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STICKY:
Basic tool kit & spares. What to carry on a ride?
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Years ago when I last went riding I used to fill up my backpack with all types of useless crap that was heavy and probably only usefull on everyone elses bikes. What basic tools and spares specifically suited to a TTR should I carry as a minimum? Generally we wouldn't venture anymore than about 100km...
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kylarama
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STICKY:
Essential workshop consumables - my choice - UK products
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As suggested by brindabella, I have started this thread to show my own choice of "proven/economical/useful workshop consumables". I have started off with my UK thoughts maybe other owners from USA, Australia, etc, can weigh in with their local equivalent brands...... First off, one o...
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TTRfan
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STICKY:
Essential workshop tools! Please add yours to the thread...
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Thread repair kits. These have got me out of trouble on a regular basis! Available quite cheaply on eBay. For the manufacturer's page - see here
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TTRfan
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STICKY:
Output of stator (AC magneto generator) and wattage used by bulbs, etc.
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So, I'm looking for more power! I have a '94 raid. I am hoping to add electric grips and an electric vest. Grips run at about 60 watts. That's almost half of what the stator produces. Are there any aftermarket stators for the bike? Am I looking at a rebuild?
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Forgorin
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Gearchange return spring retaining post problems
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Hi all, I was out a couple of weekends ago on the TTR for the Borders Rally - first rally and a fantastic weekend... until the bike lost all drive! To start with the bike was having trouble finding gear - I'd kick the gear change lever up but it wouldn't find it. From what I remember this was third to four...
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TTRider
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Decompressor kit
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Does anyone have a Yamaha part number (and/or price) for the TTR decompressor kit please? I have "collected" a kit and have a buyer interested but can't find details on the web. No part number on the packets which is odd. Also, has anyone got a decompressor fitted and can tell me where the par...
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TTRfan
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oil leak from filter housing???
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Hi was wondering if anyone could help me before I pull any more of my hair out?? I replaced the oil and oil filter on my ttr today all was ok untill I started the bike up after i had finished as I noticed That when I rev the bike oil comes out of the top of the oil filter housing and when I release the revs and she i...
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Tucker250
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Torque Wrench
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I was wondering if anyone could recommend a torque wrench for the bike? I've got some vouchers for Amazon and will only be able to get a cheapish one. I think I'll need a 3/8" drive with about 5-25Nm torque or so. Can anyone recommend a good brand? It would come in handy for the car too. Thanks, Dave....
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TheWizardofOdds
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Air Filters
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Hello again, today i am servicing my air filter, I have checked out previous threads and after washing in warm soapy water and allowing to dry, some of you use 2 stroke oil instead of proper air filter oil. I have 2 stroke oil and willing to bow down to all of your years of experience and use it. Please can an...
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mallywoods
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brake bleeding
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Been a hell of a day I've been trying to bleed my brakes on the Kawasaki zzr600 and no matter how much new fluid we have put through its still not biting, just remaining really spongy and not stopping the bike at all, it has got new seals and fluid and still refuses to bleed, any ideas and too top it all off fo...
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sammyttr
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Oil leak
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I have a 1995 250 raid and have an oil leak. I think it's comming from the front sprocket area..any Ideas and is it an easy repair for a novice. thanx Guys. Daz
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Darren
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Valve clearances
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Hey guys hope all is well and happy new year! So my TTR is running leaner than an Olympic marathoner. White spark plug and no carbon build up. New spark plug. The header is glowing red yadda yardda. This is a 2005 TTR 250 US/CA model. I am once again cleaning the carb and checking jet sizes. I will send t...
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ghardison
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Charging problem - battery drain
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Hi all,I have a problem with the charging system on my newly acquired TTR250 1995.Symptoms are battery drain of 0.2V/hour, so it’s flat the next day. Also no charging when I rev the bike quite high(I don’t have an inductive tachometer) – the voltage across the battery stays at its initial charge of ap...
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TTR2501966
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Headlight lens
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Own a 2007 TTR250 Aust build. Managed to smash the headlight lens the other day. Doesn't look like there is anything much on Ebay in relation to the OEM lens as a replacement. Can I still get them anywhere? If not will anything else fit? And for your entertainment.... [video=https://youtu.be/ya9Hd...
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Base
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Starting problems
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Seem to have developed a starting problem on the ttr, where I put the choke and fuel on crank the engine, it starts straight away but the dies. I can do this 4/5 times and eventually I can get it to keep going but before this it used to start on the button. When its warm/hot there,s no problem I can start it eas...
