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WillsTTR · WillsTTR

G'day All, I've just realised my '94 Raid is a Japanese market machine. I read in the project lemon thread his bike has grease nipples on the swing arm pivots etc. I'm wondering if there are any other differences I should be aware of? Does this have the potential to make buying parts a nightmare?

Than...

nwrider · nwrider

on my us 2006 ttr, i swapped a cracked headlight for one i picked up on ebay. with a high and a low bulb. 12 watt 18v not very bright, so i switch to a 12w 35 watt, not much differnce. Last nigth i wired in some h3 bulbs with a a little extra manufacturing. but still not bright. Does the ttr not produce enough...

Pendo · Pendo

Has anyone replaced their timing chain guides and do you need to remove the head to do it?

TTRfan · TTRfan

My friend Andy (who sells the TTR chain sliders and shock top bush kits) needs a replacement exhaust for his TTR. Not one to take the easy route such as finding a s/h one, Andy has made contact with a few exhaust manufacturers with a view to getting a small batch of replacement exhausts made up. Only one ma...

Chrisj796 · Chrisj796

Hello I just bought a 2005 ttr250 with a ffm pipe, an it is running me in circles. it has fresh fluids, new air filter an battery, the bike starts right up no problem but after about 45 min or so of slow trail riding it begins to bog out an dies. It will only start with the choke on an them idles high as the sky an...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I would be interested in other owners views on the foam lining on the TTR's side panels. On a dirtbike, the foam is a PITA. 1. It is difficult to clean properly without power washing it - which requires taking the panels off. 2. It stays wet after power washing creating a moist atmosphere around the frame...

fishernz · fishernz

Hi all. I'm currently in Laos on my way to Europe and I'm having problems with the carb. I've got a 2012 TTR250 with 16000kms. The first and most common problem is when I climb up a hill or any incline the bike coughs and splutters like its misfiring or flooding. It happens at low/mid revs but at higher revs...

UntamedTTR · UntamedTTR

Ok seeing if anybody out there can help me get the brake light to work. So I got the bike and it never had the bulb fitting or wiring. So bought a light fitting which came with three wires. Ground, high and low beam pretty simple really. Now searched the bike for where to wires this thing into. Finally found...

yamaha42 · yamaha42

I have come to realize that my rear shock is pretty worn. I was wondering if any of you knew of a reputable shop which can rebuild shocks in the US? Or does anybody know if I can buy a used one? I looked on ebay and didn't find anything there

Pendo · Pendo

Hi All Just discovered this forum and I'm impressed, so much good info! I'm about to replace the timing chain on my 05, the manual says to replace the sprockets too. Is it necessary, and do all 3 sprockets need replacing or just the top 2?

yamaha42 · yamaha42

Hello fellow TTR enthusiasts! It's been a while since I posted but I had a question about my bike. I'm not sure if this is normal, or if I should look into it, but when the bike is in gear (engine off), there is about 1/4 - 1/2 a turn of slack at the drive sprocket before it is stopped by the stopped engine. This...

WillsTTR · WillsTTR

G'day All, I'm in the process of prepping my '94 Raid for a frame paintwork freshen up and noticed the left hand footpeg mount is welded to the frame and the right hand one is bolted on. Is this how they come from the factory? Maybe a silly question.......................thanks!

TTRfan · TTRfan

Having been caught out by losing a split link on the trail a few weeks ago, I only just remembered to pack a new one in my tank bag before a trail ride on Tuesday. I find that the side plate is always a tight fit on the pins making it difficult to fit without a press when out riding so I always modify the spare I ca...

widge · widge

[URL=http://s1117.photobucket.com/user/Robert_Waddilove/media/TTR/2014-07-07193416_zps0b5ef73f.jpg.html][IMG]https://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k594/Robert_Waddilove/TTR/2014-0...

TTRfan · TTRfan

My 325 looks after me very well so, with an MOT soon due, I decided to treat it to some new bits There was a bit of play in the rear wheel bearings so I stripped them out and the cause was obvious. Water had got in and, with it, the dreaded rust The cause of the water ingress was grooved spacers allowing water...

Pitley · Pitley

Hi all. I have just bought an 03 ttr 250, I have a problem with that the bike wont rev out, it starts ok, and rides off the pilot jet ok but soon after more throttle opening the thing starts spluttering. Ive had the carb off and cleaned it out,( even tho it was clean), changed the plug, put fresh fuel in, but st...

hertsrider · hertsrider

Morning - can the oracle of knowledge help me solve a problem on my beloved TTR?! I recently replaced the rocker cover gasket on the TTR as i had a slight weep which i believe went well....however....as you can see from the picture attached, i have a leak still and this time i think it's coming from the cir...

