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

Rydasc6102 · Rydasc6102

hi everyone, A couple months ago I was changing the spark plug on the bike and decided to do a compression test only to find that The gauge read only 60 PSI. I'm pretty sure it should be way higher than that. The bike still runs extremely strong and it doesn't feel like there's any power loss could this jus...

TTR2501966 · TTR2501966

Hi all,I have a problem with the charging system on my newly acquired TTR250 1995.Symptoms are battery drain of 0.2V/hour, so it’s flat the next day. Also no charging when I rev the bike quite high(I don’t have an inductive tachometer) – the voltage across the battery stays at its initial charge of ap...

commandermullet · commandermullet

Hello everyone, I have just about wrapped up overhauling my engine. My final inner engine task is the clutch plates I have just now installed. Here's my issue- The last time I played with one of these clutches a few years ago, I busted my spare. I put an improper torque wrench to the clutch spring screws...

charlesrobertson · charlesrobertson

Just wondering if theres a good how-to for installing front brake pads I used this - http://www.ttr250.com/TTR_rear_discpads.htm for the rear ones and it was very easy but not sure how to do the front ones

rdchair · rdchair

Hi the speedo stopped working so today had a look. . Spin cable at bottom and speedo needle moves . put a match in bottom pic up and it spun intermittently ie a couple of sparodic turns every turn of the wheel . Stripped and cleaned pic up and found the problem . The 3 tang washer had lost its flat sides ( see pi...

asap88 · asap88

So I just replaced the piston rings and cam chain on one of my TTR's that had a little rattle in the (so I thought) top end. At the time there was little to no play in the big end so was left as it was. Few rides later and the noise that never left was back and at the first oil change the (after 2 hours ridding) the...

threshold · threshold

How do people clean their spokes? Want to know as it is the part of ttr I don't know how to clean. And keeping it clean seems to be the main part of maitenence because it is a trouble free bike!

wobbly · wobbly

Seem to have developed a starting problem on the ttr, where I put the choke and fuel on crank the engine, it starts straight away but the dies. I can do this 4/5 times and eventually I can get it to keep going but before this it used to start on the button. When its warm/hot there,s no problem I can start it eas...

TTRfan · TTRfan

Don't you just love eBay!!! £140 worth of crankshaft main bearings plus a transmission bearing for £45 posted

rdchair · rdchair

Hi I have just bought a DID gold O ring chain for£10 on ebay, but has no soft link. I have never used a soft link and would I need special tools. Can I use a split link with O rings? cheers Dom -- Edited by rdchair on Thursday 21st of December 2017 09:41:26 AM

TerryK · TerryK

As the subject suggests, I replaced the chain & sprockets, nice gold DID 520 chain with 13T & 44T sprockets, am I the only one that loves the feel of new chain & sprockets ? 16500 kms on the OEM units, not bad for a dirt bike & I could have reused the rear sprocket. Spending more time on the W...

shad · shad

https://www.dsmra.asn.au/dsmra/riding-tips/tech-tips/73-carriying-gear

TTRfan · TTRfan

I visited the Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum yesterday in the company of TTR Steve and other similar but greyer old reprobates I have had discussions in the past about how thin you can go on cylinder sleeves before they would go "wavy" or otherwise distort in use. There were quite a few sectioned aero e...

Kelkidd001 · Kelkidd001

Hello this is my first time posting to this form I have a 99 TTR 250 and the battery is fully charged I have a brand new spark plug and I'm turning the engine over with the electric start and I can see a spark initially but does not spark after that, every time I hit the starter, could anybody tell me what that c...

mossproof · mossproof

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-TTR250-99-06-RFX-Race-Series-Lower-Swingarm-Shock-Bearing-Kit/401291255310?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

TTRfan · TTRfan

I picked up a rebored barrel for Steve this morning (first oversize so no double boring charge as was the case with the 280 kit I had done back along) and the price had jumped over an 18 month period from £46 to £54. Don't get me wrong, the finished honed bore looks spot on but I am just wondering what other ow...

Lumbricus · Lumbricus

I need a new throttle cable as I have noticed the lower of the two cables is starting to break apart near the carburettor end. I bought my TTR second hand and so don't know whether I need a standard or extra long cable. The bars are Renthal 966 but I don't know whether any bar risers have been fitted. What's t...

leigh · leigh

Hello knowledgeable peeps I have just discovered the base gasket under the barrel is leaking oil - only very slight but sadly it is none the less. I say sadly, but what an excuse to finally pull apart and rebuild a motor (top end), and accidentally make it a 263 while I'm at it. Question for you all, I noti...

