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

stefk · stefk

Hi All! My name's Stef and I recently joined the forum. I used to commute daily for many years and sold my last bike (a Suzuki SV650S) about 5 years due to increased whinging from the Mrs - something to do with bikes being dangerous or something - wasn't really listening but did eventually give in :( Well...

spiral · spiral

Hi, I'm from the blue mountains in Sydney Australia. I am a motorbike newbie so sorry for any dumb questions in advance. I have wanted a bike for me and my teenage son for some time, I did some research on the web and came across this forum which helped me decide I wanted a ttr250. Thanks for all the great inf...

New member from Portugal · zipper

Hello. Im Carlos from Portugal. Got a 96 model in good shape. Just needs some TLC. -- Edited by zipper on Wednesday 29th of August 2018 11:03:06 PM

New member from Auckland NZ · Hermanp

Hi My name is Herman, and I bought a 2008 TTR250 from a dealer in Napier about 1 year ago. My son has finally dot his learners licence now, and I am really enjoying going out with him to explore every gravel road that we can find. He loves the bike, and I am very impressed with the handling, build, reliabilit...

Westy39 · Westy39

Hi, new member here from Rutland, UK. I recently bought a '94 Open Enduro for playing on. She's not turned out to be the best cared for example and after having her a week I've already had the head off as she blew the plug out threads and all! Think I'll be doing a full strip and rebuild soon enough by the look...

Paulochon · Paulochon

Paul 37 Grenoble area '99 250 TTR, which runs well thanks to skills and also a reliable mech. I'd like (but don't know if it's possible) to dismantle my starter + battery to change it with a condensor. Not to win weight & trophies... Just that my battery is dead and my TTR only starts with my right leg...

VRSPC · VRSPC

Hello just joined the forum as I've recently joined the TTR owners club hoping to keep it as original as possible but hints, tips and spares will be most welcome

The African Scotsman · The African Scotsman

Hi there! Just a quick line to introduce myself! I’m a Scotsman living and working in Uganda, East africa. I wanted to ride bikes when I was a teenager, but would definitely have done something stupid and killed myself! Now a bit older (if not much wiser...) and recently started riding! Love explorin...

TbirdX · TbirdX

Hi all, Pick up my TTR tomorrow. A Bluey on an 04 plate. I'm sure many questions will follow

Hopefully it's a good 'un though and many adventures will be had. T

pjvirtue · pjvirtue

Just found this group and thought I should join. I am a 53 yo who just bought a TTR250 3 weeks ago to go with our cabin in the bush. This has roughly 1/4 million acres of state forest and with hundreds of kms of trails literally at the back fence. I have two teenage sons and thought I needed a toy we could all s...

Ridaz · Ridaz

Hi All, So having wanted a trail bike for some time I convinced myself I should try a few taster days before committing to my own bike. Then a 2004 TTR came up for sale in another forum, strange things happened in my mind and its getting delivered tomorrow. I really cannot wait. Ironically I had committed...

mr_diver · mr_diver

Hi Name is Nathan. I live in Port Talbot, Uk. I've just sold my 1999 Kawasaki KL250g Super Sherpa and bought a 04 TTR. I know a couple of members on here. One kindly let me have a little spin on his a while back and since then I've been on the hunt. Picked it up this afternoon. [img]https://dl.dropboxuserc...

Nick Dastardly · Nick Dastardly

hi all, im nick and i live in north surrey. one of my many mid life crisis i have just bought a ttr 250. i rode them ten years ago on a spanish weekend away on the mountain trails and found them nice and simple. i last rode in anger in my early 20s in the early 1990s when i owned kdx 200s but have ridden road bi...

bluedream · bluedream

In blue 😃 just found a slightly beaten down ttr in Spain and am very, very happy with her. She needs some technical love, will. try to find the appropriate threads. Nice to be part of this forum! Happy trails, pistas, green lanes etc everybody!

robs · robs

Recently bought a 2003 blue TTR off a forum member who has hung his boots up. I think he was sad to see the bike go but I am happy to give it a new home. The romance period was pretty short, however, as after the first ride I noticed that the bike was idling-high, i.e: not returning to a low idle after being warm...

Benjah · Benjah

I'm the proud new owner of a 1994 TT250 OE. The bike was in quite a state when I first got it however it's now well on the road to recovery. So far I have: New wheel bearings and seals front and backNew fork sealsNew fork gatorsNew throttle cableNew fork bushingsNew tyresNew wider footpegsRebuilt carb...

sappershouse · sappershouse

Hello every one my name is Burton. I love this TTR page this has been a big help. My son is racing a 03 TTR250, got a 10th 7th 6th 4th place he has a youtube channel blaine125 where he posts videos of his races. This is his second year at racing the TTR250. We put an FMF exhaust on it that helped ,rebuilt t...

