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

engineer1949 · engineer1949

i have a oe and i am finding the riding position when standing very cramped when i am balanced with a bit of bend at the knees and just the balls of the feet on the pegs the bars are virtually below my head so any acceleration or deceleration puts a fair amount of strain on the arms i have bar risers fitted whic...

Rossyboys · Rossyboys

Hi All I have an oil seal that is leaking oil out and I have tracked it down to the Push Lever assembly seal. Does any one have a step by set instruction or video on this . I have the manual which touches on engine assembly (page 4-48) but doesn't go into just the seal replacement. ie first stage remove gene...

wideload · wideload

Hi my 250 Ttr250 is fitted with the raid headlight. cant see a front sidelight, or a fitment for one, does it need one for a mot ? . rear works fine but baffling me why the front end don’t have one. cheers.

TTR2501966 · TTR2501966

Hi folks, Last MOT I got a verbal advisory to sort out the rear brake pedal as it wiggles on the shaft on the frame. I get the feeling the pedal should be held in place by a circlip or similar. Unfortunately on my bike one of the previous owners has welded a washer on to the shaft to keep the pedal in place. Befo...

Akos · Akos

Hi All, Great to see that our beloved bike has such a helpful community. I have been driving my TTR 250 for 2 years now. After a recent fall over my gear lever would not return to the central position. So I have took it apart and realized that my return spring post is broken out of the crankcase. Please see th...

Flatline · Flatline

1. My Raid is an import first registered 13 Feb 2002 on an "L" plate, the frame number is 4GY 030147. Looking at the FAQ section on ttr250.com this shows it to be a 94/95 model, Yet the "L" plate is for 1993 The speedo is electronic and in KPH and it looks like its a Japanese import (https://bikeswiki.com/Y...

Brighton Brad · Brighton Brad

Hello gents, is there a link to valve oil seal replacemen, I have looked but not found one!! Hope everyone is well and safe, best wishes to all and sundry , Brad

sable · sable

Hello guys, Does anybody know, which component has to be on board (see photo)? I know, it's capacitor, but I don't know capacitance and working voltage. Please help.

Flatline · Flatline

What sort of speedo does the Raid have, cable or electronic?

Flatline · Flatline

Following on from my previous post Are the Open Enduro and Raid parts interchangeable?

minined · minined

Have just done a complete rebuild on my old 1996 TTR250....long overdue. She has fired up fine, except for an odd oil leak coming out of the clutch push lever seal. Have cleaned out the crankcase evac system & all of the hoses thinking it may be a build up of crankcase pressure, but the leak remains. A...

Dunnycans · Dunnycans

Does any know what weight the yamaha suspension oil 01 is or an equivalent oil to use? Thanks Greg

ttboof · ttboof

Just fitted a new rear disk Ordered it from a supplier in Wollongong nsw Took a couple of days bolted on easy

Caleb · Caleb

Hey guys I have 2 wires on my 04 but I don't know where they go one is the front brake light wire and a brown and brown/white wire can someone help me please

Jon J · Jon J

I love this forum as it appears a great number of you are in the UK. I'm getting ready to tackle my fork seals on my 99 TTR. I have the factory service manual specific for my model. It's a 250(L)C, a California trail model that got a conversion kit. There's very few of these on the road here in the US...and I li...

engineer1949 · engineer1949

hi all has anyone used a manual cam chain tensioner on there bikes seems a failsafe idea no loose chain etc. just wondered what folk think. john

pug · pug

So the starter has been down part time on the TTr for 2 + years works when it wants to on the button its the starter brushes sticking/us how much do I have to strip down to fit a new set of brushes on the starter motor This is a Job I can do in the next week or two with all this time I have. The panheads on the bench at...

impulsive · impulsive

Greetings, A few weeks back while swapping springs I discovered my shock had zero gas pressure. Using a mtb shock pump I inflated to 150psi. I just checked and now it only reads 50psi. Could the bladder be bad? Loo...

Dunney · Dunney

Hi all TTr's battery died. No worries there it had done about 4 years. New one fitted eventually after managine with the kickstart for a bit and the starter just clicks. Thinking initially the battery might have not arrived fully charged I put it on charge to find it was fully charged??!! Ridng it d...

