Triple gets DPed

[Tmall]

Originally Posted by Krabill

Congrats!

I've never really missed the tach on mine. I would be nice from time to time, but eh, I just live without it.

If it wouldn't be for my tach, I'd think I've been riding the ass of my Kx450. With the tach, I realize I rarely see half of the rev range.

[Krabill]

The WR is a 250, not a 450. With the 250, you just pin it until the rev limiter stops you

[Triple]

Originally Posted by Krabill

Congrats! I've never really missed the tach on mine. I would be nice from time to time, but eh, I just live without it.

Do you still have your stock fuel tank?

If so, please reinstall and ship your Safari to me ASAP.

[Krabill]

My stock tank is in the attic. The Safari isn't going anywhere

IMS has a couple options that are cheaper than the Safari. If I were to do it over again right now, I'd get the IMS 3.0 gallon. It uses the stock side panels and I have never had to put more than 3 gallons in mine when I fill up anyway. It's usually 2.5-2.75. It doesn't need an auxiliary vacuum fuel pump either.

[Triple]

Originally Posted by Krabill

IMS has a couple options that are cheaper than the Safari. If I were to do it over again right now, I'd get the IMS 3.0 gallon. It uses the stock side panels and I have never had to put more than 3 gallons in mine when I fill up anyway. It's usually 2.5-2.75. It doesn't need an auxiliary vacuum fuel pump either.

I thought the 3.0 gallon was the only option from IMS. I heard they were developing something larger than 4 gallons, but I don't think it's made production. I'm hesitant to pay $275 for one gallon over stock. I like the look of the Safari way better than the cheap factory shrouds, but not for $475. Stock range is pretty pathetic, however.

My first two fill-ups yielded almost exactly 70 mpg; tonight's was about 64. Better than what I am used to, but I expected better from a conservatively-ridden 250.

Originally Posted by Krabill

Some things to think about:

- skid plate
- 13/47 gearing (110 link chain) *awesome*
- speedo healer - http://www.wrrdualsport.com/reviews-...s/97-speedodrd

Then ride the piss out of it. I keep my air filter clean, change the oil every 3k miles, and just ride it. You're going to love it.

A skid plate and hand guards are on the short list. I don't know if I'll mess with the gearing; I don't want to lose any mileage on-road by going shorter or compromise squirt off-road by going taller, so I'll probably leave it as-is.

A hard-case arrangement is in the works as well, contrary to the better judgement of masses of online off-road riders. No one makes a kit to fit Givi E21 cases, but I've made it my mission to use them. Cheaper and better looking than aluminum, with integrated locks.

[Krabill]

I average somewhere around 45 mpg but I'm harder on the throttle than most.

[Triple]

This might be the most fun I've ever had on a motorcycle, and I don't even know what I'm doing.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by Triple

This might be the most fun I've ever had on a motorcycle, and I don't even know what I'm doing.

This is why I let my ZX-10R go and never looked back.

[Triple]

Originally Posted by Krabill

Some things to think about:

- skid plate
- 13/47 gearing (110 link chain) *awesome*
- speedo healer - http://www.wrrdualsport.com/reviews-...s/97-speedodrd

Then ride the piss out of it. I keep my air filter clean, change the oil every 3k miles, and just ride it. You're going to love it.

I still haven't bought any accessories. Too busy riding, I suppose.

Considering this skid plate:

SKID PLATE BASH GUARD YAMAHA WR250R/X 2008 to 2011 - $69.99

Hand guards are another story. There are too many to choose from. I want a basic steel or aluminum bar to which I can attach a non-vented plastic or vinyl deflector in cold weather.

[Krabill]

That skid plate looks as good as any.

I went with Zeta hand guards with the integrated turn signals. Love 'em.