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

Cubber · Cubber

It was that dreaded time of the year again. My TTR needs taxing again at the end of May. Its MoT expires on 13th May so I had to do something. I booked the bike in for a test and spent most of the day before yesterday fettling it and making it presentable - I had to remove the A2E mud and sludge if nothing else. Th...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I need either a good or new rear wheel rim to replace one that has been badly flat spotted. Just wondering if anyone know of a source of new rims that have the right spoke pattern etc please? Brian

widge · widge

Is it easy to re-grease the wheel bearings whilst the wheel is out or would it involve destroying the seals? Never done it befoe

widge · widge

anyone else had a petrol cap that sticks tight to the tank. Went to get some petrol the other day and could not unscrew the cap. Get a pair of stillsons on it and unscrewed. After a few days it was again very difficult to undo. Ha been OK in the past.

Bsturkie · Bsturkie

Good morning gentleman, I'm sure more than one of us have seen this issue. My graphics have bubbled and pushed away from the tank. I have accepted that this is unavoidable unless I drain the tank after a ride. Not so easy for you road warriors. My question is, does anyone know a way to remove the "bro...

Webike4fun · Webike4fun

Heard and read mixed advice. I'm listening.

Webike4fun · Webike4fun

Newbie to the forum so thanks in advance. Grabbed a local 250 that was lightly used and a garage queen. Ran like crap though as the pilot jet was clogged. Anyway 2 questions: 1) bottom rebound of rear shock has no set consistent "clicks" just spins and occasionally there's a click! Do the cli...

j180 · j180

After dousing the exhaust nuts and studs for a couple of weeks I tried to loosen them off today. One moved quite easily however the other was really rusted. I had to hammer on an 11 mm socket but to my relief it is coming off. The studs are coming out with the nuts so will need to contact Brian with a list of ite...

Kevingrahambutler · Kevingrahambutler

i was out on the trails late last year when I stopped to admire the views near Alston when I went to start it was jammed, the lights were dimming when trying to start, I managed to bump the bike finish my ride, I cleaned it up put it away for another day, with work and winter yesterday I manage to take the star...

The Mancunian · The Mancunian

The pics should be self explanatory. What I think has happened is through either lack use of or just wear, the dials have seized. When I got it apart I put a drill on the drive and I could see it all spinning but just clicking where you can see the tip of the crewy. I poked a small screwdriver in-between each o...

Boyce · Boyce

Having just bought a white 1993 TTR 250 for a short commute to work (9miles each way) can someone please advise on the road tyres that I will require. The bike will not be used off road at all, criminal I know but it was a bargain and ideal for my daily short trip. Also any idea of its value? 1993 model, white...

Baggers · Baggers

Just been messing about with my Brothers new TTR, well happy with it, started on the button, but he wants a new pipe between the header and the silencer.. This one looks like it may give in when subject to a bit of green lane use, the silencer is a Laser Pro Duro, possibly not originally Destined for a TTR, b...

commandermullet · commandermullet

I've got my motor off and right now I'm replacing the valve seals, filters, starter/sprag, and timing chain/sprockets. Is there anything else this 15 year old engine might REALLY need that could cause fatal errors? The mileage is unknown but the top end looks brand new, valve springs are tight, the c...

Markymark · Markymark

Hi Has any one come across this , starter keeps cranking on its own, traced fault to solenoid ( continuity across both post) new item fitted , wiring from start button checked all ok. Started several times as normal ,then continuous cranking only way to stop it was to remove earth wire from battery. New...

thesproutsofwrath · thesproutsofwrath

I've been offered a 00 Raid at small money. The guy who is selling it said he got it as payment for some work. The previous owner fell off on the road,bent the gear lever, rode in home in 1st gear and killed the engine. The present owner had the crank redone and rebuilt it but said it "**** itself"...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I recently replaced a solenoid that worked most of the time but occasionally would only click and not turn the starter motor. Being an inquisitive soul I took it apart to see if I could spot the problem. Nothing obviously wrong with the exciter coil and the "bottom" of the solenoid. The co...

stanriner · stanriner

wire colors don't match the wiring diagram so I'm having trouble figuring out these electrical connections. Restored this bike and it's been a while since I took it apart. Three connections, all under the gas tank near the top of the frame: 1: a ground connection that doesn't reach any obvious pl...

TTRfan · TTRfan

Going for a trail ride tomorrow - first since last October! Dug the 325 out, checked the tyre pressures - amazingly all still spot on, checked the oil - all good there, pressed the starter and she fired right up - proper job Checking her over and the RH footpeg support seemed a tad loose. Upon investigat...

