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

Paul Rennie · Paul Rennie

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

mariaKaigiwnis · mariaKaigiwnis

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...

motofunknerd · motofunknerd

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!!

deefer · deefer

Hi all ive started green laning on the ttr I bought and fixed up last year, and firstly wow what an awesome bike, I’m having a lot of fun on it. on the last 2 rides I have noticed a slight oil leak from the RH (clutch) side of the engine butni cannot pinpoint the cause. It’s pretty minor, dropping from the max...

AussieChookchaser · AussieChookchaser

I have noticed on my TTR250 2007, when main tank is near empty, before switching to reserve, the throttle seems to stay on, like it is sticking. It has happened twice now at the same time (just before main tank is empty. This is the first Carby motorcycle I have had in years so maybe this is normal. Can anyo...

Base · Base

Well I'm back. My faithful old TTR was stolen 3 years ago. I truly didn't expect to see it again, thinking it had been parted out and sold or similar. However about 2 months ago I got a call from the Police saying they had located it. Apparently some local scumbag was caught riding it. It had been thinly dis...

ssiddall · ssiddall

I just had a new top end put in my bike - not sure yet if this is related or not. When I get on the throttle about 1/4 or 1/2 throttle and hold the throttle in position, the engine oscillates up and down, up and down.... The bike starts and idles perfectly. I've take the carb apart 3 times and cleaned the jets a...

Ttboof · Ttboof

When servicing the swing arm bearings I noticed the frame was snapped just above the rear brake master cylinder. So cleaned it up and welded it

Base · Base

Can someone please tell me the length of the speedo cable. Bought one from Fleabay that advertised as being for my model TTR250 but its too short, just barely reaches directly from the hub to speedo. Certainly won't go through the cable holders.

Burls · Burls

Been asked before Does anyone know where I can get purple gaitors for my OE

robject33 · robject33

I just did a compression test on my bike for the first time. Here's a video of the first test: https://youtu.be/hdntwR44xtA And here's another video of a second test after putting some engine oil in the cylinder: https://youtu.be/yg6BeBRXtZA The compression builds a lot faster after adding the...

robject33 · robject33

Hey all, I can't seem to dial in the free play and reach of my front brake lever. Even with the reach adjustment dialled in as close to the bars as possible the lever still sits far out. And there's so much free play that the lever hits my knuckles when using the brakes. Here's a video showing the issue: htt...

yamalama · yamalama

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. When I have not started by TTR for a few month. when I come to start it it turns over easily but doesn’t show any hint of wanting to start. I then try it on the kick start and there is very little resistance. after 20 or 30 kicks resistance builds up...

Jumpn · Jumpn

I changed out front sprocket and chain today. I know it's standard procedure to change rear sprocket also, but it showed little wear at all. My chain adjusters were at 12 before new chain, now they are at 6. I also replaced carburetor float bowl gasket. I went to start it up for the first time since No...

7kilps9 · 7kilps9

Good morning bois. My son bought and rebuilt a 2004 TTR250. It ran rough and wouldn't shift. He split the case. Put in a transmission. Honed the cylinder, new piston, new rings, new valves lapped in and leak tested. He couldn't get it to start. It's got spark. He claims he cleaned the carb out. Timing sho...

Patrik · Patrik

Hi guys i have a 2001 Yamaha ttr250 and when we got it we noticed that when you rev it the revs don't go back to idle they stay at the revs you were on and the only way you can get it back down is if you quickly rev the throttle. We have cleaned the carb checked the throttle cables and checked the choke but nothing...

Dylan Macdonald · Dylan Macdonald

Hi all I was wondering if you can help me I bought a ttr250 about a year ago I noticed the clutch was slipping so I decided to check the clutch plates and saw one plate had been snapped in a few places so I cleaned the motor out got the pieces out and put second hand plates for the mean time it lasted about 2 mon...

TTRider · TTRider

Hi all, I was out a couple of weekends ago on the TTR for the Borders Rally - first rally and a fantastic weekend... until the bike lost all drive! To start with the bike was having trouble finding gear - I'd kick the gear change lever up but it wouldn't find it. From what I remember this was third to four...