Matti Ghofen · Matti Ghofen

Folks, I have made a silly error: I have lost the ball bearing from the end of the clutch rod. Does anyone know the diameter of the ball please? thanks, MG

Shanemhi · Shanemhi

hi,whilst doing some jobs for mot I had bike running then it just stops .....got a spark and fuel but starter spins faster than normal but it doesn't sound like its firing .there's a bit of dirty Mayo like liquid in air box and someone who knows more than me (which isn't hard !!) said it sounds like no compr...

TTRfan · TTRfan

For the benefit of new owners and/or forum members, I would like to draw attention to the huge range of used spares that Steve & Lisa stock at Totally TTRs.See here – over 150 items and, if you don’t see what you are looking for then drop them an email to sales@totallyttrs.com and let them know what yo...

threshold · threshold

Gday guys, Forgive me for my lack of mechanical apptitude. I have a leaking head gasket, very small and slow leak. I am going to take my bike to the mechanics to get that repaired, my bike runs sweet and has 6500 kilometres. Would it be worth getting a new piston and ring done when the head is off?

JVOHV · JVOHV

Greetings all, Its been a while since I posted, thanks to all who've helped me along the way... After a year working on my restoration of a 2001 ttr250 (slowed down by military deployment) I'm getting close to completion. The bike was vet (family) owned and had less than 600 miles on it then was stored (w...

LRJ · LRJ

I happened to use the TTR to commute to work early one morning (about 5 am--dark) last week and I noticed that the header pipe got a pretty bright red while warming up with the choke on. After easing off the choke and riding the bike with normal throttle, I leaned over and saw that the exhaust header conti...

shad · shad

Hey guys my fuel tank cap is seized I'm not sure if its rusted to the tank or if the locking mechanism on the cap is seized i can turn the cap with some effort but if i put the key in and and try to turn it just risks breaking the key the tank. It has been empty and off the bike for awhile since ive been doing repair...

Thomas ttr250 Williams · Thomas ttr250 Williams

hiya all I'm looking for someone to be able to get my ttr running properly again . Will deliver to you depending how long a drive it is . my father purchased this bike around 4-5 years ago was using it regular then it needed a mot so he never bothered with it again . After 3 years of being dry stored ive decide...

DANKWHEELIE420 · DANKWHEELIE420

I WANNA KNOW IF I CAN ENHANCE AND GET SOME SEXY BULLETPROOF GOODIES 4 MY TTR 350 STOCK ISNT ENOUGH

Dave · Dave

Hi all, I'm new to the forum - I've got a 2002 TTR250 which has developed a bit of a cold starting problem. Essentially, I usually turn the fuel on, choke out, then use the electric start and it fires up after a couple of seconds holding the button. Recently though, it just turns over and will not fire up f...

katana · katana

I am busy reading the repairs thread - finished the carb one earlier. I have an odd issue. It only happens in 6th gear, usually while overtaking a car. I will be going strong, when all of a sudden I get a splutter in the revs, almost like running out of fuel. When I change to 5th, I can rev strongly with no h...

