Wow just realized i´ve been here for 10 years! so many memories Tom, thank you for the laughter over the decade been here since the 636 review.... jeez

Congratulations on 10 years and 60,000kms on the wr250r. I agree with all that you have said about the bike. I bought a new 2012 wr250r and have done 38,000kms. I also got into adventure riding because of long way round. I love my bike and think it is the best bike for adventure riding. I am 63 years old and hope to never stop riding my bike.

I wish yamaha had a 300 like this

I remember back when all you did was street riding. I can't believe its been 10 years you've owned this bike!

My WR did 95,000km (with one valve adjustment) before it was stolen. I did Oodnadatta track on the supermoto tyres, and with my light camping gear out on the Stuart Highway I was quicker than another bloke on a KLR650 (with knobbies and loaded down with gear). He couldn't break 110km/h into the strong headwind. I was able to tuck and wind it out to 155km/h indicated, and cruised at that speed for a while where I was allowed. Also did track days at Broadford. The little motor copped a flogging, and at my 80,000km service the mechanic said I might need a piston after 100,000km as he was noticing a slight amount of wear... but I never got that far :( He said the rest of the motor looked in perfect condition, one exhaust valve was slightly out and that was it. Regarding the chain eating the swingarm, I never wrecked my swingarm. I switched to a 14 tooth sprocket on the front, kept the chain well lubed and kept it tensioned according to the Yamaha service bulletin for this issue. I think the chain needs 1cm of slack when you're sitting on it, measured at the chainguard, but look it up yourself as the bike has been gone a while now. I also changed the plastic protector a few times, but with all the changes I mentioned it stopped wearing those out quickly.

Love my WR, don't think I'll ever sell it!

Nice one mate! Just discovered your channel. I wrote a 2020 model off I bought new in a tangle with a car, two years ago. I've missed it everyday since. Finally found a replacement local to me in my state. Pick it up tomorrow. Feel like a little kid before Christmas. Best bike I've ever owned.

Love the WR. Can't believe 10 years have gone by already.

Great video Tom, your enthusiasm for your WR drips out of every sentence and commentary. I first rode one as a long term test for a magazine here in NZ in 2012, I fell in love with and swore if the chance to own one came up I’d grab it. Fast forward almost 10 years and and my kids growing up, a divorce and some tough times a friend said ‘you need a motorcycle in your life’. They had just stopped making them and no shops had any left, I found a near new one for sale and it’s been love ever since. It doesn’t do anything amazingly except everything enough to be the only bike I need and I know I’ll never part with it. Re: the swingarm issue - simply fit a larger counter shaft sprocket and compensate on the rear for whatever gearing you desire, it makes the chain clear just enough (I ground down the rubber spacer under the C/S sprocket cover enough to clear the chain).

Loved watching all your adventures over the years Tom! ,think you were one of the ever urging reasons I bought my 2014 CBR500r & have now done 80,000km on it. Look forward to seeing what ya get up to in the future - Hope to meet ya one day. Hell yea motorbikes!

Bought mine in 2019 because of you. I love the lightweight bike. I am getting older and have no friends that want to ride anymore but I still love my light weight bike.

Crazy! I also have a 2014 WR 250R but only has 8500 miles on it. Bought it used 3yrs ago. Had it up for sale a month ago, but pulled off the market. I know I will regret it big time if I did.

Nice. What a bulletproof bike. More fun than a Honda. Just as reliable as old Hondas. The WR really took off where the old XR Hondas left the chat. Everyone I know with a KTM has also needed engines or a full rebuild at best. I’ll never touch one with a cent or dollar from my pocket.

I can't agree with you more. Been flogging my WR250R since I bought it new in 08. My suspension upgrade by Go Race here in the US was the cherry on top. i plan to ride her until the wheels fall off. Her, along with my 08 KTM 990 have been the perfect on and off-road duo. Cheers from Utah, US.

Hey mate.Glad I found your channel.Was about to buy a honda,but your vids have been a real eye opener.Getting delivered 2018 wr250r in 2 days,full stock virtually new.Cant wait.Love the vids

I had 74000 ish Km's on my WRr when I sold it and the only things I had to do, one chain slider, three valve adjustments, manual cam chain adjuster, I had the clutch plates replaced probably didn't need it. Best bike I have owned, I've had over 40 bikes.

My WRs plate says WRRR as an inside joke to how my Australian WR riders say it. Much love for this channel! Thank you for the content!

The best way to eliminate the swing arm issue it change to a 14t front sprocket and 49to 52 rear depending on how much you ride highway to get to the trails. I have possibly the last one ever made. I bought it new in April 2021 and has a build date of 12/2020

I just bought a 2018 WR250R, love it, I also have a 2007 ZX10R and a 2006 GSXR 750, the WR250R can go anywhere, so light and so fun to wheelie. I had a brand new 2014 DRZ400SM, should never have sold that, but at the time i needed the cash, I prefer the WR250R, fuel injection, light and bulletproof, yes we all wish they would make a WR300R or a WR450R, but with the same reliability. Awesome vid, many nods from 🇨🇦

That’s gotta be the longest of long term tests!

you wouldnt know it or even care lol but it was you that got me back into bikes. i used to be into 4x4's and only watched 4x4 content then one day a video of yours popped up and it was so entertaining i ended up binge watching your adventures, then thru you i discovered nerbsan and a bunch of other bike vloggers and now im hooked. im still not bike fit at all but i hope to be in the future so i can do bigger adv rides. but neways, long story short, you got me back into riding and im thankfull for it.