TTRfan · TTRfan

Brick cleaning acid works wonders on dirty exhaust headers but an alternative that I have recently found is to use a wire wheel on a bench grinder. Works really well and then just needs finishing off with some relatively fine wet & dry paper and Solvol Autosol. Brian PS Please excuse the messy benc...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I had a couple of clutch covers that I had put to the back of the shelves as I couldn't figure how to repair it and the covers are too valuable to throw away. The challenge is to drill the thread out for the Helicoil insert absolutely at 90 degrees. This is the kit I used - not actually Helicoil but a copy: I enl...

dlee · dlee

So, my daughter's bike is starting to smoke a lot, figure it's time for new rings and piston, looking on Ebay, looks like they offer a few replacements, 73.75 bore, 73mm bore, 73.5 bore, Any idea what size I need, I don't want to pay the inflated Yamaha OEM brand if I don't have too. Thanks -- Edited by dle...

mossproof · mossproof

I have a shift drum bearing that is badly contaminated with aluminium swarf. Anyone know how to change it? How does the star wheel come off the end to pull the bearing off? I can't see it mentioned in my manual at all!

Richard Davies · Richard Davies

Hi there. I've just had an ace day out on the great western trail and the washed out gulley at Midford has claimed my rear shock! Had to ride back sitting on the tank! Where can I send it off to get fixed? Thanks for any help!

Padowan · Padowan

I need to replace the filters on the ends of the petc0ck, on the brass lines that are inside the fuel tank. Does anyone happen to know what the size is of those brass lines, or has an OEM petc0ck kicking around and can measure them - replacement filters seem to come in a few size variants? I will have to tak...

oshanrube · oshanrube

Hi all I'm not sure if this is been answered already. I have a charging problem and I checked the stator resistance and it was around 2ohms so I searched for a stator without any luck I ordered a Taiwan coil which was in spec for resistance but had a problem with the pickup which made the bike run super lean c...

alexkram · alexkram

Hi Guys, My 2005 TTR250 has a high pitched noise that gets louder with RPMs and when the engine gets hot. Clutch in or out makes no difference and neither does bike speed. I've only noticed it the last few hundred miles and it's been getting louder. Sometimes the engine makes a hard clunk when it shuts off...

mariaKaigiwnis · mariaKaigiwnis

Hello everyone! Yesterday i noticed that one of the studs that hold the exhaust in place had completely fell off my bike. I had replaced this stud a month ago as the previous one could not get tight enough and i hoped that this may resolve the issue, which unfortunately wasn't the case. The threading tha...

Christos · Christos

Hi all, My bike developed a weird rattling coming from the clutch basket, I think. It stops or minimises when I pull the clutch lever. It is not that annoying but I would like to ask if someone has experienced this and what could the cause be?

robject33 · robject33

Can anyone recommend a good fastners set that is availabe in the UK? I'm talking a big box of nuts, bolts, washers etc that I can have to hand when I need to replace one of the rusty ones that are beyond saving on my bike. Seems like there's always at least one like this that needs replacing when I've done any...

Ttboof · Ttboof

My ignition pick up has gone open circuit. I've ordered one on ebay that I think I can fit to the existing stator/wiring. Being Chinese if it works I might sell the ttr because I can't trust it Tried to buy a complete stator but apparently not available any more Has anyone got a good fix -- Edited by T...