GingerGSer · GingerGSer

Guys, Its the first time I am changing the chain and sprockets on the 4GY. I'm changing the gearing having read the posts on this forum. However, the front sprocket; is it a left or right hand thread? Ive knocked up the flange (insert own joke!) and the 30mm nut has to come off. The bike is in first gear...

dijabringatinny · dijabringatinny

hi all from australia,what would be the best grade of oil to run in a ttr 250

Markvan · Markvan

Seen this bike for sale. Looks like its forsale with no side covers. Is this a fire hazard. Are TTRs negative earth like cars.

oshanrube · oshanrube

hi, few days ago when i was servicing it stripped the crank case thread and now theres only few thread left. i tried to retap the thread with my local mechanic but theres no thread left, the only option for him is to replace with a bigger size. next option for me is to order a tap kit from ebay. so i checked o...

locky · locky

After a afternoon out on local lanes i notice the rear suspension has started to make a creaking noise ! Anyone else had this ? Also towards the end of the day i noticed a noise coming from the front sprocket area on de-acceleration, sounds like the chains hitting the sprocket cover but everything looks...

pug · pug

wire short so after yesterday's dead stop in a lane main fuse blowing i have had the bike in bits well all the plastic's off tank and all cant find it. I have split the loom at the front as it has to be there as it came back good when the wires where moved up front. remade an rapped the wire's. cant do much mor...

Archershome · Archershome

Hello all I hope that someone with some electrical knowledge could help me with my 2004 TTR, I love the magic button!!! Electric start button not working, you can hear the relay clicking and 11.6 v is at the starter motor is applied, but she does not turn over. Kicks over fine, and all idle gears are free....

Nige Taylor · Nige Taylor

Finished work yesterday and tried to start the bike to go home and it wouldn't. On the button it just made a small click (and with the bike in gear it didn't do this so I would think the button itself is fine), and I couldn't even kick the bike into life. In the end I bumped it and it bumped first time. When I go h...

Truxx · Truxx

hiya When i bought the bike it had a top end rattle mainly when the revs were coming back down which turned out to be stretched timing chain. So i've replaced that and all seemed well but now when the engine gets warm (mainly) i get a rattle asthough the valve shims were loose and rattling against the bucke...

CUL8TTR · CUL8TTR

The little pin above the knob in the picture above is missing from my bike. I noticed that it did not click when I tried to adjust it and yesterday I pulled the shock out to inspect. The little bugger has disappeared. Are they sold as a separate part or do I have to find a S/H shock to salvage the part from? So...

rockyr · rockyr

I have an opportunity to quiet down my TTR with a muffler end tip found online...from a 230. Will this 3 bolt pattern end tip, which looks the same exchange to my ttr250? Or are the muffler ends different diameters? The previous owner lost the end tip, and I am stuck. Here is a pic of the 230 end, but I am...

