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

Hp · Hp

Hi chaps. wondering if there is a reason you recommend replacing the top bearing with a different type? (poly la la thingy) I can see from the pics its a cracking alterative, but I live close to a bearing shop and was wondering if there is a reason people arnt just putting in a like for like bearing ? (roll...

an2006dy · an2006dy

Having now removed the bulb that had gone in my speedo i'm having trouble trying to find a replacement! It is a Stanley 158HD bulb, any ideas where i can get a replacement would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks in advance! Andy

KentJ · KentJ

On my last ride the bike sounded a little more 'grindy' than usual when starting up. I figured my sprag clutch was failing as it's been clunking a little louder, but when I pulled the cover I found the starter shaft is missing a few teeth. The idler gear is missing one too. The sprag clutch spins freely an...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I have been asked about this and thought there was a thread on here but I can't find it Can anyone help advise on what is needed and where to source the parts please? Brian

Rough as Guts · Rough as Guts

G'day all, only new to bikes and am having trouble with indicators. They were working a few days ago but now only the dash light stays on (no flash) and nothing from any globe. I've fiddled with what connectors I can see but can't seem to trace the flasher. Where will I find the flasher unit to check it? Is t...

ERBS · ERBS

Does anyone ever take out the oil strainer for a clean? Are they generally clogged up? Brian has taken many engines apart, whats the general condition of the strainer?

The Drifter · The Drifter

I have had my ttr 250 endure now for a few months and enjoyed some fantastic adventures , I am not a fast rider just a steady 54 year old enjoying my rides out a couple of things that I have a issue with my seat as started to rip were the inside of my leg sits would a seat cover protect my seat from doing this or wil...

ERBS · ERBS

OK just done an oil and filter change and the oil smelt of rotten petrol so i guess lack of use at some point, Condition of oil was not great so it was well over due for a change, the colour (or Color for our American cousins)was a very dark brown. All in all should see an improvement of running smoother and pu...

ERBS · ERBS

thought i would take the air box off and was a little pool of a runny oily substance and smelt of petrol too that came spilling out any cause for this?

bbarfield · bbarfield

Hey guys. I acquired my 03 TTR 5 years ago from a friend who bought it new, but hardly ever rode, cleaned, or maintained it. I ride it hard, and always do a good job of changing the oil and filter, cleaning the air filter, and I clean my carb about once per year. But the bike has never had any major maintenance...

ttr steve · ttr steve

Just replaced cam chain and getting the clutch back in, resisted wedging a screw driver between the legs? of the basket and spent 35mins making this up, from a bit of sheet metal I found in my shed!!!! All that was needed was a drill bit, hole cutter, jigsaw and drill. The handle needed a bit of rag around...

JuJu · JuJu

Damn I hate having a cold! (or just a reaction to my flu shot a week ago) Nice Rack ey? 316 Stainless, 10mm round. Good fun fabricating it although I did find that the bracket on the right hand side of the bike was actually holding the tail of the bike together due to a cracked frame!.. My poor baby, what have...

KMAN · KMAN

Fitted one of Brians bash Plates. Nice bit of work. Can anyone tell me the correct torque setting for the rear engine mount bolt. Cheers Kris

chrisstdt · chrisstdt

I already know my new ttr needs a sprag clutch and a top end rebuild as it smokes but after washing it for the first time (it was dirty when i bought it) i found a big crack in both the RH crank case and clutch cover which have been repaired with tiger seal (4 inch half moon shape crack in the crankcase looks li...

Hp · Hp

Well nothing like a naughty few hours in the garage. I have lubricated my rear end Greased my nipples and ended with a good bounce on the springs The end result to all this foolery is I think my ring needs tightening Now here is what really happened, I greased my spindles, got the grease gun out and fill...

titchie2 · titchie2

Just wondered if anyone had any idea about a problem I have, when the bike has been running for about 5 mins it starts to intermittently splutter when the throttle is opened. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Michael TTR250 · Michael TTR250

Hi guys, just putting a new piston in and noticed it has and arrow on the top of it. Assuming looking at the different size molded indents and the valves that this arrow should point forwards (towards the front of the bike) but some quick clarification would be great. Thanks

Kenny R · Kenny R

Over the last few days I have stripped and cleaned the lockable fuel cap, carburettor and yesterday was working on the air-box. All done on the bench in the garage. Dropped a screwdriver on the floor and when picking it up seen this rubber O ring laughing at me from the floor. Hello there little O ring, I s...

badmad · badmad

Can I run my led plate light off my rear break light/rear light.??? I have two wires black and blue but neither is giving me power? ??? The light is working with a touch test off the rear lights. Possibly solutions please. .....

