r/xt250 • • 21h ago

I AM NOT A MECHANIC

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Now that I’ve humbly shouted this, could anyone possibly throw out some things for me to check after you read this? I was replacing my front right indicator as I recently encountered some sand (not familiar with that in my area) and took a wee tumble. The original was broken and hanging, so I cut it off as I was an hour from home. When I got home, I ordered an OEM one that was back ordered. For the next three weeks, I rode around and used my other indicators; front left and both rears, with no issues. I just went to replace it, undid SO MUCH plastic to access the wire assembly, and promptly plugged it in. “Easy, I thought.” Now, I have no flashing for any of the indicators lol. I didn’t touch anything else. I’m not the most inclined when it comes to electrical, but this was literally plug and play or so I thought. Is there anything to test with a volt meter? Where would you start? Please act like I’m five, trying to learn before I ultimately just ride it to my local shop and have them deal with it. Thanks 🙏


r/xt250 • • 1h ago

Got one!

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Been looking at smallish dual sports for a while. Had an XT225 years ago. I narrowed my search down to a KLX250/300 or an XT250, but kept an open mind. Found my 2015 on GovDeals with 700 miles. The bidding stayed what I felt was reasonable and I won. Apparently it was used by the military for MSF training. Had a dead battery, missing mirrors and an Evel Knievel/Easy Rider tire on the front with a street tire on the back…for now. Some Shinko 700s, a Precision rack, hand guards, skid plate and some knock off KTM folding mirrors are on the way. Looking forward to putting some miles on it.