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Forks; dropping through the yolks & front brake change..
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It was pointed out to me that my forks appear to have been dropped through the yolks leaving about 2.5-3 cm of the top of the fork tubes exposed. Have they been dropped through or is that the standard set up? From watching racing I have the most basic of understanding as to why this may be done but had never t...
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scotty72
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Replacing the seat cover
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I just ordered the Moose Racing standard seat cover. Right on the package it says TTR250. But when I pulled it out and quickly threw it over the seat, it didn't seem like it was the right cut. I know they require some stretching, but there is a ton of material that gathers in the bend of the seat. Also, all t...
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bbarfield
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open enduro 93 - warning lights
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Could some body, anybody please tell me with the order of the instrument light panel on the 1993 open enduro. I have figured out that the bottom left out of the four is the neutral light, but what are the others??????
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Hp
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Seal Mate fork seal cleaner. Please Help
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Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with the Seal Mate? I have watched the instructional video but am a little boggled on how to get my dirt seal out of the recess in the lower part of the fork without damaging it. Any hints or tips would be greatly appreciated.
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HarleyRigid
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Dismantling the rear suspension system.
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Hi there. Wonder if someone can help me. The TTR has failed its MOT test on suspension bearing play. I've got as far as stripping out the swing arm, rear shock etc. However the collar, with the large hex head holding the relay arm to the frame seems reluctant to move (there's a welded lug to hold the hex in o...
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eeyore
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Bearings, bearings, bearings...
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There are a lot of urban myths and quite a bit of folklore about bearings and the best make, type and quality. I received the email copied below today and, unless I have got hold of the wrong end of the stick, the company seems to produce virtually every make and type of bearing known to man. Is this eviden...
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TTRfan
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new longer cables
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At a handsome 6ft 4inch I have just ordered the longer cables so I can fit my hi bars However I have a secret hidden hope, my clutch biting point is right at the very end of the lever. No matter how much free play I take out the biting point is as soon as the cable is pulled after the slack is taken up Reckon new...
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Hp
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Bits in the oil filter. Anyone seen the like? How much should I worry?
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Here's a pic of my last oil filter. It has bits in it, which I suppose means it did the job but I'll admit to being a bit horrified. Most are black but a few are metallic. I can't draw them out with a magnet so I guess they're either squeezed in really tight or non ferric. Anyone seen the like or have any ideas as...
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Dullthud
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Front Fork clamp bolt sheared !!!
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can anyone help i changed my front tyre on my ttr 250 and i have over tightened one of the axle holder bolts [10mm] which caused it to shear [im gutted] and i think they are welded to the fork as anyone got any suggestions on my options without great expense.
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The Drifter
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Unusual damage on a cam chain "slipper" guide
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I stripped down an engine recently and was surprised to see the bottom of one of the slippers had split. Not seen that before! Brian
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TTRfan
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Foot Peg Springs
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I have acquired and trimmed up a pair of 2004 Yamaha WR250 foot pegs that now fit my 2004 TTR. The standard springs I have don't fit the WR foot pegs as they fit inside the stock peg and the new peg requires a spring that will fit around the lower part of the peg. Has anyone done this mod? Or does anyone have any...
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Clarky
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Clattering noise after taking out and replacing cam chain tensioner
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Hi I have just followed the instructions on the other thread for servicing starter motor brushes. Which involves taking out the cam chain tensioner to getout starter motor. After cleaning up brushes and returning starter motor, I then replaced the cam chain tensioner ensuring that I held the scre...
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ttr250ug
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Frame tubes blocked with dry earth
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I chopped up a scrap frame today and was surprised to find the upper subframe rails were blocked earth and fine grit for about 4" from the main engine cradle - see pic below. The lower tube was clear - see below: How on earth did the dirt get into the upper rails? They appear to be a completely closed lo...
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TTRfan
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By-passing need to have bike in neutral in order to start it..
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Hi All I am 99.9% sure that on all the bikes I've ever ridden (road) it has been possible to start the bike in gear with the clutch leaver held in...am I wrong?!? My TTR will not allow me to start the bike in gear. This is a right pain after I have stalled the bike especially as it seems very difficult to find n...
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scotty72
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finished the front end
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Found a 2002 YZ 426 front end, wheel, brake, and shock for 180 bucks on craigslist. The install took three trips to town to get the right parts. I needed a few washers for the stem and triple, about 2cm stack. The bike didn't come with an axle, so i ordered on ebay 15. Somehow they wheel spacing was off b...