Michael TTR250 · Michael TTR250

What is the plain tube (next to the breather with the yellow tip) that one end empties out near the bottom of the frame and the other end leads to what looks like the float bowl? For some reason it has started dripping fuel overnight. I have had this bike for six months (always left the fuel tap on) it has nev...

TTRfan · TTRfan

http://www.thumpertalk.com/wiki/_/why-spark-plugs-can-make-or-break-your-bike-r357

bbarfield · bbarfield

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share this link for boats.net. I've found that this website consistently has the best price for OEM replacement parts, and their shipping is very reasonable (at least in the US). Their prices are usually 30-50% below MSRP. www.boats.net Click on Yamaha OEM parts on the lef...

badmad · badmad

Hi guys im in need of information on wiring a halo polisport headlight to my 2006 ttr250 . The headlamp was missing and wires dangling, how do I distinguish witch wires to use and how to connect them all up. Any info greatly appreciated.

tassiedave · tassiedave

G'day everyone. Does anyone have experience in repainting the plastics ie tank/side covers etc? I was told by a local dealer that you can't repaint the tank because of the type of plastic from which it is made. Is this correct?

Michael TTR250 · Michael TTR250

Hey guys, So the time has come to recondition the engine of my 99 blue model TTR that I bought 6 months ago (it was a cheap fixer upper, although it still goes really well, it blows heaps of blue smoke and uses more oil than a two stroke. I am a novice at repairing anything, but with the workshop manual a...

ERBS · ERBS

Just spent some time on this rainy Sunday morning in the uk changing my tyres for a nice set of mitas what difference it makes had MT43's on there, makes the bike look a lot nicer Tyres do change the look of the bike after and before

charlo · charlo

looking for my yamaha ttr 250 seals ....... attached. appreciate any ideas

uteman · uteman

The 2009 bike that was very rough when purchased was missing the top bracket for retaining the front brake hose. I purchased a bracket locally (Australia) but am I am unsure just how it should be fixed to the triple tree clamp or what a round hole in it is for. Refer to photo. Your help will be greatly appre...

TonyB · TonyB

I changed my oil and filter. Took the bleeder screw out to make sure everything was working. Great no issues. Put the screw back in it snapped. Oil leaks from the top. So my question is this would it be easier/cheaper to replace the cover the oil bleeder screw goes into or drill it out and re thread the ble...

rozzadogga · rozzadogga

I am looking at purchasing a used trail bike (Yamaha TTR-250) and would like to know whether they can be tampered with to adjust the reading on the odometer (either disconnected, rolled back or replaced). I would also like to know how many kilometers these bikes can do before they start to see serious p...

