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

mallywoods · mallywoods

My new to me 1997 TT250R is coming along nicely, two weeks of cleaning and polishing, seat being refurbished, new fork gators from Steve we are going to look good. Last job is to change oil and filter. Can I use Castrol Power 1 10W-40 the same used in my Suzuki sports bike.??

mallywoods · mallywoods

I was just wondering having read lots of posts on here to increase my learning curve, If these engines are well maintained what would be the highest mileage I could expect to achieve. ???? I have read that people put baggage on them and travel vast distances so they must be very reliable, I am asking as t...

BM Steve · BM Steve

Just fitted a set of Dunlop 606 front and rear along with 14/52 sprockets and a new chain as well, I cut the chain off at 110 links, that just gives me clearance with the rear shock mud guard and sets the axle back on number 5 on the snail cams INTRO I had full Michelin knobbies on before and the ride even on smo...

widge · widge

My TTR (BLUE) has been standing for some time, the bike started fine, however I jumped on it. Pulled in the clutch stabbed first and stalled. it seems the clutch plates are stuck together? Tried bumping to see if that would free the clutch but no luck. Easy job to take the clutch out or something more ob...

mallywoods · mallywoods

Hello all again, having finally removed rusted screws on my front brake master cylinder cover i believe that the fluid has not been changed since 1997, it looks dreadful, and, will have to pump a lot of fluid through the system to clean it out, I would suspect the rear brake will be the same. My silly ques...

Rydasc6102 · Rydasc6102

hi everyone, I went out today to go for a ride and when I went to start the bike it just kept turning over it didn't even try. But when I gave it a little bit of gas(with the choke on) it came to life. But at idle with the choke on it didn't idle up like it always does. I had to keep giving it gas for around 30 seconds...

GraemeSydney · GraemeSydney

G'day guy - just joined. I picked up this TTR cheaply and I intend to use it trail ring and maybe adventure touring. The first problem is to get it running. Its been standing unused and unstarted for about ten years - yeah yeah I know the likely issues, my stupidity and optimism. To confirm my stupidity yo...

mallywoods · mallywoods

Hello all, back again with my silly questions that have been resolved with all your help, this one is not so easy. Having bought a number plate bracket and light from Steve in the shop, you will see from the picture that the exhaust blows straight onto the number plate creating a dreadful resonance and c...

Grufalo · Grufalo

Got a question for Brian, our TTR guru. I've just got back from a tour of the TET trails in Southern France and Spain. I noticed the oil level had dropped and topped the level up. I've used 1ltr of oil over 1500 kilometres. I've had a quick look this morning and the catch vessel at the airbox was full of emul...

Rydasc6102 · Rydasc6102

Hi everyone, A couple months ago I started my bike only to see blue smoke start coming out of the exhaust. It went away shortly after pushing in the choke. I let it go and just figured I'd do a rebuild this winter. But after the starting the bike several times throughout the past couple months i have notice...

tsherv · tsherv

Hi, Last Summer I purchased a 2006 TTR250 that has had very little use. In fact, it sat in storage for roughly 6 years. The previous owner didn't take care of the gas, and basically made a mess of the carb. The guy I bought it from had the carb rebuilt, replaced fuel lines, etc. When I bought the bike it r...

funguseater · funguseater

Hi, I'm close to purchasing a ttr250. I noticed a leak from a small bolt on L/H/S which is screwed into the cylinder head near the rocker cover. It wont tighten up ( has a copper washer). Looks like it may have been helicoiled in the past. 2 things: what's it for, and is it an easy fix ? In the photo, its the bo...

Base · Base

Was unlucky enough to drop the TTR yesterday. The side cover for the starter motor struck a rock quite hard. I didnt think too much of it initially but after a while i noticed a slow leak of oil from the bottom hex bolt. I thought id just dislodged the seal and limped her home to check it out. On removal of the...

Rydasc6102 · Rydasc6102

is a intake cover really necessary when washing? A lot of people use one but I never have and my bike seems fine. Are they necessary on the ttr?