CUL8TTR · CUL8TTR

I had read that some people had difficulty removing the rear axle and that removing the rear axle spacers could be hard, but F@king hell! My axel came out easy enough but all the spacers in my rear wheel are bound together so that if I turn the spacer on one side the spacer on the other side will turn. I effe...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	MoT time in the UK (Preview) It was that dreaded time of the year again. My TTR needs taxing again at the end of May. Its MoT expires on 13th May so I had to do something. I booked the bike in for a test and spent most of the day before yesterday fettling it and making it presentable - I had to remove the A2E mud and sludge if nothing else. Th...	Cubber	3	611	May 13, 2015 by peteBLUEttr
	Replacement rear rim (Preview) I need either a good or new rear wheel rim to replace one that has been badly flat spotted. Just wondering if anyone know of a source of new rims that have the right spoke pattern etc please? Brian	TTRfan	3	508	May 10, 2015 by hanzo
	lubricating wheel bearings (Preview) Is it easy to re-grease the wheel bearings whilst the wheel is out or would it involve destroying the seals? Never done it befoe	widge	3	541	May 10, 2015 by TTRVN
	sticking petrol cap (Preview) anyone else had a petrol cap that sticks tight to the tank. Went to get some petrol the other day and could not unscrew the cap. Get a pair of stillsons on it and unscrewed. After a few days it was again very difficult to undo. Ha been OK in the past.	widge	2	497	May 3, 2015 by widge
	Tank Graphics Discoloring (Preview) Good morning gentleman, I'm sure more than one of us have seen this issue. My graphics have bubbled and pushed away from the tank. I have accepted that this is unavoidable unless I drain the tank after a ride. Not so easy for you road warriors. My question is, does anyone know a way to remove the "bro...	Bsturkie	0	386	Apr 24, 2015 by Bsturkie
	Ok easy fork oil replacement on a 02 TTR 250 (Preview) Heard and read mixed advice. I'm listening.	Webike4fun	2	399	Apr 21, 2015 by peteBLUEttr
	TTR 250 rebound/dampening adjuster on bottom of shock? And more.. (Preview) Newbie to the forum so thanks in advance. Grabbed a local 250 that was lightly used and a garage queen. Ran like crap though as the pilot jet was clogged. Anyway 2 questions: 1) bottom rebound of rear shock has no set consistent "clicks" just spins and occasionally there's a click! Do the cli...	Webike4fun	8	1392	Apr 20, 2015 by CUL8TTR
	Relief (Preview) After dousing the exhaust nuts and studs for a couple of weeks I tried to loosen them off today. One moved quite easily however the other was really rusted. I had to hammer on an 11 mm socket but to my relief it is coming off. The studs are coming out with the nuts so will need to contact Brian with a list of ite...	j180	2	535	Apr 19, 2015 by j180
	Another starter problem (Preview) i was out on the trails late last year when I stopped to admire the views near Alston when I went to start it was jammed, the lights were dimming when trying to start, I managed to bump the bike finish my ride, I cleaned it up put it away for another day, with work and winter yesterday I manage to take the star...	Kevingrahambutler	7	966	Apr 19, 2015 by Kevingrahambutler
	UK 04 Sticking clock mend,,,,hopefully. (Preview) The pics should be self explanatory. What I think has happened is through either lack use of or just wear, the dials have seized. When I got it apart I put a drill on the drive and I could see it all spinning but just clicking where you can see the tip of the crewy. I poked a small screwdriver in-between each o...	The Mancunian	5	898	Apr 17, 2015 by The Mancunian
	TTR 250 1993 Tyres? (Preview) Having just bought a white 1993 TTR 250 for a short commute to work (9miles each way) can someone please advise on the road tyres that I will require. The bike will not be used off road at all, criminal I know but it was a bargain and ideal for my daily short trip. Also any idea of its value? 1993 model, white...	Boyce	10	766	Apr 16, 2015 by Boyce
	Exhaust question.... (Preview) Just been messing about with my Brothers new TTR, well happy with it, started on the button, but he wants a new pipe between the header and the silencer.. This one looks like it may give in when subject to a bit of green lane use, the silencer is a Laser Pro Duro, possibly not originally Destined for a TTR, b...	Baggers	9	1186	Apr 15, 2015 by Baggers
	Sprucing up my motor, recommendations? (Preview) I've got my motor off and right now I'm replacing the valve seals, filters, starter/sprag, and timing chain/sprockets. Is there anything else this 15 year old engine might REALLY need that could cause fatal errors? The mileage is unknown but the top end looks brand new, valve springs are tight, the c...	commandermullet	2	398	Apr 15, 2015 by commandermullet
	Yet another starter fault (Preview) Hi Has any one come across this , starter keeps cranking on its own, traced fault to solenoid ( continuity across both post) new item fitted , wiring from start button checked all ok. Started several times as normal ,then continuous cranking only way to stop it was to remove earth wire from battery. New...	Markymark	8	674	Apr 15, 2015 by TTRfan
	00 Raid replacement engine or repair? (Preview) I've been offered a 00 Raid at small money. The guy who is selling it said he got it as payment for some work. The previous owner fell off on the road,bent the gear lever, rode in home in 1st gear and killed the engine. The present owner had the crank redone and rebuilt it but said it "**** itself"...	thesproutsofwrath	7	687	Apr 15, 2015 by TTRfan
