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

Base · Base

Well i always wondered why the ttr250 only seemed to come out with one grab handle, and i always wanted another just to make it look symmetrical, much like my mates 600. So I managed to get my hands on one from a wreck and thought here's my opportunity. Well what i thought would be a 15 minute job max, turned...

sledman 1 · sledman 1

A year a go I went through my TTR 250 to make an overlanding bike. One of the first tasks was to lower the overall bike 3". After 2000 miles this summer of riding dirt roads/two track in the back country of Montana my forks would clank on big hits, especially with 10lbs of air in each to offset the luggag...

Rydasc6102 · Rydasc6102

I am currently getting new knobbies put on my rims and when I was taking off the front rim I noticed A lot of oily goop at the bottom of the fork seal. I want to take off both boots to inspect the fork seals but can't seem to get them off. Any ideas?

mallywoods · mallywoods

Hello my TTR 250 starts first time on the button and thats good because when using the kick starter i tend to wear myself out, yesterday after about 12 kicks to no avail i dropped to the floor with pulled leg calf muscles in agony and in tears with pain causing a disturbed nights sleep and unable to walk all...

Nick Dastardly · Nick Dastardly

hi all can anyone point me to where i can buy a road legal flexible unbreakable number plate. i know it will be the size of a sheet of plywood but i dont want attention from the police cheers

chrishughes1989 · chrishughes1989

can i replace this grommet? as i get a slight weep from it

ttr steve · ttr steve

Hi All As sprag clutches seem to be getting more expensive as the pound goes down the toilet, I would appreciate to know if any of you have fitted the ones from China? I would be interested in your feedback, when did you fit one and if it is lasting well. Negative feedback is just as welcome as positive, as I...

Benjah · Benjah

Hi guys, Pretty sure this cam chain is toast but thought I'd get your opinion. TDC checked and double checked. Toast?

kitkat · kitkat

Hello, I have a US spec TTR which has been going great. Long story but had issues with light switch and indicators which on inspection of the switch unit identified a broken switch plus some idiot (me) lost one of the rocker ball bearings etc etc. Anyway, ordered a new light switch module which I knew...

JOHNYBOY · JOHNYBOY

just wondering if i cant get my digital speedo working. Is there a cable & speedo head as an optional fitment?

Rooster · Rooster

So according to the Service Manual and the Baja Designs website the stator puts out about 150 watts A/C. I want to replace my headlight with a LED version but most of those say you need D/C. I'm confused as I'm pretty sure the stock headlight is running on D/C as the goober that owned by my bike before me g...

Beagle · Beagle

Hey all... recently had a chain break on me and it got caught up between the front sprocket and the swing arm, mashed up the swing arm bearing cover and swing arm oil seal... didn’t want to take the whole shock / linkage off to get to the damaged seal and cover, so I just unbolted the swingarm from the linkag...

dlee22 · dlee22

Hi there, I have an oe with a kick starter and usually it all turns over nicely, that being all the time up till 1.5 months ago. Nowadays its 50:50 whether it turns as intended, it almost feels like its maybe forcing the starter motor the wrong way as there is a reallt stramge resistance? Just a really weir...

honda15i · honda15i

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Areyourshop-Motorcycle-for-Yamaha-Stator-Generator-Coil-for-Yamaha-TTR250-1999-2006-Aluminium-High-Quality-Motorbike/32842965603.html

ben_conquest · ben_conquest

Hey Everyone, I had my 97 TTR stolen from my house the other night (first night after moving in by the way!). Luckily I got it back the next day relatively undamaged but the grubs have snapped the steering lock off in the locked position. I managed to get the key barrel out using instructions from a previo...

Wardy · Wardy

Hi, does anyone know if a 140 e07 mitas will fit my ttr......got a good part worn that needs using , looks like it would fit but it's one big tyre....thanks in advance , steve.

BikerMat · BikerMat

Hi Totally TTR, I have recently bought a 1993 ttr 250, it's a bit rought looking and upon closer inspection the bike has revealed its rough life. Rant incoming, TL;DR at the bottom. I have a few questions about whats what on the bike, OEM parts, aftermarket replacements and bits that stood out as sketch...

