Ssr xf250 - Page 3

dh · 05-15-2017, 05:25 PM

Regarding the lights, have you made sure all light switches are on, not just the highbeams? The big button is for the high beams only and the smaller one below turns all other lights on. I'm asking because I missed this myself when my xf bike was new. Did you get rid of the kickstand switch?

mjs91882 · 05-15-2017, 05:07 PM

The dealer here wants $2999 plus taxes and registration for a 2014 or $3499 for a 2017 plus taxes and registration!! Anyone have any thoughts? They are already built and ready to go

2LZ · 05-16-2017, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mjs91882

The dealer here wants $2999 plus taxes and registration for a 2014 or $3499 for a 2017 plus taxes and registration!! Anyone have any thoughts? They are already built and ready to go

That's expensive, even for an SSR. They list for 3099.99. See link.

http://www.ssrmotorsports.com/store/enduro/xf250.php

You can get them from many vendors for 2799.99.

http://gokartsusa.com/SSR-XF250-5-Sp...Dirt-Bike.aspx

I can see maybe a little mark-up for flooring a bunch of bikes but 400.00 seems a bit much. I'm sure he'll dicker with you.

dh · 05-16-2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mjs91882

The dealer here wants $2999 plus taxes and registration for a 2014 or $3499 for a 2017 plus taxes and registration!! Anyone have any thoughts? They are already built and ready to go

Yeah seems high but I have seen dealers asking as high as $3600 I bought my 2013 for $2,700 including assembly sales tax and registration. Mind you this was 3 years ago and the dealer was only a few miles from SSR's HQ so shipping wasn't a factor for the dealer. I bet they have some room to negotiate.

Did you make them any offers?

mjs91882 · 05-16-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dh

Yeah seems high but I have seen dealers asking as high as $3600 I bought my 2013 for $2,700 including assembly sales tax and registration. Mind you this was 3 years ago and the dealer was only a few miles from SSR's HQ so shipping wasn't a factor for the dealer. I bet they have some room to negotiate.

Did you make them any offers?

No but if there asking $2999 plus taxes and registration I wonder if I could get them to $2500 cash out the door. What you think is a fair price? Your have a gas gauge? I thought someone else said the did.

BlackBike · 05-16-2017, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mjs91882

No but if there asking $2999 plus taxes and registration I wonder if I could get them to $2500 cash out the door. What you think is a fair price? Your have a gas gauge? I thought someone else said the did.

You can ask but have to be realistic. Not going to drop the price like your buying a 32,000 pickup. They will go about 100 but I don't think 500. You can try!...just saying.

2LZ · 05-22-2017, 05:08 PM

I wonder if that little screwed on plate behind your cable is the same thing as on mine in post 34? That's what I pulled off and plugged the little port with RTV. It helped with throttle response.

Hey! If you drill one too many holes in the slide, there's always JB Weld! ;-)

Derekon2s · 05-22-2017, 10:38 PM

Thanks for the pics, but it's hard to tell what i'm looking at. I have the kit for the SSR and the DRZ now, so I definitely have some carb jetting in my future. lol I found the switch for the instruments and driving lights. Crazy, I've never seen that on a bike. I need to get that exhaust pipe measured, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to fabricate something for an adapter for the pipe, should it need one.

1cylinderwonder · 05-24-2017, 01:08 AM

If seems if you purchase a "new" XF250 the new owner must recalibrate and rejet the carburetor, remove the catalytic converter, replace the stock muffler, drill breathing holes in the air box and replace the front or rear sprockets with different sprockets with different number of teeth. Seems like a lot of work, hassle and expense just to ride the bike home!
I usually ride most of my new bikes a hundred miles or further on my initial ride home from the dealer. Will I be able to keep up with traffic on the highways on my initial ride to the bike's new home? Or will I become a traffic "hazard" and impediment to the flow of traffic?
If the above is over stated, what would be the "minimum" amount of corrections needed to get the new XF250 to my home with a comfortable, smooth, enjoyable and trouble free ride?

dh · 05-24-2017, 12:32 PM

1CYL I agree the bike should be broken in before doing much to it. As far as all the modifications that can be done to this bike, I wouldn't say they are necessarily a "must", but they do make the bike more enjoyable to ride and they are very cheap and easy to do. About the sprockets, I would only recommend changing the front sprocket if you plan to a do considerable riding at highway speeds and very little trail riding.