Padowan · Padowan

Does anyone use plain, non O/X-ring chains on their TTR, if so, what sort of conditions do you generally ride (dry, wet, mud, dust etc)? I've got a tub of Putoline boil in chain wax that I use on my push-bike chains and thought that with decent chain cleaning and boiling in the wax would provide adequate p...

leigh · leigh

Hey all. Love this bike. Still saving for a fmf q4 pipe. In the meantime is it worth cutting out the restrictor in the end of the header pipe with the standard Aussie muffler? Will it make any difference power wise? Previous owner already cut snorkel out Thanks guys Leigh

Tone · Tone

Does anyone know if there is any difference between the uk headlamp lense and those used in Europe? I am thinking of taking my bike out to France and leaving it at our French house which would mean re-registering and getting through the French scrutineering process. As the speedo has both miles and kil...

widge · widge

I hope you do not mind but having just picked up my bike (2003) I have a few maintenance questions. 1. The top exhaust thread is stripped so my local mechanic is going to helicoil it and ordered new studs from Brian. 2. The is oil leaking from the decompresser plug so ordered a new metal one from Brian. Tr...

colo · colo

Si alguien es tan amable de decirme las medidas de ambos retenes, desde ya muchas gracias.

TTRfan · TTRfan

I am helping a friend bring his TTR back to legality after looping it out on an enduro a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully the photos are self explanatory: It isn't possible just to put a long bolt and penny washer in from the top as it stops the stop/tail light bolting down fully. Has anyone got an elegant sol...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I am helping out a friend getting his blue TTR back into shape and noticed peculiar wear on the chain slider and swing arm end cap. I took off the front sprocket cover and the cause was immediately evident - the sprocket had been put on the wrong way around as you can see in the pic above. The sprocket had bee...

Padowan · Padowan

Being air cooled I can imagine the ttr might run a touch hotter than something water cooled, but does anyone know hoy it should run? I ask because since my rebuild (new rings, head/base gaskets, lapped valves, new VSOs) I think the bike runs hotter than before. Maybe there's more heat generated from...

superfrog · superfrog

Hey folks. Just bought a 2006 ttr250 with about 5-10 hours. Completely unmolested and in pristine condition. Still has original battery which needs replacing but I ran into an issue. It wouldn't start so I downloaded the manuel and traced the problem back to the starter switch. To verify this is the...

wobbly · wobbly

Just wondering if anyone has come across this problem, went to use the old girl yesterday, put key in the ignition but no neutral light and absalutely no electrics anywhere. Battery is fully charged and all leads running away from battery are tight and sound. Was fine last time I used her not long ago. ...

ANDY-501 · ANDY-501

Hi all, I just got a TTR today and rode it home and the clutch is slipping at higher speed. The guy I got it from said the clutch was replaced along with clutch basket a few months ago. The adjustment on the hand lever has been adjusted to its limit and its still not good. The clutch is only biting right at the...

andy m · andy m

Looking at a std front pipe at the tail end of it appears to be a restrictor. Has anyone cut theirs out ??

Moose · Moose

Does a 2006 TTR auto decompress when you try and start it.. Is it correct that it only decompresses under a certain rpm.. I ask this because how do you go doing a compression test on one of these.. Best i get is 110psi unless the tester is rooted. One would think this bike of mine would be hard to start and blo...