Gcorner · Gcorner

The Missus just passed her competency test for pre learners (Tasmania) and is keen to start riding the TTR to work so i was wondering if anyone knew how to lock up the tank for some added security, more concerened about vandals and skanky additives than pilfered fuel. Fuel is easy to replace. Probably...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Extremely low compression but bike runs just fine (Preview) hi everyone, A couple months ago I was changing the spark plug on the bike and decided to do a compression test only to find that The gauge read only 60 PSI. I'm pretty sure it should be way higher than that. The bike still runs extremely strong and it doesn't feel like there's any power loss could this jus...	Rydasc6102	12	1792	Jan 12, 2018 by Rydasc6102
	Charging problem - battery drain (Preview) Hi all,I have a problem with the charging system on my newly acquired TTR250 1995.Symptoms are battery drain of 0.2V/hour, so it’s flat the next day. Also no charging when I rev the bike quite high(I don’t have an inductive tachometer) – the voltage across the battery stays at its initial charge of ap...	TTR2501966	5	2424	Jan 11, 2018 by mossproof
	Clutch spring screws (Preview) Hello everyone, I have just about wrapped up overhauling my engine. My final inner engine task is the clutch plates I have just now installed. Here's my issue- The last time I played with one of these clutches a few years ago, I busted my spare. I put an improper torque wrench to the clutch spring screws...	commandermullet	4	663	Jan 10, 2018 by mossproof
	Installing front brake pads (Preview) Just wondering if theres a good how-to for installing front brake pads I used this - http://www.ttr250.com/TTR_rear_discpads.htm for the rear ones and it was very easy but not sure how to do the front ones	charlesrobertson	3	2084	Jan 7, 2018 by TerryK
	Speedo drive/cable problem (Preview) Hi the speedo stopped working so today had a look. . Spin cable at bottom and speedo needle moves . put a match in bottom pic up and it spun intermittently ie a couple of sparodic turns every turn of the wheel . Stripped and cleaned pic up and found the problem . The 3 tang washer had lost its flat sides ( see pi...	rdchair	4	859	Jan 4, 2018 by rdchair
	Shagged Big End, Options? (Preview) So I just replaced the piston rings and cam chain on one of my TTR's that had a little rattle in the (so I thought) top end. At the time there was little to no play in the big end so was left as it was. Few rides later and the noise that never left was back and at the first oil change the (after 2 hours ridding) the...	asap88	6	954	Jan 2, 2018 by asap88
	Cleaning spokes (Preview) How do people clean their spokes? Want to know as it is the part of ttr I don't know how to clean. And keeping it clean seems to be the main part of maitenence because it is a trouble free bike!	threshold	5	698	Dec 29, 2017 by leigh
	Starting problems (Preview) Seem to have developed a starting problem on the ttr, where I put the choke and fuel on crank the engine, it starts straight away but the dies. I can do this 4/5 times and eventually I can get it to keep going but before this it used to start on the button. When its warm/hot there,s no problem I can start it eas...	wobbly	10	921	Dec 22, 2017 by wobbly
	Early Christmas present for my TTR! (Preview) Don't you just love eBay!!! £140 worth of crankshaft main bearings plus a transmission bearing for £45 posted	TTRfan	7	852	Dec 22, 2017 by Kaos
	Soft link Or split link? (Preview) Hi I have just bought a DID gold O ring chain for£10 on ebay, but has no soft link. I have never used a soft link and would I need special tools. Can I use a split link with O rings? cheers Dom -- Edited by rdchair on Thursday 21st of December 2017 09:41:26 AM	rdchair	6	628	Dec 21, 2017 by rdchair
	Got to love new chain & sprockets (Preview) As the subject suggests, I replaced the chain & sprockets, nice gold DID 520 chain with 13T & 44T sprockets, am I the only one that loves the feel of new chain & sprockets ? 16500 kms on the OEM units, not bad for a dirt bike & I could have reused the rear sprocket. Spending more time on the W...	TerryK	3	773	Dec 19, 2017 by TerryK
	found this great article. (Preview) https://www.dsmra.asn.au/dsmra/riding-tips/tech-tips/73-carriying-gear	shad	6	1009	Dec 18, 2017 by shad
	How thin can you go on the cylinder sleeve? (Preview) I visited the Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum yesterday in the company of TTR Steve and other similar but greyer old reprobates I have had discussions in the past about how thin you can go on cylinder sleeves before they would go "wavy" or otherwise distort in use. There were quite a few sectioned aero e...	TTRfan	5	1657	Dec 17, 2017 by mossproof
	Spark issue! Please help (Preview) Hello this is my first time posting to this form I have a 99 TTR 250 and the battery is fully charged I have a brand new spark plug and I'm turning the engine over with the electric start and I can see a spark initially but does not spark after that, every time I hit the starter, could anybody tell me what that c...	Kelkidd001	3	802	Dec 10, 2017 by comeragh
	Bottom shock bearing - anyone tried these? (Preview) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-TTR250-99-06-RFX-Race-Series-Lower-Swingarm-Shock-Bearing-Kit/401291255310?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649	mossproof	0	512	Dec 3, 2017 by mossproof
