Wr250r spring maintenance

[02drz400]

It seems there are quite a few wrr ‘s around. Some of these threads seem pretty old so want to start a new one. Spring maintenance maybe? Want to be ready for Newbie ride.
After going to Stave Lake after the flat tire social I have sand in everything.
-Going to start with removing tires and Cleaning out dust caps, chain / sprocket, disks and calipers.
new to posting so will try to update what seems to need attention after last summer and fall of limited riding.
feel free to chime in with recommendations....

 

[Trev]

Air filter, oil n filter.

 

[Rustic]

As a proud new to me wr250x(r) owner I am following along.

 

[02drz400]

Ok. Slow progress. Too much life to do instead. Air filter and oil already done a couple weeks ago. Oil filter next time.
rear tire off cleaned everything I could get too. Sprockets, chain inside axle, calliper and reassembled.
took every panel off cleaned off and looked for loose bolts, worn wires all good. Impact driver saves the day again.
cleaned front caliper and disc.
This is the coolest thing about these little bikes. Ready to go for a couple months now!
Just have to find the time to ride.

 

[02drz400]

Update... found a couple loose bolts and lubed clutch cable. Much better

 

[bitingdog]

Last weekend had ds ride in Squamish. Walked into bike shed, looked at sight glass; oil still human, tires passed squeeze test, no battery tender since last ride Oct 2nd, 2019. Turned key, started bike, rode the crap out of it. Easy Peasy

 

[gt750]

One thing that usually gets neglected, until it fails is bearings. A person can check and/or repack their rear suspension linkage and bearings, wheel bearings. Can check and/or adjust steering head bearings. You may be surprised how much better your bike feels after greasing the linkage. You can also check your springs, for proper sag, as well as making sure your shock is charged properly. They tend to slowly lose nitrogen pressure. I'd say at least every 5 years. Cheers.

 

[02drz400]

Good advice. Thanks. Haven’t have the desire to tackle these yet but like you said it’s better to check and repack before they fail.

 

[bitingdog]

One thing that usually gets neglected, until it fails is bearings. A person can check and/or repack their rear suspension linkage and bearings, wheel bearings. Can check and/or adjust steering head bearings. You may be surprised how much better your bike feels after greasing the linkage. You can also check your springs, for proper sag, as well as making sure your shock is charged properly. They tend to slowly lose nitrogen pressure. I'd say at least every 5 years. Cheers.

How's your sweet new 450L?

 

[gt750]

Bike's great, Rider is a bit intimidated! This thing is a powerhouse! It is just getting warm now. Snow is 90% melted. I've only ridden it on the street, so far, except for a 1/4 mile dirt road. Tires were kinda slippery. Need some seat time.