1988 WR250 revival 2016

yeah, bikes have sat for years over something like that!

Glad to hear you got it figured. To echo Justintendo's comment, bikes have sat for years over things MUCH simpler than that.
I ran my 400 WRX around the block a couple of times today (had just sorted a couple minor things, also keeping it fresh and moving the oil around a bit before changing, and building relationships with my neighbors). It's an awesome feeling, especially on a bike that you bought from someone who thought it would never run again!

A couple of update photos, it's not quite finished but I have an event coming up next weekend and the following weekend so this will have to do for now.
Many thanks to Jon Hicks for the pipes, I should be able to build one nice pipe from mine and a donor pipe, that's a job I'll get to after these events.

The bike looks great! A nice set with the 400. A pipe would finish it nicely.

Thanks OBD, it will look better with its new seat cover and decals.

I put my 250 back in today.


Took the 400 out



Clean pipe is the 250, the 2 are so close.

Is the 250 pipe an 87/88? I'm trying to work out how to identify the different single shock 250 pipes.

Yes 88

the most obvious difference is the rear mount
87-88 is longitudanal
85-86 is latitudinal
the 85-86 has a different stroke so different pipe dimensions for tuning
not acceptable for performance

This bike has become my go to for most of the events I enter, it just makes everything easier!
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Great pics of you, sure looks fun.

Hahaha, I was just demonstrating how much use this bike gets, I normally take two or more bikes but this one always makes an appearance and is always ridden the most.
Our Vinduro tracks are tight single track, not ideally suited to big bores, but this bike works great in those conditions.

that the 240? or the 400??

1988 250WR long stroke John, it's just a great bike!

i thought so...just thought to clarify...

Hi Guys,
I have been busy doing other stuff but I eventually received the 1988 WR 250 from ""Greg Premo"on this site and it is a great bike....... Just in the process of doing a restore as well.

Out of interest, clutch actuator lever movement on case how much slack should they have.
What gearing mine are you running ? mine is 12 - 48.
Great sounding bike.
Issues though with replacement pistons and rings.

just sorting springs at the moment.

Regarding clutch adjustment, I tighten the adjuster on the pressure plate until there is zero clearance, then back it off one turn, just guessing but I would estimate 3-5mm at the arm.

Gearing on my 88 is 13-53 and works great.

Wossner do a piston that only requires a very small mod, not expensive either. It is a standard 240 piston that I have listed on here previously. This one is 1.00mm oversize.