jbot Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 A good friend of mine is selling his 2008 yamaha wr250x. If you don't know what it is, it's an excellent low displacement noob friendly, fuel injected motard/supermoto.here is the linkpic from CL ad (assuming the image link works):recently had new tires, chain, sprockets put on and probably other stuff i don't know about.he didn't beat up on it since this was his first bike and he was learning. he rode it to work, and did a few rides into the parks system (not off road, though). he is going to be buying a more highway friendly bike... probably an SV650.if you're interested, check out the CL ad and email him from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Is that like a 50 inch seat height?btw Gladius>SV650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 haha it's like 34" last i checkedbtw nobody races gladiithat's right, i just pluralized the shit out of your bike. wut nao? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Is that like a 50 inch seat height?btw Gladius>SV650 About 35" stock, works great for those of us with an inseam I want too. But no funds. Fridge is acting up so gonna need to replace that. I rented a DRZ400SM to ride the dragon in July, now I really want to get a SM of my own. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) haha it's like 34" last i checkedBut what about the seat height?:rimshot:I seriously want a SuMo, but I just can't justify having 4 bikes and I need my stupidly overpowered sportbike to (not) keep up with Tony on his Gladius. Edited August 31, 2012 by Hailwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) haha it's like 34" last i checkedbtw nobody races gladiithat's right, i just pluralized the shit out of your bike. wut nao?I could ride it as long as there's no stopping involved.What do you mean? http://www.gladiuscup.it/Badass Gladii racing Edited August 31, 2012 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 oh that's cute... what's next, posting about XR1200 spec racing? hyuk hyuk hyuki really just wanted to say Gladii in an antagonistic manner.anyway, someone buy this thing. i seriously considered buying this but i decided that the next bike i buy will be an adventure/light touring bikes (like one of them bmw f650's or whatnot... whichever one i can comfortably balance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I heard that tricycles are pretty damn easy to balance and I think the seat might have alot to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000bill Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 How often the oil need to be changed on these things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 3K miles for oil change, 26XXX miles between valvesits sad that i know that (learned it when i was shopping supermotos... ended up with a KTM 690SMC and then sold it lol) but that is pretty damned impressive for a motard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 How often the oil need to be changed on these things?Nice thing about the WR250X is 3000mile oil changes, 26k valve checks and fuel injection. Much better than the race enduros. Ofcourse its also a little heavier and down considerably on power compared to those.I see it as a nice balance, between the powerful high maintenance race bikes from KTM and Husky and the heavy simpler street legal bikes from the Big 4.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 There a very quality and in depth comparison on smj about the 250x and drz400sm.Even with the smaller displacement the additional gear allows the smaller 250 to keep up with the 400s. Their great bikes and the maintenance intervals are awesome. Glws nice bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr1000bill Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Ive been wanting a ktm 690 pretty bad....I like this 250, but worried it would be a turd! Ive rode plenty of 250f dirtybikes in the woods and hated them all! I dunno what to get! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Edit-double post delete Edited August 31, 2012 by rawlins87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhsv Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Any pics of the blemishes listed in the add? And just curious did he change the gearing or did it just need a new chain and sprockets at 7500 miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 he's not the first owner, i believe he's the second. the rear sprocket was pretty well worn out when he got it, and he finally had to change it this summer. i dont think he changed the gearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel_dan Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi guys! The bike is mine--thanks for the plug, Jinu. It comes as no surprise, but Craigslist is mostly full of no-shows and scammers. To answer jlhsv's question, the sprockets are stock size. As far as damage goes, the front fender has some road rash about the size of a dollar bill, plus a minor scrape (couple inches?) on the muffler shield.The rash is the result of a disagreement the bike and I had about how tight to take a turn. I wanted to keep going down the road, but it was content to lay down in the grass. Needless to say, it won the argument.As for the muffler shield, your guess is as good as mine. It was like that when I bought it from the previous owner. I'm guessing a parking lot tip-over? Or maybe unruly street youths. It's a great bike and a lot of fun to ride. Surprisingly quick for the low displacement and handles great (when it's not trying to deposit you in a grassy field). Would have no hesitation about riding it cross country, were it not for the irreparable harm it'd do to my nether regions. Happy to provide more information and pictures upon request. Either shoot me a message here or send me an email (dp_michaud@yahoo.com). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I can't vouch for the bike, but I can at least affirm the owner is (mostly) non-douchey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel_dan Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I can't vouch for the bike, but I can at least affirm the owner is (mostly) non-douchey.I'll take that as a personal victory. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I sure love my WRR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel_dan Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I sure love my WRR!You need one with street tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 You need one with street tires. Not a good influence!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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