Wow hard to believe it’s been that long. I remember the big reveal. I had to go back and see how long I’ve been watching your videos and I joined June of 2012 I must be getting old lol.

I'm just glad you got it back after it was stolen! That bike is an absolute gem🧡

Yes! Long live the WR250R!! Hands down, my favorite bike. : )

What an adventure, and what a bike mate. I still remember your first video of riding to the GP and that woman who was a little warm and had to remove her top. Time flies man.

Gratz on the anniversary! Glad you got the bike back. My WR was stolen and i didnt get so lucky recovering it. Got a new to me one now though. Such a good bike. Nice long term review

What a gem! Signed, an owner of a broken 690

I have no clue how many hours i been watching the wr250r adventures but damn! Def a bike i have to have! Bloddy brilliant it seems! Gz on 10 years the mighty wr25orrrr...!

I also wanted a DR back in the day, bought a 2014 WR, also only have run D606’s - still have it and love it!!! Every time I think I need more power I scare the crap out of myself on it and forget about more CC’s.

Awesome video bro really nice to see original owner high mileage content

When I made a video reviewing my 2009 WR250R, it was sometime last year, I used you as an example of how strong these machines are. LOL. On top of that, you make great videos.

The humble WR has some history! Its sure has been an epic bike for you. I love hearing you nearly became a fellow KLR enjoyer!

Alright, you did it, I just bought one. Hopefully I get to enjoy it as much as you did yours.

Havent watched a video in like 5 years tom just saw you still post I guess I got some catching up to do. Keep up the good work man

I knew I knew where that first single track was. Dont worry, I won't tell anyone. There's usually hobbs of people on them bikes you have to turn your legs on. Keep up the good work mate

Awesome mate… Checking out WR’s now 😂

Please, please, Yamaha, bring a new updated WR 300 to take on honda. You will sell buckets load.

Excellent vid man! Miss your WRR content! Love my 2017, only racked up 15K on her so far. I'll never sell it, wanna get to 100K! I just uploaded a ride down here in Tas on my channel. Keep riding and adventuring mate, best feeling ever!

Cheers to you and the WR250! 🍻

Crazy to see how far this bike has come

I'm nearing 15k, on my 2020. Little kids and cows, love the bike. As do I.

Mine was stolen from Perth airport on April 10. I was surprisingly upset/annoyed about it, despite being insured I just really liked that bike. A lot of happy miles and memories, genuinely sad to see it go😥

Had my 2016 WR for 8 years now. Used to take it into toolangi and big River just about every weekend. Nowadays the 500excf sees most of the action. WR is still worth what I paid for it all those years ago. Doubt I'll ever sell it.

man, been following since I was a teen, pretty sure it was the melbourne motorbike protest video. Now, its been 11 years, finally have a dream mc22 build, dream rvf400 build about to start and after that either a 954rr or track mc22. still want a wr250 or a suzuki to this day.

I missed the "How's it going gents" so much. Tom I would love to see some videos of you hooning on the streets with some race/nakedbikes again, like back in the days.

An amazing bike Tom!🎉❤

Bought a new WR250R in 2016, love it great bike

If going with the yamalink, then change the front sprocket up to a 14teeth, which should help provide more clearance to avoid damaging the swingarm.

I bought a dirt bike 2 years ago because of you. Best thing I ever did. I'm on a WR450 now.

That jacket breaks wind,truly unique

Thanks for showing the lights. I didn't know DRC was a brand.

Ive been wanting a dual sport for a while and after research came across the wr250r. I really want one for my first bike!

2014 WR250R are the shit man such a fun bike can't believe its 10 yrs old minds been highly adventurised the IMS 18L tank is the go Tekniks suspension as well racks heated grips you name it , iv got a long way to catch you on K's Tom its only just above 20k 🙂🤙

60K KM in 10 years is rookie numbers ~:D

Fark, been watching you a long time Tom. I remember you getting Macca's drive thru on the S1000RR back in the day 😂

I have had my 2014 model since new... great bike... I have only managed 20K though.... lots of hard enduro stuff... love the bike.. onya Tom

Love it Tom! Great stuff.

I've owned a 2009 wr250x for years. I've had two main problems. My cam chain tensioner had the same issue, so I got a manual one. I also had the seal for the coolant pump fail, so I had to flush the oil out of the coolant (it made a whine when I would rev it). Otherwise It has been very reliable. I used it for daily commuting before COVID. My chain never worn through anything like yours. I lube it often and don't off-road much. I'm not sure what caused that on yours? I still have the original chain bumper with around 40k miles on it. Maybe it's my large rear sprocket? I used a hydrophilic clutch for a while, but switched back to the cable. Now I use the stunt clutch. I also got the quicker throttle tube and the lowered gearing. I custom tuned the power commander. I chopped off the top of the air box. So many mods.

