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RAID · RAID

good evening I'm in need of advice on what might be affecting oil consumption on my '94 raid. when I put it to work it doesn't smoke, every now and then when I accelerate it sends out a "jet" of smoke. What could be causing the excessive oil consumption? thanks

brindabella · brindabella

Hi everybody, the TTR250 is a reliable bike, but like every bike model in manufacturing history, there are areas that need watching - namely nuts and bolts that are prone to loosening (or to freezing in place) or to being stripped or mangled - eg often on parts subject to heat or vibration stress or join...

BikerMat · BikerMat

Hi Guys, I have just recently gotten my carb back together and on the bike - Reason for taking it apart was that it would bog down and die when applying throttle. I've cleaned the jets and put in a new float bowl seal and diaphram o ring seals (Old ones were flattened, diaphram is in good condition). I follo...

ghardison · ghardison

Ok so today I passed some major hurdles on the TTR 250. I finally got the check valve in the mail - inserted it - and finished the carb rebuild. Reinstalled Carb, added fuel and the engine started immediately. It was truly a proud moment. I even started to think well "just maybe". I had halted any ot...

ghardison · ghardison

So all-balls carb rebuild kit didn't provide everything - what size O ring goes on the pilot screw? The one provided is too small. I see I am not the only person to run into this issue - sorry I couldn't find that thread this morning to ask this there. Apologize if I am junking up the place. How do I sear...

ghardison · ghardison

I recently tore into a major carburetor repair on a non running 2005 TTR. Took several ultra sonic soaks and a deep soak in some Berrymans. Replaced everything that was included in the all balls rebuild kit. Waiting on diaphragm and check valve then hopefully she'll come back to life. In the meantim...

sslrgrt · sslrgrt

Does anyone know where I can get rear foot pegs for the TTR250 Raid. Apparently they are now required by the MOT if your seat can take 2 people.

glebe74 · glebe74

Hi all, Two weeks ago my blue TTR (2003) was working fine: I did a 135k on/off road trip, parked up and when I went back to the bike a day later it wouldn't start. The starter would turn but there was no spark. Being a lazy sod I took it to my local Yamaha dealer. They did static tests and said the stator was duff...

Dan-in-a-Van · Dan-in-a-Van

I took the TTR down to the local tyre fitters today, to get a new front tyre. Unfortunately they couldn't get the wheel off. The forks on my bike I think are 1998 YZ forks. When the spindle is unscrewed from the left fork leg, the spacer on that side is seized to the spindle. It reaches a point where all its do...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I am stripping an engine and the sprag clutch was really jammed. If you look at the way the bearing assembly has been bent, this sprag kicked back big time! Can't believe it wasn't giving out audible warning signals to the owner well before this happened. I have found the best way to safely unjam the s...

TTRfan · TTRfan

Interesting video. The guy (can't find his name) has built his own powder coating setup very cheaply and, in this video, coats some TTR parts including the barrel from a 350 kit

dlee22 · dlee22

Hi there, has anyone noticed during a rebuild that there top two piston rings are positioned closer together than expected? I noticed this in both the 325 and 350 I split recently but 100% know the 350 was spot on with spacings some 200 miles ago? The 325 had had more miles on and were closely aligned. T...

Rossyboys · Rossyboys

Just for information when you hear that dreaded "Clunk" sound when you stop the engine and your fears of having to replace the Sprag Clutch, its not that harder job. The sound was getting louder and more often when the engine was stopped. 2001 model with 16000km, we are the 4-5 owners looking at the bik...

TerryK · TerryK

Hi all, got an issue with my blue tank speedo drive, yes the speedo does work but when the dike is in the air & I turn the front wheel backward it locks up, I removed the speedo drive & inspected, cleaned it up. the worm gear or pinion had end float & I believe this is causing the lockup. To me it s...

Spyrious · Spyrious

Hello! It seems that the coil lead on my ttr has some internal damage.Sometimes when unplugging and putting it back i get misfires. I have cut a few mm of the end of the lead and screwed the plug cap back in and it cured the problem.But i already had to do it twice now. Is it possible to remove the lead from the...

lybker · lybker

Dear all I am new to the forum, but post here as I hit a strange issue yesterday. I have fitted a TTR 250 engine in my daughters quad bike and have fitted a speeduino ECU and electronic fuel injection. During the mapping phase We did a number of high load runs (2-3 hours) on the dyno to ensure fueling is co...

tripodtiger · tripodtiger

I had mine in and out a few times over the past week. I figured that a video could be useful for others.

