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Air filter is a little annoying to change, but not bad.
I had to fix it on my own after I fixed it. It was good wasn't a problem again.
-chain guide/rollers: crap, replace with TM Designworks
-OE chain: crap, replace with your preferred brand.
-OE grips: I always just bought new bars and a new (alloy) throttle tube, and put the OE stuff back on to sell the bike. Removing the vulcanized grips is a PITA.
-Other: cases and other castings seem to stain worse than Honda or KTM (only bikes I have experience with). Many bolts seem like no consideration was given to excess length (ie weight). Fastener quality is terrible. Plastic quality has gotten better, but is still questionable. Many OE parts were ridiculously priced in my opinion. That said, engine reliability was never an issue for me, nor did I suffer any other major issues. When I hear a couple people here and there say that certain bikes are unreliable, I think in most cases, they either got the Friday PM/Monday AM build, or they are the type of owner who could run something as reliable as an XR250 into the ground. I am appalled at the maintenance skills and/or diligence of many riders. One reason I won’t buy a used bike unless it’s something I’m prepared to fully rebuild and can buy at a price that reflects it.
The Shop
I could very well be getting some of the details wrong, but do know that some of the OEM crank bearings were the source of their engine problems.
Pit Row
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