A forum for owners of Yamaha TTR250 trail and enduro bikes!

Ultrawill · Ultrawill

I have a 2000 TTR-250, and I have an engine knocking sound that seems to have come up on occasion over the last year or so. I haven't been riding much for the past year, but whenever I ride, I always hear this engine knocking sound that I can't seem to diagnose. The closest thing I can relate to the sound is s...

leigh · leigh

Hi Guys, Drowned my bike a little while back, did lots of oil changes and its running fine. Quite a bit of dirt etc got into the motor, most trapped by the filter, nothing 8 oil changes couldn't fix! Runs like a charm however I realise there is also a mesh screen near the oil pump. I am thinking I should tak...

PlumasDude · PlumasDude

I can't find a part # for the small bolt that holds the plastic chain slider in place (bolts to the swing arm from the side), nor could I find it on the TotallyTTR site or elsewhere, not even as part of a kit for the chain slider itself. Its always the little things ... . I've found two posts on replacing the...

ma77 · ma77

I have seen a few threads on trying to track down an annoying engine ticking noise. One poster rebuilt the engine a few times before giving up! I have rebuilt and run my engine for a year now with an annoying ticking noise, so I don't think it's terminal. I have done a rebore with new piston, new cam chain, n...

sammyttr · sammyttr

Hello Having trouble figuring out what's making noise on my top end, I've fitted new valve springs, reground valve seats and redone shims to correct shims and still tapperty, any ideas

Sanderson1777 · Sanderson1777

hello all has anyone ever run a 140/80 rear tyre only just got bike and not ridden it yet as i need to do my test so just making sure everything is right on it. noticed tyre has rubbed through the flap.snails at no7 chain at correct tension so cant go any further back. is there any way of adding 2 links on the ch...

Moo · Moo

Hey guys, Total newbie here... but does the Raid have an odometer that will tell me the total mileage? Its got the digital speedo, with a reset and A/B button. Also, can I change (what I assume) is the date on it? EDIT: Think I answered my own question... but i'll leave it there for others to see. Held down t...

Markvan · Markvan

Mine are abit rusty and thought i can use these. Its the nut off a dyna bolt there called here in auzzy land. Hopefully the steel should be high tensile enough.

masterbill · masterbill

Hello, Went to start her up and the starter jammed !!! . Couldn't switch it off - battery got really hot so I would think that is knackered. I wired up another battery and there is nothing on the starter -Solenoid - knackered ? Checked the 15 amp fues and that is ok. I think that I have a Trx one that should/c...

JOHNYBOY · JOHNYBOY

hi there new to the forum just bought a ttr250 1994 looking for a wiring diagram please also what model is this for ordering parts also i need a silencer many thanks

nelly · nelly

hi guys and gals I'm sorry to have to bring this up yet again, as you may or not know, I'm a newb to this site, but not to bikes in general, when we bought our lads 95 ttr , I was prepared to have to do the spag clutch, and it did indeed have the dreaded bang when turning off, sounds a bit like smacking the vice wit...

ttr_paul · ttr_paul

My left hand peg bracket is slightly bent inwards which means I cant remove the gear lever. Tried heating the metal for 5 mins with a blow torch but it wont bend back. anything else I can try? Thanks

nelly · nelly

hi guys ,newbie help required please ive only gone and snapped the key in the ignition on our lads newly acquired 95 ttr raid, ive been to a couple of local key cutters, but they were unable to help. yesterday whilst reading through the posts,im sure I came across a contact in bingham notts, that deals wi...

Mountains · Mountains

Hi, I'm new to this great forum and have read all I can find about this problem... History: friend'so bike, 2006, mileage unknown but has had a rough former life (London > Cape Town). Has been using oil. Piston rings replaced now, they were seized. Bike started at push of the button but almost immed...

leigh · leigh

Hey peoples Just bought new front and rear discs for the ttr. Bought a spare set of rims and needed new bearings, discs and sprocket. Decided to get chinese discs :) Wouldn't normally and I am not a fan of super cheap poor quality stuff form China, but for $33AU (each disc) inc postage to Australia I th...