Marktheaussie · Marktheaussie

Hey guys, Ran into some trouble with my 93 TTR250.. had to weld my stator cover and when assembling back together I accidentally ran the cables outside the manifold. bike ran for a while but then wires got rubbed by my chain and it stopped. took me a while to track it down, in the meantime I’ve replaced the...

HarleyRigid · HarleyRigid

Just wanted to get an opinion from you guys... I need to put a clutch kit into my '06 TTR250. There are 2 on ebay that have caught my attention. One is Kevlar and the other is cork. Both are fairly close in price, just wondering on the pro's and cons of each. Also if you know of a cheaper or better kit I would app...

Rossyboys · Rossyboys

Hi all, need to replace clutch in a 2001 TTR250 blue frame plastic tank. I live in Sydney Australia. Will do Friction plates, drive plates and springs, ...might as well while cover is off. Brand and store if possible, or link Thanks Grahame

Christos · Christos

Hi guys, I took my 350 on the road and the clutch was slipping under hard acceleration. Everything set according to specs, EBC heavy duty discs and springs, OE six disc basket. The basket has slight notching though. I feel too much power is lost there. What could be the cause? Anyone with a 350 having the...

Gazztop · Gazztop

Good morning, ive Started doing some essential work on my newly bought 2003 blue ttr,it was running terrible so after a full carb rebuild the next job is the Speedo,as that’s essential for me,it wasn’t working at all so I checked the speedo drive hub and it has no internals at all,I’m super skint at t...

Archershome · Archershome

Hello all, going to putting new piston and rings into TTR and wondered how long / running in process is? Any advice would be great. Cheers

TTRfan · TTRfan

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-YAMAHA-3J0-22147-00-00-REAR-SWING-ARM-CHAIN-P...

Gazztop · Gazztop

Hi guys quick question for ya,I’ve just bought this bike and noticed it has a bad oil leak from the top end somewhere,I rode it briefly the other day and it was way too bad,it seemed to be leaking out at pressure,as if there is no crankcase breathers,so I go and investigate,and I can’t find one on there at...

Christos · Christos

I was looking at the clutch diagram from the manual and noticed that part 11 in the photo does not exist (in the manual I have). The photo is from Brian's guide. Is this part for the blue or OE TTRs only? What if it is missing, would it cause a problem? -- Edited by Christos on Friday 8th of July 2022 01:01:10 P...

oshanrube · oshanrube

How long should a chain slider last under normal conditions? I'm referring to the slider near the front spoket. Mine seems to be eating away way too soon, and the chain tension is correct, what other factors can affect this?

Christos · Christos

Hey guys, How often do you check valve clearance? The manual says every 2000 km, isn't that a rather narrow interval?

Bobbler · Bobbler

Ive recently replaced the lower carb o-rings, seal and diaphragm and set up the carb with 50 pilot, I think 142 or 147 main (couldn't read clearly) with pilot screw 2 turns out, twin air filter (snorkel still present) and dominator end can. It starts up almost immediately but the popping on the overru...

oshanrube · oshanrube

Hi all, i noticed that every couple of days the breather cap is coming off and the bike runs bit rough , so my question is can i glue this off? is this something which i will need access to eventually? also how do you usually refill the rear brake reservoir ? its located in a place where its very hard to pour...

