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Replace Raid headlights and panels with XR250
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Hello guys. So I have decided to replace my Raid headlights with a lighter one for easier wheelies and better handling - the thing must weight 15 kilos! Parts here are rare so I thought I might use a XR250 headlight since they are plentiful. Will this work? Will I still be able to use the big 55W bulb? Als...
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TTRVN
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Bridgestone TW24 rear tyre
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Robin Webb struggled to find a "legal" LDT (Long Distance Trial) tyre that wasn't as tall as the MT43 and found the TW24 - see photos below:
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TTRfan
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Fitting a front rack
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Robin Webb of the Salt and Gold DVD fame has been creating. This time modifying a rear rack to fit on the front of his TTR325. This is his explanation accompanying the photos:"I have made my self a front rack. By flipping over a rear rack. Fits pretty well. Headlight works fine. Indicators are a bit obscu...
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TTRfan
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3" wide rear rim on a TTR250
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Robin Webb does quite a lot of sand riding where a wider rear tyre helps find traction. He has sent me some photos of his new 3" wide rear rim."This is my new 17 inch 3’’ wide rear wheel. Converted to tubeless and mounted to bike #2.Seems to run well with a 14R/42R sprock. Snail chain adjuster is way back o...
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TTRfan
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WR450f headlight, Painted Rims, Recovery Straps
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Finished my first top end rebuild and decided to go the first oversize rebore. Ive been changing some things on my TTR in my spare time. Was pretty much trying to get it looking less like an older bike. Bought a new condition WR450f headlight to fit up. Masking tape on wheels to paint the rims black. Headl...
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Shorty117
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Rear Brake leaver Mod
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Greeting All So I finally got sick of not being able to reach the rear brake pedal without moving my foot forward I have pretty big feet and when standing on the balls of your feet (which I do all the time) there's no way you can reach the pedal When on tricky terrain or especially descents I just want to be ab...
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BM Steve
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maxxis maxxcross it tyres ????
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hi guys the tyres on our lads newly acquired ttr are very noisy on the road, [ forgot what they are ] so he wants summut else,it sounds like a landrover going past... so my plan is to stick my wheels and tyres on his bike, AC10s, and il get a some new uns,does anybody have any experience with the maxxis maxx...
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nelly
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New rear tire
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I was running a 110/80 18 Pirelli MT43 for a few weeks, but didnt get on with it, its mostly grass, dry/wet dirt, boggy bits and the like i ride on, the Pirelli would just spin, i have now fitted a 120/90 18 Mitas C02. All i can say is wow, fantastic grip at 15psi on all the terrain i ride on, it even did well on s...
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94Garry
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Tires for the Devon lanes
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So after the first trip out on the TTR an a good 5 hours on the lanes I can report the tire's don't work for me on the back we have a Mitas C02 in near new condition an up front we have a Mitas C19 half worn now they do mud well but on rock the C02 is lost now most of the lanes round hear are about half rock an mud...
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pug
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Alternative Brake Caliper & master cylinder set up
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Hi All, I have only just had my TTR and the front brake was useless, I have stripped it,cleaned it and bled it , It was still only somewhere between death-wish and feeble. I was going to invest in new rubbers seals pads etc but the sight glass on the master cylinder was leaking and I think the pathetic brake...
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Shed71
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Open Enduro headlight options
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My name is Simon, and I have an obsession with headlights. There, out and proud My friends and I frequently find ourselves returning from green laning trips in the dark, sometimes 2 hours or more back from Wales. I've been searching for good headlight units for years, but the Open Enduro has a half cand...
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mossproof
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new lights and modified sprocket cover.
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Had a tinker with the bike today, i fitted the new starter switch i bought from Brian, soldered it together and jobs a good un, while i was at it i fitted the 27w led flood lamps i bought, quick road test tonight and wow, i can now drive at night safely. I also modified the front sprocket cover, the build up of...
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94Garry
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TTR Windshield
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Hey Guys, **** it has been so long since I logged in to the forum I had to look up my username and password Just goes to show how reliable the TTR is, haven't had to ask a question about an issue for ?? I don't have a clue how long Anyway, just built a windscreen for the TTR today, my prototype I guess, going to b...