Rooster · Rooster

I've had a few bikes before and generally do my own wrenching. Decided to pick up a dirt bike after leaving road bikes a couple years ago. Paid 900 bucks for this 1999 TTR. The Carb was a basket case. Accelerator pump was bad. Somebody had lost the check valve . Pilot jet was gunked up. Somehow it s...

Bonn · Bonn

Hi,I am new to the forum.On my last ride the splines on my gear shift shaft stripped.I would like to know what sort of job it is to fit a new shaft on my 1996 250 raid is.

Sponger · Sponger

Did a quick search and only found tyre fitting? I have a part worn tyre I need to fit as the current tyre is (I presume) an off road tyre and badly cracked. I have a load of tyre levers, happy with the refit but just wondered the best way to get the old one off? Noticed there was talk on other threads of cutting t...

tom13 · tom13

Google translator Hello gentlemen. I have a motor after refurbishment and I want to change the oil. Now it is Motul10w40 and is it good to give this one with a photo? And then do you have to rinse the engine? Is it better to pour Motul again? Thank you.

chrishughes1989 · chrishughes1989

I have recently fitted new rings and stem seals and i took it for its first ride out since the work, i did 45 miles at a steady pace. Bike sounds good and doesn't smoke anymore. When I got home I noticed that some oil had come out of the blocked off pipe on the oil breather (at the bottom), what can cause this?...

honda15i · honda15i

mine on idle or high revs makes up to 13.5v. i tried changing rectifier with no change i.e. v doesnt increase. i measured between connected battery terminals. On my other biked I looked for voltage was higher than 14v on idle.

Michael10101010 · Michael10101010

Alright so stopped by a mates house to pick something up, killed the bike grabbed what I needed, went to start again, no E start, fair enough, gave it a hellofa lott kicks, nothing, long story short I’m getting no power to the starter and no spark, dash lights work fine, horn, headlights, battery is fine...

chrishughes1989 · chrishughes1989

I have a leak from under this where there is a diaphragm. Where can I get hold of the gaskets and seals? a link or advice would be much appreciated Thanks, Chris

sidecars48 · sidecars48

Hi I recently bought lower shock BEARINGS, linkage, and swingarm BEARINGS. They say 99-06 mine is 07 model but I guess all models from 99 onwards are the same??

chrishughes1989 · chrishughes1989

http://totallyttrs.com/epages/699105d9-e4cc-4b32-b236-84e72cd67f84.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=1718328

chrishughes1989 · chrishughes1989

after putting a new timing chain on my ttr250 2004 model as it was stretched, and it has been starved of oil on the head due to the blanking bolt being left in (sounds nice running still) I thought that maybe the excess heat on the valves and cams had killed the stem seals ( but it doesn't smoke much on sta...