Base · Base

If you're interested, at least for those in Australia, possibly other countries, I've found a paint that is pretty close for patch up work. It's DUPLICOLOR MITSUBISHI ELECTRO DSM03 Comes in 150g spray can from Supercheap Auto online. Have a look for yourself. Basically the bottom half of the fr...

mallywoods · mallywoods

Hello again, today i am servicing my air filter, I have checked out previous threads and after washing in warm soapy water and allowing to dry, some of you use 2 stroke oil instead of proper air filter oil. I have 2 stroke oil and willing to bow down to all of your years of experience and use it. Please can an...

mallywoods · mallywoods

PLease is there any major difference between a TT250R and a TTR 250

Rydasc6102 · Rydasc6102

i was cleaning and greasing my bike when I noticed that the kickstand is very sloppy. It has a lot of play in it and I'm wondering if it should be like that or if the bushing is bad. are they supposed to be like that? Thanks.

devon_rich · devon_rich

If an XR650L Acerbis tank can be adapted, does that mean so can the original? Any other tanks worth looking into? On another subject does anyone else have trouble with the rear wheel spindle seizing into the brake carrier?

mallywoods · mallywoods

Hello all again, still working on my latest new hobby, I am very puzzled that my headlight assy seems to be held together by some very posh looking elastic bands, please see the pictures and let me know if this is correct. I haven't noticed this type of fitment on any other members bike pictures. Any vi...

z1g · z1g

Hi all. Have not been riding in 15 yrs. Had some money saved up for a trip away. Figured life is to short, so bought a 2005 tt250r. (Missus went mental for a couple of days) As mention its a 2005 model. Dual kick/electric (lc). I bought this bike unseen, i had been sent videos of it working.. also a mate whom i...

mallywoods · mallywoods

hello again help required once more, my 1997 TT250R clocks please see picture, has anyone any idea on how i can display my mileage instead of a clock. also is it possible to buy a new mount as mine is broken and tie wrapped in place. other than that I really love this bike. thanks to every one that has helped...

Beagle · Beagle

Howdy, am new around here... (hello!) recently picked up a 2004 TTR blue and I’m loving it... great little trail bike! Just did a fork rebuild and noticed the front wheel spacer is worn, and im getting an annoying whining noise front the front at 40mph+ so the bearings are likely shot so am going to repla...

tom13 · tom13

translate google- Hello. I replaced the piston and cylinder. How to do the engine lapping well?

Dan-in-a-Van · Dan-in-a-Van

After my recent bit of green-laning I noticed my right boot had a bit of oil on it. Today I had a closer look at the bike to see where it had come from. I thought it was going to be the banjo coupling in the photo, but it turned out to be the allen screw below it. It looks like the screw had been glued in place with...

Jordandenton · Jordandenton

Just a quick question. I have an OE with standard digital Speedo on it and out the back of it is a blue and red striped wire that isn't connected to anything. Is the Speedo supposed to have a back light at all or does anyone know what on earth that wire is for? Cheers Jordan

Jordandenton · Jordandenton

So have the following issue with my bike and would appreciate any ideas and help. The bike starts when cold and run quite happily until the engine starts to warm up at which point it dies and loses its spark. If you hold the throttle open fully it will run but as soon as you close the throttle back to idle or...

MuzzaNZ · MuzzaNZ

The rear fender (blue 2010 model) has the black plastic extension (for the number plate) that is held on by three bolts (one at the top, 2 on the side). Does anyone please have a parts number handy for the metal side collars that are the spacers for the plastic? Unless you locktight them on, they fall off i...

dlee22 · dlee22

Hi there, I noticed a slight weep of oil had gotten a little more noticable so decided that it was time to investigate. I replaced the copper washer behind the neutral swtch thing and checked the generator covers bolts. I then rembered there was one hidden so I took of the cover for the gears between the s...