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	Top shock bearing (Preview) Hi chaps. wondering if there is a reason you recommend replacing the top bearing with a different type? (poly la la thingy) I can see from the pics its a cracking alterative, but I live close to a bearing shop and was wondering if there is a reason people arnt just putting in a like for like bearing ? (roll...	Hp	4	614	Nov 20, 2013 by Hp
	Replacement Bulb - Stanley 158HD (Preview) Having now removed the bulb that had gone in my speedo i'm having trouble trying to find a replacement! It is a Stanley 158HD bulb, any ideas where i can get a replacement would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks in advance! Andy	an2006dy	4	5191	Nov 20, 2013 by an2006dy
	TTR250 starter replacement using parts from another bike's starter motor (Preview) On my last ride the bike sounded a little more 'grindy' than usual when starting up. I figured my sprag clutch was failing as it's been clunking a little louder, but when I pulled the cover I found the starter shaft is missing a few teeth. The idler gear is missing one too. The sprag clutch spins freely an...	KentJ	2	1469	Nov 19, 2013 by KentJ
	Flashers/indicators - fitting a kit to a US specification TTR (Preview) I have been asked about this and thought there was a thread on here but I can't find it Can anyone help advise on what is needed and where to source the parts please? Brian	TTRfan	2	516	Nov 18, 2013 by TTRfan
	Flasher unit (Preview) G'day all, only new to bikes and am having trouble with indicators. They were working a few days ago but now only the dash light stays on (no flash) and nothing from any globe. I've fiddled with what connectors I can see but can't seem to trace the flasher. Where will I find the flasher unit to check it? Is t...	Rough as Guts	8	4200	Nov 18, 2013 by Rough as Guts
	Strainer (Preview) Does anyone ever take out the oil strainer for a clean? Are they generally clogged up? Brian has taken many engines apart, whats the general condition of the strainer?	ERBS	3	642	Nov 14, 2013 by ERBS
	just a few questions ?? (Preview) I have had my ttr 250 endure now for a few months and enjoyed some fantastic adventures , I am not a fast rider just a steady 54 year old enjoying my rides out a couple of things that I have a issue with my seat as started to rip were the inside of my leg sits would a seat cover protect my seat from doing this or wil...	The Drifter	1	635	Nov 14, 2013 by TT-R250M
	just finished the service (Preview) OK just done an oil and filter change and the oil smelt of rotten petrol so i guess lack of use at some point, Condition of oil was not great so it was well over due for a change, the colour (or Color for our American cousins)was a very dark brown. All in all should see an improvement of running smoother and pu...	ERBS	2	532	Nov 13, 2013 by ERBS
	oily stuff (Preview) thought i would take the air box off and was a little pool of a runny oily substance and smelt of petrol too that came spilling out any cause for this?	ERBS	5	740	Nov 12, 2013 by TT-R250M
	What maintenance does my 10 year old bike need? (Preview) Hey guys. I acquired my 03 TTR 5 years ago from a friend who bought it new, but hardly ever rode, cleaned, or maintained it. I ride it hard, and always do a good job of changing the oil and filter, cleaning the air filter, and I clean my carb about once per year. But the bike has never had any major maintenance...	bbarfield	8	1313	Nov 11, 2013 by bbarfield
	clutch tool (Preview) Just replaced cam chain and getting the clutch back in, resisted wedging a screw driver between the legs? of the basket and spent 35mins making this up, from a bit of sheet metal I found in my shed!!!! All that was needed was a drill bit, hole cutter, jigsaw and drill. The handle needed a bit of rag around...	ttr steve	3	641	Nov 11, 2013 by TTRfan
	Rack. Something to build when you are too sick to ride! rack (Preview) Damn I hate having a cold! (or just a reaction to my flu shot a week ago) Nice Rack ey? 316 Stainless, 10mm round. Good fun fabricating it although I did find that the bracket on the right hand side of the bike was actually holding the tail of the bike together due to a cracked frame!.. My poor baby, what have...	JuJu	43	500054	Nov 10, 2013 by Markvan
	ENGINE MOUNT TORQUE SETTING (Preview) Fitted one of Brians bash Plates. Nice bit of work. Can anyone tell me the correct torque setting for the rear engine mount bolt. Cheers Kris	KMAN	2	681	Nov 10, 2013 by KMAN
	Is my ttr worth repairing ? (Preview) I already know my new ttr needs a sprag clutch and a top end rebuild as it smokes but after washing it for the first time (it was dirty when i bought it) i found a big crack in both the RH crank case and clutch cover which have been repaired with tiger seal (4 inch half moon shape crack in the crankcase looks li...	chrisstdt	5	738	Nov 10, 2013 by chrisstdt
	Lubed up !!! (Preview) Well nothing like a naughty few hours in the garage. I have lubricated my rear end Greased my nipples and ended with a good bounce on the springs The end result to all this foolery is I think my ring needs tightening Now here is what really happened, I greased my spindles, got the grease gun out and fill...	Hp	6	1029	Nov 5, 2013 by TT-R250M