KevRed · KevRed

Hi all Ive just joined this great forum, used it many times and its been a great help with anything ive needed to know about my TTR. So many thanks guys . I changed the old end can for a Stainless cr250 end can off ebay ,,,seems to get hot...! yet she wants to run leaner....? I have read they do get hot , e...

New member · Martinm

Hi everyone Nice to find a ttr250 forum as I have just brought a Yamaha ttr250 in bits so you will probably see me asking where bit go in the future So far had frame sandblasted and powder coated now ready to start putting things back together if any body would like to advice me on what bits are best to start p...

peter32 · peter32

Hi all bought a 1993 ttr 250 about 6 months ago and it's been running really nice in till recently I've been having problems with the starting motor getting stripped I've changed the sprag clutch, checked all the idle gears and they seemed fine put a new starter motor in and after 2 rides it was stripped a...

Ross · Ross

Hi My name is Ross Mckinlay I live in Essex and have a 2004 Blue TTR. I have just joined the Forum and am after some advice! One of the reasons i bought the TTR was so that i could learn to do all the maintenance myself as Im not that confident/experienced I was trail riding on Sunday and the bike started runn...

mallywoods · mallywoods

Hello Malcolm Woods from Norfolk here, just got my first off roader, its a 1997 Yamaha 250 with 7000km. I am sure it was an import and now worried that i will not be able to get parts, do anyone know what the equivalent british import would have been i.e. xt250 maybe? As i have no handbook. is the chain set as...

Ether · Ether

Just got this raid a few days ago and so far it's been running great apart from a couple of minor issues. The first is the carb leaks from the diaphragm gaskets and an issue I think is linked to that is occasionally what sounds like the carb area will make a loud pop sound and the bike may or may not stall. I'm...

Sprinks86 · Sprinks86

Just got back from picking up my 2005 TTR 250, got it on a trade so I have about $600 bucks in it right now, from what I can tell it's running pretty good starts right up shifts through all the gears,cosmetically it has seen better days so I I'm going to fix her up and start using her for some trail riding. Any i...

LouisaJane · LouisaJane

Hi everyone. I've recently bought a 1999 TTR and I love it! I've only managed to go out once however, I know no-one near me who rides off road so I need to work out how to gain more experience. It's not that I'm shy, but I don't like to hold up the pack! I'm a fairly experienced road biker with a Tiger XRX and Ind...

sidecars48 · sidecars48

Hi all, i have a 2007 ttr 250, ive removed the airbox for cleaning and the little box that is siliconed on the caburettor/airbox boot was all split around the silicone and taking dust. i have removed the box and it had bits of old silicone sediments etc.., question i need answered, does the ttr need this b...

comeragh · comeragh

Lots of snow in Ireland this week great fun . TTR is great in snow nice and tractionable . Nothing only 4wd tractors are out . Great fun spinning around on the bike . Nobody turned up for Mass so i left and had a bit of fun .

micccki · micccki

Hi all from sunny West Wales. I used to be on the forum a few years ago, but have not been out riding for a while but i have decided to get back in to trail riding a bit more.

Kings398 · Kings398

Hi Everyone, I fancied a four stroke trail/dirt bike and being a Yamaha fan, it had to be a TTR! I picked up my 2000 reg. project in the autumn as a winter project. It had had a hard life bless it and is taking quite a bit of my time and money but we are getting there! First stage is to get it to mot standard and tid...