	What's inside the TTR solenoid? (Preview) I recently replaced a solenoid that worked most of the time but occasionally would only click and not turn the starter motor. Being an inquisitive soul I took it apart to see if I could spot the problem. Nothing obviously wrong with the exciter coil and the "bottom" of the solenoid. The co...	TTRfan	1	1110	Apr 13, 2015 by TTRfan
	need help identifying Japanese Domestic Model TTR 250 unknown electrical connections (Preview) wire colors don't match the wiring diagram so I'm having trouble figuring out these electrical connections. Restored this bike and it's been a while since I took it apart. Three connections, all under the gas tank near the top of the frame: 1: a ground connection that doesn't reach any obvious pl...	stanriner	3	429	Apr 12, 2015 by TTRfan
	Well, that was lucky! (Preview) Going for a trail ride tomorrow - first since last October! Dug the 325 out, checked the tyre pressures - amazingly all still spot on, checked the oil - all good there, pressed the starter and she fired right up - proper job Checking her over and the RH footpeg support seemed a tad loose. Upon investigat...	TTRfan	10	746	Apr 11, 2015 by peteBLUEttr
	Removal of front sprocket advice. (Preview) Guys, Its the first time I am changing the chain and sprockets on the 4GY. I'm changing the gearing having read the posts on this forum. However, the front sprocket; is it a left or right hand thread? Ive knocked up the flange (insert own joke!) and the 30mm nut has to come off. The bike is in first gear...	GingerGSer	7	1759	Apr 11, 2015 by CUL8TTR
	grade of oil for ttr 250 (Preview) hi all from australia,what would be the best grade of oil to run in a ttr 250	dijabringatinny	5	3329	Apr 10, 2015 by mypobox
	Postive battery lead (Preview) Seen this bike for sale. Looks like its forsale with no side covers. Is this a fire hazard. Are TTRs negative earth like cars.	Markvan	4	362	Apr 8, 2015 by Markvan
	Oil filter cover thread stripped, exact size please (Preview) hi, few days ago when i was servicing it stripped the crank case thread and now theres only few thread left. i tried to retap the thread with my local mechanic but theres no thread left, the only option for him is to replace with a bigger size. next option for me is to order a tap kit from ebay. so i checked o...	oshanrube	3	1256	Apr 8, 2015 by BM Steve
	Couple of small problems. (Preview) After a afternoon out on local lanes i notice the rear suspension has started to make a creaking noise ! Anyone else had this ? Also towards the end of the day i noticed a noise coming from the front sprocket area on de-acceleration, sounds like the chains hitting the sprocket cover but everything looks...	locky	4	559	Apr 6, 2015 by locky
	wire short (Preview) wire short so after yesterday's dead stop in a lane main fuse blowing i have had the bike in bits well all the plastic's off tank and all cant find it. I have split the loom at the front as it has to be there as it came back good when the wires where moved up front. remade an rapped the wire's. cant do much mor...	pug	9	685	Apr 5, 2015 by hanzo
	Electric Start Being Problematic (Preview) Hello all I hope that someone with some electrical knowledge could help me with my 2004 TTR, I love the magic button!!! Electric start button not working, you can hear the relay clicking and 11.6 v is at the starter motor is applied, but she does not turn over. Kicks over fine, and all idle gears are free....	Archershome	5	1184	Apr 4, 2015 by TTRfan
	Starting problem (Preview) Finished work yesterday and tried to start the bike to go home and it wouldn't. On the button it just made a small click (and with the bike in gear it didn't do this so I would think the button itself is fine), and I couldn't even kick the bike into life. In the end I bumped it and it bumped first time. When I go h...	Nige Taylor	3	542	Apr 2, 2015 by TTRfan
	rattly top end... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hiya When i bought the bike it had a top end rattle mainly when the revs were coming back down which turned out to be stretched timing chain. So i've replaced that and all seemed well but now when the engine gets warm (mainly) i get a rattle asthough the valve shims were loose and rattling against the bucke...	Truxx	58	3503	Apr 2, 2015 by CUL8TTR
	Rebound dampener adjuster pin gooone! (Preview) The little pin above the knob in the picture above is missing from my bike. I noticed that it did not click when I tried to adjust it and yesterday I pulled the shock out to inspect. The little bugger has disappeared. Are they sold as a separate part or do I have to find a S/H shock to salvage the part from? So...	CUL8TTR	6	569	Mar 31, 2015 by CUL8TTR
	Yamaha 230 exhaust end tip/arrestor fit a ttr250? (Preview) I have an opportunity to quiet down my TTR with a muffler end tip found online...from a 230. Will this 3 bolt pattern end tip, which looks the same exchange to my ttr250? Or are the muffler ends different diameters? The previous owner lost the end tip, and I am stuck. Here is a pic of the 230 end, but I am...	rockyr	8	519	Mar 30, 2015 by peteBLUEttr
	rear axel spacer greif (Preview) I had read that some people had difficulty removing the rear axle and that removing the rear axle spacers could be hard, but F@king hell! My axel came out easy enough but all the spacers in my rear wheel are bound together so that if I turn the spacer on one side the spacer on the other side will turn. I effe...	CUL8TTR	3	531	Mar 27, 2015 by ttboof
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