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	BIKE STAND FOR TTR 250 1995 (Preview) 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	Paul Rennie	2	509	Jun 26, 2024 by mossproof
	High revs too soon, bad fuel consumption (Preview) 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...	mariaKaigiwnis	2	557	Jun 20, 2024 by mariaKaigiwnis
	Anyone breaking a TTR250 ? (Preview) 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!!	motofunknerd	4	566	Jun 12, 2024 by motofunknerd
	Oil leak from somewhere on RH of engine, need help to find what (Preview) Hi all ive started green laning on the ttr I bought and fixed up last year, and firstly wow what an awesome bike, I’m having a lot of fun on it. on the last 2 rides I have noticed a slight oil leak from the RH (clutch) side of the engine butni cannot pinpoint the cause. It’s pretty minor, dropping from the max...	deefer	2	570	Jun 3, 2024 by mossproof
	When main tank is near empty, unusual behaviour (Preview) I have noticed on my TTR250 2007, when main tank is near empty, before switching to reserve, the throttle seems to stay on, like it is sticking. It has happened twice now at the same time (just before main tank is empty. This is the first Carby motorcycle I have had in years so maybe this is normal. Can anyo...	AussieChookchaser	2	451	May 29, 2024 by AussieChookchaser
	Stolen TTR recovered after 3 years! (Preview) Well I'm back. My faithful old TTR was stolen 3 years ago. I truly didn't expect to see it again, thinking it had been parted out and sold or similar. However about 2 months ago I got a call from the Police saying they had located it. Apparently some local scumbag was caught riding it. It had been thinly dis...	Base	35	1349	May 23, 2024 by Base
	Rev/accel issue (Preview) I just had a new top end put in my bike - not sure yet if this is related or not. When I get on the throttle about 1/4 or 1/2 throttle and hold the throttle in position, the engine oscillates up and down, up and down.... The bike starts and idles perfectly. I've take the carb apart 3 times and cleaned the jets a...	ssiddall	3	587	May 17, 2024 by ssiddall
	Broken frame (Preview) When servicing the swing arm bearings I noticed the frame was snapped just above the rear brake master cylinder. So cleaned it up and welded it	Ttboof	7	694	May 8, 2024 by Ttboof
	Speedo cable length? (Preview) Can someone please tell me the length of the speedo cable. Bought one from Fleabay that advertised as being for my model TTR250 but its too short, just barely reaches directly from the hub to speedo. Certainly won't go through the cable holders.	Base	0	487	May 6, 2024 by Base
	Purple Gaiters (Preview) Been asked before Does anyone know where I can get purple gaitors for my OE	Burls	1	556	May 1, 2024 by mossproof
	Compression test results - not sure if they are okay? (Preview) I just did a compression test on my bike for the first time. Here's a video of the first test: https://youtu.be/hdntwR44xtA And here's another video of a second test after putting some engine oil in the cylinder: https://youtu.be/yg6BeBRXtZA The compression builds a lot faster after adding the...	robject33	3	563	Apr 20, 2024 by JOHNYBOY
	Excessive brake lever play (Preview) Hey all, I can't seem to dial in the free play and reach of my front brake lever. Even with the reach adjustment dialled in as close to the bars as possible the lever still sits far out. And there's so much free play that the lever hits my knuckles when using the brakes. Here's a video showing the issue: htt...	robject33	4	619	Apr 20, 2024 by robject33
	Low compression after standing for months (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. When I have not started by TTR for a few month. when I come to start it it turns over easily but doesn’t show any hint of wanting to start. I then try it on the kick start and there is very little resistance. after 20 or 30 kicks resistance builds up...	yamalama	8	677	Apr 19, 2024 by ttr steve
	front sprocket changed, float bowl gasket changed, won't start (Preview) I changed out front sprocket and chain today. I know it's standard procedure to change rear sprocket also, but it showed little wear at all. My chain adjusters were at 12 before new chain, now they are at 6. I also replaced carburetor float bowl gasket. I went to start it up for the first time since No...	Jumpn	22	8259	Mar 21, 2024 by TTRfan
	2004 Ttr250 cranks, sparks, has gas, won't fire (Preview) Good morning bois. My son bought and rebuilt a 2004 TTR250. It ran rough and wouldn't shift. He split the case. Put in a transmission. Honed the cylinder, new piston, new rings, new valves lapped in and leak tested. He couldn't get it to start. It's got spark. He claims he cleaned the carb out. Timing sho...	7kilps9	7	623	Mar 21, 2024 by TTRfan
	Help - my TTR stays on high revs!!!!!! choke throttle carb throttleproblems help (Preview) Hi guys i have a 2001 Yamaha ttr250 and when we got it we noticed that when you rev it the revs don't go back to idle they stay at the revs you were on and the only way you can get it back down is if you quickly rev the throttle. We have cleaned the carb checked the throttle cables and checked the choke but nothing...	Patrik	47	76443	Mar 15, 2024 by ttr steve