Rossyboys · Rossyboys

Hi AllI am working up a Yamaha tt-350 1990 model and need a front master brake cylinder kit. None in country parts have got to come from Japan 2-3 week wait kit is (5VK-25807-00) and cost $83 AUD Does any one know of a place that supplies just the 2 x cup seals, as these are the parts that would do the job.?Oth...

Sammyboy · Sammyboy

I'm suspicious that my cam chain is loose, what are noises that signify a loose cam chain? Or is the cam chain self adjusting?

tom13 · tom13

Google translator Sorry for the question but this is my first bicycle with a hydraulic brake. I took off the front brake, the wheel is free. When the caliper is fitted, the front wheel is difficult to turn. How to fix it step by step? Thank you. -- Edited by tom13 on Saturday 4th of April 2020 11:14:10 AM

paul a · paul a

Hi Guys,does anyone know the All Balls Part number for the linkage bearing kit,found one on Ebay , item 131197584459 for £47.99 from m and p , K16679-1 part no ,says it fits 1999 model,mine is a 1994 raid,are they all the same fitting? Any advice welcome,thanks

spudux · spudux

Hi, I recently got my 1997 open enduro and shortly after i noticed oil leaking from down near the starter and front sprocket, I don’t know heaps about motorbikes and I was looking for some help, Maybe someone’s had a leak in the same area? There’s a cable or something that runs up from near the starter tha...

Flatline · Flatline

Just prepared the bike for Mot over the last few days............all going well Until this morning Get all togged up and on the bike, starts ok but 3 of the indicators are flashing and won't stop Checked switch..seems ok Tank off relay is clicking Gutted is not a very descriptive word to use as to how I'm...

P byrne · P byrne

Hi my ttr 250 runs well for five minutes then no spark leave for an hour then runs fine for five minutes Replaced plug and cap new coil and checked on off switch starter switch and side stand switch Trippers coil seems to check out ok Have checked over wire loom Any suggestions Thanks pat

JazzLover · JazzLover

Hey everyone, Some background: Last summer I bought a junky TTR because I wanted to learn some mechanics and get to know my motorcycle better through indirect practice. This TTR wasn't running when I bought it, but I did some work and cleaned and rebuilt the carb and got it running. I did a complete top e...

JazzLover · JazzLover

Hey all! So I bought a totally junked 2002 TTR 250 for dirt cheap awhile ago and have been slowly rebuilding it. Upon installing the starter I got a little confused as to some wiring and where the breather hose is. In the picture below, you can see that I have the starter wire attached to the top of the star...

Mxcapers · Mxcapers

Hello, I’m hoping someone can point me in the right direction. The tank on my 2001 Ttr250 was cracked pretty bad and I tried to repair it but in the end I wasn’t successful. It has spiderwebbed cracks all over and when it has gas it expands and they explode. Do any of you know another tank that will fit it...

