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

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!!

commandermullet · commandermullet

Everything seems great except the motor runs so Damn hot. It won't run choked at all but runs perfect otherwise. I put about 30 miles on her tonight but I replaced the float valve and fixed the air leaks, runs really strong. What else should I look at?

commandermullet · commandermullet

This weekend I've begun swapping my good parts to bike #2. So I far I've done the carb and airbox, I did the rear wheel and brake pads today and it's also gotten a new chain and sprockets. I also rigged up the new headlight plastic provided by the PO and managed to get a quick ride in last night. After lunch, I...

TTRfan · TTRfan

Nothing unusual cropped up in this restoration so I haven't posted about it before. It's another frame-up rebuild starting with a shot blasted and powder coated frame. It's got a US silencer on it which has quite a deep throated note but is not offensively loud

Smith16 · Smith16

So I've been seeing these style of plastics on some TT-R250s any info?

WheelMan · WheelMan

Hi folks. My TTR had a Supertrap? silencer fitted when I got it, which sounded a bit naff and I didn't like the look of. So I looked around and found this YZ 250 F Exhaust on our friendly auction site for about £40 So set about cutting it down to fit. cut the header end off about right (does fit, but may cut off...

RRRToolSolutions · RRRToolSolutions

“Over Center and Over Fifty” is going to be a unique and different motorcycle project series from any that I have taken on before. Yes, there will be Repair, Replace, Modify, Maintain, and Improve segments along the way for readers that want information on how to repair and maintain their own mac...

Keith89 · Keith89

Okay I have now bought a set of dt supermoto wheels for mega cheap I know the back fits and I will have issues with the anyone else used the front before or ever heard of anyone using the front wheel thanks keith.

revtxstate · revtxstate

Thanks for welcoming me to the group I recently picked up a 1999 from a co-worker of mine. From my knowledge the bike has sat outside exposed to the elements of the harsh Texas seasons for over 4 years. Anxious to see what condition it was really in so the next day I brought it home and did nothing more than d...

Mdillender · Mdillender

Its amazing how much cheaper you can get a bike when someone doesn't take the time to just clean it up. Below is my before, mid and after cleanup.

ajsttr · ajsttr

Hi I have a 1990 Japanese xt 225 Serrow import. This bike is very similar to the Ttr225 . My question is anyone know which parts are interchangeable ?. I am looking for a lower chain roller . Ordered one of net for 1992 Serrow hoping it would be the same but no luck. I can't seem to find one for a 1990 Serrow ....

liamlows · liamlows

Hey guys, so unfortunately a faulty gas tank happened to spill gas all over the outside of the tank of my ttr250 and all the decals previously on are now falling off . I plan to remove them all and wash the tank to remove the previous oily residue and then putting new decals on, the problem is i cannot find th...

benny579 · benny579

Hi everyone. I bought a 2002 model last year in complete pieces (engine the lot) and am just about to fire it up. All I need is to set the valves and the shims were missing. I had the head reconditioned but I would like to know what valve shim specs everyone is running so I can set the valve clearances as a star...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	10357	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	1574	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	2237	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	2326	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	1365	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	6297	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	7110	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	1523	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	1536	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	885	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	1486	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	4689	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	911	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	1266	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	916	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	1444	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	1252	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	1254	Mar 31, 2016 by peteBLUEttr
	Motor running hot (Preview) Everything seems great except the motor runs so Damn hot. It won't run choked at all but runs perfect otherwise. I put about 30 miles on her tonight but I replaced the float valve and fixed the air leaks, runs really strong. What else should I look at?	commandermullet	4	1005	Mar 14, 2016 by JOHNYBOY
	Swapping some parts this weekend (Preview) This weekend I've begun swapping my good parts to bike #2. So I far I've done the carb and airbox, I did the rear wheel and brake pads today and it's also gotten a new chain and sprockets. I also rigged up the new headlight plastic provided by the PO and managed to get a quick ride in last night. After lunch, I...	commandermullet	6	1019	Mar 3, 2016 by commandermullet
	Latest refurb project - 2006 TTR250 (Preview) Nothing unusual cropped up in this restoration so I haven't posted about it before. It's another frame-up rebuild starting with a shot blasted and powder coated frame. It's got a US silencer on it which has quite a deep throated note but is not offensively loud	TTRfan	12	1676	Feb 29, 2016 by leigh
	Any info on these plastics?? (Preview) So I've been seeing these style of plastics on some TT-R250s any info?	Smith16	8	842	Feb 5, 2016 by pug
	Modifying a YZ Exhaust to fit the TTR (Preview) Hi folks. My TTR had a Supertrap? silencer fitted when I got it, which sounded a bit naff and I didn't like the look of. So I looked around and found this YZ 250 F Exhaust on our friendly auction site for about £40 So set about cutting it down to fit. cut the header end off about right (does fit, but may cut off...	WheelMan	8	2645	Jan 13, 2016 by Keith89
	Over Center and Over Fifty - Building a Wheelie Education Bike Yamaha TTR225 (Preview) “Over Center and Over Fifty” is going to be a unique and different motorcycle project series from any that I have taken on before. Yes, there will be Repair, Replace, Modify, Maintain, and Improve segments along the way for readers that want information on how to repair and maintain their own mac...	RRRToolSolutions	1	1057	Oct 27, 2015 by RRRToolSolutions
	Project supermoto 2005 (Preview) Okay I have now bought a set of dt supermoto wheels for mega cheap I know the back fits and I will have issues with the anyone else used the front before or ever heard of anyone using the front wheel thanks keith.	Keith89	43	1901	Aug 16, 2015 by Keith89
	1999 TTR250 Project (Preview) Thanks for welcoming me to the group I recently picked up a 1999 from a co-worker of mine. From my knowledge the bike has sat outside exposed to the elements of the harsh Texas seasons for over 4 years. Anxious to see what condition it was really in so the next day I brought it home and did nothing more than d...	revtxstate	9	1277	Aug 13, 2015 by revtxstate
	Cleaned up my 2002 US TTR (Preview) Its amazing how much cheaper you can get a bike when someone doesn't take the time to just clean it up. Below is my before, mid and after cleanup.	Mdillender	1	639	Aug 3, 2015 by peteBLUEttr
	Yamaha XT225 Serrow (Preview) Hi I have a 1990 Japanese xt 225 Serrow import. This bike is very similar to the Ttr225 . My question is anyone know which parts are interchangeable ?. I am looking for a lower chain roller . Ordered one of net for 1992 Serrow hoping it would be the same but no luck. I can't seem to find one for a 1990 Serrow ....	ajsttr	4	957	Jul 21, 2015 by widge
	Finding the perfect tank decal set (Preview) Hey guys, so unfortunately a faulty gas tank happened to spill gas all over the outside of the tank of my ttr250 and all the decals previously on are now falling off . I plan to remove them all and wash the tank to remove the previous oily residue and then putting new decals on, the problem is i cannot find th...	liamlows	0	655	Jul 8, 2015 by liamlows
	Valve shim specs- what's everyone running? (Preview) Hi everyone. I bought a 2002 model last year in complete pieces (engine the lot) and am just about to fire it up. All I need is to set the valves and the shims were missing. I had the head reconditioned but I would like to know what valve shim specs everyone is running so I can set the valve clearances as a star...	benny579	5	986	Jun 22, 2015 by benny579
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