Flying Dodo · Flying Dodo

My TTR isn't starting and low on compression - 50 to 60 psi so I took it all apart both cylinder head and barrel etc but without dismantelling the valves - wasn't brave enough and couldn't find a 'sticky' from Brian. Replaced the gaskets and re timed the lot and no improvement (I'm no mechanic) so either i...

ttrist · ttrist

Hi guys! Sorry for my english. It is not my native language, I learn it from the book =). Please help me with the crankshaft bearings of my Yamaha TTR. I had remove the cylinder head and cylinder. I found that the crankshaft has a backlash. I took the side of the engine cover to see the bearings. 1. Bearing...

jasparach · jasparach

Hi, Does anyone know where i can get replacement switch lettering for the handlebars, the lettering on mine is worn away. Small stick on lettering would do and lacquer over it.I think the originals are painted on but im not sure about that, i should check it. Maybe someone on here may have come across...

Trail hunter · Trail hunter

Does anyone know what type brake fluid to use on a 99 TTR 250

Paul C · Paul C

I replaced the fork seals a few months ago. Went for a few rides. No oil loss. Having not used the bike for a couple of weeks I gave it a quick check before going on holiday (on another bike) no issues. Returned from holiday to find about an egg cup full of oil had leaked from one leg? I gave it a clean. Went for a...

white power · white power

Sorry for the stupid question but i was wondering in which gear would be better push starting my ttr 250 01. I haven`t ridden it for a year, the battery is new , engine oil new and fresh gas . When i push the electric start it turns the engine over and almost starts but before give it gas it dies.

Keith89 · Keith89

So my bike was getting hard to start from cold checked compression it was done so new piston and rings have been fitted valves relapped new stem seals timing chasing and cam drive gears built up and runs great once warm so I stripped the carb cleaned everything and rebuilt still the same I have noticed th...

DC · DC

does anyone use a flush product when doing an oil change? I read in the manual it says not to use any additives as it could affect the clutch operattion and cause slippage. thoughts?

Markvan · Markvan

Went to go for a morning road ride and a flat rear tyre suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Looking at the TTR parked ready for me to take the bike cover off And it was flat as flat can be. Sunday morning here so no chance of a repair till tomorrow. Does this look like a classic tube pinch Or maybe a tyre lever pin...

Tommy the cat · Tommy the cat

What's this good folks? Tucked in by carb...

99ttr250 · 99ttr250

Guys, I acquired a 99 ttr 250 that needs a lot of attention. It appears the rod bearing burnt up and there is all kinds of metal shavings in the oil. I have been working on tearing down the engine. I was trying to take the rotor off without the sheath holder and the monkey wrench I was using dug into the met...

TonyB479 · TonyB479

This is my first tech question here as I just purchased my bike, the top end was disassembled when I purchased it and all of the parts were there with the exception of the tensioner. I purchased a manual one from ebay and it came with a generic instruction in the packet that says remove the chain guide bef...

Tommy the cat · Tommy the cat

Hey guys, I'm pretty new to working on bikes but im learning and NOT going to pay anyone to work on it unless I really have to..... but I've got a oil seep by the the exhaust manifold??, It's not alot but enough for me to want to fix it. I know it's vague but was wondering your thought on possible causes?? I've...

leigh · leigh

Hi Guys, Need new rear sprocket bolts. Bought a second set of rims and replaced the rear sprocket. The bolt heads and nuts were fairly stuffed but I got them off and back on again. Happy with how they did up and used locktite. However I am now thinking I probably should have used new ones and stop being so...

