How to Adjust Yamaha WR250R Suspension, Step By Step Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- In this episode my buddy Adam is going to show you step by step on how to adjust the suspension on a Yamaha WR250R. It’s much easier than you think and you can find this information on how to adjust your WR suspension in the owners manual plus making these adjustments will make a huge difference in how your bike feels. I hope this helps!
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One thing about the rebound dampening. When you say full soft, what you are doing is allowing the shock/forks to rebound quickly. This can lead to a pogo feeling, which for the rear on the wr isn’t ideal. I know I’m 200lbs and the rear compression dampening settings from the factory were too stiff! Suspension settings make a big difference on this wr250r
My primary bike is a 2019 Super Tenere 1200 (ES) and I picked up a used 2010 WR250R for some more aggressive off-road, trail riding. This video was great for helping set up the "new to me" WR since I didn't get an owners manual with it. I'll dial in the rest on the trail now that I have a great base to work from. Thanks man. Cheers!
That’s awesome to hear and happy to have helped 🙌 congrats on the wr, it’s a sweet bike! So is the Tenere 😊 cheers man 🍻
Thanks for the video. I just bought an amazing bike. It’s a 2009 WR250R that was built by Grant Langston. It’s called the Black Mamba. It was up on display for years and he just put it for sale on the showroom floor. The bike is immaculate, literally.
He put all kinds of mods on it. Moreover, it only has 5 hours on the bike! I couldn’t believe my luck. A plated dirt bike in California is becoming a unicorn these days. Sure you can spend about $16k on a KTM, but the WR250R is a legend in its own right. Now I know how to set the suspension due to your content, much appreciated!
Wow! What a cool find 😎🤘
I noticed a few riders asking about adjusting the suspension that fall outside range of the stock suspension. If that's the case you really need to set the sage first, before making adjustments. That way you know without a doubt the spring rate is correct so your not wasting your time making adjustments that more likely will not get the results your looking for. Most stock suspensions are set up for 185lb riders. Sounds like you fall into the weight range for a stock suspension, If the previous owner did anything to the suspension they more than likely changed the spring rate, revalved the forks or both, especially if they where north of 200lbs. And u never crank down your set screws on the suspension. Suggesting to go in as hard as it will go is bad advice. That's a good way to screw something up. At best u snug it up to wear it just gets tight.
The technically correct way to adjust the suspension for your weight is to first replace the springs with the correct rates for you + gear + luggage. If you are around 160-190 the stock springs should fine though. The clickers aren't really meant to compensate for weight differences which is probably why the previous owner had them set so out of wack.
One strange thing I noticed, it appears the bike has a Yamalink lowering link already, but it also looks like it has probably another 1/2" to 3/4" of factory lowering that could still be done. Strange whoever owned it before would buy the lowering link but not do the factory lowering first.
And I believe you can remove the lock nut for an aditional inch of lowering, along with the first inch of lower addjustment that no one uses. ALSO looks like they did not lower the front, just the rear. Now it is a sand bike
Thankyou for that, I just got the 2023 wr 250F and the shocks are rock hard, im only 65 kg and 6ft 1inch tall
Adam- talk to me about that Bug you have hiding under the cover! Thx for all the good tutorials on the WR, btw
I will let him know for you. Anything specific?
Andy, It’s a 1968 that I’ve been working on for years. Aside from the body it’s pretty much all brand new. 2165cc engine with Fox racing suspension, wilwood disc brakes up front, Porsche front seats, custom dash/center console and a whole lot of other stuff. Some was already done by the previous owner and I just continued the project. Its 95% finished with a few last things and some fine tuning.
Let us know if you would want a video tour!
@@joelwallisadv I have been an aircooled vw nerd all my life, so when interests collide I just like to know more in general- year, history, etc. I see Adam reached out- thanks!
@@adamcarbary2083 A video tour for starters, yes! Thanks- like I told Joel, I've been an OG vw fan all my life and when I spied that iconic shape, I just had to know more. Love following others' passion projects espec if I have felt some of that myself. Cheers, y'all.
@@AndyAskren Hells yeah! I grew up around air cooled vw's too so totally get it :) Cheers!
Great video guys.
Thank you Milos, appreciate the great feedback! Cheers
you guys just helped me out so much and now I don't have to buy a yamalink for 150$!!