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	Oil consumption RAID 94 (Preview) good evening I'm in need of advice on what might be affecting oil consumption on my '94 raid. when I put it to work it doesn't smoke, every now and then when I accelerate it sends out a "jet" of smoke. What could be causing the excessive oil consumption? thanks	RAID	2	629	Dec 17, 2022 by RAID
	List of problematic nuts and bolts nuts bolts fasteners (Preview) Hi everybody, the TTR250 is a reliable bike, but like every bike model in manufacturing history, there are areas that need watching - namely nuts and bolts that are prone to loosening (or to freezing in place) or to being stripped or mangled - eg often on parts subject to heat or vibration stress or join...	brindabella	6	1957	Dec 10, 2022 by tripodtiger
	Bike dies on idle with choke in. (Preview) Hi Guys, I have just recently gotten my carb back together and on the bike - Reason for taking it apart was that it would bog down and die when applying throttle. I've cleaned the jets and put in a new float bowl seal and diaphram o ring seals (Old ones were flattened, diaphram is in good condition). I follo...	BikerMat	7	1775	Dec 9, 2022 by ghardison
	Before I go ANY FURTHER, are these shavings a show stopper? (Preview) Ok so today I passed some major hurdles on the TTR 250. I finally got the check valve in the mail - inserted it - and finished the carb rebuild. Reinstalled Carb, added fuel and the engine started immediately. It was truly a proud moment. I even started to think well "just maybe". I had halted any ot...	ghardison	3	673	Nov 18, 2022 by Ttboof
	What size O-rings for the Pilot Screw? (Preview) So all-balls carb rebuild kit didn't provide everything - what size O ring goes on the pilot screw? The one provided is too small. I see I am not the only person to run into this issue - sorry I couldn't find that thread this morning to ask this there. Apologize if I am junking up the place. How do I sear...	ghardison	2	668	Nov 11, 2022 by ghardison
	Starter Plunger, where does this seal belong? (Preview) I recently tore into a major carburetor repair on a non running 2005 TTR. Took several ultra sonic soaks and a deep soak in some Berrymans. Replaced everything that was included in the all balls rebuild kit. Waiting on diaphragm and check valve then hopefully she'll come back to life. In the meantim...	ghardison	2	553	Nov 10, 2022 by ghardison
	Rear foot pegs for Raid - now required for MOT (Preview) Does anyone know where I can get rear foot pegs for the TTR250 Raid. Apparently they are now required by the MOT if your seat can take 2 people.	sslrgrt	8	731	Nov 3, 2022 by Forgorin
	Help please: weird starter/no-spark issue (Preview) Hi all, Two weeks ago my blue TTR (2003) was working fine: I did a 135k on/off road trip, parked up and when I went back to the bike a day later it wouldn't start. The starter would turn but there was no spark. Being a lazy sod I took it to my local Yamaha dealer. They did static tests and said the stator was duff...	glebe74	10	788	Oct 31, 2022 by mossproof
	Spindle trouble with YZ forks (Preview) I took the TTR down to the local tyre fitters today, to get a new front tyre. Unfortunately they couldn't get the wheel off. The forks on my bike I think are 1998 YZ forks. When the spindle is unscrewed from the left fork leg, the spacer on that side is seized to the spindle. It reaches a point where all its do...	Dan-in-a-Van	3	576	Oct 31, 2022 by Ttboof
	Another jammed sprag clutch! (Preview) I am stripping an engine and the sprag clutch was really jammed. If you look at the way the bearing assembly has been bent, this sprag kicked back big time! Can't believe it wasn't giving out audible warning signals to the owner well before this happened. I have found the best way to safely unjam the s...	TTRfan	10	1387	Oct 30, 2022 by SRuss67
	DIY powder coating (Preview) Interesting video. The guy (can't find his name) has built his own powder coating setup very cheaply and, in this video, coats some TTR parts including the barrel from a 350 kit	TTRfan	2	786	Oct 6, 2022 by Ridaz
	Piston ring positions (Preview) Hi there, has anyone noticed during a rebuild that there top two piston rings are positioned closer together than expected? I noticed this in both the 325 and 350 I split recently but 100% know the 350 was spot on with spacings some 200 miles ago? The 325 had had more miles on and were closely aligned. T...	dlee22	7	1471	Oct 3, 2022 by JOHNYBOY
	REPLACE SPRAG CLUTCH "STARTER ONE WAY" (Preview) Just for information when you hear that dreaded "Clunk" sound when you stop the engine and your fears of having to replace the Sprag Clutch, its not that harder job. The sound was getting louder and more often when the engine was stopped. 2001 model with 16000km, we are the 4-5 owners looking at the bik...	Rossyboys	5	1906	Sep 22, 2022 by Rubber side down
	Blue tank speedo drive (Preview) Hi all, got an issue with my blue tank speedo drive, yes the speedo does work but when the dike is in the air & I turn the front wheel backward it locks up, I removed the speedo drive & inspected, cleaned it up. the worm gear or pinion had end float & I believe this is causing the lockup. To me it s...	TerryK	2	642	Sep 16, 2022 by TerryK
