Beast Mode - WR500 Yamaha

Discussion in 'Non-Husqvarna Motorcycles' started by Motosportz, Apr 13, 2015.

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  1. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    its a yamaha tho, would be surprised if it had reliability issues
    justintendo, May 19, 2015
    #81

  2. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    ha! right you are:
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    There's even a dedicated website: http://www.yamahawr500.com/
    :cheers:
    NCSteve, May 19, 2015
    #82
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  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Plug looks fantastic after a few rides with the Lectron on it. Not bad for a 22 year old air cooled bike with some funky American made carb on it. :) Pump premium and Amsoil at 32:1

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    Motosportz, May 20, 2015
    #83
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  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Rode the beast yesterday in the high country single track. I like this bike more than I should. I keep massaging and it keeps rewarding. Carb is working fantastic and the bike make gobs of liquid power everywhere. I'll start chipping away at the suspension now that the motor is 100% amazing. For making the 10 worst bikes ever list it sure seems to work well for me. Weird bike for weird guy I guess. I find that the crazy power allows me to pick lines otherwise not available. You can blip the throttle and be past or on top of anything. It is actually very liberating once you figure it out. Like any bike it is all about trade offs and exploiting the good stuff. It is very planted and does not get upset with trail obstacles. The predictability and the big power allow you to rip through stuff you might be trying to tip toe around on other bikes. Was not expecting to like this bike as much as I do. I'm 50 and came from riding these older bikes so maybe it just fits my older riding style. Dunno but enjoying it for sure.

    Should be some good vids soon. Here are a few pix.

    Sun drying the gear...

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    Buddy Travis checking his new flywheel weight, buddy Mike trying to get his head around how his forks still suck after 2 revalves

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    Awesome day, tacky wet high country, amazing views, sweet trail, loud ass thunder, FUN.

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    Motosportz, May 22, 2015
    #84
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  5. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
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    Motosportz, May 22, 2015
    #85
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  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Motosportz, May 22, 2015
    #86
    Bigbill, jaxsplatt, Norman Foley and 1 other person like this.

  7. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    Sweet, good to finally hear the beast.
    NCSteve, May 22, 2015
    #87

  8. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    you just put in like 4th and ride it:lol:
    troy deck, May 22, 2015
    #88

  9. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    Yep, I thought for sure I heard him downshift at least once :rolleyes:
    NCSteve, May 23, 2015
    #89
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  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    yeah the bike needs 2 gears.
    Motosportz, May 23, 2015
    #90

  11. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    power glide fast and faster:lol:
    troy deck, May 23, 2015
    #91

  12. 268fords Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powell, Wyoming
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08' TE510'
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda CRF 100, Kawasaki KLX 110
    I thought I heard you shift about 3 times. That's awesome. Is this with the lectron?
    268fords, May 24, 2015
    #92

  13. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Yes, bikes runs better than I thought it could.
    Motosportz, May 25, 2015
    #93

  14. Kam1 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    N.Idaho
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    04 TC 450
    Other Motorcycles:
    2015 KTM 300xcw- sold// 2016 wr450
    I don't know how you guys can switch bikes- old to new-2 stroke too 4 stroke- and still do great, I tried today after riding the same bike for 9 years and if anyone saw me they would swear I have never ridden. Much respect.:notworthy:
    Kam1, May 31, 2015
    #94
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  15. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I have about a 4-5 bike rotation going now, all quite different from each other. But I switch a lot so it is usual for me. If I rode the same bike for 9 years it would be different. I usually have 2-3 favorites a few I like to toss in the mix. Right now I am liking the AJP PR5, CR250 husky, WR500 yamaha and TE511. the TE511 is on any rotation list for me as it is my open fast dez and DS bike.
    Motosportz, Jun 3, 2015
    #95
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  16. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Feel the POWER...

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    Motosportz, Jun 17, 2015
    #96
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  17. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    was it ring time?
    troy deck, Jun 17, 2015
    #97

  18. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    just inspecting it and measuring to see what I have. It is in good shape but could use a piston some time semi soon.
    Motosportz, Jun 17, 2015
    #98

  19. troy deck Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Republic MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    87 250wr 12 cr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    kx65 ty80 rm80 kdx250
    wasn't it nice .... no coolant to drain on PV to unhook damn you think you could start a AC movement hell no real need to go get a head gasket:thumbsup: sooo hows the RMYZ or YZRM or the WTH r u gona call it??????
    troy deck, Jun 17, 2015
    #99

  20. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    sitting while I ma distracted by other shinny objects.
    Motosportz, Jun 17, 2015
    #100
    Kam1 and oldbikedude like this.
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