You can definitely ride this bike without any mods however. When mine was in stock form I rode it on highway 15 from Southern California to Vegas and(I'm 180 lbs plus a 50 lb duffel bag). One direction the weather was nice and the bike cruised at nearly 70 much of the way and it was very comfortable. The other direction I was riding into a 35mph headwind and it was miserable! Even then I was able to keep up with the trucks which were getting blown all over the place and only doing about 50-55. If you feel the need, it would take you about 10 minutes to rejet the carb and remove the inspection cover from the side of the air box. This only requires a couple of screwdrivers and a 10mm wrench.

Derek the black part in the photos is the carb slide/diaphram. It will make sense when you disassemble, just go slowly as there are 2 springs attached to it and they may try and fly off into outer space.

http://www.6sigmajetkit.com/cv-carb.html

2LZ · 05-24-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

If seems if you purchase a "new" XF250 the new owner must recalibrate and rejet the carburetor, remove the catalytic converter, replace the stock muffler, drill breathing holes in the air box and replace the front or rear sprockets with different sprockets with different number of teeth. Seems like a lot of work, hassle and expense just to ride the bike home!
I usually ride most of my new bikes a hundred miles or further on my initial ride home from the dealer. Will I be able to keep up with traffic on the highways on my initial ride to the bike's new home? Or will I become a traffic "hazard" and impediment to the flow of traffic?
If the above is over stated, what would be the "minimum" amount of corrections needed to get the new XF250 to my home with a comfortable, smooth, enjoyable and trouble free ride?

You could ride it completely stock forever, just like other bikes here. It's just that we like to tinker and get the most out of them. It's not mandatory.

1cylinderwonder · 05-25-2017, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

You could ride it completely stock forever, just like other bikes here. It's just that we like to tinker and get the most out of them. It's not mandatory.

2LZ and dh,
Thanks for the detailed information. I also like to tinker with every bike I've owned. I'm happy to know that I can travel home from the dealer comfortably without any mandatory fixes. Just didn't want to feel like I was riding a misfit motorcycle on my maiden journey. Looking forward to June when I can pick up the new bike.

dh · 05-24-2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I wonder if that little screwed on plate behind your cable is the same thing as on mine in post 34? That's what I pulled off and plugged the little port with RTV. It helped with throttle response.

Hey! If you drill one too many holes in the slide, there's always JB Weld! ;-)

2LZ I will try and get to that screw this this weekend and see what it does.

2LZ · 09-15-2017, 10:08 AM

That has been my biggest gripe about the SSR situation. It seems to be their utter lack of proper marketing, combined with their illusive support capabilities. It's the whole reason I bought the TT250 over the SSR XF250, though I know for a fact the SSR is a more modern, higher technology, better built motorcycle

As I've typed so many times in the past, my QLink XP200 has been nothing less than flawless since I bought it in 2009 and has provided me with a quality motorcycle that I'd put up against the DR200 any day of the week.

It's just too bad that someone like CSC can't pick it up and do it right.

1cylinderwonder · 09-15-2017, 05:25 PM

Hope to see or obtain more detailed information regarding the DT model.
I'm checking with SSR and one of the nearby dealers. From what I've learned so far is there are 2 versions of the DT. A Dual Sport model with a taller front wheel & knobbie tires, and a Super Motard model with same size wheels, front & rear, with road worthy tire tread. I hope this info is correct!