violator · violator

picked up this poor ol thing needing some love runs but not very well been standing while carb stripped and cleaned was thinking to repaint frame clean plastics list i see so far: engine mount blown due to oxidation along with front alloy brake hose brakes need refurb speedo sensor missing exhaust h...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hello from Hertfordshire (Preview) Hi All! My name's Stef and I recently joined the forum. I used to commute daily for many years and sold my last bike (a Suzuki SV650S) about 5 years due to increased whinging from the Mrs - something to do with bikes being dangerous or something - wasn't really listening but did eventually give in :( Well...	stefk	6	930	Sep 11, 2018 by stefk
	Hi from the blue mountains, australia (Preview) Hi, I'm from the blue mountains in Sydney Australia. I am a motorbike newbie so sorry for any dumb questions in advance. I have wanted a bike for me and my teenage son for some time, I did some research on the web and came across this forum which helped me decide I wanted a ttr250. Thanks for all the great inf...	spiral	5	609	Sep 1, 2018 by ttboof
	New member from Portugal (Preview) Hello. Im Carlos from Portugal. Got a 96 model in good shape. Just needs some TLC. -- Edited by zipper on Wednesday 29th of August 2018 11:03:06 PM	zipper	3	890	Aug 30, 2018 by TTRfan
	New member from Auckland NZ (Preview) Hi My name is Herman, and I bought a 2008 TTR250 from a dealer in Napier about 1 year ago. My son has finally dot his learners licence now, and I am really enjoying going out with him to explore every gravel road that we can find. He loves the bike, and I am very impressed with the handling, build, reliabilit...	Hermanp	2	1005	Aug 17, 2018 by KiwiJeff
	Hi guys... (Preview) Hi, new member here from Rutland, UK. I recently bought a '94 Open Enduro for playing on. She's not turned out to be the best cared for example and after having her a week I've already had the head off as she blew the plug out threads and all! Think I'll be doing a full strip and rebuild soon enough by the look...	Westy39	2	926	Aug 2, 2018 by TTRfan
	We also ride TTR in France (Preview) Paul 37 Grenoble area '99 250 TTR, which runs well thanks to skills and also a reliable mech. I'd like (but don't know if it's possible) to dismantle my starter + battery to change it with a condensor. Not to win weight & trophies... Just that my battery is dead and my TTR only starts with my right leg...	Paulochon	2	902	Jul 20, 2018 by TTRfan
	Hi from NW UK (Preview) Hello just joined the forum as I've recently joined the TTR owners club hoping to keep it as original as possible but hints, tips and spares will be most welcome	VRSPC	8	1114	Jul 16, 2018 by VRSPC
	Hello! (Please tell me about your seat!!) (Preview) Hi there! Just a quick line to introduce myself! I’m a Scotsman living and working in Uganda, East africa. I wanted to ride bikes when I was a teenager, but would definitely have done something stupid and killed myself! Now a bit older (if not much wiser...) and recently started riding! Love explorin...	The African Scotsman	12	1262	Jul 9, 2018 by pricey
	Howdy (Preview) Hi all, Pick up my TTR tomorrow. A Bluey on an 04 plate. I'm sure many questions will follow Hopefully it's a good 'un though and many adventures will be had. T	TbirdX	10	983	Jul 6, 2018 by walkaboutboertjie
	Hi. From Sydney (Preview) Just found this group and thought I should join. I am a 53 yo who just bought a TTR250 3 weeks ago to go with our cabin in the bush. This has roughly 1/4 million acres of state forest and with hundreds of kms of trails literally at the back fence. I have two teenage sons and thought I needed a toy we could all s...	pjvirtue	11	945	Jul 5, 2018 by pjvirtue
	Hello From York (Preview) Hi All, So having wanted a trail bike for some time I convinced myself I should try a few taster days before committing to my own bike. Then a 2004 TTR came up for sale in another forum, strange things happened in my mind and its getting delivered tomorrow. I really cannot wait. Ironically I had committed...	Ridaz	5	1151	Jun 30, 2018 by TerryK
	Hello There (Preview) Hi Name is Nathan. I live in Port Talbot, Uk. I've just sold my 1999 Kawasaki KL250g Super Sherpa and bought a 04 TTR. I know a couple of members on here. One kindly let me have a little spin on his a while back and since then I've been on the hunt. Picked it up this afternoon. [img]https://dl.dropboxuserc...	mr_diver	17	1240	Jun 29, 2018 by Ridaz
	hi from surrey (Preview) hi all, im nick and i live in north surrey. one of my many mid life crisis i have just bought a ttr 250. i rode them ten years ago on a spanish weekend away on the mountain trails and found them nice and simple. i last rode in anger in my early 20s in the early 1990s when i owned kdx 200s but have ridden road bi...	Nick Dastardly	12	1889	Jun 28, 2018 by z1g
	a dream came true (Preview) In blue 😃 just found a slightly beaten down ttr in Spain and am very, very happy with her. She needs some technical love, will. try to find the appropriate threads. Nice to be part of this forum! Happy trails, pistas, green lanes etc everybody!	bluedream	8	1191	Jun 14, 2018 by petenz
	Hello from Brighton (Preview) Recently bought a 2003 blue TTR off a forum member who has hung his boots up. I think he was sad to see the bike go but I am happy to give it a new home. The romance period was pretty short, however, as after the first ride I noticed that the bike was idling-high, i.e: not returning to a low idle after being warm...	robs	9	1171	Jun 11, 2018 by z1g