little_wing · little_wing

hey guys I have been able to research a new complete seal head for the TTR250. but now I am looking for oil.. do I want 2.5 or 5 or 7 or 10 I am a trail rider and single track. I am about 285lbs with riding gear. race tech says US1 which from what I read is like 5-7 weight also for the nitrogen. the manual says 145 P...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Oil Change (Preview) My new to me 1997 TT250R is coming along nicely, two weeks of cleaning and polishing, seat being refurbished, new fork gators from Steve we are going to look good. Last job is to change oil and filter. Can I use Castrol Power 1 10W-40 the same used in my Suzuki sports bike.??	mallywoods	38	1382	May 29, 2018 by ttr steve
	TTR250 Engines (Preview) I was just wondering having read lots of posts on here to increase my learning curve, If these engines are well maintained what would be the highest mileage I could expect to achieve. ???? I have read that people put baggage on them and travel vast distances so they must be very reliable, I am asking as t...	mallywoods	4	861	May 29, 2018 by mallywoods
	Dunlop 606 Dunlop 606 michelin heavy duty tube (Preview) Just fitted a set of Dunlop 606 front and rear along with 14/52 sprockets and a new chain as well, I cut the chain off at 110 links, that just gives me clearance with the rear shock mud guard and sets the axle back on number 5 on the snail cams INTRO I had full Michelin knobbies on before and the ride even on smo...	BM Steve	11	3879	May 28, 2018 by GraemeSydney
	clutch not working (Preview) My TTR (BLUE) has been standing for some time, the bike started fine, however I jumped on it. Pulled in the clutch stabbed first and stalled. it seems the clutch plates are stuck together? Tried bumping to see if that would free the clutch but no luck. Easy job to take the clutch out or something more ob...	widge	4	1539	May 27, 2018 by widge
	Brake Bleeding (Preview) Hello all again, having finally removed rusted screws on my front brake master cylinder cover i believe that the fluid has not been changed since 1997, it looks dreadful, and, will have to pump a lot of fluid through the system to clean it out, I would suspect the rear brake will be the same. My silly ques...	mallywoods	4	621	May 26, 2018 by mallywoods
	Didn't want to start (Preview) hi everyone, I went out today to go for a ride and when I went to start the bike it just kept turning over it didn't even try. But when I gave it a little bit of gas(with the choke on) it came to life. But at idle with the choke on it didn't idle up like it always does. I had to keep giving it gas for around 30 seconds...	Rydasc6102	2	622	May 25, 2018 by Rydasc6102
	Electrical Fault Tracing. (Preview) G'day guy - just joined. I picked up this TTR cheaply and I intend to use it trail ring and maybe adventure touring. The first problem is to get it running. Its been standing unused and unstarted for about ten years - yeah yeah I know the likely issues, my stupidity and optimism. To confirm my stupidity yo...	GraemeSydney	22	1072	May 19, 2018 by mossproof
	Exhaust versus No plate (Preview) Hello all, back again with my silly questions that have been resolved with all your help, this one is not so easy. Having bought a number plate bracket and light from Steve in the shop, you will see from the picture that the exhaust blows straight onto the number plate creating a dreadful resonance and c...	mallywoods	13	963	May 19, 2018 by TerryK
	Using oil! (Preview) Got a question for Brian, our TTR guru. I've just got back from a tour of the TET trails in Southern France and Spain. I noticed the oil level had dropped and topped the level up. I've used 1ltr of oil over 1500 kilometres. I've had a quick look this morning and the catch vessel at the airbox was full of emul...	Grufalo	5	1194	May 19, 2018 by petenz
	Light blue smoke!!!!! (Preview) Hi everyone, A couple months ago I started my bike only to see blue smoke start coming out of the exhaust. It went away shortly after pushing in the choke. I let it go and just figured I'd do a rebuild this winter. But after the starting the bike several times throughout the past couple months i have notice...	Rydasc6102	7	1467	May 17, 2018 by petenz
	Carb / Intake manifold rubber "boot" question / bike running lean (Preview) Hi, Last Summer I purchased a 2006 TTR250 that has had very little use. In fact, it sat in storage for roughly 6 years. The previous owner didn't take care of the gas, and basically made a mess of the carb. The guy I bought it from had the carb rebuilt, replaced fuel lines, etc. When I bought the bike it r...	tsherv	2	1521	May 14, 2018 by Ether
	2005 ttr250 bolt, leaking oil from L/H/S cylinder head ? (Preview) Hi, I'm close to purchasing a ttr250. I noticed a leak from a small bolt on L/H/S which is screwed into the cylinder head near the rocker cover. It wont tighten up ( has a copper washer). Looks like it may have been helicoiled in the past. 2 things: what's it for, and is it an easy fix ? In the photo, its the bo...	funguseater	7	926	May 13, 2018 by funguseater
	Engine cover crack.... (Preview) Was unlucky enough to drop the TTR yesterday. The side cover for the starter motor struck a rock quite hard. I didnt think too much of it initially but after a while i noticed a slow leak of oil from the bottom hex bolt. I thought id just dislodged the seal and limped her home to check it out. On removal of the...	Base	5	1280	May 11, 2018 by Base
	Intake cover for washing (Preview) is a intake cover really necessary when washing? A lot of people use one but I never have and my bike seems fine. Are they necessary on the ttr?	Rydasc6102	3	632	May 10, 2018 by ttr steve
