stock handlebars on my WR250X, I decided to go with Acerbis Rally Pro X-Strong Handguards. I had read these guards fit the stock bars really well. That turned out to be exactly the case and I got them installed without any problems. I've heard some of the other handguards, like the Cycra brand, can be difficult to get to work properly with the stock bars... specifically they are always loose at one of the pivot points. That isn't the case with the Acerbis and they fit perfectly.

Also shown is the Wolfman Enduro X-Carry-All Bag I bought to carry stuff around in. The bag is small, but it's the perfect size to fit my wallet, camera, and cell phone. I also carry a couple small tools in it.

Where To Buy:
• Acerbis Rally Pro X-Strong Handguards: Motorcycle-Superstore.com
• Wolfman Enduro X-Carry-All Bag: SRmoto.com

Edge Tail Light Kit for WR250X and WR250R

The Edge tail light kit was the first mod I did to the WR250X. In conjuction with a pair of DRC Type 601 LED turn signals, it really cleans up the rear fender area of the bike. Here are the parts I used....

• Edge Tail Light Kit (Red Lens)
• OEM Connector Kit (available as an $11 option with the Edge kit above)
• DRC Type 601 LED Turn Signals (Smoke)

Installation was pretty simple and took me about an hour and a half. The OEM connectors are nice because once you install them on the wires for the tail light and turn signals, you can just plug them right into the connectors already on the bike. It makes for a nice plug-n-play installation.

On the Edge tail light, all LED's come on as a running light, then all get brighter when the brakes are applied. License plate illumination is provided by 3 white LED's on bottom of the tail light. The Edge kit does not come with turn signals, so I bought the DRC Type 601 LED flashers which bolt directly to the Edge tail light bracket.

Here are the before and after photos. Notice how nice and small the final product is... a huge improvement over the enormous ugly stock rear tail light and turn signals.

Before (click photo to enlarge)

After (click photo to enlarge)

This is the huge factory piece that is removed from the bike...

Where To Buy:
• Edge Tail Light Kit (Red Lens): SoloRacer.com
• DRC Type 601 LED Turn Signals (Smoke): SoloRacer.com