	Help - ttr splutters at higher revs (Preview) Just wondered if anyone had any idea about a problem I have, when the bike has been running for about 5 mins it starts to intermittently splutter when the throttle is opened. Thanks in advance for any replies.	titchie2	2	2094	Nov 3, 2013 by titchie2
	Quick question ref. fitting new piston (Preview) Hi guys, just putting a new piston in and noticed it has and arrow on the top of it. Assuming looking at the different size molded indents and the valves that this arrow should point forwards (towards the front of the bike) but some quick clarification would be great. Thanks	Michael TTR250	34	19624	Nov 2, 2013 by TT-R250M
	where's this come from? (Preview) Over the last few days I have stripped and cleaned the lockable fuel cap, carburettor and yesterday was working on the air-box. All done on the bench in the garage. Dropped a screwdriver on the floor and when picking it up seen this rubber O ring laughing at me from the floor. Hello there little O ring, I s...	Kenny R	13	1106	Nov 1, 2013 by TT-R250M
	wiring a number plate led light (Preview) Can I run my led plate light off my rear break light/rear light.??? I have two wires black and blue but neither is giving me power? ??? The light is working with a touch test off the rear lights. Possibly solutions please. .....	badmad	8	2480	Oct 31, 2013 by Cubber
	weird fuel leak (Preview) What is the plain tube (next to the breather with the yellow tip) that one end empties out near the bottom of the frame and the other end leads to what looks like the float bowl? For some reason it has started dripping fuel overnight. I have had this bike for six months (always left the fuel tap on) it has nev...	Michael TTR250	7	3242	Oct 30, 2013 by Michael TTR250
	Why Spark Plugs Make/Break Your Ride - Thumpertalk tutorial (Preview) http://www.thumpertalk.com/wiki/_/why-spark-plugs-can-make-or-break-your-bike-r357	TTRfan	1	671	Oct 30, 2013 by ERBS
	Good Pricing for OEM parts in the US (Preview) Hi Everyone, I wanted to share this link for boats.net. I've found that this website consistently has the best price for OEM replacement parts, and their shipping is very reasonable (at least in the US). Their prices are usually 30-50% below MSRP. www.boats.net Click on Yamaha OEM parts on the lef...	bbarfield	2	595	Oct 29, 2013 by KentJ
	Headlamp wiring polisport halo (Preview) Hi guys im in need of information on wiring a halo polisport headlight to my 2006 ttr250 . The headlamp was missing and wires dangling, how do I distinguish witch wires to use and how to connect them all up. Any info greatly appreciated.	badmad	32	7712	Oct 27, 2013 by badmad
	New paintwork (Preview) G'day everyone. Does anyone have experience in repainting the plastics ie tank/side covers etc? I was told by a local dealer that you can't repaint the tank because of the type of plastic from which it is made. Is this correct?	tassiedave	3	730	Oct 23, 2013 by tassiedave
	Rebuild question (Preview) Hey guys, So the time has come to recondition the engine of my 99 blue model TTR that I bought 6 months ago (it was a cheap fixer upper, although it still goes really well, it blows heaps of blue smoke and uses more oil than a two stroke. I am a novice at repairing anything, but with the workshop manual a...	Michael TTR250	18	2054	Oct 23, 2013 by Lin
	New boots (Preview) Just spent some time on this rainy Sunday morning in the uk changing my tyres for a nice set of mitas what difference it makes had MT43's on there, makes the bike look a lot nicer Tyres do change the look of the bike after and before	ERBS	2	696	Oct 21, 2013 by petenz
	parts (Preview) looking for my yamaha ttr 250 seals ....... attached. appreciate any ideas	charlo	2	551	Oct 18, 2013 by charlo
	Brake hose support bracket (Preview) The 2009 bike that was very rough when purchased was missing the top bracket for retaining the front brake hose. I purchased a bracket locally (Australia) but am I am unsure just how it should be fixed to the triple tree clamp or what a round hole in it is for. Refer to photo. Your help will be greatly appre...	uteman	17	1186	Oct 17, 2013 by Bugeye_bob
	Oil bleeder screw snapped leaking oil (Preview) I changed my oil and filter. Took the bleeder screw out to make sure everything was working. Great no issues. Put the screw back in it snapped. Oil leaks from the top. So my question is this would it be easier/cheaper to replace the cover the oil bleeder screw goes into or drill it out and re thread the ble...	TonyB	3	1103	Oct 16, 2013 by Dullthud
	Dirt Bike Odometer Tampering (Preview) I am looking at purchasing a used trail bike (Yamaha TTR-250) and would like to know whether they can be tampered with to adjust the reading on the odometer (either disconnected, rolled back or replaced). I would also like to know how many kilometers these bikes can do before they start to see serious p...	rozzadogga	9	359317	Oct 16, 2013 by TTRfan
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