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	IDENTIFICATION HELP? (Preview) G'day All, I've just realised my '94 Raid is a Japanese market machine. I read in the project lemon thread his bike has grease nipples on the swing arm pivots etc. I'm wondering if there are any other differences I should be aware of? Does this have the potential to make buying parts a nightmare? Than...	WillsTTR	2	431	Aug 9, 2014 by WillsTTR
	night riding (Preview) on my us 2006 ttr, i swapped a cracked headlight for one i picked up on ebay. with a high and a low bulb. 12 watt 18v not very bright, so i switch to a 12w 35 watt, not much differnce. Last nigth i wired in some h3 bulbs with a a little extra manufacturing. but still not bright. Does the ttr not produce enough...	nwrider	8	685	Aug 6, 2014 by sammyttr
	Replacing timing chain guides (Preview) Has anyone replaced their timing chain guides and do you need to remove the head to do it?	Pendo	8	2205	Jul 26, 2014 by ttboof
	Lightweight, rust proof, quiet after-market exhaust for the TTR? Try a Motad! (Preview) My friend Andy (who sells the TTR chain sliders and shock top bush kits) needs a replacement exhaust for his TTR. Not one to take the easy route such as finding a s/h one, Andy has made contact with a few exhaust manufacturers with a view to getting a small batch of replacement exhausts made up. Only one ma...	TTRfan	34	15794	Jul 25, 2014 by TTRfan
	New to 4 strokes and lost. Help (Preview) Hello I just bought a 2005 ttr250 with a ffm pipe, an it is running me in circles. it has fresh fluids, new air filter an battery, the bike starts right up no problem but after about 45 min or so of slow trail riding it begins to bog out an dies. It will only start with the choke on an them idles high as the sky an...	Chrisj796	2	2053	Jul 25, 2014 by Chrisj796
	Side panel foam lining (Preview) I would be interested in other owners views on the foam lining on the TTR's side panels. On a dirtbike, the foam is a PITA. 1. It is difficult to clean properly without power washing it - which requires taking the panels off. 2. It stays wet after power washing creating a moist atmosphere around the frame...	TTRfan	9	1150	Jul 23, 2014 by TT-R250M
	Help! I'm stuck in Laos with a leaky carb (Preview) Hi all. I'm currently in Laos on my way to Europe and I'm having problems with the carb. I've got a 2012 TTR250 with 16000kms. The first and most common problem is when I climb up a hill or any incline the bike coughs and splutters like its misfiring or flooding. It happens at low/mid revs but at higher revs...	fishernz	13	1472	Jul 22, 2014 by TT-R250M
	1995 OE Brake light wiring troubles (Preview) Ok seeing if anybody out there can help me get the brake light to work. So I got the bike and it never had the bulb fitting or wiring. So bought a light fitting which came with three wires. Ground, high and low beam pretty simple really. Now searched the bike for where to wires this thing into. Finally found...	UntamedTTR	5	1401	Jul 19, 2014 by TDVT
	Suspension rebuild (Preview) I have come to realize that my rear shock is pretty worn. I was wondering if any of you knew of a reputable shop which can rebuild shocks in the US? Or does anybody know if I can buy a used one? I looked on ebay and didn't find anything there	yamaha42	2	429	Jul 18, 2014 by Ruger
	Need to replace sprockets when replacing timing chain? (Preview) Hi All Just discovered this forum and I'm impressed, so much good info! I'm about to replace the timing chain on my 05, the manual says to replace the sprockets too. Is it necessary, and do all 3 sprockets need replacing or just the top 2?	Pendo	2	626	Jul 14, 2014 by TTRfan
	Engine Play? (Preview) Hello fellow TTR enthusiasts! It's been a while since I posted but I had a question about my bike. I'm not sure if this is normal, or if I should look into it, but when the bike is in gear (engine off), there is about 1/4 - 1/2 a turn of slack at the drive sprocket before it is stopped by the stopped engine. This...	yamaha42	4	657	Jul 13, 2014 by yamaha42
	LH Footrest? (Preview) G'day All, I'm in the process of prepping my '94 Raid for a frame paintwork freshen up and noticed the left hand footpeg mount is welded to the frame and the right hand one is bolted on. Is this how they come from the factory? Maybe a silly question.......................thanks!	WillsTTR	9	596	Jul 13, 2014 by ttr steve
	Split links (Preview) Having been caught out by losing a split link on the trail a few weeks ago, I only just remembered to pack a new one in my tank bag before a trail ride on Tuesday. I find that the side plate is always a tight fit on the pins making it difficult to fit without a press when out riding so I always modify the spare I ca...	TTRfan	1	382	Jul 11, 2014 by Terrence R
	What's these plastic bits for? (Preview) [URL=http://s1117.photobucket.com/user/Robert_Waddilove/media/TTR/2014-07-07193416_zps0b5ef73f.jpg.html][IMG]https://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k594/Robert_Waddilove/TTR/2014-0...	widge	2	445	Jul 7, 2014 by Cubber
	New wheel bearings, seals, spacers plus chain and sprocket set (Preview) My 325 looks after me very well so, with an MOT soon due, I decided to treat it to some new bits There was a bit of play in the rear wheel bearings so I stripped them out and the cause was obvious. Water had got in and, with it, the dreaded rust The cause of the water ingress was grooved spacers allowing water...	TTRfan	3	1183	Jul 7, 2014 by ttboof
