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Oil filter cover bolts thread pitch
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Hello, I have had my 2003 ttr for about 8 months and ive been doing routine maintenance but i have ran into a problem with my oil filter cover. i over tightened the bottom screw on the cover and stripped it and im thinking of doing a helicoil but i need the thread size and i cant find it anywhere online. Im thi...
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Jagertruppen
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Oil consumption problem
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We are currently in North Brazil and oil consumption has just shot up dramatically. my ttr350 only visually smokes under faster acceleration for an overtake but is burning so much oil now! I did about 250 miles yesterday at 50mph and burn't around 600ml šµāš« Ā Starts incredibly easily but the Kickstar...
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dlee22
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White metal tank OE paint code?
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Anyone have it or suggest a close match? Cheers.
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Scootsmith71
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Oil Leak - Generator cover gasket?
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I thought I had an oil leak from the starter gear cover but was wrong. It only leaks when I'm riding. Where would you recommend looking next? Replacing the generator cover gasket? Ā
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Fluster
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Stator voltage
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Could someone do me a big favour please? I'm in a world of pain with replacement stators and 'no spark' issues.Pop your plug cap off, or have some other way to stop the bike starting.Disconnect the three-wire connector under the RHS of the tank. The wires come from the stator and are white.Set your mult...
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Fluster
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Rebuilding or maintaining your TTR on a budget?
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Then help is at handĀ Lots of used parts have been added to the Totally TTRs shop today including some "hard to find" parts such as a blue rear mudguard - see here The full range of used parts that Steve carries is here If you don't find what you want then email him - sales@totallyttrs.com - as you never know...
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TTRfan
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Keeping the battery charged up!
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I bought an Optimate III 14 years ago and it is still giving sterling serviceĀ It came with a "permanent lead" which stays connected to the battery and has a waterproof connection that fits the Optimate lead. I found the box the other day with the original lead still in it and fitted it to my Golden Flash a...
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TTRfan
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Carburettor float post repair - Part 2!
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https://ttr250.com/Floatpost/TTR_float_post_repair.htm
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TTRfan
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Broken airbox mountings - How would you repair these?
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Hey guys, Mat here I have two broken mountings on my airbox, caused by a perished bump stop on the rear shock allowing the tire to grab the mudflap and rip the airbox downwards after what I presume was a totally sick jump (Thankyou previous owner). This is the top mounting. My plan was to heat the plastic a...
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BikerMat
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Decompressor kit
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Does anyone have a Yamaha part number (and/or price) for the TTR decompressor kit please? I have "collected" a kit and have a buyer interested but can't find details on the web. No part number on the packets which is odd. Also, has anyone got a decompressor fitted and can tell me where the par...
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TTRfan
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Front brake dragging. Problem solved after nearly 10 years.
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Like many other users I have never really solved the problem of a dragging front brake on my TTR250, I have other bikes but have no problems with the brakes. I could service it, but it would soon start dragging again, wearing out pads & disc. I finally realized the problem could not be solved with the...
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l0k1rider
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Rear shock oil leak
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Hi all, We have made it to Boliva on this trip and are doing some of the best trails and unpaved roads on the trip so far!Ā Ā Sadly Robbie's ruined her old shock and it shot all the oil out, bit of a shame! Quite lucky it was now rather than in a few weeks time as we are planning on riding to Manaus, Brazil which is...
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dlee22
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Oil leak from starter motor cover
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Hi, I noticed an oil leak only when the bike was running. I think it's coming from the cover where the start connects to the engine. I've had a look at the O-ring and it appears to be fine but I've ordered a replacement anyway (2mm Section 76mm Bore NITRILE 70 Rubber O-Rings from Simply Bearings) to be on th...
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Fluster
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Wiring Diagram, Dash, and control switches.
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Hi All Trying to nut out the correct wiring for the Speedo, warning lamps, indicator and headlamp switches etc.... I don't have a genuine speedo on the bike and I am trying to wire up some warning lights, Ign, Lamps, Neutral etc... Have the workshop manual, yet other than the headlamp wiring I can't fin...
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Nic_B
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Tips - how to keep water out of the airbox when power washing your TTR - and other tips!
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A simple tip that I got from Steve at Totally TTRs. Slip a rubber glove over the air intake when you are doing a full power washĀ Depending on how muddy the conditions are that you ride in, it is worth occasionally taking off the side panels, seat, rear mudguard, tank, battery box and headlight to give the...
