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

Forgorin · Forgorin

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?

kylarama · kylarama

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...

TTRfan · TTRfan

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

TTRfan · TTRfan

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...

meadus69 · meadus69

Hi guys, just got my 2005 Up and running after a tidy up in the workshop. Starts lovely and runs well from cold. Left it to warm up to change the oil but once warm it smokes quite a bit, puffs as it is revved I would say white or blue. Im not sure how old the fuel is but I will change this. was thinking of doing a co...

sammyttr · sammyttr

my banjo bolt on the clutch cover under the exhaust is just spinning won't tighten up at all, gutted any knows best way to fix it easily and cheapily.

meadus69 · meadus69

I am finishing up re-assembling my 2005 after an overhaul. connected the rear indicators back up and the rh one works fine but the lh flashes too fast. front indicators all connected as they should and everything lighting up, just lh is flashing much faster. dodgy flasher relay? I have some LED re...

ghardison · ghardison

Ok I have removed and cleaned the carb 4 times. I know what you all are thinking and I now too have the benefit of experience. "dude you should have cleaned the tank as one of the first steps to getting a bike that has been sitting with fuel in it for 5 to 6 years!!!" The tank is full of crap! I have a 2006 TTR blu...

ghardison · ghardison

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...

mmwain · mmwain

Hi, just brought a spare engine from a UK breaker who'd totally forgotten where it came from. It's not got an engine number, just 4GY stamped on the boss, doesn't appear to have been messed with and no sign that the cases have been replaced unless it was a very long time ago (also unlikely at £2K+ a set!)....

meadus69 · meadus69

Hi guys, Any idea what i am missing that attaches to these fixing points on the LH side of the frame? Im presuming the lower mounts are for a side stand switch that someone has removed? Thanks Tom

RAID · RAID

good evening I'm in need of advice on what might be affecting oil consumption on my '94 raid. when I put it to work it doesn't smoke, every now and then when I accelerate it sends out a "jet" of smoke. What could be causing the excessive oil consumption? thanks

brindabella · brindabella

Hi everybody, the TTR250 is a reliable bike, but like every bike model in manufacturing history, there are areas that need watching - namely nuts and bolts that are prone to loosening (or to freezing in place) or to being stripped or mangled - eg often on parts subject to heat or vibration stress or join...

BikerMat · BikerMat

Hi Guys, I have just recently gotten my carb back together and on the bike - Reason for taking it apart was that it would bog down and die when applying throttle. I've cleaned the jets and put in a new float bowl seal and diaphram o ring seals (Old ones were flattened, diaphram is in good condition). I follo...

ghardison · ghardison

Ok so today I passed some major hurdles on the TTR 250. I finally got the check valve in the mail - inserted it - and finished the carb rebuild. Reinstalled Carb, added fuel and the engine started immediately. It was truly a proud moment. I even started to think well "just maybe". I had halted any ot...

ghardison · ghardison

So all-balls carb rebuild kit didn't provide everything - what size O ring goes on the pilot screw? The one provided is too small. I see I am not the only person to run into this issue - sorry I couldn't find that thread this morning to ask this there. Apologize if I am junking up the place. How do I sear...

ghardison · ghardison

I recently tore into a major carburetor repair on a non running 2005 TTR. Took several ultra sonic soaks and a deep soak in some Berrymans. Replaced everything that was included in the all balls rebuild kit. Waiting on diaphragm and check valve then hopefully she'll come back to life. In the meantim...

sslrgrt · sslrgrt

Does anyone know where I can get rear foot pegs for the TTR250 Raid. Apparently they are now required by the MOT if your seat can take 2 people.

glebe74 · glebe74

Hi all, Two weeks ago my blue TTR (2003) was working fine: I did a 135k on/off road trip, parked up and when I went back to the bike a day later it wouldn't start. The starter would turn but there was no spark. Being a lazy sod I took it to my local Yamaha dealer. They did static tests and said the stator was duff...

