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320lbs and around 20hp...

I'd save up the extra coin and buy a ktm.

It's a little far south of you, but Schmidt auto care in springboro Ohio can take of you. Try specialize in this sort of work.

He told me they have more hp and weigh less than a drz400 (at least I think that's how the convo went) ... Quick Google search backs that up also

**edit after looking twice, only 1 place did I see claiming wr makes more... Everywhere else says 33hp vs 26hp in drz favor.. I stand corrected

If you ride both back to back, I'm sure it's splitting hairs really. The drz feels a little more gutsy off the bottom end, and responds a bit better to modification, but I'd take the ease of fuel injection and the reliability of the Yamaha. The Yamaha is designed as a street bike, the drz is a modified (detuned) Dirtbike for the street.

what is the top-speed on the WR250x?

seems like it would be a lot of fun, but I'm not sure it could be my only bike.

I'm not sure what top speed is, but I've seen them hold a 70 pace on ky back roads. They're an awesome mountains bike. Basically, they're a Yamaha drz400sm that's fuel injected.

I have taken a few laps on the kart track with one. They're a little heavier (around 300lbs) like a drz. You can run decent laps once you get the suspension dialed. They are down on power compared to an mx 250f, but they'll hold their own.

If your girl won't shit in a bucket with a trash bag in it, you need a new one.

That one is broken.

In her words:

"That would be uncouth"

how picky is your girl? I have seen some nice non-camper enclosed trailer setups. Air conditioning and a decent bed go a long way toward pleasing the women folk. anyone can install a microwave and a mini fridge.

Full bathroom is a must.

I was going to front half my trailer, but not sure on how to do the water tanks/heater and run all the propane lines. Never done anything like that before.

After this weekend, my girl has pretty much told me that a toy hauler is mandatory... Lol

Anyone want a 24' enclosed?

I'm still waiting to hear back from comp. they called me this weekend and said my recall parts are on back order, but supposed to release on the 24th. Not really sure when they'll get them.

I may just go get my bike this week regardless of the recall, because honestly... They've had the bike in their possession almost the entire Time I've owned it. I'd kinda like to ride it... Lol

#674, was that you?

Yes it is

I'll be following this thread as well.

Oh yeah... apparently I have the mad bike prep skills with safety wire, lol!

wish we had met man, not really sure who you were. We were the guys in the red and white camper flying the Ohio Riders banner.

I walked by that truck, but at the time, no one was around. I was parked behind the NJ crew basically on the other side of the parking lot. Unfortunately, being late didn't afford me choice parking, haha!

I was riding the Suzuki rmz450 with rock star graphics and was walking around with my girl and usually our little jack Russell.

I had a great 1st weekend with the OMRL group! Got there a little late Saturday and ran really bad times in practice, lol! Unfortunately the clutch on my sumo went Sunday mornings practice. Quickly prepped my little 60, had no practice and qualified last in F2. Really appreciate those in charge for allowing me to switch classes at the last second and even having a chance to be out on the qualifier. Decided I didn't want to stick around for the last race if I couldn't be competitive, not with a 5 1/2 hour drive ahead of me.

Looks like I have some bike repair/setup to take care of, then I'll definitely be going to another round!

Thanks again for the fun weekend!

He "will" enjoy the WR platform.

Do you not understand, I'm from Hamilton... Where it's considered attractive to have most of your teeth.

Loading tonight. Going to make it an early morning.

My hyper is at comp for service. As far as I know, it should be ready for pick up next week. Maybe we can work something out then.

I would like the jacket and the Suomy.

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

You willing to ship?

I live just north of cincinnati.

If not... Will you be visiting competition accessories soon?

The longevity is what intrigues me about the WR so much. I plan to use it as my commuter bike also. Im not looking to be super fast. Just to have some fun. I won't be actually racing the bike. just playing.

I think you'd really enjoy the WR. Personally, between WR and drz, I'd take the WR.

Well I passed on the current drz I was looking at. I really wanna get some kart track action one of these days! G&j kartway is only 45 minutes from my house!

I'm pretty close to G&J as well.

I'm always willing to loan out my little green bike. It's like riding a chainsaw!

I haven't been to G&J, but I believe it is smaller and tighter than CRP. Are you insistent upon a bike you can ride to the track, or would something smaller and cheaper be an option?

I've heard the opposite.

Big bikes on g&j's front straight pull in the high 90's for trap speed if you're turning decent lap times.

As long as you're on the "moto" loop, its actually a pretty stretched out track where im up in 3rd and sometimes click 4th on my 4 speed 450. When I'm on the little bike, I spend a good portion revving out 6th.

If you use the kart lines, it's super tight... So much so that it takes the fun out of it. Even on the little bike.

I rode a DRZ around G&J, it was piggish feeling compared to my RMZ (but I figured it would be).

I also rode a wr250x around G&J. It was pretty much the same as the drz and both felt "like a street bike".

Something interesting about the wrx: the motor is actually 1 cylinder of an r1 engine. That's why it has the longevity.

If you want a street friendly/lower maintenance/reliable/proper sumo: wr450f converted. Or even a crf450x

I'm tired of waiting for this weekend.

I'm a big buell, and now EBR fan. I've actually been waiting on this bike for years. Unfortunately, EBR took a little longer than originally anticipated and I ended up purchasing a different bike.

I think the performance for this bike will be very on par for the competition and price tag. Aesthetically, I wish they would have gone with a shorter, more lightning-esque subframe and seat.

I absolutely love that all software for TC is produced in house. They do, however, need to figure out ABS. All their competition has ABS.

I believe these bikes will sell well, to aficionados. I don't think hoards of new buyers will be beating down EBR's door. It's a bike made for buell people by buell people.

And always remember, two threads are better than one.

I'm a firm believer in using the traditional German torque spec on my equipment. Gooduntight.

When in a pinch, I'll use two stroke torque spec... Which requires the use of a powered impact tool. Brap brap!

I'm super pumped! Can't wait!

Is there any reason to be there early Saturday? I'm not sure if I want to drive there Friday night.

I'm almost positive you'll be fine.. Just wire the stuff that holds fluids, axles and you'll be good

Right on.

I'm tired of drilling.

If I get a chance this weekend, I may get up to G&J. Anyone else around this corner of Ohio want to go?