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TTRfan
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Options to replace speedo assembly and warning lights
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Oops! Had a bit of an off today and have smashed the speedo and broken off the warning light assembly too (as well as knackered the cowl). Ā Does anyone have any ideas for replacement, since I assume I won't be able to get stock replacements easily. I know I can change to an aftermarket digital speedo and p...
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PaulFoxton
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Electrical help/measurements
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Hello just joined the forum, used the search function to no real help. Purchased a 1999 USDM 250 a couple weeks back. I had a 225 and loved it, so I was hoping to jump to its...
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d0wse
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Top roller has departed
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Hi there, i got back home from a ride recently and discovered the top roller and it's mounting have left the TTR. Could anyone help with some dimensions or some kindĀ of template so i can get a mount sorted and fit a new roller. Many thanks
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650Katman
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Oil Type - 2003 Yamaha TTR 250
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Curious what oil I should be using in my bike? Itās a 2003 Yamaha TTR 250. Owners manual says 10w-30 or 20w-40 (depending on outside temperature?) I know a lot of you guys on this forum are using 10w-40 semi-synthetic. I recently spoke to a Yamaha Service representative and he said he wouldnāt use 10w-4...
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bkellzy
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Carb leak
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hello everyone, I have a 2004 TTR that I am tinkering around with at the moment that smells of petrol, closer inspection has revealed the carb is getting wet around the diaphragm cover area, the Bike runs and rides fine, anyone else has this issue -- Edited by TTRHead on Monday 22nd of July 2019 02:54:53...
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TTRHead
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2003 TTR Suspension Upgrades
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Morning all, Just wondering if anyone has any experience of successfully upgrading the suspension on their bikes? The front end tends to be a bit twitchy with the whole set up being very soft. I know itās a trail bike, but the front does tend to ādiveā. Can you buy upgraded springs in the UK? Iām around 90...
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Crocker
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Clutch switch
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Iāve managed to rip the wires out of the back of the clutch switch. My TTR will now only start if itās in neutral. Logic says I should be able to join the two wires together and make it so it will start in neutral and in gear whether the clutch is pulled in or not. Iāve tried that as a temporary solution but the b...
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tiddler
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Wiseco Piston Clearances
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Following on my earlier post, I have removed the head, barrel and piston and determined that the existing piston is a Wiseco 4689M07350, which is 73.5 mm nominal (0.5mm over stock). While I fully recognize that it may make sense to replace the piston regardless, for diagnostic purposes I want to veri...
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dlowenst
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Bike stalls on extremly steep downhills
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My bike really runs perfect , but when I go down steep hills (like so steep I'm skidding on two wheels and really cant stop) , the bike will flood out , I have to open the throttle a bit to get to start again. I really don't know what it could be , possibly float level ? I have never had an issue like this with any o...
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baisleyde
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Leaving key on drains battery
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Hello all, New member.Ā I just picked up a 2004 TTR250. I haven't ridden the bike yet.Ā Going through it now.Ā It has a mangled carburetor, PO broke float bowl post and I'm working on that.Ā Anyways I have another issue I think.Ā See below.Ā Ā I see a lot of threads about draining battery with key off but my...
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bryo62
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Ebc heavy duty clutch too heavy ?
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A couple of years ago I fitted the ebc heavy duty cluch . I'm finding the lever pull too firm . Anyone tried going back to original springs with the new platesĀ
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Ttboof
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Tall boy modifications and general advice
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Ā I recently bought my first TTR OE (through the forum and from member Rob). I took it out on it's first outing recently and i'm surely converted! Now, I'm 6"5 and about 100KG and wondered if any one had advice for modifications for a vertically abnormal height such as mine? My local garage pumped up the f...
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Jamie_w
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Rear Master Cyl - Banjo Bolt Thread Pitch?
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Hoping for a quick answer since I have yet to dl a shop or Haynes manual... I'm planning to order a hydraulic pressure switch for my rear brake light, and I'm seeing two different thread pitches available... .0 and 1.25.Ā Does anyone know the thread pitch offhand? Ā Replacing this part on the bike- Part...
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DTRAL
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Top-End Rebuild Parts Kits
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About to start a top-end rebuild on my '06 U.S.-spec TT-R250. I've done a limited degree of poking around and haven't found many complete kits (piston, rings, gaskets, etc.), but I do see the Wossner piston kit and Athena gasket kits via several sources including TotallyTTRs, plus a few other option...
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dlowenst
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Silencer replacement
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My standard exhaust on white oe has a hole by mounting bracket nr header pipe. It's been welded up twice. So looking for a fairly cheap replacement. I've seen posts about yz 250 r silencer but is it an easy fit? I've also seen an American ttr exhaust on eBay . I'd love one of the stainless ones from totally t...
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