/r/xt250

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The Yamaha XT250 (Serow) has a long history as a fun, light and agile bike. Through the years, it has provided an accessible platform for exploring and an entry point for motorcycling, both on and off road. Oh, and Rambo rocked the shit out of an Yamaha XT250 in First Blood.

/r/xt250

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looking for oem sprockets

ive been looking online for some oem sprockets but its really hard to find in the way they catagorize the parts, does anyone know where i would find the sprockets or has part numbers to them, thanks

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2025/01/30
20:43 UTC

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Plastics

I was wondering if any of yall knew a place I could purchase different colored plastics for a 2013 xt250? I really don’t wanna rattle can it but I will if it’s necessary. I’m wanting to black it out if that helps.

7 Comments
2025/01/30
17:33 UTC

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2019 XT250

Hello! I purchased a 2019 XT250 one owner for $3500. The bike has 1700 miles.

• FMF Exhaust • Acerbis Hand-guards • Aluminum Skid Plate • Tail Tidy Kit • New Tires • Fresh Oil Change

Can I have you guys share pics of y’all bikes to get an idea of the accessories y’all are using ? Thanks!

9 Comments
2025/01/27
02:19 UTC

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Anyone know what xt250 part this is?

Does any one know what this part is called? Need to order a replacement but struggling to find the name.

12 Comments
2025/01/23
20:22 UTC

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Best place to find used XT250 for sale?

I'm looking to buy a decent used XT250. Besides FB Marketplace and maybe Bring-A-Trailer, any other places I should look?

14 Comments
2025/01/22
01:48 UTC

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Learner/Road Friendly Tyres

Hi all!

I've recently started riding to get my licence in Perth, Australia and own a XT250. Given that i am new to riding I was thinking about swapping out my nibbley, all terrain, tyres for some more road friendly ones with more traction but I haven't had any luck finding a tyre for my front wheel.

Tyre sizes are;

Front: 2.75/21 45P
Rear: 120/80-18M/C 62

Cheers for any reccomendations!

9 Comments
2025/01/10
07:10 UTC

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Finally found a digital XT250G Service Manual!!! I think it has to be accessible to everyone, given the age of our bikes and the importance of properly maintaining them. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEd3M7xfz5COydwAzwofDbc2uVtlgCXD/view?usp=sharing

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2024/12/24
18:03 UTC

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Bring her home

13 Comments
2024/12/21
16:13 UTC

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Bad years

Looking to get an xt250 , what years should I avoid getting if any

6 Comments
2024/12/18
07:22 UTC

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Anyone use a paddock stand?

My cousin used to ride sport bikes and has paddock motorcycle stands that he’s trying to get rid of. Do you know if these will work with the xt250?

3 Comments
2024/12/10
01:19 UTC

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Mods

Anyone modded out their xt? I’ve had a 2013 for a couple years now, lookin to mod it out but having trouble finding aftermarket parts or even other builds online for inspiration

8 Comments
2024/12/03
03:07 UTC

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Stands

New rider. Thought getting a stand would be a simple decision but that’s crazy talk.

I won’t be doing any serious work just routine maintenance so one of these 5 should work, yeah? Looking at the Rick Racing RR-1 Ride on lift stand. Basically roll onto it and it jacks itself up. Anyone use it or recommend anything else?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=22WwSlN0I8U

0 Comments
2024/11/27
20:07 UTC

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Stripped threads

0 Comments
2024/11/18
20:01 UTC

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Wr250 Exhaust

I can get my hands on a really cheap wr250 exhaust, just wondering if anyone has put one on their xt250?

I've seen vids for fmf and delkevic, but really struggling trying to find anything for the wr250 stock.

I won't be changing the header pipe. I know I may need to modify the wr250 exhaust and also put a spacer in the mount point.

Any advice or help is much appreciated.

