WR250R Clutch Replacement

How to replace the clutch plates on a Yamaha WR250R. All models are identical from 2008 to present.
Tools Required:
8mm socket
10mm socket
6mm allen wrench
needle nose pliers
Clutch spring bolt torque - 5.8 ft/lb (70 in/lb)
Clutch cover bolt torque - 7.2 ft/lb (86 in/lb)
Clutch Plate kit OEM Yamaha part # 2CF-W001G-00-00

[@wtfXisXaXhitmaker]

Now I feel a lot better I’m ordering the parts tonight! Thank you sir!!!

[@c0ck_l2oach75]

Great, straight to the point repair video. Appreciate your efforts. Thanks.

[@thenappyheadskater5235]

Just did my clutch, thanks to you I’m back on the road. You are God Sent!!!

[@thenappyheadskater5235]

Thank so much, made it so simple will be doing this tomorrow.

[@bartomiejosinski8570]

thx mate! great video. Cheers from Poland

[@chriseich3805]

i’m glad it’s easy to do!(and cheap) i’ve got a new clutch for my 2020 coming in today (starting to noticeably slip in 5/6 at highway speeds)
it seems hot weather +lots of feathering eats them up quick

[@skrabill]

Good luck and let me know how it works out.

[@orenzaq]

Thanx man!! amazing video..
Cheers from Israel

[@gabrielkopp2036]

Nice video ..personally I would have done the oil change at the same time

[@MitchelCosta]

Excellent video. Very thorough, mine is starting to grab very low in the lever travel. Have you ever considered an aftermarket clutch? Any recommendations?

[@skrabill]

I would only recommend OEM for internal parts, but that's just me. You can adjust the cable up by the lever to change where it engages. As long as you don't abuse it (like I did), these clutches last quite a while.

[@MitchelCosta]

@@skrabill Ok... Thank you for the reply. I just hit 6K on her so I'll try and adjust the lever to see if it gets better. Other than that I don't have any issues with the clutch. Thanks again.

[@daring2venture671]

Hey mate, cheers for the vid.
I just did my plates also, but now I have no clutch engagement at all.
Has this happened to you? What am I missing?

[@skrabill]

Step one would be to check your cable and make sure it is actuating the clutch throw-out. If that doesn't work, you're going to have to pull it apart and try again because something is stuck inside the case. Good luck!

[@potaylo]

would this be the same kit for a 2017 model? I am getting some conflicting info about it. I lubed my clutch cable now the clutch will not disengage.
I am pretty sure my clutch push lever is traveling far enough. I am wondering if there is an internal push rod adjustment?

[@skrabill]

Yes, they are all the same for the WR250R since they came out. 2008 through current year models use the same clutch.

[@potaylo]

@@skrabill thanks for the video and the reply.

[@pommeybiker]

Did you drain the oil. Or it being on the stand was enough to tip the oil to the other side?

[@skrabill]

I did not drain the oil. The full level is below the bottom of the clutch cover when the bike is vertical, so no need to drain it.

[@anonymous_friend]

Did you do anything to dampen the noise when you put that motor guard on? I heard they vibrate and reflect the engine noise back up at you.

[@skrabill]

I have strips of super thick electrical tape along where the frame comes in contact with the skidplate.

[@williambaldwin3311]

So after I did my my clutch lever was EXTREMELY loose. I had to adjust it a bunch to get it to engage. Not sure what happen that caused that.

[@skrabill]

That doesn't sound right. I might be inclined to take that one back apart and reassemble just to make sure I didn't mess something up. I've done my clutch a few times and didn't have to do much if any adjustments after it was back together.

[@ziadajam5433]

Is engine oil used to cool down and lubricant the clutch?!?! I’m so confused

[@skrabill]

Yes, absolutely. Any motorcycle with a "wet clutch" uses engine oil to lubricate the clutch plates. There are a few dry-clutch bikes out there (Ducati for one), but the majority of motorcycles have a wet clutch.

[@norcoatomik1]

Theres a washer on the pedal, you didnt mention pretty sure that washer you have behind cutter pin is for the foot break lolol

[@dereckrodriguez9688]

You went with oem plates? How much was it

[@skrabill]

Yes, OEM. They're about $150 after taxes and fees from Rocky Mountain.

[@chasp_0784]

What sort of mileage did you get out of that clutch?

[@skrabill]

My oem clutch went for about 20k miles, then I destroyed it in a slow race. This one only had about 2k miles on it before I destroyed it in another slow race. I'm done competing in slow races 😂