SayPprofessor a couple of questions....
Did you use the 69 series Daystar fork boots and did you have to make mounting brackets for your number plate.
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Professor XR's XR250 Front End/Hlebo Shock Conversion Thread
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Professor XR
, Dec 31 2011 01:12 PM
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Posted 04 June 2012 - 04:50 AM
SacTown Old Dude, on 30 May 2012 - 09:04 AM, said:
SayPprofessor a couple of questions....
Did you use the 69 series Daystar fork boots and did you have to make mounting brackets for your number plate.
ST O.D.
Did you use the 69 series Daystar fork boots and did you have to make mounting brackets for your number plate.
ST O.D.
Hey Old Dude, I used these Daystar boots: part number MX00503BK, medium travel. I just went to their site and looked for XR250 boots.
As for the stock number plate, I had to zip-tie it in place through the bottom two holes. It was pretty half-assed so I just found a '97 XR250 number plate on eBay and threw an HID kit in it with a TrailTech switch. I highly recommend that setup!
Edited by Professor XR, 04 June 2012 - 04:51 AM.
Posted 25 September 2012 - 08:31 PM
Ok, so I'm at the point where I need a longer kick stand.
So use the XR400 kickstand same year as my bike? (2007)
Also can not get Hlebo to answer his phone. So just ship him the shock with instructions or what?
Thanks,
Tom
So use the XR400 kickstand same year as my bike? (2007)
Also can not get Hlebo to answer his phone. So just ship him the shock with instructions or what?
Thanks,
Tom
Edited by 230Fstroker, 26 September 2012 - 10:30 AM.
Posted 25 September 2012 - 09:28 PM
Ok looks like 2004 was last year of the XR400.
Then they came out with the supermoto set up in 2007.
So back to the same question. Use a 2004 XR400 kickstand and spring?
Then they came out with the supermoto set up in 2007.
So back to the same question. Use a 2004 XR400 kickstand and spring?
Posted 26 September 2012 - 12:53 AM
I used a 2000 XR400 stand and spring. Your dealer should be able to tell you the range of years that used the same side stand. The price they are asking for these things on ebay is outrageous. I was better of going to the dealer, got a perfect part and paid a relatively reasonable price when figuring in cost of shipping and time invovled from ebayer.
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Posted 26 September 2012 - 07:29 AM
I put my CRF450X kickstand and spring on my wife's 230 and it fits perfect. I would expect a 250X stand to fit the same. That might give you some more search results on ebay or craigslist.
With the X kickstand, the 230 stands up fairly straight, but not enough to tip over unless you're on uneven ground. I ground a little bit off the mounting bracket on the 230 frame so the kickstand tucks up against the bike nicely and doesn't interfere with the swingarm.
I'll try and get a couple photos for you tonight.
With the X kickstand, the 230 stands up fairly straight, but not enough to tip over unless you're on uneven ground. I ground a little bit off the mounting bracket on the 230 frame so the kickstand tucks up against the bike nicely and doesn't interfere with the swingarm.
I'll try and get a couple photos for you tonight.
Posted 26 September 2012 - 09:05 AM
great and timely info md Im in the market for a longer sidestand
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Posted 26 September 2012 - 09:24 AM
What year XR250 forks? And the PO may have already upgraded the springs so check sag and do a ride before buying new springs, also raising oil height can improve bottoming resistance while retaining plushness.
And what is the C-C length of the stock shock?
And what is the C-C length of the stock shock?
Posted 26 September 2012 - 09:32 AM
After a quick ebay search it looks like the XR400 kickstands are $35-$80 used, and $70 shipped for brand new.
250X / 450x - $60 used, and $95-$140 for new aftermarket (MSR / Trail Tech /ProMoto Billet).
I don't know the ground clearance of any of the older bikes - are XR250 / 500 / 600 / 650 kickstands similar length as the 400?? My wife's 230 is done but I'll need a longer kickstand when I start my own 230 project.
250X / 450x - $60 used, and $95-$140 for new aftermarket (MSR / Trail Tech /ProMoto Billet).
I don't know the ground clearance of any of the older bikes - are XR250 / 500 / 600 / 650 kickstands similar length as the 400?? My wife's 230 is done but I'll need a longer kickstand when I start my own 230 project.
Posted 26 September 2012 - 01:37 PM
Ok, I just order the XR400 kickstand factory new.
and spring.
$47.23 delivered UPS to my front door.
$8.00 bucks was shipping but what the heck no headaches and it's on the way.
and spring.
$47.23 delivered UPS to my front door.
$8.00 bucks was shipping but what the heck no headaches and it's on the way.
Edited by 230Fstroker, 26 September 2012 - 01:39 PM.
Posted 27 September 2012 - 04:42 PM
I tried to post some pics of my wife's 230 with a 450X kickstand, but can't figure out how to post to this forum. I've posted photos to a lot of forums over the years, but I can't figure this one out... I have them on my laptop and hosted on PhotoBucket, but can't get anything to work.
Edited by mdtoney, 27 September 2012 - 04:50 PM.
Posted 28 September 2012 - 02:01 PM
mdtoney, on 27 September 2012 - 04:42 PM, said:
I tried to post some pics of my wife's 230 with a 450X kickstand, but can't figure out how to post to this forum. I've posted photos to a lot of forums over the years, but I can't figure this one out... I have them on my laptop and hosted on PhotoBucket, but can't get anything to work.
I've posted pics on here before....
Posted 28 September 2012 - 02:07 PM
That's from photobucket.
I right click the picture, then highlighted the properties and pasted properties using the image box option.
Well ah! done.
I right click the picture, then highlighted the properties and pasted properties using the image box option.
Well ah! done.
Posted 28 September 2012 - 02:30 PM
Thanks for the help.
I tried almost the same thing - click on the Image button. It gives me a box to past the URL into - I didn't right-clicked the image in PhotoBucket and copy the properties - I hovered over it which gave me 4 options of code to copy. I copied/pasted the IMG code from the drop-down - which has worked on every forum I've ever been on - but that only gave me a box with red X. I then pasted the direct URL from PhotoBucket, and again a box with red X.
I then tried using the Code button and pasting the PhotoBucket code directly into the reply box, with the same results. After trying different methods for half an hour last night I just gave up.
I'll try again using your method when I get home.
Sorry to derail this thread with this unnecessary BS.
I tried almost the same thing - click on the Image button. It gives me a box to past the URL into - I didn't right-clicked the image in PhotoBucket and copy the properties - I hovered over it which gave me 4 options of code to copy. I copied/pasted the IMG code from the drop-down - which has worked on every forum I've ever been on - but that only gave me a box with red X. I then pasted the direct URL from PhotoBucket, and again a box with red X.
I then tried using the Code button and pasting the PhotoBucket code directly into the reply box, with the same results. After trying different methods for half an hour last night I just gave up.
I'll try again using your method when I get home.
Sorry to derail this thread with this unnecessary BS.
Posted 28 September 2012 - 02:59 PM
That's all right.
You have to copy all the properties and post in url box. Http.//......
You have to copy all the properties and post in url box. Http.//......
Posted 28 September 2012 - 04:17 PM
Here's the pics of the 450X kickstand on my wife's 230. It folds up and out of the way pretty good.
Posted 30 September 2012 - 05:16 AM
Here was my simple solution to the kickstand problem. Cut it in the middle, install steel rod in middle that fit perfectly ( piece of chevy tire iron) make it the length I want, then weld her up. Cost was $0.00
