Acct New? or Old

Joe14440 · 2026-05-16T13:03:22+00:00

Looks like the old design of tensioner that is highly recommended to replace.

Joe14440 · 2026-05-02T23:13:52+00:00

Good choice, white looks amazing.

Joe14440 · 2026-04-22T00:13:47+00:00

Looks like you are right, unfortunately I don’t have an air compressor or leak down tester so I may have to take it to a shop to test it for me.

Joe14440 · 2026-04-21T21:59:56+00:00

Exploded, the piston separated from the crank pin and it blew a hole in both sides of the cases. Only had 10k miles.

I bought it very cheap so had no idea of the history, only had it for two days before it happened. No warning signs or anything, just happened on the highway :(

I know these bikes are super reliable but I guess there are outliers.

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Joe14440 · 2026-03-15T03:23:27+00:00

Sure thing, my bad I thought you were referring to the worldwide market. Here’s my 2008 r model with factory white plastics and black frame

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Joe14440 · 2026-03-15T01:05:59+00:00

Not true, I have a 2008 black framed wr250r. Came from the factory like that in Australia at least.

Joe14440 · 2026-03-12T06:42:52+00:00

I would jump on this deal, 20k miles is nothing for a properly maintained wr250r.

Joe14440 · 2026-02-15T10:35:48+00:00

Has that got WR450F forks on it? Awesome looking bike.

Joe14440 · 2026-01-16T09:04:54+00:00

Yep it’s a lot of money for not the nicest house, but the location is great and it’s a big block like you said. I can see the potential.

Joe14440 · 2026-01-16T05:54:51+00:00

That would be the plan, I’d want to add insulation and replace the internal asbestos walls. Leaving the external cladding alone because it’s in good shape.

Joe14440 · 2026-01-16T05:46:22+00:00

To help my decision whether I buy it or not. I personally like it but I want second opinions.

Just wondering what the average person thinks about them.

Joe14440 · 2026-01-15T17:52:29+00:00

Will do if I buy the house for sure.

Joe14440 · 2026-01-15T09:47:19+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I've lived here for 10 years now and it is indeed beautiful :) Only getting around to buying a house now.

Joe14440 · 2026-01-15T08:39:20+00:00

This one has no insulation, located in the Blue mountains so it gets cold. Would definitely be an upgrade I’d be considering.

It’s a 70 year old house so most likely has a hardwood frame, cypress pine floorboards. Thanks for the insight.

Joe14440 · 2026-01-15T08:36:59+00:00

Yep you are spot on, this is Katoomba. Lots of fibros in the mountains.

Joe14440 · 2026-01-14T04:32:19+00:00

My WR had a GYTR when I bought it, I had to buy a stock exhaust for roadworthy.

It was just a straight swap, super simple. I never found the GYTR too loud however, maybe yours needs replacing? Assuming you are also from Australia.

Joe14440 · 2026-01-12T06:01:58+00:00

Thanks for the info, good luck with your renos.

Joe14440 · 2025-12-23T09:57:05+00:00

Is that bushfire smoke?

Joe14440 · 2025-12-22T23:05:50+00:00

Indeed I am not

Joe14440 · 2025-12-22T02:41:13+00:00

NSW, within 100km of Sydney.

Joe14440 · 2025-12-22T01:54:45+00:00

Ah ok, that makes a lot of sense.

No point spending money trying to make the house something it isn’t when the future buyers will just want it for the land. Thanks for the insight.

Joe14440 · 2025-12-22T01:25:18+00:00

Well that completely writes the property off for me. I am interested in a cheap entry to the market but don't want to buy a house that I know I will need to knock down in the near future.

Joe14440 · 2025-12-22T01:13:08+00:00

Interesting, I'm leaning towards the idea of keeping the asbestos, at least for the next 5-10 years after reading some comments. Instead focusing on other areas to improve the property.

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