	Ttr250 (Preview) Hi all I was wondering if you can help me I bought a ttr250 about a year ago I noticed the clutch was slipping so I decided to check the clutch plates and saw one plate had been snapped in a few places so I cleaned the motor out got the pieces out and put second hand plates for the mean time it lasted about 2 mon...	Dylan Macdonald	2	516	Mar 13, 2024 by Dylan Macdonald
	Gearchange return spring retaining post problems (Preview) Hi all, I was out a couple of weekends ago on the TTR for the Borders Rally - first rally and a fantastic weekend... until the bike lost all drive! To start with the bike was having trouble finding gear - I'd kick the gear change lever up but it wouldn't find it. From what I remember this was third to four...	TTRider	13	2383	Mar 11, 2024 by mossproof
	Cleaning exhaust header pipes (Preview) Brick cleaning acid works wonders on dirty exhaust headers but an alternative that I have recently found is to use a wire wheel on a bench grinder. Works really well and then just needs finishing off with some relatively fine wet & dry paper and Solvol Autosol. Brian PS Please excuse the messy benc...	TTRfan	1	537	Mar 10, 2024 by Mortown
	Fitting a Helicoil to repair a stripped banjo bolt thread (Preview) I had a couple of clutch covers that I had put to the back of the shelves as I couldn't figure how to repair it and the covers are too valuable to throw away. The challenge is to drill the thread out for the Helicoil insert absolutely at 90 degrees. This is the kit I used - not actually Helicoil but a copy: I enl...	TTRfan	0	450	Mar 10, 2024 by TTRfan
	Bore size on a 2000 TTR250 (Preview) So, my daughter's bike is starting to smoke a lot, figure it's time for new rings and piston, looking on Ebay, looks like they offer a few replacements, 73.75 bore, 73mm bore, 73.5 bore, Any idea what size I need, I don't want to pay the inflated Yamaha OEM brand if I don't have too. Thanks -- Edited by dle...	dlee	1	660	Feb 23, 2024 by mossproof
	Transmission shift drum bearing (Preview) I have a shift drum bearing that is badly contaminated with aluminium swarf. Anyone know how to change it? How does the star wheel come off the end to pull the bearing off? I can't see it mentioned in my manual at all!	mossproof	2	518	Feb 17, 2024 by mossproof
	Rear shock gone soggy! (Preview) Hi there. I've just had an ace day out on the great western trail and the washed out gulley at Midford has claimed my rear shock! Had to ride back sitting on the tank! Where can I send it off to get fixed? Thanks for any help!	Richard Davies	0	471	Feb 16, 2024 by Richard Davies
	Fuel petc0ck filter size (Preview) I need to replace the filters on the ends of the petc0ck, on the brass lines that are inside the fuel tank. Does anyone happen to know what the size is of those brass lines, or has an OEM petc0ck kicking around and can measure them - replacement filters seem to come in a few size variants? I will have to tak...	Padowan	9	777	Feb 13, 2024 by TTRfan
	Stator coil output (Preview) Hi all I'm not sure if this is been answered already. I have a charging problem and I checked the stator resistance and it was around 2ohms so I searched for a stator without any luck I ordered a Taiwan coil which was in spec for resistance but had a problem with the pickup which made the bike run super lean c...	oshanrube	3	634	Feb 2, 2024 by dlee22
	High pitched engine noise, louder when hot (Preview) Hi Guys, My 2005 TTR250 has a high pitched noise that gets louder with RPMs and when the engine gets hot. Clutch in or out makes no difference and neither does bike speed. I've only noticed it the last few hundred miles and it's been getting louder. Sometimes the engine makes a hard clunk when it shuts off...	alexkram	12	858	Jan 24, 2024 by Ttboof
	Exhaust stud threading issue (Preview) Hello everyone! Yesterday i noticed that one of the studs that hold the exhaust in place had completely fell off my bike. I had replaced this stud a month ago as the previous one could not get tight enough and i hoped that this may resolve the issue, which unfortunately wasn't the case. The threading tha...	mariaKaigiwnis	5	584	Jan 22, 2024 by Nev
	Rattling from clutch basket (Preview) Hi all, My bike developed a weird rattling coming from the clutch basket, I think. It stops or minimises when I pull the clutch lever. It is not that annoying but I would like to ask if someone has experienced this and what could the cause be?	Christos	3	554	Jan 20, 2024 by JOHNYBOY
	Fasteners set (Preview) Can anyone recommend a good fastners set that is availabe in the UK? I'm talking a big box of nuts, bolts, washers etc that I can have to hand when I need to replace one of the rusty ones that are beyond saving on my bike. Seems like there's always at least one like this that needs replacing when I've done any...	robject33	0	453	Jan 20, 2024 by robject33
	replaced ignition pick up (Preview) My ignition pick up has gone open circuit. I've ordered one on ebay that I think I can fit to the existing stator/wiring. Being Chinese if it works I might sell the ttr because I can't trust it Tried to buy a complete stator but apparently not available any more Has anyone got a good fix -- Edited by T...	Ttboof	33	2007	Jan 10, 2024 by Ttboof
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