Dan-in-a-Van · Dan-in-a-Van

I took the TTR down to the local tyre fitters today, to get a new front tyre. Unfortunately they couldn't get the wheel off. The forks on my bike I think are 1998 YZ forks. When the spindle is unscrewed from the left fork leg, the spacer on that side is seized to the spindle. It reaches a point where all its do...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I am stripping an engine and the sprag clutch was really jammed. If you look at the way the bearing assembly has been bent, this sprag kicked back big time! Can't believe it wasn't giving out audible warning signals to the owner well before this happened. I have found the best way to safely unjam the s...

TTRfan · TTRfan

Interesting video. The guy (can't find his name) has built his own powder coating setup very cheaply and, in this video, coats some TTR parts including the barrel from a 350 kit

dlee22 · dlee22

Hi there, has anyone noticed during a rebuild that there top two piston rings are positioned closer together than expected? I noticed this in both the 325 and 350 I split recently but 100% know the 350 was spot on with spacings some 200 miles ago? The 325 had had more miles on and were closely aligned. T...

Rossyboys · Rossyboys

Just for information when you hear that dreaded "Clunk" sound when you stop the engine and your fears of having to replace the Sprag Clutch, its not that harder job. The sound was getting louder and more often when the engine was stopped. 2001 model with 16000km, we are the 4-5 owners looking at the bik...

TerryK · TerryK

Hi all, got an issue with my blue tank speedo drive, yes the speedo does work but when the dike is in the air & I turn the front wheel backward it locks up, I removed the speedo drive & inspected, cleaned it up. the worm gear or pinion had end float & I believe this is causing the lockup. To me it s...

Spyrious · Spyrious

Hello! It seems that the coil lead on my ttr has some internal damage.Sometimes when unplugging and putting it back i get misfires. I have cut a few mm of the end of the lead and screwed the plug cap back in and it cured the problem.But i already had to do it twice now. Is it possible to remove the lead from the...

Nomada_Firefox · Nomada_Firefox

Just it, my 2005 original battery, a lead-acid battery is dying, it recharges with a battery charger but at 15 days, it lost almost all the power. Any suggestions about a battery model? I was checking in a official Yamaha store and the original has this number 4UC821000100 , can anybody tell me if it is t...

lybker · lybker

Dear all I am new to the forum, but post here as I hit a strange issue yesterday. I have fitted a TTR 250 engine in my daughters quad bike and have fitted a speeduino ECU and electronic fuel injection. During the mapping phase We did a number of high load runs (2-3 hours) on the dyno to ensure fueling is co...

tripodtiger · tripodtiger

I had mine in and out a few times over the past week. I figured that a video could be useful for others.

Marktheaussie · Marktheaussie

Hey guys, Ran into some trouble with my 93 TTR250.. had to weld my stator cover and when assembling back together I accidentally ran the cables outside the manifold. bike ran for a while but then wires got rubbed by my chain and it stopped. took me a while to track it down, in the meantime I’ve replaced the...