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wobbly
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Fuel mileage/consumption
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Hi all, sorry if this has been asked many times before, but what is the usual distance you can travel before going onto reserve when off-roading. I appreciate a lot will depend on the terrain and so on, but would I be right in thinking about 100 miles or that is that asking a lot ? Thanks in advance for your c...
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Falkie
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Ticking on return to idle
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Hopefully this doesn't get lost in the cloud of spam the forum's being hit with at the moment! This morning I rode the bike to work, as it's a short ride I didn't bother with earplugs so I've noticed a slight rattly/ticky sound when returning to idle after revving, very short and quite quiet but definite...
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IOWChris
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Decomp Lever
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Hey all, First post on the forum. I ve been reading your posts for some time now and they ve really helped me out with some issues and questions I ´ve had. I m the owner of a 97 OE for the past few months and it really does put a smile on my face everytime I ride it. Ok, I will present myself and the bike in the appr...
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LowInertia
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Top end rebuild - stock TTR
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Hi. I got a 250 last August with 10.000 kms on the clock. Im sure its not the real mileage as the previous owner told me the speedo did not work for some time. I love pics. Its easier and not so boring. 1st pic - as it arrived home! 😁
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zipper
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replaced ignition pick up
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My ignition pick up has gone open circuit. I've ordered one on ebay that I think I can fit to the existing stator/wiring. Being Chinese if it works I might sell the ttr because I can't trust it Tried to buy a complete stator but apparently not available any more Has anyone got a good fix -- Edited by T...
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Ttboof
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Bike popping and banging
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So Bike was running fine end of last year put away for a bit ok 9 months went to get it out for a trip a month back an Houston we have a problem bike was popping and banging I have cleaned the carb fresh and fresh fuel new carb cables new inlet rubber she's still popping and banging the same and wont rev out it fe...
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pug
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6th gear wear and solutions
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In rebuilding my 325 into a 350 as it has finally succumbed to the dreaded barrel weep, I have found the 6th gear in the transmission is quite badly pitted on the tooth surface. I know this is an issue with the xt/tt 600 engines (top gear being 5th in these) but didn't realise it was much of a problem on our en...
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mossproof
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Exhaust manifold studs.
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PO55 in pieces again - I do not love this bike - and just to make my life more interesting, one of the exhaust manifold nuts sheared off when I was removing the exhaust pipe. Any advice as to how to remove the stud - I have tried loads of WD40 and heating with the blow torch, but it still wont budge.
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Susan Parker
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Decompressor bung
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Hey, So 8 ish years ago I had the mess of the decompressor bung leaking so changed it for the aluminium turned bug sold on totally ttrs. Now its leaking again. I havent pulled it out but has anyone else had any issues? O ring need replacing? I was just gonna buy a new one but not for sale now. I changed the bolt...
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Tommy the cat
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Rear brake caliper- Piston swollen??
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Hi all, I’ve had my TTR 250 1996 for 10 years . The master cylinder failed a few years ago, with rear brake sticking on, and I replaced it with an aftermarket one. The rear brake started sticking again last week and cracking off the master cylinder high pressure connection didn’t free the rear brake so t...
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Wiring Loom Routing!!
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Hi kids, does anyone have some pics of the wiring loom routing, I’ve a workshop manual, but I’m still struggling!! I’ve had the frame powder coated and of course didn’t take any pics before disassemblage 🫣 lesson learnt. . . maybe!! Any pics most appreciate, need to get it back together asap 🙏 ps is a rai...
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Brighton Brad
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Lithium Battery?
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Has anyone found a reasonably priced lithium battery that fits in the TTR tight dimensions? I have a 93 model, I assume the later models have the same dimension carrier 150x90x60, can anyone verify? thank you.
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apw99
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Fitting exhaust header
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Just rebuilding parts of my 350 while I wait for a bolt to turn up and tried getting the exhaust on Im sure I’m being stupid here but I can’t see what I’m missing. The header doesn’t go on, not even close! The silencer end only goes through the frame in one orientation and that lands the head end jammed into t...
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IOWChris
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No spark
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hey all trying to diagnose a no spark issue I did accidentally blow up the ignition coil trying to do a bench test on it so a new one is on the way however after checking a few things i'm not so sure the coil was ever the issue few things I found: voltage at the orange wire going into coil is consistently readi...
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Maxwellstorm
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Bike cut out with a loud bang
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Hi, my 1993 TTR was ticking over and suddenly cut out with a loud bang. It is now dead and the starter button makes no sound on activation. I put it in gear and rocked it to free up the sprag clutch in case it was stuck but no joy. The starter has always had a recoil sound after starting, I've had the bike at lea...
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