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

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 ...

TTRfan · TTRfan

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

Rger8 · Rger8

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...

Kenny · Kenny

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...

nayef · nayef

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

TTRfan · TTRfan

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

matador · matador

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...

petenz · petenz

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	760	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	2107	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	728	Oct 21, 2013 by petenz
	parts (Preview) looking for my yamaha ttr 250 seals ....... attached. appreciate any ideas	charlo	2	581	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	1226	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	1136	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	359537	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	1121	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	3855	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	893	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	615	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	1635	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	1473	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	468	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	977	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	851	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	1103	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	3506	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	545	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	1314	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	6986	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	572	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	767	Aug 25, 2013 by petenz
	Calling all TTR250 carb experts! (Preview) 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	TTRfan	5	953	Aug 21, 2013 by yamaha42
	Installing stock suspension link question (Preview) 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...	Rger8	5	838	Aug 19, 2013 by TT-R250M
	Front Shock Factory and Weight Variable Settings...?? (Preview) 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...	Kenny	3	871	Aug 17, 2013 by KentJ
	what is this part called ? (Preview) 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	nayef	4	539	Aug 14, 2013 by nayef
	Using a plain bearing for the lower shock bearing? Don't even think about it! (Preview) 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	TTRfan	1	658	Aug 8, 2013 by matador
	Miss-fire under hard acceleration. (Preview) 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...	matador	3	923	Aug 8, 2013 by matador
	Engine sprocket... (Preview) 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	petenz	1	696	Aug 8, 2013 by matador
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