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	STICKY: Output of stator (AC magneto generator) and wattage used by bulbs, etc. (Preview) 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?	Forgorin	9	3136	Dec 14, 2017 by ttboof
	STICKY: Basic tool kit & spares. What to carry on a ride? (Preview) 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...	kylarama	18	14236	Dec 2, 2017 by TerryK
	STICKY: Essential workshop tools! Please add yours to the thread... (Preview) 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	TTRfan	24	20837	Mar 15, 2017 by TTRfan
	STICKY: Essential workshop consumables - my choice - UK products (Preview) 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...	TTRfan	7	4790	Dec 19, 2014 by petenz
	Bike smoking when warmed up (Preview) Hi guys, just got my 2005 Up and running after a tidy up in the workshop. Starts lovely and runs well from cold. Left it to warm up to change the oil but once warm it smokes quite a bit, puffs as it is revved I would say white or blue. Im not sure how old the fuel is but I will change this. was thinking of doing a co...	meadus69	7	174	7 days ago by meadus69
	oil feed banjo (Preview) my banjo bolt on the clutch cover under the exhaust is just spinning won't tighten up at all, gutted any knows best way to fix it easily and cheapily.	sammyttr	9	594	11 days ago by dlee22
	Indicators (Preview) I am finishing up re-assembling my 2005 after an overhaul. connected the rear indicators back up and the rh one works fine but the lh flashes too fast. front indicators all connected as they should and everything lighting up, just lh is flashing much faster. dodgy flasher relay? I have some LED re...	meadus69	2	116	January 23rd by meadus69
	Fuel tank is my culprit!!! (Preview) Ok I have removed and cleaned the carb 4 times. I know what you all are thinking and I now too have the benefit of experience. "dude you should have cleaned the tank as one of the first steps to getting a bike that has been sitting with fuel in it for 5 to 6 years!!!" The tank is full of crap! I have a 2006 TTR blu...	ghardison	6	156	January 16th by ghardison
	Valve clearances (Preview) 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...	ghardison	7	216	January 12th by mossproof
	Engine serial number - bike model/country (Preview) Hi, just brought a spare engine from a UK breaker who'd totally forgotten where it came from. It's not got an engine number, just 4GY stamped on the boss, doesn't appear to have been messed with and no sign that the cases have been replaced unless it was a very long time ago (also unlikely at £2K+ a set!)....	mmwain	3	123	January 7th by TTRfan
	What am i missing? (Preview) Hi guys, Any idea what i am missing that attaches to these fixing points on the LH side of the frame? Im presuming the lower mounts are for a side stand switch that someone has removed? Thanks Tom	meadus69	5	246	January 3rd by meadus69
	Oil consumption RAID 94 (Preview) good evening I'm in need of advice on what might be affecting oil consumption on my '94 raid. when I put it to work it doesn't smoke, every now and then when I accelerate it sends out a "jet" of smoke. What could be causing the excessive oil consumption? thanks	RAID	2	158	December 17th by RAID
	List of problematic nuts and bolts nuts bolts fasteners (Preview) Hi everybody, the TTR250 is a reliable bike, but like every bike model in manufacturing history, there are areas that need watching - namely nuts and bolts that are prone to loosening (or to freezing in place) or to being stripped or mangled - eg often on parts subject to heat or vibration stress or join...	brindabella	6	1538	December 10th by tripodtiger
	Bike dies on idle with choke in. (Preview) Hi Guys, I have just recently gotten my carb back together and on the bike - Reason for taking it apart was that it would bog down and die when applying throttle. I've cleaned the jets and put in a new float bowl seal and diaphram o ring seals (Old ones were flattened, diaphram is in good condition). I follo...	BikerMat	7	1079	December 9th by ghardison
	Before I go ANY FURTHER, are these shavings a show stopper? (Preview) Ok so today I passed some major hurdles on the TTR 250. I finally got the check valve in the mail - inserted it - and finished the carb rebuild. Reinstalled Carb, added fuel and the engine started immediately. It was truly a proud moment. I even started to think well "just maybe". I had halted any ot...	ghardison	3	213	November 18th by Ttboof
	What size O-rings for the Pilot Screw? (Preview) So all-balls carb rebuild kit didn't provide everything - what size O ring goes on the pilot screw? The one provided is too small. I see I am not the only person to run into this issue - sorry I couldn't find that thread this morning to ask this there. Apologize if I am junking up the place. How do I sear...	ghardison	2	179	November 11th by ghardison