	Starts but wont rev out (Preview) Hi all. I have just bought an 03 ttr 250, I have a problem with that the bike wont rev out, it starts ok, and rides off the pilot jet ok but soon after more throttle opening the thing starts spluttering. Ive had the carb off and cleaned it out,( even tho it was clean), changed the plug, put fresh fuel in, but st...	Pitley	21	2639	Jul 5, 2014 by claytronic
	Oil weep / leak (Preview) Morning - can the oracle of knowledge help me solve a problem on my beloved TTR?! I recently replaced the rocker cover gasket on the TTR as i had a slight weep which i believe went well....however....as you can see from the picture attached, i have a leak still and this time i think it's coming from the cir...	hertsrider	11	2566	Jul 4, 2014 by hertsrider
	Non O-Ring/X-Ring Chains (Preview) Does anyone use plain, non O/X-ring chains on their TTR, if so, what sort of conditions do you generally ride (dry, wet, mud, dust etc)? I've got a tub of Putoline boil in chain wax that I use on my push-bike chains and thought that with decent chain cleaning and boiling in the wax would provide adequate p...	Padowan	1	785	Jul 2, 2014 by ttboof
	Exhaust question (Preview) Hey all. Love this bike. Still saving for a fmf q4 pipe. In the meantime is it worth cutting out the restrictor in the end of the header pipe with the standard Aussie muffler? Will it make any difference power wise? Previous owner already cut snorkel out Thanks guys Leigh	leigh	8	809	Jun 30, 2014 by petenz
	Continental headlamp lense for 2003 TTr250R (Preview) Does anyone know if there is any difference between the uk headlamp lense and those used in Europe? I am thinking of taking my bike out to France and leaving it at our French house which would mean re-registering and getting through the French scrutineering process. As the speedo has both miles and kil...	Tone	0	363	Jun 29, 2014 by Tone
	New owner with loads of questions! (Preview) I hope you do not mind but having just picked up my bike (2003) I have a few maintenance questions. 1. The top exhaust thread is stripped so my local mechanic is going to helicoil it and ordered new studs from Brian. 2. The is oil leaking from the decompresser plug so ordered a new metal one from Brian. Tr...	widge	8	1075	Jun 27, 2014 by BM Steve
	Retenes rueda delantera - Front Wheel Seals (Preview) Si alguien es tan amable de decirme las medidas de ambos retenes, desde ya muchas gracias.	colo	12	2781	Jun 27, 2014 by colo
	Rear mudguard fixing pulled through (Preview) I am helping a friend bring his TTR back to legality after looping it out on an enduro a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully the photos are self explanatory: It isn't possible just to put a long bolt and penny washer in from the top as it stops the stop/tail light bolting down fully. Has anyone got an elegant sol...	TTRfan	12	778	Jun 24, 2014 by TTRfan
	First time for everything! (Preview) I am helping out a friend getting his blue TTR back into shape and noticed peculiar wear on the chain slider and swing arm end cap. I took off the front sprocket cover and the cause was immediately evident - the sprocket had been put on the wrong way around as you can see in the pic above. The sprocket had bee...	TTRfan	4	617	Jun 21, 2014 by Markvan
	How hot should the TTR run? (Preview) Being air cooled I can imagine the ttr might run a touch hotter than something water cooled, but does anyone know hoy it should run? I ask because since my rebuild (new rings, head/base gaskets, lapped valves, new VSOs) I think the bike runs hotter than before. Maybe there's more heat generated from...	Padowan	6	1422	Jun 21, 2014 by Terrence R
	Starter Switch on Handlebar (Preview) Hey folks. Just bought a 2006 ttr250 with about 5-10 hours. Completely unmolested and in pristine condition. Still has original battery which needs replacing but I ran into an issue. It wouldn't start so I downloaded the manuel and traced the problem back to the starter switch. To verify this is the...	superfrog	14	1681	Jun 19, 2014 by superfrog
	Electrics dead. (Preview) Just wondering if anyone has come across this problem, went to use the old girl yesterday, put key in the ignition but no neutral light and absalutely no electrics anywhere. Battery is fully charged and all leads running away from battery are tight and sound. Was fine last time I used her not long ago. ...	wobbly	6	446	Jun 15, 2014 by texasT
	Clutch slipping problem (Preview) Hi all, I just got a TTR today and rode it home and the clutch is slipping at higher speed. The guy I got it from said the clutch was replaced along with clutch basket a few months ago. The adjustment on the hand lever has been adjusted to its limit and its still not good. The clutch is only biting right at the...	ANDY-501	7	1985	Jun 15, 2014 by TTRfan
	Restrictor in front pipe. (Preview) Looking at a std front pipe at the tail end of it appears to be a restrictor. Has anyone cut theirs out ??	andy m	14	3184	Jun 13, 2014 by TT-R250M
	Compression (Preview) Does a 2006 TTR auto decompress when you try and start it.. Is it correct that it only decompresses under a certain rpm.. I ask this because how do you go doing a compression test on one of these.. Best i get is 110psi unless the tester is rooted. One would think this bike of mine would be hard to start and blo...	Moose	16	4853	Jun 11, 2014 by TTRfan
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