WR250F Whats involved in making street legal (Texas)

[Shifty]

I have been thinking about getting a 2009 WR250F. The only way I can begin to justify it is if I can make it street legal as some point. I know it is not the best choice for a road bike, but im not talking 50 mile trips at 70mph. I would just be using it to get to work (1 mile away) and locally.

Does anyone know what it takes to get one registered in the state of Texas? I cant seem to find this info specific to Texas anyway.


Thanks,

 

[Mark44]

Would me a lot easier to go with KTM because they all come with a motor cycle title and not an off road title.


Mark44

 

[Shifty]

Yeah, I remember hearing that but I think I must go Yamaha. I have read in some states it is as easy as having a inspection garage go over all the items required then they give you a form to submit to the DMV.

Required items as far as I know...

Speedo (comes with)
Trip/ mileage meter (comes with)
High/Low beams (comes with but must change bulb)
Brake light powered by Batt. (comes with)
Ignition Switch (comes with (I think))
DOT approved Tires, Think I would need a new set of tires.

I think thats about it.

 

[ATS_Scott]

Yamaha did it for you already! I wonder when they will have a 450....
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs/596/0/specs.aspx

 

[shawn_NJ]

A WR250R is fully street legal. I'm saving for a KTM EXC right now, but the 250R would def be my second choice.

 

[tomski]

Yamaha did it for you already! I wonder when they will have a 450....
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs/596/0/specs.aspx

Love that bike!

 

[Shifty]

The side profile looks good but I dont like them to be honest. It looks to fragile, thats why I am really liking the '09. How is the EFI motor in the "R"? I was never really into motorcyles and have only had two, a PW80 and now a pink YZ80 from back in the day.

Are turn signals required these days? If so, I would wire and install my own that aren's so clunky.

 

[Mark44]

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Depends on your state laws, the only thing we had to do to our 2 stroke KTM's is put a horn on and we get them at Wal-Mart they are the squeeze type for a bicycle cost 2 bucks each.

We had head light and tail light, did not need a break light in MO. that’s what hand signals are for.

DOT tires also.

Mark44

 

[Mile9c1]

I think in Michigan a mirror is also required (but turn signals ar optional since you can use hand signals.

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

badass little bikes!
a couple of the guys I ride with have them, and LOVE them.

screw the KTM for this use!

on the dual sport front this bike can not be beat.

New WR250R - 1st impression, plus pics of her "naked"!! - ADVrider

 

[shawn_NJ]

For a fully street legal out of box bike, its amazing what it can do.

 

[yamaslut]

WR's are nice bikes.... It won't compare to KTM as far as woods riding goes... Way heavier and the components are not up the KTM's IMO

KTM owns this market, go w/ the best!!!

 

[Mark44]

KTM comes with all the goodies and is built rock solid. We learned this as we learned to ride these bikes take a beating.

Mark44

 

[Idok]

street legalness.....

 

[yamaslut]

street legal:
:drillsergeant:

 

[Idok]

street legal:
:drillsergeant:

not in that picture its not! :Banane13:

 

[h2odesperado]

gotta give it to Yami for EFI and first valve inpsection at what? 25K?

Thumpers on the road are damn fun, but I'll be honest; I wish i could have that 2 stroke ping up and down the street.

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

2 stroke would fun occasioanly on the street, but carrying oil, and the noise/vibes would get old if you are actually putting any miles on your rides.

 

[Mark44]

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gotta give it to Yami for EFI and first valve inpsection at what? 25K?

Thumpers on the road are damn fun, but I'll be honest; I wish i could have that 2 stroke ping up and down the street.

Love my 2 stroke on the street

Mark44

 

[Mouthfulloflake]

unverified info for texas, join the site and ask though.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200575&highlight=texas+street+legal