	Starter Plunger, where does this seal belong? (Preview) I recently tore into a major carburetor repair on a non running 2005 TTR. Took several ultra sonic soaks and a deep soak in some Berrymans. Replaced everything that was included in the all balls rebuild kit. Waiting on diaphragm and check valve then hopefully she'll come back to life. In the meantim...	ghardison	2	144	November 10th by ghardison
	Rear foot pegs for Raid - now required for MOT (Preview) Does anyone know where I can get rear foot pegs for the TTR250 Raid. Apparently they are now required by the MOT if your seat can take 2 people.	sslrgrt	8	289	November 3rd by Forgorin
	Help please: weird starter/no-spark issue (Preview) Hi all, Two weeks ago my blue TTR (2003) was working fine: I did a 135k on/off road trip, parked up and when I went back to the bike a day later it wouldn't start. The starter would turn but there was no spark. Being a lazy sod I took it to my local Yamaha dealer. They did static tests and said the stator was duff...	glebe74	10	325	October 31st by mossproof
	Spindle trouble with YZ forks (Preview) I took the TTR down to the local tyre fitters today, to get a new front tyre. Unfortunately they couldn't get the wheel off. The forks on my bike I think are 1998 YZ forks. When the spindle is unscrewed from the left fork leg, the spacer on that side is seized to the spindle. It reaches a point where all its do...	Dan-in-a-Van	3	192	October 31st by Ttboof
	Another jammed sprag clutch! (Preview) I am stripping an engine and the sprag clutch was really jammed. If you look at the way the bearing assembly has been bent, this sprag kicked back big time! Can't believe it wasn't giving out audible warning signals to the owner well before this happened. I have found the best way to safely unjam the s...	TTRfan	10	777	October 30th by SRuss67
	DIY powder coating (Preview) Interesting video. The guy (can't find his name) has built his own powder coating setup very cheaply and, in this video, coats some TTR parts including the barrel from a 350 kit	TTRfan	2	295	October 6th by Ridaz
	Piston ring positions (Preview) Hi there, has anyone noticed during a rebuild that there top two piston rings are positioned closer together than expected? I noticed this in both the 325 and 350 I split recently but 100% know the 350 was spot on with spacings some 200 miles ago? The 325 had had more miles on and were closely aligned. T...	dlee22	7	414	October 3rd by JOHNYBOY
	REPLACE SPRAG CLUTCH "STARTER ONE WAY" (Preview) Just for information when you hear that dreaded "Clunk" sound when you stop the engine and your fears of having to replace the Sprag Clutch, its not that harder job. The sound was getting louder and more often when the engine was stopped. 2001 model with 16000km, we are the 4-5 owners looking at the bik...	Rossyboys	5	544	September 22nd by Rubber side down
	Blue tank speedo drive (Preview) Hi all, got an issue with my blue tank speedo drive, yes the speedo does work but when the dike is in the air & I turn the front wheel backward it locks up, I removed the speedo drive & inspected, cleaned it up. the worm gear or pinion had end float & I believe this is causing the lockup. To me it s...	TerryK	2	196	September 16th by TerryK
	Ignition Coil Lead replacement possible? coil lead ignition wire (Preview) Hello! It seems that the coil lead on my ttr has some internal damage.Sometimes when unplugging and putting it back i get misfires. I have cut a few mm of the end of the lead and screwed the plug cap back in and it cured the problem.But i already had to do it twice now. Is it possible to remove the lead from the...	Spyrious	4	328	September 11th by ttr steve
	My TTR250 original battery is dying, what type of replacement do you recomend? (Preview) Just it, my 2005 original battery, a lead-acid battery is dying, it recharges with a battery charger but at 15 days, it lost almost all the power. Any suggestions about a battery model? I was checking in a official Yamaha store and the original has this number 4UC821000100 , can anybody tell me if it is t...	Nomada_Firefox	3	237	September 5th by Nomada_Firefox
	Help: loss of power in 7000-10000rpm range (Preview) Dear all I am new to the forum, but post here as I hit a strange issue yesterday. I have fitted a TTR 250 engine in my daughters quad bike and have fitted a speeduino ECU and electronic fuel injection. During the mapping phase We did a number of high load runs (2-3 hours) on the dyno to ensure fueling is co...	lybker	3	783	August 19th by lybker
	Starter motor (Preview) I had mine in and out a few times over the past week. I figured that a video could be useful for others.	tripodtiger	2	294	August 14th by ttr steve
	No spark (Preview) Hey guys, Ran into some trouble with my 93 TTR250.. had to weld my stator cover and when assembling back together I accidentally ran the cables outside the manifold. bike ran for a while but then wires got rubbed by my chain and it stopped. took me a while to track it down, in the meantime I’ve replaced the...	Marktheaussie	0	206	Aug 3, 2022 by Marktheaussie
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