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nwrider
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More help for the mechanically clueless please.
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Popped out for a ride today and noticed that when accelerating hard in all gears from 3rd on, once I get above a certain number of revs the bike starts to rev like the clutch is being pulled in and the bike stops pulling. Driving at a more reserved pace isn't a problem, it only happens when the revs hit a cer...
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Nige Taylor
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Motion Pro M8 stud installer/extractor
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Just a quick post to say that I bought one of these a month or so ago but have only just used it for the first time on TTR exhaust studs. It works really well and has certainly earned its place in my toolbox I used to use two nuts tightened against each other but that's such a faff - so easy with this extractor ...
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TTRfan
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Calling all TTR250 carb experts!
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On my "shopping" TTR, the choke makes the engine rev quite high which isn't what you need on a cold engine before the oil gets circulated I know it's going to do it so am ready but why is it happening The TTR runs perfectly otherwise. Brian
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TTRfan
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Installing stock suspension link question
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If have a Kuoba lowering link on mine and would like to put the stock link back on and give it a try. I noticed that the stock link the previous owner took off had the set off needle bearings in it. I assume the the kuoba link had it's own set of bearings when he bought it? The bearings in the stock link loo...
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Rger8
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Front Shock Factory and Weight Variable Settings...??
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Dear ladies and gentlemen of TTR addiction, Sorry, No, I don't know the front fork settings but would love to know? I've checked my manual, nothing there. Checked a few blogs, including this one which gets close, but no one has nailed it yet ! So.... Does anyone know EXACTLY where/what the factory sett...
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Kenny
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what is this part called ?
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Hello there, I own a Yamaha ttr250, there is a rounded rubber-like located above the chain (on the left side of the bike) that rolls with the chain in case over weighting on the bike, what is it called ? And where can I find a one like it please ? Since mine is damaged (image attached). Thanks in Advance
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nayef
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Using a plain bearing for the lower shock bearing? Don't even think about it!
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I have just stripped out a linkage arm where the previous owner had tried replacing the standard spherical bearing with phosphor bronze plain bearing It didn't work as you will see from the pics below
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TTRfan
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Miss-fire under hard acceleration.
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Had a miss-fire problem since I had the bike, thought I had cured it with a new plug and cleaning the plug seating on the head but it's come back again. I was wondering if it could be a faulty coil or plug cap - or anything else?. I can't see it being a carb problem - that's been cleaned out a few times. It mainly...
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matador
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Engine sprocket...
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dose anyone know what other models engine sproket will fit the TTR... IE... WR250 f/R... YZ etc... I want a 12 tooth asap....Left it a bit late to order one for sunday.. -- Edited by petenz on Thursday 8th of August 2013 08:21:43 AM
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petenz
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Fork Oil Level Questions
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Hi all, I've got a few questions about distributing oil in the forks to get the correct oil level reading. The service manual that I downloaded from this forum gives details of how to distribute the fork oil when refilling the forks, but I am still not totally clear on the process. In the Front Fork, Asse...
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yamalama
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My bike wont start
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hey guys i got a Yamaha TTR 250 open enduro 97 model(i think) and i was riding it the other day it stalled and then i had no electrics no lights no ignition and im wondering if u guys can help me out as i dont wanna go through my entire bike unless i have toso if u can throw some ideas at me what might be the troubl...
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shad
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Time for a new spark plug.
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2007 model. 9000 kms. Only had bike for 3 months so thought id check the plug. Looks like it maybe the original plug from new. Abit rusty. will crab a new one and keep it as a spare.
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Markvan
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Shock Rebound Damping Adjustment Doesn't "Click"
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When attempting to adjust the rear suspension rebound damping on my 2005 TTR250 I discovered that it doesn't click when rotated. This is the knurled dial at the bottom of the shock. The manual describes all of the suspension adjustments in terms of "clicks". Can someone describe the cli...
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TTRSwamper
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fuel tap...
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Opened up shed 2night after 3 days... just about got knocked over by the smell of fuel that hit me.... Even with the fuel tap turned off... 1/4 of a tank of fuel had managed to exscape... So I would say both the fuel tap & carb need looking at... "Get yer #@&% togeather Yamaha this things only...
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petenz
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2009 "Locating Dampers" under seat
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I recently had the seat recovered and when I look at the underside it is obvious there were once a couple of rubber (or similar) pads on the underside and there is a 6mm thread for attaching same. Our upholsterer tells us that "No, I never saw any pads there". It looks to me as though they would h...
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uteman
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