2021 XF250 Owner Just Joined

Ichiroku Chan · 12-06-2021, 02:09 AM

Lurked threads for a year, just joined yesterday.

Restarted riding this year after 10+ year hiatus. Previous ride was an ancient VN750. After doing some mtb single-track for work, decided I wanted a dual sport. Years ago looked at Roketa 200 but ex always found something else to spend tax $ on. Almost picked up a KLR650 last year, but felt it was too heavy for offroading. This year decided to get a new SSR XF250 after reading about positive user experiences here. While pricier than I was expecting, was still $2k cheaper than comparable Suzuki and $3k cheaper than Kawasaki.

Purchased in March and 1st order of business was to replace motard rubber with some proper Kendas. Babied it until out of break in period by driving it to work 3-4 days per week. After that hit a trail in one of our state parks with a friend who is a much more experienced dirt rider. Real eye opening experience. Was a nice feeling riding past guys who had to trailer their rides to and from the park. Continued using it as a commuter over the summer.

Continued riding up until this past weekend, getting too cold here in Ohio. 5500 km on the clock. Only 3 problems were a broken fuel guage (haven't bothered tinkering with it), broken spoke (that took 3 months to get a replacement) and what felt like a problem in the headset, which turned out to be a lack of grease. What was in there looked like dried up old Cosmoline. Chain took forever to stop stretching. Feels like the mixture needs adjusted as well as it pops a lot when coming off the throttle and fuel economy has been less than 50mpg. Reliability has been 100%.

Overall have been very happy with the bike, to the point where I am looking online for a used one to have for my kid to learn on and/or as a complete set of spares. Looking forward to warmer weather in the spring when I hope to do some touring/camping with it.

**JerryHawk250** · 12-06-2021, 07:46 AM

Welcome aboard!

buzz · 12-06-2021, 04:51 PM

Hello Your going to love this forum, helped me so much. I'm in Pa. and bought a TBR7 last Christmas, 1300 miles and loving it. Putting new knobby tires soon,will be muck better.

Ichiroku Chan · 12-07-2021, 03:45 AM

Thanks guys
An old coworker of mine used to be on here, Willardnigma
He had a TBR7 until some local hoodlums tried stealing it while he was working
When they couldn't get it to start without the key they trashed it and dumped it a few blocks away
Total loss. He ended up getting a Goldwing
We caught the ruffians, though I'm not sure they got what was coming to them

TxTaoRider · 12-07-2021, 05:45 AM

Welcome!

Smallwheels · 05-21-2022, 08:50 AM

Are the wheels of these XF250 motorcycles really cheap? I've read of spokes breaking on this bike in several places. Is it just one guy on several forums or have others experienced this? I would like to know before buying one. I have never read stories or reviews of motorcycles breaking spokes in my whole life. I did read about some ISDT racers breaking spokes loooong ago. Are spokes breaking handled under warranty? I can't go long periods of time without a motorcycle because it is to be my only motorized transportation.

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12-07-2021, 05:45 AM	#5
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	Welcome! __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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12-06-2021, 04:51 PM	#3
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 862	Hello Your going to love this forum, helped me so much. I'm in Pa. and bought a TBR7 last Christmas, 1300 miles and loving it. Putting new knobby tires soon,will be muck better.
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12-07-2021, 03:45 AM	#4
Ichiroku Chan Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Central/Western Ohio Posts: 14	Thanks guys An old coworker of mine used to be on here, Willardnigma He had a TBR7 until some local hoodlums tried stealing it while he was working When they couldn't get it to start without the key they trashed it and dumped it a few blocks away Total loss. He ended up getting a Goldwing We caught the ruffians, though I'm not sure they got what was coming to them
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05-21-2022, 08:50 AM	#6
Smallwheels Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 1	Are the wheels of these XF250 motorcycles really cheap? I've read of spokes breaking on this bike in several places. Is it just one guy on several forums or have others experienced this? I would like to know before buying one. I have never read stories or reviews of motorcycles breaking spokes in my whole life. I did read about some ISDT racers breaking spokes loooong ago. Are spokes breaking handled under warranty? I can't go long periods of time without a motorcycle because it is to be my only motorized transportation.
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