	Paint for blue TTR250 (Preview) If you're interested, at least for those in Australia, possibly other countries, I've found a paint that is pretty close for patch up work. It's DUPLICOLOR MITSUBISHI ELECTRO DSM03 Comes in 150g spray can from Supercheap Auto online. Have a look for yourself. Basically the bottom half of the fr...	Base	2	881	May 9, 2018 by Base
	Air Filters (Preview) Hello again, today i am servicing my air filter, I have checked out previous threads and after washing in warm soapy water and allowing to dry, some of you use 2 stroke oil instead of proper air filter oil. I have 2 stroke oil and willing to bow down to all of your years of experience and use it. Please can an...	mallywoods	5	944	May 5, 2018 by TerryK
	TT250R & TTR250 (Preview) PLease is there any major difference between a TT250R and a TTR 250	mallywoods	3	798	May 2, 2018 by mallywoods
	Kickstand (Preview) i was cleaning and greasing my bike when I noticed that the kickstand is very sloppy. It has a lot of play in it and I'm wondering if it should be like that or if the bushing is bad. are they supposed to be like that? Thanks.	Rydasc6102	2	1000	May 1, 2018 by Rydasc6102
	Tanks and rear wheel spindle seizing into brake carrier (Preview) If an XR650L Acerbis tank can be adapted, does that mean so can the original? Any other tanks worth looking into? On another subject does anyone else have trouble with the rear wheel spindle seizing into the brake carrier?	devon_rich	3	665	Apr 29, 2018 by devon_rich
	Headlight & pictures (Preview) Hello all again, still working on my latest new hobby, I am very puzzled that my headlight assy seems to be held together by some very posh looking elastic bands, please see the pictures and let me know if this is correct. I haven't noticed this type of fitment on any other members bike pictures. Any vi...	mallywoods	2	772	Apr 29, 2018 by Dan-in-a-Van
	2005 ttr250 electrical problems? just will not start after a dufus mistake. SOLVED #happydays ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all. Have not been riding in 15 yrs. Had some money saved up for a trip away. Figured life is to short, so bought a 2005 tt250r. (Missus went mental for a couple of days) As mention its a 2005 model. Dual kick/electric (lc). I bought this bike unseen, i had been sent videos of it working.. also a mate whom i...	z1g	52	5056	Apr 29, 2018 by Gerry atric69
	Clocks and instruments pics (Preview) hello again help required once more, my 1997 TT250R clocks please see picture, has anyone any idea on how i can display my mileage instead of a clock. also is it possible to buy a new mount as mine is broken and tie wrapped in place. other than that I really love this bike. thanks to every one that has helped...	mallywoods	2	976	Apr 28, 2018 by mallywoods
	All balls fr. wheel spacer kit, any good? (Preview) Howdy, am new around here... (hello!) recently picked up a 2004 TTR blue and I’m loving it... great little trail bike! Just did a fork rebuild and noticed the front wheel spacer is worn, and im getting an annoying whining noise front the front at 40mph+ so the bearings are likely shot so am going to repla...	Beagle	3	668	Apr 27, 2018 by Beagle
	engine lapping (Preview) translate google- Hello. I replaced the piston and cylinder. How to do the engine lapping well?	tom13	6	836	Apr 25, 2018 by tom13
	Latest bodge discovered (Preview) After my recent bit of green-laning I noticed my right boot had a bit of oil on it. Today I had a closer look at the bike to see where it had come from. I thought it was going to be the banjo coupling in the photo, but it turned out to be the allen screw below it. It looks like the screw had been glued in place with...	Dan-in-a-Van	5	814	Apr 22, 2018 by Dan-in-a-Van
	OE digital Speedo wire (Preview) Just a quick question. I have an OE with standard digital Speedo on it and out the back of it is a blue and red striped wire that isn't connected to anything. Is the Speedo supposed to have a back light at all or does anyone know what on earth that wire is for? Cheers Jordan	Jordandenton	5	1234	Apr 19, 2018 by ttr steve
	Ttr losing spark when warm (Preview) So have the following issue with my bike and would appreciate any ideas and help. The bike starts when cold and run quite happily until the engine starts to warm up at which point it dies and loses its spark. If you hold the throttle open fully it will run but as soon as you close the throttle back to idle or...	Jordandenton	8	791	Apr 18, 2018 by ttr steve
	Part number for the rear fender extension side collars? (Preview) The rear fender (blue 2010 model) has the black plastic extension (for the number plate) that is held on by three bolts (one at the top, 2 on the side). Does anyone please have a parts number handy for the metal side collars that are the spacers for the plastic? Unless you locktight them on, they fall off i...	MuzzaNZ	2	915	Apr 11, 2018 by MuzzaNZ
	Cracked generator cover (Preview) Hi there, I noticed a slight weep of oil had gotten a little more noticable so decided that it was time to investigate. I replaced the copper washer behind the neutral swtch thing and checked the generator covers bolts. I then rembered there was one hidden so I took of the cover for the gears between the s...	dlee22	5	1946	Apr 6, 2018 by dlee22
	2006 blue plastic tank rear shock oil weight?????????? (Preview) hey guys I have been able to research a new complete seal head for the TTR250. but now I am looking for oil.. do I want 2.5 or 5 or 7 or 10 I am a trail rider and single track. I am about 285lbs with riding gear. race tech says US1 which from what I read is like 5-7 weight also for the nitrogen. the manual says 145 P...	little_wing	2	1037	Apr 4, 2018 by TTRfan
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