05-15-2017, 05:25 PM	#1
dh Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 451	Regarding the lights, have you made sure all light switches are on, not just the highbeams? The big button is for the high beams only and the smaller one below turns all other lights on. I'm asking because I missed this myself when my xf bike was new. Did you get rid of the kickstand switch? __________________ 2013 SSR XF-250
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05-22-2017, 05:08 PM	#7
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,082	I wonder if that little screwed on plate behind your cable is the same thing as on mine in post 34? That's what I pulled off and plugged the little port with RTV. It helped with throttle response. Hey! If you drill one too many holes in the slide, there's always JB Weld! ;-) __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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05-22-2017, 10:38 PM	#8
Derekon2s Join Date: May 2017 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 84	Thanks for the pics, but it's hard to tell what i'm looking at. I have the kit for the SSR and the DRZ now, so I definitely have some carb jetting in my future. lol I found the switch for the instruments and driving lights. Crazy, I've never seen that on a bike. I need to get that exhaust pipe measured, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to fabricate something for an adapter for the pipe, should it need one. __________________ 2017 Yamaha FZ09 2016 Suzuki DRZ400SM 2016 SSR XF250 2003 Honda XR70 20XX SSR 125 Pit Bike 2011 Ninja ZX6R - Stolen 1996 Honda VFR750F - Sold - 2004 Suzuki GSXR750 -Totaled- Bunch of cars and trucks. lol
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05-24-2017, 01:08 AM	#9
1cylinderwonder Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pismo Beach Posts: 387	Purchasing a "new" XF250 If seems if you purchase a "new" XF250 the new owner must recalibrate and rejet the carburetor, remove the catalytic converter, replace the stock muffler, drill breathing holes in the air box and replace the front or rear sprockets with different sprockets with different number of teeth. Seems like a lot of work, hassle and expense just to ride the bike home! I usually ride most of my new bikes a hundred miles or further on my initial ride home from the dealer. Will I be able to keep up with traffic on the highways on my initial ride to the bike's new home? Or will I become a traffic "hazard" and impediment to the flow of traffic? If the above is over stated, what would be the "minimum" amount of corrections needed to get the new XF250 to my home with a comfortable, smooth, enjoyable and trouble free ride?
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05-24-2017, 12:32 PM	#10
dh Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 451	1CYL I agree the bike should be broken in before doing much to it. As far as all the modifications that can be done to this bike, I wouldn't say they are necessarily a "must", but they do make the bike more enjoyable to ride and they are very cheap and easy to do. About the sprockets, I would only recommend changing the front sprocket if you plan to a do considerable riding at highway speeds and very little trail riding. You can definitely ride this bike without any mods however. When mine was in stock form I rode it on highway 15 from Southern California to Vegas and(I'm 180 lbs plus a 50 lb duffel bag). One direction the weather was nice and the bike cruised at nearly 70 much of the way and it was very comfortable. The other direction I was riding into a 35mph headwind and it was miserable! Even then I was able to keep up with the trucks which were getting blown all over the place and only doing about 50-55. If you feel the need, it would take you about 10 minutes to rejet the carb and remove the inspection cover from the side of the air box. This only requires a couple of screwdrivers and a 10mm wrench. Derek the black part in the photos is the carb slide/diaphram. It will make sense when you disassemble, just go slowly as there are 2 springs attached to it and they may try and fly off into outer space. http://www.6sigmajetkit.com/cv-carb.html __________________ 2013 SSR XF-250 Last edited by dh; 05-24-2017 at 12:45 PM. Reason: incomplete
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05-15-2017, 05:07 PM	#2
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	The dealer here wants $2999 plus taxes and registration for a 2014 or $3499 for a 2017 plus taxes and registration!! Anyone have any thoughts? They are already built and ready to go
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09-15-2017, 10:08 AM	#14
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,082	That has been my biggest gripe about the SSR situation. It seems to be their utter lack of proper marketing, combined with their illusive support capabilities. It's the whole reason I bought the TT250 over the SSR XF250, though I know for a fact the SSR is a more modern, higher technology, better built motorcycle As I've typed so many times in the past, my QLink XP200 has been nothing less than flawless since I bought it in 2009 and has provided me with a quality motorcycle that I'd put up against the DR200 any day of the week. It's just too bad that someone like CSC can't pick it up and do it right. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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09-15-2017, 05:25 PM	#15
1cylinderwonder Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pismo Beach Posts: 387	Like the look of XF250DT Hope to see or obtain more detailed information regarding the DT model. I'm checking with SSR and one of the nearby dealers. From what I've learned so far is there are 2 versions of the DT. A Dual Sport model with a taller front wheel & knobbie tires, and a Super Motard model with same size wheels, front & rear, with road worthy tire tread. I hope this info is correct!
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