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Differences between the Raid and Open Enduro models
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There are quite a few Raid owners on here and it would be good to use the collective knowledge to update the table of differences to put in the FAQ. This is what I have so far and corrections, additions, suggestions welcomed! BrianThe tank is larger on the Raid hence if you fill it right up its going to add w...
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Engine cleaning
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I have acquired a spare engine( not for sale). I have taking the clutch and alternator covers off and it all looks good just black oit. I was thinking of giving it a flush out. What should I use
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Adding preload adjustment to the Raid
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Sorry me again, another day another post it seems, that's what happens when i'm up late at night googling stuff. Steve knows this as i've just placed another order with totally ttrs but whilst i get something sorted for the rear shock i'm going to service the front forks myself. Unlike the OE, the raid...
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Compression readings and engine health
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Hello everyone! I bought my 96' ttr250 about a year ago. One of the first things i noticed was that the motorcycle was burning oil as i could see smoke coming out of the exhaust, mostly on higher revs. For that matter, i replaced the piston rings, valves and valve seals and since then my motorcycle stoppe...
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Kick starter information
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Okay i took off my kickstart from the bolt (the 1 bolt which removes the kickstarter leg) because it keeps flicking out itself is there supposed to be some spring inside? mine doesnt have anything, can anyone do me a favour and undo theres and put some pictures up so i can see if its the same thanks
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Cracked frame !
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Hi All . While loading my Ttr for a trip to wales , I noticed a break in the frame ! I think the tool tube could have contributed ? Anyone else had this ?
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Struggling in 6th gear
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Hi all, looking for some advice or maybe a reality check I’m not sure! I’ got my raid up and running last year and have starting using the bike for green laning. most of the time this requires riding for 30-60mins to meet up with others and get to the dirty stuff. The bike is fantastic and more competent tha...
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BIKE STAND FOR TTR 250 1995
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Hi Folks, daft question I know, but what height lift will get both wheels off the ground? I'm looking at scissor jacks for bikes and most of them only lift to maximum 37 cos - is this heigh enough?Bike is pretty heavy for me to lift by hand onto stand..! Cheers, Paul
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High revs too soon, bad fuel consumption
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Hey everyone! I have a TTR250 Raid from 1996 which i bought about a year ago. The last couple of months, after some changes i made, i have noticed that the motorcycle behaves a bit odd. It feels like it hits unusually high revs at 1/4 of throttle and when i open it 1/2 or more the engine feels like working rea...
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Anyone breaking a TTR250 ?
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Hi All, I'm looking for some spares. They are not available through TotallyTTRs, Wmoto, Fowlers. Is there another outlet Im not aware of? If anyone is breaking a TTr250, then please get in touch if you have engine parts for sale. Cheers!!
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Oil leak from somewhere on RH of engine, need help to find what
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Hi all ive started green laning on the ttr I bought and fixed up last year, and firstly wow what an awesome bike, I’m having a lot of fun on it. on the last 2 rides I have noticed a slight oil leak from the RH (clutch) side of the engine butni cannot pinpoint the cause. It’s pretty minor, dropping from the max...
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When main tank is near empty, unusual behaviour
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I have noticed on my TTR250 2007, when main tank is near empty, before switching to reserve, the throttle seems to stay on, like it is sticking. It has happened twice now at the same time (just before main tank is empty. This is the first Carby motorcycle I have had in years so maybe this is normal. Can anyo...
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Stolen TTR recovered after 3 years!
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Well I'm back. My faithful old TTR was stolen 3 years ago. I truly didn't expect to see it again, thinking it had been parted out and sold or similar. However about 2 months ago I got a call from the Police saying they had located it. Apparently some local scumbag was caught riding it. It had been thinly dis...
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Rev/accel issue
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I just had a new top end put in my bike - not sure yet if this is related or not. When I get on the throttle about 1/4 or 1/2 throttle and hold the throttle in position, the engine oscillates up and down, up and down.... The bike starts and idles perfectly. I've take the carb apart 3 times and cleaned the jets a...