That’s awesome to hear and so glad you didn’t have to do the yamalink! Thanks again 🤘
Raising the jam nuts does lower the bike but it also changes the preload and sag which is most important. You should only change the preload to obtain the correct sag and not to lower the bike. There are better methods to lower the bike such as raising the clevis on the bottom of the shock and sliding the forks up slightly in the triple clamps (doing both so the bike is still balanced front to rear)
Any chance you can recommend which handlebar risers you have there? I am looking to raise mine up and see in your video you have done this.
They came with the bike but I think they are the Zeta brand
Nice!
How do I know the amount of clicks for my weight? I’m a pretty light rider compared to the last guy that had it
What manual are you using for your information? I just got a 2023 wr250f and it way to tall for me to touch. 5”6 and 155lbs only a 29 inch inseam. I got it to follow my 4yr son around the trails so he can ride his 50cc. I installed the yamalink today and I’m still waiting on the short seat to come in. Gonna lower front forks tomorrow about 1/2 I guess. I’ve not been on a dirt bike in 20yrs lol. Open to all suggestions and help. Thanks for the great content.
If height is the issue I’d recommend a lower seat like the seat concepts first. Then if you need to go lower add a yamalink lower link. For adjust the suspension this would be a comfort and for the type of terrain you ride.
I took my forks and shock off and brought them in to a suspension mechanic. He was able to shorten the forks about 3/4 inch by adding spacers inside and likewise for the shock. Still used the original springs.
youtube sag setting. It's not something you guess at.
How did this work out for you?
It made a world of a difference. Should have checked the suspension before taking it out for the first time. Here is the ride after adjusting the suspension th-cam.com/video/Quvg3eSOOrk/w-d-xo.html
So if I am 230lbs can you help me get this setup? That is without gear.
Thank you
I would set it at factory specs then go plus or minus from there depending on your riding style. I am about 200lbs and was happy with the stock setting. Adam preferred his to be more spongy and is about 160lbs. When I rode his I felt like it was too soft for my riding style. Again I would start at stock and adjust either way for your riding style 😊
These bikes are set up for 185lb riders as.most stock suspensions are. U really need to go w a different spring in the forks and rear shock if you want to do it correctly. Stock stuff is just way too soft.. and don't forget that's with you geared up completely. Set your sage first. That will tell you if u need to upgrade the springs
I just got a wr250f, will this work for it aswell?
That I am not sure.
This guy looks like David Backam
Damping. Not dampening.
Whats your height and weight? I'm 5'10 170lbs and dealing with the height issue, hoping this might work for me!
5’8” and 160lb. Worst case you might need a yamalink and a lower seat.
@@joelwallisadv Roger that, ya I have the lowered seat. it's my first bike so it's all been a learning process. Excited to make these adjustments and see how it goes- thanks for the video
@@petekemper4082 It’s a tall bike and would recommend the yamalink if you can’t touch. But the downside to the yamalink is you can get high centered on going over logs and rocks. But worth it if you can’t touch when stopped. I ended up putting my bike to the stock settings and removed the yamalink and just dealt with tippy toes touching when I stop to get the full performance.
How did it go with the new setting? Is there any update?
It made a world of difference. At the end of this video took it out for a test spin for the conclusion and happy rider. Plus after a ton of rides still is good. But depending on your personal specs you may need additional suspension work and or components like a lowering link and or seat. Plus if you are carrying luggage etc
@@joelwallisadv I only ride in DFW area highway and haven't ride on Off road since I don't want to ride alone. 5"7' 180 lbs.
Thanks!
@@MrAdam-kp3en I would possibly set to factory specs and do a seat concepts seat if you are unable to touch… if height is the concern. I am 5’8”, 175lbs and have mine set to that above and am super happy on my 08’. Adam in this video is shorter then me and weighs less then me. He also has a yama lowering link installed with the seat concepts seat for reference. I had the spiral low seat which imo is lower then the seat concepts by a hair but the spiral imo is uncomfortable. If you are primarily riding road I wouldn’t rec softening your suspension and do the other alternatives. Hope this helps man!
@@joelwallisadv I have my 2020 model and just completed a little over 900 miles over 2 years period. Thanks!
@@MrAdam-kp3en complicated as in how?
How to Adjust WR250R Suspension:
Ride it 'til you wreck it. Then squirt it with some Yamalube. Repeat.
Right! The wr is a rock solid bike. Looks like you ride one too?
@@joelwallisadv Yeah. Couldn't resist the temptation of "the everything bike" as my first dirt bike/motorcycle. Zero regrets. It's very uniquely suited to the terrain around here.
@@guyvsguy6728 Nice! I agree and zero regrets with mine too.