new to dual sporting - WR250R, XR650L, DRZ400S/E, DR650... KLR650???

[1moreroad]

The problem I had with a supermoto fender is that it is too short and allows a lot of water/mud to flip up past it and into my face. This is especially noticeable when riding down the road in the rain.

That's the reason I haven't switched in spite of riding a mini-supermoto.  I can go 85 with no wobble from the fender, no problem.

[bpg]

I should note that I welded up a simple brace/bracket for the front fender, to help support the spare tube bag (which is strapped to the top of the fender).

This might account for the ability to run the stock dirt fender @ higher speeds w/o deflection and aggressive wobbling, so it's a 2-fer-1 mod!  

[kitkite]

my DRz400s has the after shock front forks and i never get a wobble, my brother loves how it handles on the street and the dirt. much improvement to the stock fork.

[marc11]

I put the SM fender on and the wobble is pretty much gone on the street.  But as soon as I took it through a puddle I got a face full of water.    So, if it is going to be a hard pack dry dual sport ride with lots of street I will go SM, otherwise the MX finder goes on.  Still cheaper than a $400 damper.

[skierd]

bpg - I know you've already bought one   but I was lurking around here for other reasons and thought I should add my $.02 on the WR250R...

15,000+ miles to date.  Ran the bike bone stock (save for protection items, luggage racks, and bars) to ~4500 miles, then changed gearing to 13/47 (perfect) with a new chain and D606 tires (mostly happy).  Took a 6300 mile road trip this summer, half dirt at 230-300+ miles per day, half paved at 350-450 miles a day.  Dirt 60-75mpg, pavement 40 - 55mpg.  Runs great without any adjustments or changes from sea level to 14,000+ feet (fuel injection rocks!).  Very few vibes and most comfortable running 60-70mph (6spd transmission with good gearing rocks!).  I've had her as high as 92mph (GPS) but the front end starts to wobble at that speed, and its worse with the real knobs.  Removed the AIS and glued down the airbox flapper door about 1000 miles ago, I think she runs a little bit better this way.  All I've had to do maintenance wise so far is change the oil, grease the suspension, replace tires, and occasionally give her a bath.    

Needless to say, I love this bike.  

[bpg]

Hey man, good to see ya here - and I hope you don't mind but I posted a link to your big trip: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500618

Loving that WRR more and more every time I ride it!

[Hardware]

What's the maximum recommended weight for a WR250R?

At ~250 lbs (will get down to 240 in a while) I've discounted it as a viable option.

[1moreroad]

What's the maximum recommended weight for a WR250R?

At ~250 lbs (will get down to 240 in a while) I've discounted it as a viable option.

It's rated to carry 400#+.  Can't imagine what the acceleration would(n't) be, but it can carry a LOT of weight.

[Hardware]

It's rated to carry 400#+.  Can't imagine what the acceleration would(n't) be, but it can carry a LOT of weight.

Well, if the frame's good for it that's great.  I'd be less interested in acceleration and more interested in how it would lug the weight in tighter stuff.  I wouldn't think a two-fiddy would be a torquey mill...???

[1000lbs]

I picked my WR up weighing in around 210# without gear.  No problems with handling or power.  I went from a DR650 to the WR and it was a good move.  Much easier to handle in softer and tighter terrain.  I wouldn't discount it as an option, including hwy travel.  I was surprised when it was pulling 70mph without seeming over stressed.  I'm now down to 195# and dropping and it keeps getting better both on the pavement and on the trail.  

[Hardware]

I picked my WR up weighing in around 210# without gear.  No problems with handling or power.  I went from a DR650 to the WR and it was a good move.  Much easier to handle in softer and tighter terrain.  I wouldn't discount it as an option, including hwy travel.  I was surprised when it was pulling 70mph without seeming over stressed.  I'm now down to 195# and dropping and it keeps getting better both on the pavement and on the trail.  

I'm around 260 lbs now...working on getting down to a target weight of 230.