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Adjusting Clutch actuator arm
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I am going to replace the clutches on the bike next weekend. I understand how to do that but I cannot figure out how you adjust that arm while the motor is still in the bike. I cannot see the mark the arm is suppose to line up with. Has anyone done this on the bike without removing the motor? Is there anything I...
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yamahalife
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What’s this hole in the front side of the engine?
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What’s this hole in the front side of the engine?
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RAIDER
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Please help, need advise on the TTR 250 starter idle gear 1
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Greetings, I'm from Sri Lanka where it's rare to find genuine Yamaha parts for the TTR 250. I bought a TTR 250 Raid 06 2 weeks ago, I heard the sprag clutch sound when I was inspecting the bike, however I got a sweet deal for the bike so I had my mind set to fix it once I reach home. Fast forward to today, I remove...
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Bogging
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I've ridden my TTR250 for around 14 hours since owning it, and on the last ride it started bogging when opening the throttle quickly. Video here showing the issue: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H0CTU0fgXDY What should I check? I'm guessing clean the carb and jets out as a first step? -- Edited b...
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robject33
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Repair rear shock or replace with Hagon?
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looking to get some others perspectives that have had their shock refurbed and possible revalved as well. I knew when I bought the bike that I’d need to get the rear shock serviced and last weekend got it off the bike to assess things which are not great! Whilst the bike is a raid it’s got an OE shock fitted...
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deefer
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Is my timing out?
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Hi all The bikes been off the road awaiting the shock rebuild, and so I’ve been replacing various bits and thought I’d recheck the valve clearances. I found when doing it when I lined up the flywheel the cam markers looked just ever so slightly misaligned and vice versa when the cam lines are flat agains...
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deefer
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Rear foot pegs
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Good evening everyone,just wondering if anyone would be able to give me an example of the rear foot pegs bolts and washer setup,mine didn’t have any fitted when I got her,I’ve sourced new pegs but need the right setup to keep it original,I know which springs I need but I’m unable to find which bolts I nee...
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Gazztop
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No acceleration
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Hi guys, first post for me, I have a 1996 ttr250 open endure as a farm bike. I have had an issue with it since I got it, it will start and idle perfectly, it will rev up in neutral no worries but as soon as I put it under load I can't get past maybe 10% throttle and it dies like it's getting too much air, let the thro...
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Hemi
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Differences between the Raid and Open Enduro models
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There are quite a few Raid owners on here and it would be good to use the collective knowledge to update the table of differences to put in the FAQ. This is what I have so far and corrections, additions, suggestions welcomed! BrianThe tank is larger on the Raid hence if you fill it right up its going to add w...
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TTRfan
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Engine cleaning
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I have acquired a spare engine( not for sale). I have taking the clutch and alternator covers off and it all looks good just black oit. I was thinking of giving it a flush out. What should I use
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Burls
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Adding preload adjustment to the Raid
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Sorry me again, another day another post it seems, that's what happens when i'm up late at night googling stuff. Steve knows this as i've just placed another order with totally ttrs but whilst i get something sorted for the rear shock i'm going to service the front forks myself. Unlike the OE, the raid...
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deefer
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Compression readings and engine health
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Hello everyone! I bought my 96' ttr250 about a year ago. One of the first things i noticed was that the motorcycle was burning oil as i could see smoke coming out of the exhaust, mostly on higher revs. For that matter, i replaced the piston rings, valves and valve seals and since then my motorcycle stoppe...
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mariaKaigiwnis
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Kick starter information
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Okay i took off my kickstart from the bolt (the 1 bolt which removes the kickstarter leg) because it keeps flicking out itself is there supposed to be some spring inside? mine doesnt have anything, can anyone do me a favour and undo theres and put some pictures up so i can see if its the same thanks
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yamahaTT250R
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Cracked frame !
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Hi All . While loading my Ttr for a trip to wales , I noticed a break in the frame ! I think the tool tube could have contributed ? Anyone else had this ?
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rdchair
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Struggling in 6th gear
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Hi all, looking for some advice or maybe a reality check I’m not sure! I’ got my raid up and running last year and have starting using the bike for green laning. most of the time this requires riding for 30-60mins to meet up with others and get to the dirty stuff. The bike is fantastic and more competent tha...
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deefer
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BIKE STAND FOR TTR 250 1995
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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
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Paul Rennie
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High revs too soon, bad fuel consumption
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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...
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mariaKaigiwnis
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Anyone breaking a TTR250 ?
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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!!
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motofunknerd
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Oil leak from somewhere on RH of engine, need help to find what
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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...
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deefer
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When main tank is near empty, unusual behaviour
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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...
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AussieChookchaser
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Stolen TTR recovered after 3 years!
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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...
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Rev/accel issue
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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...
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ssiddall
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Broken frame
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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
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Speedo cable length?
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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.
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Purple Gaiters
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Been asked before Does anyone know where I can get purple gaitors for my OE
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Burls
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Compression test results - not sure if they are okay?
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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...
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robject33
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Excessive brake lever play
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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...
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robject33
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Low compression after standing for months
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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...
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yamalama
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front sprocket changed, float bowl gasket changed, won't start
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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...
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Jumpn
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2004 Ttr250 cranks, sparks, has gas, won't fire
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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...
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