TTRfan · TTRfan

What the man from Michelin says

South307 · South307

When start the engine or turn off the engine I can hear some metal knocking sound once or twice while starting and once while turning off. Is it how it suppose to be or is it something wrong? How to fix? Please advice. TTR 2008. Seems like sound comes from electric starter area.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Left side grab handle (Preview) Well i always wondered why the ttr250 only seemed to come out with one grab handle, and i always wanted another just to make it look symmetrical, much like my mates 600. So I managed to get my hands on one from a wreck and thought here's my opportunity. Well what i thought would be a 15 minute job max, turned...	Base	4	1248	Aug 25, 2018 by TTRfan
	Front forks TTR 250 (Preview) A year a go I went through my TTR 250 to make an overlanding bike. One of the first tasks was to lower the overall bike 3". After 2000 miles this summer of riding dirt roads/two track in the back country of Montana my forks would clank on big hits, especially with 10lbs of air in each to offset the luggag...	sledman 1	1	949	Aug 21, 2018 by robs
	Front fork boots. (Preview) I am currently getting new knobbies put on my rims and when I was taking off the front rim I noticed A lot of oily goop at the bottom of the fork seal. I want to take off both boots to inspect the fork seals but can't seem to get them off. Any ideas?	Rydasc6102	3	981	Aug 21, 2018 by Rydasc6102
	Kick Starter (Preview) Hello my TTR 250 starts first time on the button and thats good because when using the kick starter i tend to wear myself out, yesterday after about 12 kicks to no avail i dropped to the floor with pulled leg calf muscles in agony and in tears with pain causing a disturbed nights sleep and unable to walk all...	mallywoods	6	1434	Aug 20, 2018 by mossproof
	road legal flexible unbreakable number plate (Preview) hi all can anyone point me to where i can buy a road legal flexible unbreakable number plate. i know it will be the size of a sheet of plywood but i dont want attention from the police cheers	Nick Dastardly	5	1271	Aug 20, 2018 by mmwain
	Slight weep on decompressor plug (Preview) can i replace this grommet? as i get a slight weep from it	chrishughes1989	2	3488	Aug 20, 2018 by mmwain
	After-market Chinese sprag clutch (Preview) Hi All As sprag clutches seem to be getting more expensive as the pound goes down the toilet, I would appreciate to know if any of you have fitted the ones from China? I would be interested in your feedback, when did you fit one and if it is lasting well. Negative feedback is just as welcome as positive, as I...	ttr steve	48	29924	Aug 20, 2018 by mmwain
	Time for a new cam chain? (Preview) Hi guys, Pretty sure this cam chain is toast but thought I'd get your opinion. TDC checked and double checked. Toast?	Benjah	3	823	Aug 18, 2018 by mossproof
	Wiring challenge - bodge or replace? (Preview) Hello, I have a US spec TTR which has been going great. Long story but had issues with light switch and indicators which on inspection of the switch unit identified a broken switch plus some idiot (me) lost one of the rocker ball bearings etc etc. Anyway, ordered a new light switch module which I knew...	kitkat	17	1585	Aug 17, 2018 by ttboof
	Digital speedo issues - trouble shooting, repairs and alternatives! ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) just wondering if i cant get my digital speedo working. Is there a cable & speedo head as an optional fitment?	JOHNYBOY	259	74063	Aug 15, 2018 by pavlos
	Stator Output (Preview) So according to the Service Manual and the Baja Designs website the stator puts out about 150 watts A/C. I want to replace my headlight with a LED version but most of those say you need D/C. I'm confused as I'm pretty sure the stock headlight is running on D/C as the goober that owned by my bike before me g...	Rooster	4	1757	Aug 14, 2018 by Rooster
	Rear shock / linkage issue? (Preview) Hey all... recently had a chain break on me and it got caught up between the front sprocket and the swing arm, mashed up the swing arm bearing cover and swing arm oil seal... didn’t want to take the whole shock / linkage off to get to the damaged seal and cover, so I just unbolted the swingarm from the linkag...	Beagle	10	1150	Aug 9, 2018 by Beagle
	Strange Kick starter issue (Preview) Hi there, I have an oe with a kick starter and usually it all turns over nicely, that being all the time up till 1.5 months ago. Nowadays its 50:50 whether it turns as intended, it almost feels like its maybe forcing the starter motor the wrong way as there is a reallt stramge resistance? Just a really weir...	dlee22	6	894	Aug 7, 2018 by dlee22
	Chinese generator (Preview) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Areyourshop-Motorcycle-for-Yamaha-Stator-Generator-Coil-for-Yamaha-TTR250-1999-2006-Aluminium-High-Quality-Motorbike/32842965603.html	honda15i	1	2077	Aug 6, 2018 by TTRfan