	Ignition Coil Lead replacement possible? coil lead ignition wire (Preview) Hello! It seems that the coil lead on my ttr has some internal damage.Sometimes when unplugging and putting it back i get misfires. I have cut a few mm of the end of the lead and screwed the plug cap back in and it cured the problem.But i already had to do it twice now. Is it possible to remove the lead from the...	Spyrious	4	827	Sep 11, 2022 by ttr steve
	Help: loss of power in 7000-10000rpm range (Preview) Dear all I am new to the forum, but post here as I hit a strange issue yesterday. I have fitted a TTR 250 engine in my daughters quad bike and have fitted a speeduino ECU and electronic fuel injection. During the mapping phase We did a number of high load runs (2-3 hours) on the dyno to ensure fueling is co...	lybker	3	1194	Aug 19, 2022 by lybker
	Starter motor (Preview) I had mine in and out a few times over the past week. I figured that a video could be useful for others.	tripodtiger	2	724	Aug 14, 2022 by ttr steve
	No spark (Preview) Hey guys, Ran into some trouble with my 93 TTR250.. had to weld my stator cover and when assembling back together I accidentally ran the cables outside the manifold. bike ran for a while but then wires got rubbed by my chain and it stopped. took me a while to track it down, in the meantime I’ve replaced the...	Marktheaussie	0	687	Aug 3, 2022 by Marktheaussie
	Clutch Kit... Kevlar or cork? (Preview) Just wanted to get an opinion from you guys... I need to put a clutch kit into my '06 TTR250. There are 2 on ebay that have caught my attention. One is Kevlar and the other is cork. Both are fairly close in price, just wondering on the pro's and cons of each. Also if you know of a cheaper or better kit I would app...	HarleyRigid	5	1753	Aug 1, 2022 by tripodtiger
	Whats the best clutch Kit to get for a 2001 TTR250 Living in Sydney Australia (Preview) Hi all, need to replace clutch in a 2001 TTR250 blue frame plastic tank. I live in Sydney Australia. Will do Friction plates, drive plates and springs, ...might as well while cover is off. Brand and store if possible, or link Thanks Grahame	Rossyboys	2	648	Jul 29, 2022 by tripodtiger
	350 clutch slipping under hard acceleration (Preview) Hi guys, I took my 350 on the road and the clutch was slipping under hard acceleration. Everything set according to specs, EBC heavy duty discs and springs, OE six disc basket. The basket has slight notching though. I feel too much power is lost there. What could be the cause? Anyone with a 350 having the...	Christos	12	771	Jul 25, 2022 by Jeff B
	Blue bike speedo drive (Preview) Good morning, ive Started doing some essential work on my newly bought 2003 blue ttr,it was running terrible so after a full carb rebuild the next job is the Speedo,as that’s essential for me,it wasn’t working at all so I checked the speedo drive hub and it has no internals at all,I’m super skint at t...	Gazztop	0	566	Jul 22, 2022 by Gazztop
	Running in new piston and rings (Preview) Hello all, going to putting new piston and rings into TTR and wondered how long / running in process is? Any advice would be great. Cheers	Archershome	11	2438	Jul 16, 2022 by James Truro
	Swing arm "chain protector" parts - anyone ever seen these? (Preview) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-YAMAHA-3J0-22147-00-00-REAR-SWING-ARM-CHAIN-P...	TTRfan	1	1823	Jul 15, 2022 by KiwiJeff
	Crankcase breather (Preview) Hi guys quick question for ya,I’ve just bought this bike and noticed it has a bad oil leak from the top end somewhere,I rode it briefly the other day and it was way too bad,it seemed to be leaking out at pressure,as if there is no crankcase breathers,so I go and investigate,and I can’t find one on there at...	Gazztop	13	841	Jul 12, 2022 by KiwiJeff
	Clutch question (Preview) I was looking at the clutch diagram from the manual and noticed that part 11 in the photo does not exist (in the manual I have). The photo is from Brian's guide. Is this part for the blue or OE TTRs only? What if it is missing, would it cause a problem? -- Edited by Christos on Friday 8th of July 2022 01:01:10 P...	Christos	2	627	Jul 11, 2022 by Christos
	Life of a chain slide (Preview) How long should a chain slider last under normal conditions? I'm referring to the slider near the front spoket. Mine seems to be eating away way too soon, and the chain tension is correct, what other factors can affect this?	oshanrube	3	732	Jul 3, 2022 by TerryK
	Valve clearance check (Preview) Hey guys, How often do you check valve clearance? The manual says every 2000 km, isn't that a rather narrow interval?	Christos	27	3374	Jul 1, 2022 by TTRfan
	Popping on deceleration/overrun (Preview) Ive recently replaced the lower carb o-rings, seal and diaphragm and set up the carb with 50 pilot, I think 142 or 147 main (couldn't read clearly) with pilot screw 2 turns out, twin air filter (snorkel still present) and dominator end can. It starts up almost immediately but the popping on the overru...	Bobbler	3	692	Jun 20, 2022 by mossproof
	breather cap coming off (Preview) Hi all, i noticed that every couple of days the breather cap is coming off and the bike runs bit rough , so my question is can i glue this off? is this something which i will need access to eventually? also how do you usually refill the rear brake reservoir ? its located in a place where its very hard to pour...	oshanrube	3	616	Jun 17, 2022 by mossproof
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