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Broken frame
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When servicing the swing arm bearings I noticed the frame was snapped just above the rear brake master cylinder. So cleaned it up and welded it
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Speedo cable length?
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Can someone please tell me the length of the speedo cable. Bought one from Fleabay that advertised as being for my model TTR250 but its too short, just barely reaches directly from the hub to speedo. Certainly won't go through the cable holders.
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Purple Gaiters
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Been asked before Does anyone know where I can get purple gaitors for my OE
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Compression test results - not sure if they are okay?
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I just did a compression test on my bike for the first time. Here's a video of the first test: https://youtu.be/hdntwR44xtA And here's another video of a second test after putting some engine oil in the cylinder: https://youtu.be/yg6BeBRXtZA The compression builds a lot faster after adding the...
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Excessive brake lever play
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Hey all, I can't seem to dial in the free play and reach of my front brake lever. Even with the reach adjustment dialled in as close to the bars as possible the lever still sits far out. And there's so much free play that the lever hits my knuckles when using the brakes. Here's a video showing the issue: htt...
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Low compression after standing for months
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Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. When I have not started by TTR for a few month. when I come to start it it turns over easily but doesn’t show any hint of wanting to start. I then try it on the kick start and there is very little resistance. after 20 or 30 kicks resistance builds up...
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front sprocket changed, float bowl gasket changed, won't start
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I changed out front sprocket and chain today. I know it's standard procedure to change rear sprocket also, but it showed little wear at all. My chain adjusters were at 12 before new chain, now they are at 6. I also replaced carburetor float bowl gasket. I went to start it up for the first time since No...
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2004 Ttr250 cranks, sparks, has gas, won't fire
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Good morning bois. My son bought and rebuilt a 2004 TTR250. It ran rough and wouldn't shift. He split the case. Put in a transmission. Honed the cylinder, new piston, new rings, new valves lapped in and leak tested. He couldn't get it to start. It's got spark. He claims he cleaned the carb out. Timing sho...
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Help - my TTR stays on high revs!!!!!!
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Hi guys i have a 2001 Yamaha ttr250 and when we got it we noticed that when you rev it the revs don't go back to idle they stay at the revs you were on and the only way you can get it back down is if you quickly rev the throttle. We have cleaned the carb checked the throttle cables and checked the choke but nothing...
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Ttr250
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Hi all I was wondering if you can help me I bought a ttr250 about a year ago I noticed the clutch was slipping so I decided to check the clutch plates and saw one plate had been snapped in a few places so I cleaned the motor out got the pieces out and put second hand plates for the mean time it lasted about 2 mon...
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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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Cleaning exhaust header pipes
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Brick cleaning acid works wonders on dirty exhaust headers but an alternative that I have recently found is to use a wire wheel on a bench grinder. Works really well and then just needs finishing off with some relatively fine wet & dry paper and Solvol Autosol. Brian PS Please excuse the messy benc...
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Fitting a Helicoil to repair a stripped banjo bolt thread
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I had a couple of clutch covers that I had put to the back of the shelves as I couldn't figure how to repair it and the covers are too valuable to throw away. The challenge is to drill the thread out for the Helicoil insert absolutely at 90 degrees. This is the kit I used - not actually Helicoil but a copy: I enl...
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Bore size on a 2000 TTR250
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So, my daughter's bike is starting to smoke a lot, figure it's time for new rings and piston, looking on Ebay, looks like they offer a few replacements, 73.75 bore, 73mm bore, 73.5 bore, Any idea what size I need, I don't want to pay the inflated Yamaha OEM brand if I don't have too. Thanks -- Edited by dle...
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Transmission shift drum bearing
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I have a shift drum bearing that is badly contaminated with aluminium swarf. Anyone know how to change it? How does the star wheel come off the end to pull the bearing off? I can't see it mentioned in my manual at all!
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Rear shock gone soggy!
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Hi there. I've just had an ace day out on the great western trail and the washed out gulley at Midford has claimed my rear shock! Had to ride back sitting on the tank! Where can I send it off to get fixed? Thanks for any help!
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