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

RodYorkttr · RodYorkttr

Im just beginning to overhaul a TTR. Ive stripped her down & sent off the frame for powdercoating. Just started to clean up the rear swing arm..its going to be a slow job!

tonyb64 · tonyb64

Just bought my first ever motorbike at the age of 53, always road a VESPA since 80s ( sorry guys ). The plastics arent the best and carnt seem to find replacement white plastics. Is the another bike plastics that would fit. Ive found some UFO UNIVERSAL REAR ENDURO FENDER WITH LIGHT but dont know if they...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I have been looking at rock tumblers as a possible way to go in cleaning up the hundreds of special Yamaha nuts and bolts, etc., that I have collected over the years before plating them. I will de-grease them first but its de-rusting I need.Most UK tumblers I found online were too small and expensive. T...

Vormoto · Vormoto

http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t63655977/newbie-from-south-africa/

iantomich · iantomich

I did start with the intentions of just using and abusing then punt on,but it's kind o grown on me,so here's the start dipped in gunk,cleaned,blasted dipped in a galv of some description then a coat of paint apparently,coated in a lovely candy blue powder coat and bob's your uncle,not quite original b...

Squire · Squire

https://www.leboncoin.fr/motos/1144627511.htm?ca=10_s

DANKWHEELIE420 · DANKWHEELIE420

HEY YALL I GOT A WHOLE BUNCH OF NEW GOODIES AND YOU CAN WATCH ME INSTALL THEM AND HOW THEY SOUND AND ALSO NEW BARS AND GEAR I WILL SHOW YOU MY GEAR AND THE WHOLE SETUP I GOT SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON YOUTUBE @FENDA KILLA 420 I WILL HAVE UPDATES AND I JUST GOT BK FROM WORKIN TTYL! CHEERS!!!!

TTRfan · TTRfan

It came to me in a dream..... and the dream was right! I ferreted through my shelves and discovered that I have the basic parts needed to build a new 325 engine So I have a re-sleeved and bored barrel to take the 325 Wiseco piston and, best of all, a pair of crankcases already bored for the oversize liner....

ttr steve · ttr steve

Hi All I am product testing a brand new full stainless steel exhaust, that has been made up for me by a very nice man in Stafford. So i fitted the exhaust and straight away you can hear the difference in exhaust note! A much more raspier affair, so I did a decibel reading using a app on my phone, the new exhau...

hwford · hwford

I am new to the TTR as I just bought a 99 TTR-250 a couple months ago. I know there are many topics about this but I just can't seem to find a straight answer. My plastics are in bad shape, especially the fenders. I have found some front fenders that will work with a little drilling but can anybody tell me if th...

TTRfan · TTRfan

I have picked up a rolling chassis as a possible next project. I want to check if a TTR engine will shoehorn into the frame and, if not, whether the wheels and front forks can be used Brian

TTRfan · TTRfan

Just when you thought it was safe, I have started another refurb As usual, ICS at Cullompton did a great job on the powder coating and I have so far loose-fitted the wiring loom plus rec/reg, coil and solenoid. I am trying to recall the best order in which to fit the parts and think it's linkage and swing a...

j180 · j180

Due to a lack of funds it looks like the TTR will be getting just a tart up this year. Once the engine is out I can then start prepping the frame. Started today just got the engine bolts to come out then lift the engine out for the strip down. The bottom mount looks a bit of a pain to remove. Heres a couple of pic...

shad · shad

Soon I'm thinking of restoring my bike back to what it was in 1995 the engine is still good but I'm just wondering how easy it would to get all the original parts and whatnot before i start it. I'm thinking of starting with a complete frame respray new wiring harness new plastics and seat full stic...

One1 · One1

I'll fill in the blanks, but wanted to show a before and after. Nearly everything has been replaced, frame painted, a few custom items added. Total time on the rebuild was two weeks -- Edited by One1 on Friday 31st of March 2017 02:48:45 AM

stewy2603 · stewy2603

Intro: Yearly work dept. biking challenge (previously IOM on C70's, Normandy on pedal mopeds, Whitby and back on 70's 2-strokers), this year is the off-road challenge - Peterborough to the Lakes, a day off-roading and ride back. So (like an idiot) I decide to do a top end Project 3 weeks before we set o...