	Cost of a rebore and hone where you are? (Preview) I picked up a rebored barrel for Steve this morning (first oversize so no double boring charge as was the case with the 280 kit I had done back along) and the price had jumped over an 18 month period from £46 to £54. Don't get me wrong, the finished honed bore looks spot on but I am just wondering what other ow...	TTRfan	0	916	Nov 29, 2017 by TTRfan
	New throttle cable length (Preview) I need a new throttle cable as I have noticed the lower of the two cables is starting to break apart near the carburettor end. I bought my TTR second hand and so don't know whether I need a standard or extra long cable. The bars are Renthal 966 but I don't know whether any bar risers have been fitted. What's t...	Lumbricus	5	1617	Nov 28, 2017 by ttboof
	Leaking base gasket - should I be excited or disappointed?? (Preview) Hello knowledgeable peeps I have just discovered the base gasket under the barrel is leaking oil - only very slight but sadly it is none the less. I say sadly, but what an excuse to finally pull apart and rebuild a motor (top end), and accidentally make it a 263 while I'm at it. Question for you all, I noti...	leigh	22	3097	Nov 15, 2017 by ttr steve
	Clutch push rod ball bearing loss (Preview) Folks, I have made a silly error: I have lost the ball bearing from the end of the clutch rod. Does anyone know the diameter of the ball please? thanks, MG	Matti Ghofen	7	1204	Nov 14, 2017 by Matti Ghofen
	93 ttr250 not starting....help please (Preview) hi,whilst doing some jobs for mot I had bike running then it just stops .....got a spark and fuel but starter spins faster than normal but it doesn't sound like its firing .there's a bit of dirty Mayo like liquid in air box and someone who knows more than me (which isn't hard !!) said it sounds like no compr...	Shanemhi	14	878	Nov 12, 2017 by mossproof
	Need a second-hand spare part? (Preview) For the benefit of new owners and/or forum members, I would like to draw attention to the huge range of used spares that Steve & Lisa stock at Totally TTRs.See here – over 150 items and, if you don’t see what you are looking for then drop them an email to sales@totallyttrs.com and let them know what yo...	TTRfan	0	621	Nov 7, 2017 by TTRfan
	Leaking head gasket should I get the piston done too? (Preview) Gday guys, Forgive me for my lack of mechanical apptitude. I have a leaking head gasket, very small and slow leak. I am going to take my bike to the mechanics to get that repaired, my bike runs sweet and has 6500 kilometres. Would it be worth getting a new piston and ring done when the head is off?	threshold	4	1173	Oct 30, 2017 by TTRfan
	TTT250 project (Preview) Greetings all, Its been a while since I posted, thanks to all who've helped me along the way... After a year working on my restoration of a 2001 ttr250 (slowed down by military deployment) I'm getting close to completion. The bike was vet (family) owned and had less than 600 miles on it then was stored (w...	JVOHV	9	910	Oct 29, 2017 by TTRfan
	Exhaust Header Glowing Red ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I happened to use the TTR to commute to work early one morning (about 5 am--dark) last week and I noticed that the header pipe got a pretty bright red while warming up with the choke on. After easing off the choke and riding the bike with normal throttle, I leaned over and saw that the exhaust header conti...	LRJ	96	47936	Oct 27, 2017 by richief
	Seized fuel cap (Preview) Hey guys my fuel tank cap is seized I'm not sure if its rusted to the tank or if the locking mechanism on the cap is seized i can turn the cap with some effort but if i put the key in and and try to turn it just risks breaking the key the tank. It has been empty and off the bike for awhile since ive been doing repair...	shad	6	2005	Oct 25, 2017 by shad
	Help with 2005 ttr250 (Preview) hiya all I'm looking for someone to be able to get my ttr running properly again . Will deliver to you depending how long a drive it is . my father purchased this bike around 4-5 years ago was using it regular then it needed a mot so he never bothered with it again . After 3 years of being dry stored ive decide...	Thomas ttr250 Williams	2	586	Oct 25, 2017 by Thomas ttr250 Williams
	CAN YOU USE TT 600 PARTS ON THE TTR? (Preview) I WANNA KNOW IF I CAN ENHANCE AND GET SOME SEXY BULLETPROOF GOODIES 4 MY TTR 350 STOCK ISNT ENOUGH	DANKWHEELIE420	3	753	Oct 22, 2017 by petenz
	Cold Starting Issue (Preview) Hi all, I'm new to the forum - I've got a 2002 TTR250 which has developed a bit of a cold starting problem. Essentially, I usually turn the fuel on, choke out, then use the electric start and it fires up after a couple of seconds holding the button. Recently though, it just turns over and will not fire up f...	Dave	30	4299	Oct 21, 2017 by TTRed
	Misfiring in top gear (Preview) I am busy reading the repairs thread - finished the carb one earlier. I have an odd issue. It only happens in 6th gear, usually while overtaking a car. I will be going strong, when all of a sudden I get a splutter in the revs, almost like running out of fuel. When I change to 5th, I can rev strongly with no h...	katana	9	886	Oct 20, 2017 by katana
	Locking fuel cap for a plastic tank? (Preview) The Missus just passed her competency test for pre learners (Tasmania) and is keen to start riding the TTR to work so i was wondering if anyone knew how to lock up the tank for some added security, more concerened about vandals and skanky additives than pilfered fuel. Fuel is easy to replace. Probably...	Gcorner	17	2052	Oct 20, 2017 by ttr steve
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