Flatline · Flatline

Hi all, what's everyone using to clean and then oil the air filter?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	riding position (Preview) i have a oe and i am finding the riding position when standing very cramped when i am balanced with a bit of bend at the knees and just the balls of the feet on the pegs the bars are virtually below my head so any acceleration or deceleration puts a fair amount of strain on the arms i have bar risers fitted whic...	engineer1949	10	1085	May 9, 2020 by TTRfan
	Replace Oil seal on Clutch "Push Lever" Assistance (Preview) Hi All I have an oil seal that is leaking oil out and I have tracked it down to the Push Lever assembly seal. Does any one have a step by set instruction or video on this . I have the manual which touches on engine assembly (page 4-48) but doesn't go into just the seal replacement. ie first stage remove gene...	Rossyboys	14	3749	May 3, 2020 by mossproof
	Sidelight. (Preview) Hi my 250 Ttr250 is fitted with the raid headlight. cant see a front sidelight, or a fitment for one, does it need one for a mot ? . rear works fine but baffling me why the front end don’t have one. cheers.	wideload	2	818	May 3, 2020 by wideload
	Rear Brake Pedal and spotlights. MOT failures. (Preview) Hi folks, Last MOT I got a verbal advisory to sort out the rear brake pedal as it wiggles on the shaft on the frame. I get the feeling the pedal should be held in place by a circlip or similar. Unfortunately on my bike one of the previous owners has welded a washer on to the shaft to keep the pedal in place. Befo...	TTR2501966	9	1371	May 2, 2020 by TTR2501966
	Return spring post (Preview) Hi All, Great to see that our beloved bike has such a helpful community. I have been driving my TTR 250 for 2 years now. After a recent fall over my gear lever would not return to the central position. So I have took it apart and realized that my return spring post is broken out of the crankcase. Please see th...	Akos	3	775	Apr 29, 2020 by jasparach
	Vehicle info confirmation please (Preview) 1. My Raid is an import first registered 13 Feb 2002 on an "L" plate, the frame number is 4GY 030147. Looking at the FAQ section on ttr250.com this shows it to be a 94/95 model, Yet the "L" plate is for 1993 The speedo is electronic and in KPH and it looks like its a Japanese import (https://bikeswiki.com/Y...	Flatline	3	1025	Apr 29, 2020 by Flatline
	Valve oil seal replacement??? (Preview) Hello gents, is there a link to valve oil seal replacemen, I have looked but not found one!! Hope everyone is well and safe, best wishes to all and sundry , Brad	Brighton Brad	1	979	Apr 25, 2020 by TTRfan
	Speedo board (Preview) Hello guys, Does anybody know, which component has to be on board (see photo)? I know, it's capacitor, but I don't know capacitance and working voltage. Please help.	sable	5	1020	Apr 23, 2020 by ttr steve
	Raid speedo (Preview) What sort of speedo does the Raid have, cable or electronic?	Flatline	2	1143	Apr 23, 2020 by Flatline
	Raid user manual. Anyone have a copy, specific to the Raid, and I would assume, the Open Enduro? (Preview) Following on from my previous post Are the Open Enduro and Raid parts interchangeable?	Flatline	2	1183	Apr 23, 2020 by Flatline
	Oil leak from clutch push lever seal (Preview) Have just done a complete rebuild on my old 1996 TTR250....long overdue. She has fired up fine, except for an odd oil leak coming out of the clutch push lever seal. Have cleaned out the crankcase evac system & all of the hoses thinking it may be a build up of crankcase pressure, but the leak remains. A...	minined	1	1126	Apr 22, 2020 by Rossyboys
	Front fork oil (Preview) Does any know what weight the yamaha suspension oil 01 is or an equivalent oil to use? Thanks Greg	Dunnycans	15	6856	Apr 21, 2020 by comeragh
	New brake disk (Preview) Just fitted a new rear disk Ordered it from a supplier in Wollongong nsw Took a couple of days bolted on easy	ttboof	1	737	Apr 20, 2020 by TerryK
	Can find where the wires go (Preview) Hey guys I have 2 wires on my 04 but I don't know where they go one is the front brake light wire and a brown and brown/white wire can someone help me please	Caleb	2	955	Apr 18, 2020 by TTRfan
	Fork oil seal job (first time) (Preview) I love this forum as it appears a great number of you are in the UK. I'm getting ready to tackle my fork seals on my 99 TTR. I have the factory service manual specific for my model. It's a 250(L)C, a California trail model that got a conversion kit. There's very few of these on the road here in the US...and I li...	Jon J	2	875	Apr 16, 2020 by mossproof
	manual cam chain tensioner (Preview) hi all has anyone used a manual cam chain tensioner on there bikes seems a failsafe idea no loose chain etc. just wondered what folk think. john	engineer1949	2	1003	Apr 15, 2020 by engineer1949