PlumasDude · PlumasDude

Thinking of picking up another TTR, I'd appreciate any comments on the (terrible quality sorry) pictures below. I haven't seen it in person yet, probably end of this week. I'm told it starts and runs well, and I'm told low hours/miles, but you can see some wear. I would replace the rusted/corroded...

mossproof · mossproof

Here's my first ttr "ground-up" (last resto was a ccm 644 - lovely bike but riding it just didn't inspire me like the ttr does) As bought: As you can see, she's been leaning against a wall for a while Time for the hot air gun and the massaging hands! Powder coater's tomorrow... -- Edited by mossproof on W...

ttr steve · ttr steve

Hi All I have now actually started my first Totally TTRs rebuild The bike is a blue 04, it has come to me in a bit of a state It will need everything done to it, including top end rebuild and rear shock overhaul, just to get me started. I had 2 stubborn engine bolts that ended up taking nearly 2 hours to get ou...

pricey · pricey

Anyone know of any sticker kits that would fit the acerbis 23lt XR tank? Obviously it won't be a Ttr specific but I was just after something to break up the big slab of white. I like the enjoy mfg kits and realise I could probably cut the tank graphic down to suit somehow but that's a bit of a gamble and not ch...

pug · pug

Winter warmer on the cheap found this on the Honda forum an it's a good one I have often looked at the 12v heated gilets for under jacket use in the winter an gone with It's just to much to fork out now.............. well you can do it For under a tenner take one Heated seat cover from Ebay thanks to piguglys...

blackflyer · blackflyer

Had a bit of luck today at Kempton park autojumble. I found an nos original L/H Yamaha mirror for my TTR oe Project. The real lucky part was that it was on my own stall. Will look again tomorrow at Ardingley autojuble for the otherside

blackflyer · blackflyer

Hello Peoples of the ttr world. You may remember a few weeks ago I posted Some dirty pic's of me poorley piston in the welcome section. Glad to say that the ttr is now fully resurrected and running as sweet as a nut. What a pleasure these engines are to work on, they are so easy. So I ended up with a new cam ch...

TTRfan · TTRfan

Had this one from new. Photo is of a nice man from P&H Motorcycles delivering my eBay purchased brand new 2004 TTR250 in August 2004 This was when Yamaha were dumping all their European TTRs because, as I understand it, they would not meet forthcoming emission regulations. Dealers were given a...

commandermullet · commandermullet

What is a good break in procedure that any rebuilders use? Any special oil or detergents in play? I 've almost finished my first rebuild, new bearings and seals all the way through, fresh valves and such, and soon will be the cam chain/sprockets. Thanks Teddy

RavensFan · RavensFan

Hello everybody ..... I recently found a wrecked 1999 TTR at the dump with only 500km or 300 miles!!!!! Started it up and runs like a bike with no KM.... sadly the frame is ****ed!!!! I am looking to find a TTR that has a blown engine, and was wondering what year of bike I could swap and use this engine and tra...

94Garry · 94Garry

As the title says, i noticed alot of play in the bearings, so time to strip it down, i wasn't looking forward to any of it, but it simply came apart very very easy, i also noticed the rubber inlet was split. so new bottom and top shock bearings and rubber inlet ordered yesterday from the shop, should have it...

Smith16 · Smith16

Okay, I took my engine out to take it to a shape to get my top end rebuilt. But not that I have it back, I'm having trouble figuring out the wiring. I have been looking at wiring diagrams, but I'm terrible at trying to figure out what I'm looking at. Im stuck, bring to figure out what this wire needs to be conn...

nelly · nelly

hey up me ducks bit of a strange question really ive got a 2 bike trailer,its made by acorn trailers, its a proper bit of kit,galvanised, proper 10" wheels,tilting mechanism etc, however SWMBO has had enough of it on the front lawn,so I'm gonna give in [ again ] and stick it round the back, BUT; its...

Plague37 · Plague37

Finally finished with my light bike project, it may not be for some of you guys. I really enjoy it though, enduro by day , light racer by night!!