Yes and because it is the 250... the weight is great to pick up when you drop it.

I wonder how much it weight compared to a stock one? I can confirm, that bike has lasted amazingly through toms abuse!

Still crazy to me I remember watching videos of that WR and dreaming of owning one when I was in school watching the videos of the Simpson crossing in the school library during lunch

That’s impressive!! Looking at one that has 32xxx miles 51xxxkm

Rookie mistake with the helmet on the ground haha, awesome video, plan to get one eventually

Just wish the wr450 came with a 6 speed gear box and had a lower maintenance motor in it :(

That's amazing man, what a machine.

Good reliable bike! I have 31K miles on my wr 250 r. All ive done is do a regular oil change onbut. Mine is a 2012. Brand new off the floor.

Hi Tom I have been waiting for your Duc desert run episode 2 Thanks

Got mine 9 years ago . Trouble free ADV Nuff said 😁👍

Love WR content. Need to drag mine out of the Harry Potter cardboard. Also how is the Raptor. 2 months off receiving mine. More Raptor vids welcome 👌

Up the WR 🤙🏼

Great story and video. Wish you would have spent a little more time on your new riding kit, looked very interesting.

I have a wr250x and it’s the sickest bike. Just goes and goes and goes

I had a ktm 1190 and upgraded to a WR250r.... Agree on the lowering link. I bought mine with one installed, I took it back to stock but I don't like it as much... Also give me a honk if you see a Sedona orange raptor with a WR250r on the back.

Hey Tom, love your videos mate. I live in Woodend - where is this track in Macedon? Looks fun!

yep I remember when I first searched adv bikes etc. 2017 and it was you Nerb and the super adv squadron. Might need to get the band back together.

following 8 years now - time´s passing by...and I still didnt got an enduro -.-. One day I´ll buy a WR !

put a 14 tooth front sprocket, that could reduce chain rubbing on swing arm

Nice, she’s a well built bike. Hopefully it gets to 100k along with ausmoto’s

Hey Tom! Congrats on the fun 10 years/60,000kms! Are you still running stock gearing or did you change your sprocket sizes?

I have a 2011 I bought new. Got 60,000km on it as well.

Hi Tom mate can you tell me exactly what the fox gear you spoke of at the start,I'm after the same gear ? Cheers 👌

Wow my 2011 klx450 has 8000kms. But it had a couple years off. Hardly riden in the last 7. 60000 kms, wow. I did the valve clearances 2 yrs ago. Other than that never touched it other than oil and fulter every 5/10 hrs.

Where are the videos Tom, stop slacking :þ yeah been a nice journey for ower 10 years :), I also went from a superbike to dual sport, sold my fireblade and got a DRZ, no regrets at all

60,000 K's of fun riding...except that one time when it got stolen by tweakers...lol

I’m sorry 10 thousand kms between oil changes? Madness. I’ve probably done like 5 in the last 1500kms haha.

Great review. I'm setting mine up after buying it used. It is very low mile , but has had the emissions removed and a fueler put on it. Not convinced it is running it's best. It had an FMF pipe but was too loud for me, so went backto stock. How does the GYTR differ from an FMF?

Loved this bike, thinking about getting a drz as a lateral move, maybe upgrade

Should try the MCS super mini LED indicators. I have them on my husky and have never broken one after crashing dozens of times 😂

I've registered 2 written off bikes with a VIV inspection, it's not that hard if you commit to documenting your repairs from the outset.

Hello, Tom!

Does Cyclecruiser still have is WR250RRRRRRRRRR ?? You should collab with him. Special chemistry i believe. 🤣

its the best bike ever made

I'd also love a link to that FOX gear, looks sweet!

Great video Tom! You running stock gearing? What are you running for a front tire? I have a 2020 Wr250R. I'm 6'4" with a 34" inseam. I need a better handlebar setup for stand up riding. Any suggestions (I currently have a 1" riser)?

Or you can team up with @MightyCarMods. They ride dirt bikes and have some posty bikes. They also have some 4WD. Or you can do some kind of street bike stuff vs their modified cars.

Also you should try d952.

All true for my 14 year old WR250R . I only saw the spark plug after 12 years. What gearing are you using for the video?

How does that one handle heat? I was looking into one WR450F and it wasn't even hot and it idled like few minutes and began to vomit coolant. There was too much issues with wheel spokes and some other quite minor issues, and it also feeled really tame, which felt weird too, but anyway they were too much for me for what its price was. It still bothers a bit could it been good "dual sport" bike, but not similar ones were even close to me at the time I was looking into them.

Thanks for the video. Have a new WR 2020 with 150 km. Has the 18 l blue tank, keen to get some stickers for it, wondering if you could let me know where you got your tank stickers from? cheers

Amazing bike