yamaha42 · yamaha42

Hi forum! I didn't want to threadjack the-dirty-commuter's thread so I shall start another topic. Same issue as him. I took my valve cover off, and checked the clearances. All were within spec. The chain worried me a little bit though...if i pushed on the chain in between the cams hard ( not exactly sur...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Occasional engine knocking - Help (Preview) I have a 2000 TTR-250, and I have an engine knocking sound that seems to have come up on occasion over the last year or so. I haven't been riding much for the past year, but whenever I ride, I always hear this engine knocking sound that I can't seem to diagnose. The closest thing I can relate to the sound is s...	Ultrawill	5	1841	Sep 30, 2015 by Ultrawill
	Clutch side engine cover (Preview) Hi Guys, Drowned my bike a little while back, did lots of oil changes and its running fine. Quite a bit of dirt etc got into the motor, most trapped by the filter, nothing 8 oil changes couldn't fix! Runs like a charm however I realise there is also a mesh screen near the oil pump. I am thinking I should tak...	leigh	4	685	Sep 29, 2015 by leigh
	chain slider retaining bolt: need part # or spec (Preview) I can't find a part # for the small bolt that holds the plastic chain slider in place (bolts to the swing arm from the side), nor could I find it on the TotallyTTR site or elsewhere, not even as part of a kit for the chain slider itself. Its always the little things ... . I've found two posts on replacing the...	PlumasDude	2	389	Sep 28, 2015 by TTRfan
	That 'ticking' noise! (Preview) I have seen a few threads on trying to track down an annoying engine ticking noise. One poster rebuilt the engine a few times before giving up! I have rebuilt and run my engine for a year now with an annoying ticking noise, so I don't think it's terminal. I have done a rebore with new piston, new cam chain, n...	ma77	3	1304	Sep 27, 2015 by ma77
	Tapperty top end (Preview) Hello Having trouble figuring out what's making noise on my top end, I've fitted new valve springs, reground valve seats and redone shims to correct shims and still tapperty, any ideas	sammyttr	3	395	Sep 27, 2015 by ma77
	rear tyre rubbing shock flap guard thing (Preview) hello all has anyone ever run a 140/80 rear tyre only just got bike and not ridden it yet as i need to do my test so just making sure everything is right on it. noticed tyre has rubbed through the flap.snails at no7 chain at correct tension so cant go any further back. is there any way of adding 2 links on the ch...	Sanderson1777	4	636	Sep 27, 2015 by Sanderson1777
	TTR Raid Odometer (Preview) Hey guys, Total newbie here... but does the Raid have an odometer that will tell me the total mileage? Its got the digital speedo, with a reset and A/B button. Also, can I change (what I assume) is the date on it? EDIT: Think I answered my own question... but i'll leave it there for others to see. Held down t...	Moo	2	566	Sep 27, 2015 by TTRfan
	Header pipe nuts (Preview) Mine are abit rusty and thought i can use these. Its the nut off a dyna bolt there called here in auzzy land. Hopefully the steel should be high tensile enough.	Markvan	1	378	Sep 22, 2015 by peteBLUEttr
	Oh mum !!! (Preview) Hello, Went to start her up and the starter jammed !!! . Couldn't switch it off - battery got really hot so I would think that is knackered. I wired up another battery and there is nothing on the starter -Solenoid - knackered ? Checked the 15 amp fues and that is ok. I think that I have a Trx one that should/c...	masterbill	3	449	Sep 19, 2015 by peteBLUEttr
	newbie on forum - mostly to do with wiring issues ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hi there new to the forum just bought a ttr250 1994 looking for a wiring diagram please also what model is this for ordering parts also i need a silencer many thanks	JOHNYBOY	60	4768	Sep 17, 2015 by JOHNYBOY
	right then , this sprag clutch "BANG" (Preview) hi guys and gals I'm sorry to have to bring this up yet again, as you may or not know, I'm a newb to this site, but not to bikes in general, when we bought our lads 95 ttr , I was prepared to have to do the spag clutch, and it did indeed have the dreaded bang when turning off, sounds a bit like smacking the vice wit...	nelly	9	1324	Sep 15, 2015 by nelly
	how to bend frame (Preview) My left hand peg bracket is slightly bent inwards which means I cant remove the gear lever. Tried heating the metal for 5 mins with a blow torch but it wont bend back. anything else I can try? Thanks	ttr_paul	8	677	Sep 13, 2015 by j180
	my first ask for help!! (Preview) hi guys ,newbie help required please ive only gone and snapped the key in the ignition on our lads newly acquired 95 ttr raid, ive been to a couple of local key cutters, but they were unable to help. yesterday whilst reading through the posts,im sure I came across a contact in bingham notts, that deals wi...	nelly	4	442	Sep 11, 2015 by TTRfan
	Cam chain tensioner failure (Preview) Hi, I'm new to this great forum and have read all I can find about this problem... History: friend'so bike, 2006, mileage unknown but has had a rough former life (London > Cape Town). Has been using oil. Piston rings replaced now, they were seized. Bike started at push of the button but almost immed...	Mountains	4	1337	Sep 1, 2015 by Mountains