	repairing my recently stolen bike (Preview) Hey Everyone, I had my 97 TTR stolen from my house the other night (first night after moving in by the way!). Luckily I got it back the next day relatively undamaged but the grubs have snapped the steering lock off in the locked position. I managed to get the key barrel out using instructions from a previo...	ben_conquest	1	725	Aug 5, 2018 by TTRfan
	Mites e07 (Preview) Hi, does anyone know if a 140 e07 mitas will fit my ttr......got a good part worn that needs using , looks like it would fit but it's one big tyre....thanks in advance , steve.	Wardy	4	836	Aug 2, 2018 by Wardy
	Recently acquired 1993 TTR open enduro (Preview) Hi Totally TTR, I have recently bought a 1993 ttr 250, it's a bit rought looking and upon closer inspection the bike has revealed its rough life. Rant incoming, TL;DR at the bottom. I have a few questions about whats what on the bike, OEM parts, aftermarket replacements and bits that stood out as sketch...	BikerMat	7	2202	Aug 2, 2018 by mossproof
	New to Me TTR - some questions (Preview) I've had a few bikes before and generally do my own wrenching. Decided to pick up a dirt bike after leaving road bikes a couple years ago. Paid 900 bucks for this 1999 TTR. The Carb was a basket case. Accelerator pump was bad. Somebody had lost the check valve . Pilot jet was gunked up. Somehow it s...	Rooster	3	897	Jul 31, 2018 by tom13
	Gear shift shaft (Preview) Hi,I am new to the forum.On my last ride the splines on my gear shift shaft stripped.I would like to know what sort of job it is to fit a new shaft on my 1996 250 raid is.	Bonn	5	1151	Jul 26, 2018 by petenz
	Tyre removal (Preview) Did a quick search and only found tyre fitting? I have a part worn tyre I need to fit as the current tyre is (I presume) an off road tyre and badly cracked. I have a load of tyre levers, happy with the refit but just wondered the best way to get the old one off? Noticed there was talk on other threads of cutting t...	Sponger	1	771	Jul 23, 2018 by Sponger
	Motul / Castrol Power1 (Preview) Google translator Hello gentlemen. I have a motor after refurbishment and I want to change the oil. Now it is Motul10w40 and is it good to give this one with a photo? And then do you have to rinse the engine? Is it better to pour Motul again? Thank you.	tom13	7	1173	Jul 22, 2018 by tom13
	oil coming from blocked off pipe below oil breather (Preview) I have recently fitted new rings and stem seals and i took it for its first ride out since the work, i did 45 miles at a steady pace. Bike sounds good and doesn't smoke anymore. When I got home I noticed that some oil had come out of the blocked off pipe on the oil breather (at the bottom), what can cause this?...	chrishughes1989	7	1179	Jul 21, 2018 by chrishughes1989
	What is good voltage coming from generator? (Preview) mine on idle or high revs makes up to 13.5v. i tried changing rectifier with no change i.e. v doesnt increase. i measured between connected battery terminals. On my other biked I looked for voltage was higher than 14v on idle.	honda15i	6	553	Jul 18, 2018 by TTRfan
	Help TTR is being real weird! Electrical problems noidea (Preview) Alright so stopped by a mates house to pick something up, killed the bike grabbed what I needed, went to start again, no E start, fair enough, gave it a hellofa lott kicks, nothing, long story short I’m getting no power to the starter and no spark, dash lights work fine, horn, headlights, battery is fine...	Michael10101010	13	990	Jul 16, 2018 by TTRfan
	CARB GASKET (Preview) I have a leak from under this where there is a diaphragm. Where can I get hold of the gaskets and seals? a link or advice would be much appreciated Thanks, Chris	chrishughes1989	2	592	Jul 1, 2018 by ttr steve
	BEARINGS (Preview) Hi I recently bought lower shock BEARINGS, linkage, and swingarm BEARINGS. They say 99-06 mine is 07 model but I guess all models from 99 onwards are the same??	sidecars48	1	623	Jun 27, 2018 by TTRfan
	after market gaskets (Preview) http://totallyttrs.com/epages/699105d9-e4cc-4b32-b236-84e72cd67f84.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=1718328	chrishughes1989	2	546	Jun 26, 2018 by JOHNYBOY
	Smoking at high RPM stinks of burning oil (Preview) after putting a new timing chain on my ttr250 2004 model as it was stretched, and it has been starved of oil on the head due to the blanking bolt being left in (sounds nice running still) I thought that maybe the excess heat on the valves and cams had killed the stem seals ( but it doesn't smoke much on sta...	chrishughes1989	5	852	Jun 24, 2018 by mossproof
	Inner tube valve fitment (Preview) What the man from Michelin says	TTRfan	1	639	Jun 24, 2018 by JOHNYBOY
	Strange metallic sound while starting/turning off (Preview) When start the engine or turn off the engine I can hear some metal knocking sound once or twice while starting and once while turning off. Is it how it suppose to be or is it something wrong? How to fix? Please advice. TTR 2008. Seems like sound comes from electric starter area.	South307	13	1415	Jun 20, 2018 by Cubber
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