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	TT250R overhaul - slowly! (Preview) Im just beginning to overhaul a TTR. Ive stripped her down & sent off the frame for powdercoating. Just started to clean up the rear swing arm..its going to be a slow job!	RodYorkttr	39	2002	Apr 26, 2018 by RodYorkttr
	1993 plastics (Preview) Just bought my first ever motorbike at the age of 53, always road a VESPA since 80s ( sorry guys ). The plastics arent the best and carnt seem to find replacement white plastics. Is the another bike plastics that would fit. Ive found some UFO UNIVERSAL REAR ENDURO FENDER WITH LIGHT but dont know if they...	tonyb64	3	1167	Mar 1, 2018 by ttr steve
	Using a rotary rock tumbler to de-rust nuts and bolts (Preview) I have been looking at rock tumblers as a possible way to go in cleaning up the hundreds of special Yamaha nuts and bolts, etc., that I have collected over the years before plating them. I will de-grease them first but its de-rusting I need.Most UK tumblers I found online were too small and expensive. T...	TTRfan	11	5939	Feb 1, 2018 by TTRfan
	Prettifying a TTR 250 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t63655977/newbie-from-south-africa/	Vormoto	58	14837	Jan 15, 2018 by pedrosan
	From here to eternity (Preview) I did start with the intentions of just using and abusing then punt on,but it's kind o grown on me,so here's the start dipped in gunk,cleaned,blasted dipped in a galv of some description then a coat of paint apparently,coated in a lovely candy blue powder coat and bob's your uncle,not quite original b...	iantomich	10	1743	Sep 18, 2017 by iantomich
	Parts (Preview) https://www.leboncoin.fr/motos/1144627511.htm?ca=10_s	Squire	1	1410	Aug 6, 2017 by RodYorkttr
	PARTS COMING SOON (Preview) HEY YALL I GOT A WHOLE BUNCH OF NEW GOODIES AND YOU CAN WATCH ME INSTALL THEM AND HOW THEY SOUND AND ALSO NEW BARS AND GEAR I WILL SHOW YOU MY GEAR AND THE WHOLE SETUP I GOT SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON YOUTUBE @FENDA KILLA 420 I WILL HAVE UPDATES AND I JUST GOT BK FROM WORKIN TTYL! CHEERS!!!!	DANKWHEELIE420	2	1503	Aug 6, 2017 by Jumpn
	New 325 project ( 1 2 ) (Preview) It came to me in a dream..... and the dream was right! I ferreted through my shelves and discovered that I have the basic parts needed to build a new 325 engine So I have a re-sleeved and bored barrel to take the 325 Wiseco piston and, best of all, a pair of crankcases already bored for the oversize liner....	TTRfan	73	16784	Jul 25, 2017 by ttr steve
	Out product testing (Preview) Hi All I am product testing a brand new full stainless steel exhaust, that has been made up for me by a very nice man in Stafford. So i fitted the exhaust and straight away you can hear the difference in exhaust note! A much more raspier affair, so I did a decibel reading using a app on my phone, the new exhau...	ttr steve	18	2966	Jul 19, 2017 by RodYorkttr
	Fenders (Preview) I am new to the TTR as I just bought a 99 TTR-250 a couple months ago. I know there are many topics about this but I just can't seem to find a straight answer. My plastics are in bad shape, especially the fenders. I have found some front fenders that will work with a little drilling but can anybody tell me if th...	hwford	25	9449	Jun 26, 2017 by TTRfan
	2000 model YZ250 - my next project - possibly? (Preview) I have picked up a rolling chassis as a possible next project. I want to check if a TTR engine will shoehorn into the frame and, if not, whether the wheels and front forks can be used Brian	TTRfan	27	5146	Jun 23, 2017 by petenz
	Oh no - not another refurb by Brian!! Yep - this one is a 2005 official UK import. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just when you thought it was safe, I have started another refurb As usual, ICS at Cullompton did a great job on the powder coating and I have so far loose-fitted the wiring loom plus rec/reg, coil and solenoid. I am trying to recall the best order in which to fit the parts and think it's linkage and swing a...	TTRfan	79	41316	Jun 23, 2017 by walkaboutboertjie
	My first mini restoration ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Due to a lack of funds it looks like the TTR will be getting just a tart up this year. Once the engine is out I can then start prepping the frame. Started today just got the engine bolts to come out then lift the engine out for the strip down. The bottom mount looks a bit of a pain to remove. Heres a couple of pic...	j180	83	10798	Jun 19, 2017 by andy63
	Back To 1995 (Preview) Soon I'm thinking of restoring my bike back to what it was in 1995 the engine is still good but I'm just wondering how easy it would to get all the original parts and whatnot before i start it. I'm thinking of starting with a complete frame respray new wiring harness new plastics and seat full stic...	shad	7	1692	Jun 14, 2017 by shad
	My 250 transformation (Preview) I'll fill in the blanks, but wanted to show a before and after. Nearly everything has been replaced, frame painted, a few custom items added. Total time on the rebuild was two weeks -- Edited by One1 on Friday 31st of March 2017 02:48:45 AM	One1	18	2438	May 3, 2017 by skyrider
	Measuring Compression Ratio - new +2mm Project for off-road challenge (Preview) Intro: Yearly work dept. biking challenge (previously IOM on C70's, Normandy on pedal mopeds, Whitby and back on 70's 2-strokers), this year is the off-road challenge - Peterborough to the Lakes, a day off-roading and ride back. So (like an idiot) I decide to do a top end Project 3 weeks before we set o...	stewy2603	14	2496	Apr 27, 2017 by leigh