	Hello from Christchurch New Zealand (Preview) I'm the proud new owner of a 1994 TT250 OE. The bike was in quite a state when I first got it however it's now well on the road to recovery. So far I have: New wheel bearings and seals front and backNew fork sealsNew fork gatorsNew throttle cableNew fork bushingsNew tyresNew wider footpegsRebuilt carb...	Benjah	43	5716	Jun 9, 2018 by Benjah
	Greetings from NC (Preview) Hello every one my name is Burton. I love this TTR page this has been a big help. My son is racing a 03 TTR250, got a 10th 7th 6th 4th place he has a youtube channel blaine125 where he posts videos of his races. This is his second year at racing the TTR250. We put an FMF exhaust on it that helped ,rebuilt t...	sappershouse	15	1084	Jun 9, 2018 by KMAN
	Greetings (Preview) Hi all Ive just joined this great forum, used it many times and its been a great help with anything ive needed to know about my TTR. So many thanks guys . I changed the old end can for a Stainless cr250 end can off ebay ,,,seems to get hot...! yet she wants to run leaner....? I have read they do get hot , e...	KevRed	2	885	Jun 5, 2018 by ttr steve
	New member (Preview) Hi everyone Nice to find a ttr250 forum as I have just brought a Yamaha ttr250 in bits so you will probably see me asking where bit go in the future So far had frame sandblasted and powder coated now ready to start putting things back together if any body would like to advice me on what bits are best to start p...	Martinm	6	847	Jun 3, 2018 by diggermanbob
	Help - my TTR is shredding starter pinions! (Preview) Hi all bought a 1993 ttr 250 about 6 months ago and it's been running really nice in till recently I've been having problems with the starting motor getting stripped I've changed the sprag clutch, checked all the idle gears and they seemed fine put a new starter motor in and after 2 rides it was stripped a...	peter32	6	3346	May 4, 2018 by ttr steve
	Poor running at higher rpm (Preview) Hi My name is Ross Mckinlay I live in Essex and have a 2004 Blue TTR. I have just joined the Forum and am after some advice! One of the reasons i bought the TTR was so that i could learn to do all the maintenance myself as Im not that confident/experienced I was trail riding on Sunday and the bike started runn...	Ross	5	627	Apr 26, 2018 by ttr steve
	New to off road bikes at 65 (Preview) Hello Malcolm Woods from Norfolk here, just got my first off roader, its a 1997 Yamaha 250 with 7000km. I am sure it was an import and now worried that i will not be able to get parts, do anyone know what the equivalent british import would have been i.e. xt250 maybe? As i have no handbook. is the chain set as...	mallywoods	15	1379	Apr 21, 2018 by mallywoods
	What do you think of my new Raid? (Preview) Just got this raid a few days ago and so far it's been running great apart from a couple of minor issues. The first is the carb leaks from the diaphragm gaskets and an issue I think is linked to that is occasionally what sounds like the carb area will make a loud pop sound and the bike may or may not stall. I'm...	Ether	9	699	Apr 17, 2018 by Ether
	Coming to you from Ohio Ttr 250 ttr250 (Preview) Just got back from picking up my 2005 TTR 250, got it on a trade so I have about $600 bucks in it right now, from what I can tell it's running pretty good starts right up shifts through all the gears,cosmetically it has seen better days so I I'm going to fix her up and start using her for some trail riding. Any i...	Sprinks86	7	1863	Mar 13, 2018 by skyrider
	Hi, new to trail bikes, need experience and an epic adventure! (Preview) Hi everyone. I've recently bought a 1999 TTR and I love it! I've only managed to go out once however, I know no-one near me who rides off road so I need to work out how to gain more experience. It's not that I'm shy, but I don't like to hold up the pack! I'm a fairly experienced road biker with a Tiger XRX and Ind...	LouisaJane	14	1061	Mar 8, 2018 by diggermanbob
	Carburettor Boot from airbox to carb (Preview) Hi all, i have a 2007 ttr 250, ive removed the airbox for cleaning and the little box that is siliconed on the caburettor/airbox boot was all split around the silicone and taking dust. i have removed the box and it had bits of old silicone sediments etc.., question i need answered, does the ttr need this b...	sidecars48	7	946	Mar 7, 2018 by sidecars48
	Snow in Ireland (Preview) Lots of snow in Ireland this week great fun . TTR is great in snow nice and tractionable . Nothing only 4wd tractors are out . Great fun spinning around on the bike . Nobody turned up for Mass so i left and had a bit of fun .	comeragh	5	665	Mar 4, 2018 by Goalkeeper
	Returning to the forum. (Preview) Hi all from sunny West Wales. I used to be on the forum a few years ago, but have not been out riding for a while but i have decided to get back in to trail riding a bit more.	micccki	10	778	Feb 27, 2018 by ttr steve
	Hi from another TTR newbie (Preview) Hi Everyone, I fancied a four stroke trail/dirt bike and being a Yamaha fan, it had to be a TTR! I picked up my 2000 reg. project in the autumn as a winter project. It had had a hard life bless it and is taking quite a bit of my time and money but we are getting there! First stage is to get it to mot standard and tid...	Kings398	7	1118	Feb 10, 2018 by rdchair
	HI YALL im lee from northants (Preview) picked up this poor ol thing needing some love runs but not very well been standing while carb stripped and cleaned was thinking to repaint frame clean plastics list i see so far: engine mount blown due to oxidation along with front alloy brake hose brakes need refurb speedo sensor missing exhaust h...	violator	10	2077	Feb 2, 2018 by violator
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