	Catching up on a job or two (Preview) So the starter has been down part time on the TTr for 2 + years works when it wants to on the button its the starter brushes sticking/us how much do I have to strip down to fit a new set of brushes on the starter motor This is a Job I can do in the next week or two with all this time I have. The panheads on the bench at...	pug	12	898	Apr 14, 2020 by Shortleg
	loss of gas pressure in rear shock (Preview) Greetings, A few weeks back while swapping springs I discovered my shock had zero gas pressure. Using a mtb shock pump I inflated to 150psi. I just checked and now it only reads 50psi. Could the bladder be bad? Loo...	impulsive	12	1401	Apr 13, 2020 by TTRfan
	starter problem (Preview) Hi all TTr's battery died. No worries there it had done about 4 years. New one fitted eventually after managine with the kickstart for a bit and the starter just clicks. Thinking initially the battery might have not arrived fully charged I put it on charge to find it was fully charged??!! Ridng it d...	Dunney	10	1024	Apr 7, 2020 by Dunney
	TT-350 Front Brake master Cylinder Replacement parts (Preview) Hi AllI am working up a Yamaha tt-350 1990 model and need a front master brake cylinder kit. None in country parts have got to come from Japan 2-3 week wait kit is (5VK-25807-00) and cost $83 AUD Does any one know of a place that supplies just the 2 x cup seals, as these are the parts that would do the job.?Oth...	Rossyboys	3	1171	Apr 6, 2020 by jasparach
	Loose cam chain symptoms (Preview) I'm suspicious that my cam chain is loose, what are noises that signify a loose cam chain? Or is the cam chain self adjusting?	Sammyboy	1	777	Apr 5, 2020 by TTRfan
	The brake holds (Preview) Google translator Sorry for the question but this is my first bicycle with a hydraulic brake. I took off the front brake, the wheel is free. When the caliper is fitted, the front wheel is difficult to turn. How to fix it step by step? Thank you. -- Edited by tom13 on Saturday 4th of April 2020 11:14:10 AM	tom13	7	1059	Apr 5, 2020 by tom13
	Rear Linkage Bearing Kit (Preview) Hi Guys,does anyone know the All Balls Part number for the linkage bearing kit,found one on Ebay , item 131197584459 for £47.99 from m and p , K16679-1 part no ,says it fits 1999 model,mine is a 1994 raid,are they all the same fitting? Any advice welcome,thanks	paul a	10	1163	Apr 3, 2020 by ttboof
	1997 OE Oil Leak, Help! Leak OE 1997 (Preview) Hi, I recently got my 1997 open enduro and shortly after i noticed oil leaking from down near the starter and front sprocket, I don’t know heaps about motorbikes and I was looking for some help, Maybe someone’s had a leak in the same area? There’s a cable or something that runs up from near the starter tha...	spudux	3	1301	Apr 1, 2020 by TTRfan
	3 indicator on all the time (Preview) Just prepared the bike for Mot over the last few days............all going well Until this morning Get all togged up and on the bike, starts ok but 3 of the indicators are flashing and won't stop Checked switch..seems ok Tank off relay is clicking Gutted is not a very descriptive word to use as to how I'm...	Flatline	12	815	Mar 24, 2020 by jasparach
	Electrical problems (Preview) Hi my ttr 250 runs well for five minutes then no spark leave for an hour then runs fine for five minutes Replaced plug and cap new coil and checked on off switch starter switch and side stand switch Trippers coil seems to check out ok Have checked over wire loom Any suggestions Thanks pat	P byrne	12	1367	Mar 22, 2020 by jasparach
	Bike Popping Noise (Preview) Hey everyone, Some background: Last summer I bought a junky TTR because I wanted to learn some mechanics and get to know my motorcycle better through indirect practice. This TTR wasn't running when I bought it, but I did some work and cleaned and rebuilt the carb and got it running. I did a complete top e...	JazzLover	2	1043	Mar 20, 2020 by Kaos
	Starter Connections (Preview) Hey all! So I bought a totally junked 2002 TTR 250 for dirt cheap awhile ago and have been slowly rebuilding it. Upon installing the starter I got a little confused as to some wiring and where the breather hose is. In the picture below, you can see that I have the starter wire attached to the top of the star...	JazzLover	4	924	Mar 18, 2020 by mossproof
	New Tank 2001 ttr250 (Preview) Hello, I’m hoping someone can point me in the right direction. The tank on my 2001 Ttr250 was cracked pretty bad and I tried to repair it but in the end I wasn’t successful. It has spiderwebbed cracks all over and when it has gas it expands and they explode. Do any of you know another tank that will fit it...	Mxcapers	8	1060	Mar 18, 2020 by Sammyboy
	Air filter cleaning (Preview) Hi all, what's everyone using to clean and then oil the air filter?	Flatline	7	1456	Mar 17, 2020 by TerryK
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