	comments on this 2002 US model? (Preview) Thinking of picking up another TTR, I'd appreciate any comments on the (terrible quality sorry) pictures below. I haven't seen it in person yet, probably end of this week. I'm told it starts and runs well, and I'm told low hours/miles, but you can see some wear. I would replace the rusted/corroded...	PlumasDude	5	1559	Apr 13, 2017 by PlumasDude
	New money pit! (Preview) Here's my first ttr "ground-up" (last resto was a ccm 644 - lovely bike but riding it just didn't inspire me like the ttr does) As bought: As you can see, she's been leaning against a wall for a while Time for the hot air gun and the massaging hands! Powder coater's tomorrow... -- Edited by mossproof on W...	mossproof	48	6504	Mar 7, 2017 by TTRfan
	Totally TTRs Rebuild (Preview) Hi All I have now actually started my first Totally TTRs rebuild The bike is a blue 04, it has come to me in a bit of a state It will need everything done to it, including top end rebuild and rear shock overhaul, just to get me started. I had 2 stubborn engine bolts that ended up taking nearly 2 hours to get ou...	ttr steve	48	7437	Feb 25, 2017 by hanzo
	Sticker kits for acerbis tanks? (Preview) Anyone know of any sticker kits that would fit the acerbis 23lt XR tank? Obviously it won't be a Ttr specific but I was just after something to break up the big slab of white. I like the enjoy mfg kits and realise I could probably cut the tank graphic down to suit somehow but that's a bit of a gamble and not ch...	pricey	2	1772	Feb 17, 2017 by pricey
	Winter warmer on the cheap (Preview) Winter warmer on the cheap found this on the Honda forum an it's a good one I have often looked at the 12v heated gilets for under jacket use in the winter an gone with It's just to much to fork out now.............. well you can do it For under a tenner take one Heated seat cover from Ebay thanks to piguglys...	pug	7	1731	Nov 26, 2016 by TerryK
	Bit of luck at Kempton Autojumble today (Preview) Had a bit of luck today at Kempton park autojumble. I found an nos original L/H Yamaha mirror for my TTR oe Project. The real lucky part was that it was on my own stall. Will look again tomorrow at Ardingley autojuble for the otherside	blackflyer	0	1026	Oct 22, 2016 by blackflyer
	Project update, poorley piston syndrome (Preview) Hello Peoples of the ttr world. You may remember a few weeks ago I posted Some dirty pic's of me poorley piston in the welcome section. Glad to say that the ttr is now fully resurrected and running as sweet as a nut. What a pleasure these engines are to work on, they are so easy. So I ended up with a new cam ch...	blackflyer	2	1859	Sep 27, 2016 by ttr steve
	Refurbing my 2004 TTR250 (Preview) Had this one from new. Photo is of a nice man from P&H Motorcycles delivering my eBay purchased brand new 2004 TTR250 in August 2004 This was when Yamaha were dumping all their European TTRs because, as I understand it, they would not meet forthcoming emission regulations. Dealers were given a...	TTRfan	48	4947	Aug 7, 2016 by TTRfan
	Breaking in a rebuilt motor (Preview) What is a good break in procedure that any rebuilders use? Any special oil or detergents in play? I 've almost finished my first rebuild, new bearings and seals all the way through, fresh valves and such, and soon will be the cam chain/sprockets. Thanks Teddy	commandermullet	2	1107	Jun 29, 2016 by petenz
	1999 TTR 250 engine swap (Preview) Hello everybody ..... I recently found a wrecked 1999 TTR at the dump with only 500km or 300 miles!!!!! Started it up and runs like a bike with no KM.... sadly the frame is ****ed!!!! I am looking to find a TTR that has a blown engine, and was wondering what year of bike I could swap and use this engine and tra...	RavensFan	2	1474	Jun 27, 2016 by RavensFan
	Rear Suspension bush work (Preview) As the title says, i noticed alot of play in the bearings, so time to strip it down, i wasn't looking forward to any of it, but it simply came apart very very easy, i also noticed the rubber inlet was split. so new bottom and top shock bearings and rubber inlet ordered yesterday from the shop, should have it...	94Garry	2	1044	May 3, 2016 by j180
	Wiring trouble! HELP!!!!!! wiring Trouble rebuilt top end help (Preview) Okay, I took my engine out to take it to a shape to get my top end rebuilt. But not that I have it back, I'm having trouble figuring out the wiring. I have been looking at wiring diagrams, but I'm terrible at trying to figure out what I'm looking at. Im stuck, bring to figure out what this wire needs to be conn...	Smith16	2	1792	Apr 24, 2016 by Smith16
	bike trailer mod anybody? (Preview) hey up me ducks bit of a strange question really ive got a 2 bike trailer,its made by acorn trailers, its a proper bit of kit,galvanised, proper 10" wheels,tilting mechanism etc, however SWMBO has had enough of it on the front lawn,so I'm gonna give in [ again ] and stick it round the back, BUT; its...	nelly	5	1398	Apr 5, 2016 by petenz
	TTron 250 (Preview) Finally finished with my light bike project, it may not be for some of you guys. I really enjoy it though, enduro by day , light racer by night!!	Plague37	9	1398	Mar 31, 2016 by peteBLUEttr
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