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New battery time
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New battery time so she's dying is it worth going to lithium ion or sticking to sealed lead/glass matt the bike is running a Motobatt yellow mb7u the Lithium is about £20 more is it worth it the Motobatt has lasted well I put it on when I got the bike so around 4 years also how do the Lithium battery's play bal...
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pug
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Oily problem
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Guys, I'm losing oil from a gaskey under the head on the front left hand side of the engine (near the exhaust outlet).. The bike had loose bolts all over it when I got it and I'm thinking even the engine studs could be loose. It it advisable to crank on the bolt? I've got a torque wrench but not sure the setti...
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Gavinm
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Possible broken clutch perch
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i was out riding today and I took a decent fall on stone. My guard poped off and it looks like the clutch perch is pulling apart. I haven't looked closely at it before and dont know if it is bent or broken. Any of you know?
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Rydasc6102
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Lithium grease
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is lithium grease safe to use on the ttr250 chain. I work with several people who use lithium grease on their chains because it is so cheap. Would this harm the chain since it is an o-ring chain, does it work well, does it last long on the trails? Thanks
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Rydasc6102
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TTR250 was running fine, now only on choke and revving high (lean)
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My son finally got around to telling me the bike ”wont stay running”. Sure enough only runs on choke and when i was fiddling with throttle and choke while on ks, a partial donut fell out. (Try and post Pic) I was thinking exhaust pipe gasket @ cylinder but looked for images online and part looks like coppe...
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richief
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How to remove a broken bolt in a deep or recessed hole
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Wow - I never cease to be amazed at the resources avaialble via the interweb! I was looking on YouTube for info on replacing a MAF sensor on a Jag and saw this video on the sidebar:- It also alerted me to a tool that I haven't come across before ca...
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TTRfan
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Kickstarter screw replacements
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Hi totally ttr, I am just about ready to order a bunch of bits for my 1993 Open enduro. The list is quite long and I'm trying to find replacement parts for my kickstarter, I have already found a ball bearing and spring. But I need a screw to replace mine that has sheared at some point. The screw on the kicksta...
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BikerMat
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Found a place you can purchase the rear shock that wont make you cry
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I was looking into purchasing a new shock before I sent mine off for rebuild and found this in the process. It's a different part number than the OE shock but looks identical. Figured I throw this out there for those that are dealing with shock issues. https://www.cmsnl.com/products/shock-absor...
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Rooster
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Clutch Plate Compatibility
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I'm thinking of changing out the friction plates on my clutch. I'm pretty sure but not positive that the clutch plates for the WR250 are the same as the ones in the blue TTRs. Can anyone confirm that this is the case?
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Rooster
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Left side indicators blink fast?
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silly question i have a 1993 TTR 250 .. when I put hazards on all four indicators blink correct. when I use turn signals right side works fine ,bet when I switch to left side indicators blink fast ??? put work fine. Any ideas ???? thanks
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Dorian
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Gearing help
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Hi my ttr rides ok but feels like I'm thrashing it at 55mph my rear sprocket is a 49 and my front is 13. I would like a little more top end speed for road use but would like it to still have power when needed too. What would you guy recommend? What are other people running on?
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chrishughes1989
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Cleaning front wheel gear unit.
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I want to remove all of the old grease from the front wheel gear unit and replace it with new grease, but I don't want to damage it as it is nearly $100 from yamaha. how should I go about cleaning it out? Thanks.
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Rydasc6102
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Stripping paint.
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im looking into getting new side covers from a friend and he painted them. Would paint stripper damage the plastic or would it be fine? Also could power washing them take off the paint? Thanks.
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Rydasc6102
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Difficulty removing flywheel....
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Difficulty is an understatement - it seems to have taken up most of my afternoon Flywheels can be stubborn but I haven't come across one before where it seemed like it was welded on! I used a combination of flywheel puller, heat, rattle gun and a generous helping of Irish screwdriver and it eventually...
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TTRfan
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Left side grab handle
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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...
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Base
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Front forks TTR 250
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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...
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sledman 1
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Front fork boots.
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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?
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Rydasc6102
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Kick Starter
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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...
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mallywoods
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road legal flexible unbreakable number plate
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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
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Nick Dastardly
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Slight weep on decompressor plug
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can i replace this grommet? as i get a slight weep from it
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chrishughes1989
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After-market Chinese sprag clutch
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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...
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ttr steve
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Time for a new cam chain?
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Hi guys, Pretty sure this cam chain is toast but thought I'd get your opinion. TDC checked and double checked. Toast?
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Benjah
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Wiring challenge - bodge or replace?
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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...
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kitkat
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Digital speedo issues - trouble shooting, repairs and alternatives!
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just wondering if i cant get my digital speedo working. Is there a cable & speedo head as an optional fitment?
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JOHNYBOY
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Stator Output
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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...
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Rooster
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Rear shock / linkage issue?
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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...
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Beagle
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Strange Kick starter issue
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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...
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dlee22
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Chinese generator
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Areyourshop-Motorcycle-for-Yamaha-Stator-Generator-Coil-for-Yamaha-TTR250-1999-2006-Aluminium-High-Quality-Motorbike/32842965603.html
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repairing my recently stolen bike
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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...
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ben_conquest
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Mites e07
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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.
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Wardy
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