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

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...

scotty72 · scotty72

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...

bbarfield · bbarfield

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...

Hp · Hp

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??????

HarleyRigid · HarleyRigid

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.

eeyore · eeyore

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...

TTRfan · TTRfan

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...

Hp · Hp

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...

Dullthud · Dullthud

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...

TTRfan · TTRfan

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

Clarky · Clarky

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...

ttr250ug · ttr250ug

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...

TTRfan · TTRfan

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...

scotty72 · scotty72

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...

nwrider · nwrider

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...

Nige Taylor · Nige Taylor

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...

TTRfan · TTRfan

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 ...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	20040	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	1188	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	2659	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	3559	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	748	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	664	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	8092	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	800	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	2173	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	767	Oct 21, 2013 by petenz
	parts (Preview) looking for my yamaha ttr 250 seals ....... attached. appreciate any ideas	charlo	2	618	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	1274	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	1178	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	359619	Oct 16, 2013 by TTRfan
	Forks; dropping through the yolks & front brake change.. (Preview) 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...	scotty72	5	1163	Oct 16, 2013 by TT-R250M
	Replacing the seat cover (Preview) 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...	bbarfield	11	3998	Oct 13, 2013 by petenz
	open enduro 93 - warning lights (Preview) 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??????	Hp	4	958	Oct 10, 2013 by TT-R250M
	Seal Mate fork seal cleaner. Please Help (Preview) 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.	HarleyRigid	1	655	Oct 7, 2013 by HarleyRigid
	Dismantling the rear suspension system. (Preview) 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...	eeyore	15	1690	Oct 6, 2013 by eeyore
	Bearings, bearings, bearings... (Preview) 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...	TTRfan	6	1524	Oct 6, 2013 by TT-R250M
	new longer cables (Preview) 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...	Hp	2	509	Oct 3, 2013 by Hp
	Bits in the oil filter. Anyone seen the like? How much should I worry? (Preview) 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...	Dullthud	4	1024	Sep 25, 2013 by petenz
	Unusual damage on a cam chain "slipper" guide (Preview) 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	TTRfan	1	894	Sep 17, 2013 by TT-R250M
	Foot Peg Springs (Preview) 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...	Clarky	6	1149	Sep 16, 2013 by Clarky
	Clattering noise after taking out and replacing cam chain tensioner (Preview) 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...	ttr250ug	3	3613	Sep 15, 2013 by TT-R250M
	Frame tubes blocked with dry earth (Preview) 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...	TTRfan	0	588	Sep 8, 2013 by TTRfan
	By-passing need to have bike in neutral in order to start it.. (Preview) 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...	scotty72	12	1407	Sep 7, 2013 by TT-R250M
	finished the front end (Preview) 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...	nwrider	5	7400	Aug 31, 2013 by Markvan
	More help for the mechanically clueless please. (Preview) 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...	Nige Taylor	3	614	Aug 28, 2013 by Nige Taylor
	Motion Pro M8 stud installer/extractor (Preview) 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 ...	TTRfan	3	818	Aug 25, 2013 by petenz
«First < 1 … 48 49 50 51 52 … 66 > Last» \| Page of 66 sorted by