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2024/11/17
23:41 UTC

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What is this

2009 XT 250. Online schematics list it as "pipe," but what does it do?

12 Comments
2024/11/17
22:04 UTC

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Play in linkage side to side when bike is unweighted.

Got my wife a 2020 XT 250 and removed the previous owners lowering links. I replace them with genuine Yamaha stock links. Consulted the parts diagram and put everything back together. What concerns me is this side to side play in the video. Per the diagram I am missing any washers or parts. Is this normal?

12 Comments
2024/10/29
16:27 UTC

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Oil window

Hi all. Just bought a 2018 and had it inspected. Said it was tip top. Got it home, cracked open a manual and was looking at the oil window and apparently this thing has little to no oil in it. I can’t find pics of what it’s supposed to look like and it’s really hard to see. Is this empty? Either the inspector is a liar or I’m blind.

I guess I could just do an oil change and see what comes out. It’s not due though at 3k miles but couldn’t hurt. Feel stupid posting this but whatever.

26 Comments
2024/10/28
00:15 UTC

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Plastics

Anyone know of any places/websites I could potentially find some used or cheap plastics for a 2018 XT250? Idc if they’re used anything or even slightly damaged. If I don’t like the look of em I’m thinking about just wrapping them or painting them. so idc if it’s a Frankenstein job starting out. Or do I just have to get lucky and hope I can find someone local that’s parting out their bike.

2 Comments
2024/10/27
12:08 UTC

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Extatic with my purchase

Just wanted to thank everyone with advice on the carb vs fuel injected model concerns I was having. Happy to update I'm elated with my carb model and excited to go on more adventures!

4 Comments
2024/10/23
10:40 UTC

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Luggage Options

Hey everyone. I've been looking to do some longer distance touring/camping on my 23 XT. I was looking at Tusk bags or Kriega. Does anyone have an opinion either way and should I be looking at getting a rack or just the throw over ones? All help is appreciated.

13 Comments
2024/10/16
00:16 UTC

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Rambo visits Mt Meeker

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2024/10/10
09:43 UTC

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DMO Specialties pegs

Love these pegs but just crashed and bent the right one. Unfortunately this guy is no longer making pegs and is out of stock for the xt250. Looks like all he has left is tw200. Looking for an acceptable substitute. I don't want $20 pegs from amazon but I would also rather not spend $180 on pegs. Must be strong enough to count on riding aggressively while standing. Any ideas?

10 Comments
2024/10/06
10:25 UTC

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Last few rides before the snow comes

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2024/10/04
23:26 UTC

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Advice on taking care of the Xt. Help lol

I took my xt for a ride down a bush road and dumped the bike over. got Back up still good. I did notice that when tipped over gas was leaking from the gas cap... Then i saw some big puddles not thinking to much of it and drove through it. Was in 2nd gear and almost cleared it, but the water was at my boots, and it stalled just before it got out. Took a few seconds then it powered on. Then ahead there was another puddle which i have crossed before with no problem. The water there was roughly lower than the other one so i thought it could handle it. Same thing happened where the engine stalled. Took more than a bit to get it out into first gear and i don't know if this was because i was being more cautious or if it was in second gear lolwhatever. Drove it back home easy peasy.

Now i worry. I love this bike since its showed me to take the back roads and not the highway and i want to treat her right.

-Should i worry about the gas cap(How to fix)
-Did the bike go too deep in water?
-Why did it stall (did i damage it)
-Also how do i know if the wheel is bent or bars are (They look fine but i am also not an expert)

Thanks for reading,

5 Comments
2024/10/03
18:53 UTC

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XT250 Carb vs Fuel Injected

Hey guys, I'm looking into getting an XT cause I'm a shorter rider and theres one available that's a 2009 model so its carbureted. I was wondering if there was any real difference between the carbureted vs the fuel injected versions? I know that elevation changes affect carbs but is there any other great difference? Should i hold off for a fuel injected one to become available or is the carb version just as good? Thanks

14 Comments
2024/10/02
11:22 UTC

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