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Exhaust stud repair.
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After doing the starter clutch & kick starter, I re-fitted the exhaust, as you do. Got the torque wrench onto the exhaust studs and it wouldn't tighten even on about 8 lb.ft. Oh well, **** happens. Any interim repair, other than helicoil? I have a spare head that I will have serviced and fit so I c...
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tripodtiger
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Where's all the oil going?
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I am now the owner of PO55 OTS; and very happy with this lovely bike - apart from the mystery of the disappearing oil! There is no evidence of oil leaking, it does not smoke but at the end of every ride ( usually about 50 miles of gentle, Cornish lanes) I have to add at least 100ml of oil just to get the level vis...
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Susan Parker
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Not starting
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Hey all, My bike started running rough, bogging quite badly. Took it to a professional who said the rubber joint between the carb and engine neeeded replacing. Picked it up and it seemed to be running okay when I started it before leaving. Tried taking it out for a ride a couple of weeks later and it start...
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robject33
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Raid Frame Paint Code?
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Hello gang, does anyone have a paint code for the frame paint for the GREY RAID FRAME, mines the green tanked mode. Even if‘s a close match it would be greatly appreciated. tia, Brad.
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Brighton Brad
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Ulez Compliant?
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Hi there, I see from the Gov.UK site that my 1999 TTR250 is not ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) compliant and hence will cost me £12.50 a ride the I get it going again. Just wondering if anyone (London based) has any experience of getting their bikes tested and then getting compliant some how??? Cheers,...
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MattPass
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Front Wheel Bearings Replacement
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Ive looked through some of the older threads and I cant seem to find anything on replacing the front wheel bearings. Does anyone have a guide for that project? Also the torque specs for the axle nut and pinch bolts. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank y'all in advanced as always.
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yamahalife
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parts supplier Australia
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Hi a bit of info that may help some one I have found Yamaha online parts Australia, they're in Sydney and post parts. it's easy to look up the parts and add them to your cart purchase and have them posted. it saves me the 180km round trip to the nearest Yamaha dealer. (found it easier to find the TTR puttin...
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Ttboof
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Speedo not working
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Hello to anyone that can help, issue is that my speedo isn’t working I assume it’s the speed drive something with the gears need a quick fix for her to get registered.
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Isaac
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Tyres
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I would like some advice on tyres as soon I will be ready for a new set soon I have had the Mitas on both front and rear whilst I found them very good off road I found them quite slippery when riding on the road and did come off quite a few times now I don't know whether it was me but maybe I need to try something di...
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The Drifter
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Parts Question
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So I just purchased my TTR last Friday night and had been sitting for 2 years. I pulled the carb off and the front of the carb where it attaches to the cylinder head the rubber boot was splitand had tape around it. Does anyone know if they sell just the rubber boot or do I have to buy the entire piece that mount...
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yamahalife
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Ttr 250 inner clutch basket wear
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Hi all, Roberta and I shipped the poor ttr250s back from South America, it really wasn't worth it from a financial perspective but I do like my one! I am just starting on refreshing it enough to ride again before next year tidying it up properly. I was just replacing the stretched cam chain and notice...
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dlee22
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After-market camshafts and s/s valves
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Many thanks to Igor for finding the Web Cam site - see here http://www.webcamshafts.com/ They offer two different camshaft sets as shown below. Anyone heard of the company or tried their camshafts?
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TTRfan
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Adjusting Clutch actuator arm
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I am going to replace the clutches on the bike next weekend. I understand how to do that but I cannot figure out how you adjust that arm while the motor is still in the bike. I cannot see the mark the arm is suppose to line up with. Has anyone done this on the bike without removing the motor? Is there anything I...
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yamahalife
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What’s this hole in the front side of the engine?
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What’s this hole in the front side of the engine?
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RAIDER
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Please help, need advise on the TTR 250 starter idle gear 1
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Greetings, I'm from Sri Lanka where it's rare to find genuine Yamaha parts for the TTR 250. I bought a TTR 250 Raid 06 2 weeks ago, I heard the sprag clutch sound when I was inspecting the bike, however I got a sweet deal for the bike so I had my mind set to fix it once I reach home. Fast forward to today, I remove...
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RAIDER
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Bogging
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I've ridden my TTR250 for around 14 hours since owning it, and on the last ride it started bogging when opening the throttle quickly. Video here showing the issue: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H0CTU0fgXDY What should I check? I'm guessing clean the carb and jets out as a first step? -- Edited b...
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robject33
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Repair rear shock or replace with Hagon?
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looking to get some others perspectives that have had their shock refurbed and possible revalved as well. I knew when I bought the bike that I’d need to get the rear shock serviced and last weekend got it off the bike to assess things which are not great! Whilst the bike is a raid it’s got an OE shock fitted...
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deefer
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Is my timing out?
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Hi all The bikes been off the road awaiting the shock rebuild, and so I’ve been replacing various bits and thought I’d recheck the valve clearances. I found when doing it when I lined up the flywheel the cam markers looked just ever so slightly misaligned and vice versa when the cam lines are flat agains...
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deefer
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Rear foot pegs
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Good evening everyone,just wondering if anyone would be able to give me an example of the rear foot pegs bolts and washer setup,mine didn’t have any fitted when I got her,I’ve sourced new pegs but need the right setup to keep it original,I know which springs I need but I’m unable to find which bolts I nee...
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Gazztop
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No acceleration
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Hi guys, first post for me, I have a 1996 ttr250 open endure as a farm bike. I have had an issue with it since I got it, it will start and idle perfectly, it will rev up in neutral no worries but as soon as I put it under load I can't get past maybe 10% throttle and it dies like it's getting too much air, let the thro...
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Hemi
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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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TTRfan
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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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Burls
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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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deefer
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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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mariaKaigiwnis
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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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yamahaTT250R
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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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rdchair
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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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deefer
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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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Paul Rennie
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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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mariaKaigiwnis
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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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