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BM Steve
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Alway look on the bright side of life
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Well it seems I will have 2-3 weeks before I can get my boots back on comfortably to do the following: Standard Exhaust Mod Check/Grease steering column Change engine and fork oil Fit pivoting bar Risers build new wind screen I think That will do for now NOTE TO SELF, RESIST URGE TO KICK DOOR FRAMES !
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BM Steve
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Standard exhaust mod
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https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.492210867531305.1073741829.123637337721995&type=1
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locky
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Risers pulling cables
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hi folks after waiting for a while to get (as top gear would say) a reasonably priced set of 22mm risers I fitted them with my reasonably new Renthal bars only to find on full left lock I am pulling the throttle cables and moving the carb....which is not good. So I pulled off the seat and tank only to find the...
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apw99
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new switchgear fitted and headlight on/off
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My bike came fitted with hazard lights, the switch to turn them on and off had a fault and sometimes the lights came on due to road vibration and would refuse to go off, today on my way home this happened, quiet country roads so i just kept going, i had ordered a new left hand switchgear from Brian last month...
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94Garry
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Indicator warning light on all the time
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Hi, I have an issue with the indicator warning light which flashes on and off as soon as you turn the ignition off. it did this when I first picked up the bike even though it had no indicators, one of the previous owners had put insulating tape over it. It is a white OE model but I have replaced the switchg...
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Jak
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Ttr turbo and oil supply lines
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hi I am here to ask about supplying oil to a turbo on my ttr 250 and I have seen these extra holes in the crank case (shown in picture) that have been bunged up even if these cant be use I would like to know what they are for and if there are any other places to tap oil from. thanks, Ben
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EXHAUSTS - OPINIONS
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what exhausts are the best sounding for the ttr and also are really loud, cheers guys
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JamesDuck
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TTR with a turbo charger
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=-tRM5NwXE4c
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oshanrube
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Power Mods
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Are there any cheap mods for more power, would like to know all, Restrictors, Mechanical and electronic, cheers guys
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JamesDuck
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Screen
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http://www.cutplasticsheeting.co.uk/clear-acrylic-sheeting/Clear-i...
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Paul C
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SUPERMOTO PROJECT REAR WHEEL SPACERS? YZFR 125 WHEELS
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SO FOLLOWING A PREVIOUS THREAD I HAVE BROUGHT SOME YZFR125 WHEELS AS THERE THE SAME FIT AS THE DT WHEELS I HAVE HAD THE WHEEL SPACERS MADE UP FOR THE FRONT AND THE BRAKE CALLIPER MOUNTINGS BUT WHAT EXACTLY DO I NEED TO DO TO THE REAR SPACERS? COULD SOMEONE SEND ME THE DIMENSIONS SO I CAN HAVE SOME MADE UP
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can i run this headlight?
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I'm looking into running a proper headlight, 35w wont cut it for me, so will the electrical system run a 55w bulb in a 7" or 8" headlight? I have a brand new light from my old Honda CB500 that i can use. like so? -- Edited by 94Garry on Friday 8th of January 2016 11:12:25 PM -- Edited by 94Garry on Fr...
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94Garry
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these high 613 renthals
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hi guys sorry to go over old ground again, is it possible to fit the 613s WITHOUT the need for longer cables? I know I can gain a bit on the throttle cables by turning them underneath the bars instead of above, I want some new bars as high as possible but don't want to the trouble of fitting/cant afford new ca...
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nelly
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Stock horn location
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Hello, I purchased an aftermarket horn & button for my ttr. Now I'm looking for a good place to put it. Where is the stock location for the horn on a model that came with one. (raid)etc.. Thanks.
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052rtt
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263cc big bore.
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Who's done it and what difference have you found ? Is it worth the cost ?
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locky
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dear Mr Yamaha your lights are crap!
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Now winters here I dicided to do something about the oe headlight or candle :( so i got this 1000 lumins led pushbike light from fleabay, after doing a bit of head scratching on where to fit it I came up with the indicator bracket which I drilled a small hole in for the fixing bolt to go through then fitted th...
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Should I combine kouba link with handlebars risers?
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Hi everyone, I just bought a TTR 250 and I need to lower it. I am going to fit a kouba link (and scoop out the seat). I am wondering if the bike would handle best if I also fit handlebar risers, so that I can lower further the front forks? I have been lowering many bikes over the years (starting with my 2 Versy...
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