	new discs (Preview) Hey peoples Just bought new front and rear discs for the ttr. Bought a spare set of rims and needed new bearings, discs and sprocket. Decided to get chinese discs :) Wouldn't normally and I am not a fan of super cheap poor quality stuff form China, but for $33AU (each disc) inc postage to Australia I th...	leigh	3	523	Aug 31, 2015 by leigh
	Piston rings, valves etc. (Preview) My TTR isn't starting and low on compression - 50 to 60 psi so I took it all apart both cylinder head and barrel etc but without dismantelling the valves - wasn't brave enough and couldn't find a 'sticky' from Brian. Replaced the gaskets and re timed the lot and no improvement (I'm no mechanic) so either i...	Flying Dodo	11	3587	Aug 28, 2015 by TTRfan
	Help in making a diagnosis (Preview) Hi guys! Sorry for my english. It is not my native language, I learn it from the book =). Please help me with the crankshaft bearings of my Yamaha TTR. I had remove the cylinder head and cylinder. I found that the crankshaft has a backlash. I took the side of the engine cover to see the bearings. 1. Bearing...	ttrist	10	1464	Aug 25, 2015 by TTRfan
	handlebar switch lettering (Preview) Hi, Does anyone know where i can get replacement switch lettering for the handlebars, the lettering on mine is worn away. Small stick on lettering would do and lacquer over it.I think the originals are painted on but im not sure about that, i should check it. Maybe someone on here may have come across...	jasparach	3	594	Aug 24, 2015 by hanzo
	Brake fluids (Preview) Does anyone know what type brake fluid to use on a 99 TTR 250	Trail hunter	11	1281	Aug 21, 2015 by peteBLUEttr
	Fork oil loss... (Preview) I replaced the fork seals a few months ago. Went for a few rides. No oil loss. Having not used the bike for a couple of weeks I gave it a quick check before going on holiday (on another bike) no issues. Returned from holiday to find about an egg cup full of oil had leaked from one leg? I gave it a clean. Went for a...	Paul C	4	618	Aug 21, 2015 by ttboof
	Bump Start (Preview) Sorry for the stupid question but i was wondering in which gear would be better push starting my ttr 250 01. I haven`t ridden it for a year, the battery is new , engine oil new and fresh gas . When i push the electric start it turns the engine over and almost starts but before give it gas it dies.	white power	4	1230	Aug 18, 2015 by TTRfan
	Will not start on cold with out bumping (Preview) So my bike was getting hard to start from cold checked compression it was done so new piston and rings have been fitted valves relapped new stem seals timing chasing and cam drive gears built up and runs great once warm so I stripped the carb cleaned everything and rebuilt still the same I have noticed th...	Keith89	10	616	Aug 10, 2015 by peteBLUEttr
	Engine flush on oil change? oil change flush engine additive (Preview) does anyone use a flush product when doing an oil change? I read in the manual it says not to use any additives as it could affect the clutch operattion and cause slippage. thoughts?	DC	7	790	Aug 10, 2015 by 66T
	Tube pinch? (Preview) Went to go for a morning road ride and a flat rear tyre suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Looking at the TTR parked ready for me to take the bike cover off And it was flat as flat can be. Sunday morning here so no chance of a repair till tomorrow. Does this look like a classic tube pinch Or maybe a tyre lever pin...	Markvan	4	644	Aug 9, 2015 by petenz
	electrickery (Preview) What's this good folks? Tucked in by carb...	Tommy the cat	2	352	Aug 6, 2015 by Tommy the cat
	Is this an issue? (Preview) Guys, I acquired a 99 ttr 250 that needs a lot of attention. It appears the rod bearing burnt up and there is all kinds of metal shavings in the oil. I have been working on tearing down the engine. I was trying to take the rotor off without the sheath holder and the monkey wrench I was using dug into the met...	99ttr250	0	340	Aug 3, 2015 by 99ttr250
	Installing a manual cam chain tensioner on a 2000 TTR 250 US model (Preview) This is my first tech question here as I just purchased my bike, the top end was disassembled when I purchased it and all of the parts were there with the exception of the tensioner. I purchased a manual one from ebay and it came with a generic instruction in the packet that says remove the chain guide bef...	TonyB479	14	3250	Jul 31, 2015 by 66T
	engine oil seep (Preview) Hey guys, I'm pretty new to working on bikes but im learning and NOT going to pay anyone to work on it unless I really have to..... but I've got a oil seep by the the exhaust manifold??, It's not alot but enough for me to want to fix it. I know it's vague but was wondering your thought on possible causes?? I've...	Tommy the cat	5	1112	Jul 30, 2015 by 66T
	New rear sprocket bolts (Preview) Hi Guys, Need new rear sprocket bolts. Bought a second set of rims and replaced the rear sprocket. The bolt heads and nuts were fairly stuffed but I got them off and back on again. Happy with how they did up and used locktite. However I am now thinking I probably should have used new ones and stop being so...	leigh	8	868	Jul 26, 2015 by leigh
	Another cam chain noise (Preview) Hi forum! I didn't want to threadjack the-dirty-commuter's thread so I shall start another topic. Same issue as him. I took my valve cover off, and checked the clearances. All were within spec. The chain worried me a little bit though...if i pushed on the chain in between the cams hard ( not exactly sur...	yamaha42	5	817	Jul 24, 2015 by 66T
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