does anyone know of a rear tyre for a 2001 ttr250 that is not very high at the moment I have a Pirelli MT 43 its just about legal I am a bit of a shorty I have fitted a lowering link cut the seat down, slackened the shock off on the top, slid the forks up through the yoke has far has I can, I can just reach the gro...
Inspired by a certain Mr B Sussex and his restoration project, I decided to take a few panels off the rear of my bike and see whats what. I cleaned up the frame a bit and swabbed out some scum from inside the airfilter box. I cleaned out the pod (Raid toolkit missing) and put it all back together. I then decid...
Emptied tank, new gas, new filter. New battery, new plug. Sprayed carburetor starter in carb and bike turns over strong and tries but never starts. Checked carb and it appears clean, but should I soak?
Just purchased a 2000 TTR 250 and has air box and exhuast "mods". The air box I can repair, the exhuast is empty, as in there is nothing inside the can, and the end cap is just the chrome peice with the 1.5 in. hole. I need to have it USFS approved to ride forest service roads and trails. What was in...
I have been given a used unit and the gears are completely seized. I have removed the circlip and tab washer but the gear which slides over the tube will not budge. It is currently bathing in Plus Gas overnight. Amy tips to aid removal? The worm gear that the cable slides into looks like it has a VERY small...
Iain's TTR as developed a clinking sound on the mono shock on rebound only? We checked all the bushes and can feel no movement. It doesn't make a sound when pressing down, only a click on return? Just wondered if anybody else had this problem. Otherwise both bikes running well.
Hi I've posted here about the sprockets on my 1994 Raid (4GY4 with 18/57T and 428 chain). I'm now contemplating changing the sprockets and chain to 520 but I seem to remember reading a post that said that the 520 chain would foul the digital sensor at the front sprocket. Now I can't find that post - can a...
I have just about finished another refurbishment and am fitting one of our after-market tail lights and thought I would document it just in case it might be useful for someone else. The first job is to mark, centre punch and then drill two 5mm holes 44mm apart in line with the centre of the existing middl...
Hello, I have just installed the petrol tap/ petc0ck rebuild kit to find that the tap is now incredibly difficult to turn. I can just about move it with my fingers and it's easier with pliers. Should I have used some sort of grease on the new rubber seal I installed? Or will it get a bit easier with use? Th...
Finally took my 06 ttr to a mechanic, i am going thru just brake light filiments, not running lights. He thinks it could be vibrations of riding at highway speeds. i am sick of changing bulbs every couple of weeks. I am thinking about upgrading to an acerbis xled tailight or the drc moto led inner kit. ...
I had an email from Robin Webb of Salt and Gold DVD fame. He is delighted with a new expandable tail pack he has found which sits inside the standard Yamaha rear rack with the struts removed. Available here
I had a few guards spare that had seen better days. I straightened them out as best I could, bead blasted them to get rid of old paint and rust, and sprayed them in silver metallic. They include a new stainless steel bolt/washer set as shown in the pic and are £12 each plus p&p. New ones are over £57 Not...
Hello, My name is Rafał (Raphael) and I live in Wrocław, Poland. I have bought my first bike yeeeah :). It's not in perfect shape but for good price. Two things are missing to make it road legal - indicators and mirrors. Like many has been and many will be I'm a little worried about sprag clunk. I'm not sure...
Hello folks, I came across a yamaha workshop manual recently and noted the main jet size is listed as 137, mine has a 147 and an FMF powercore pipe, does this sound correct as I am diagnosing a dying issue after a short "coshing", starts again easily with a little choke (weak), the pilot scre...
I have recently enlarged my airbox snorkel ,the bike is now running lean as i have uk standard 147 / 50 jets ,brian has suggested yamaha 150 / 52 but mikuni jats are cheaper and easier for me to get So my question is has anyone got experience of mikuni jets and how they compare to yamaha jets or am i best to st...
Took the missus and the Motherinlaw for a drive yesterday (300k return ).to barrington tops usually I go with mates on the bike but gained some ride pass credits as they enjoyed the outing .the Motherinlaw was impressed with the sights
Hey guys, I only ride on dirt (no need to take road riding into the decision making process) and run Heavy duty tubes 18-20 psi on trails with lots of sharp broken rocks. Between myself and a mate we have had 4 flats and are looking for a better setup. The options I have come up with seem to be Mousse, Ti...
Hi there, have just registered to the site. I have an 04 blue TTR250 in my garage that I purchased new from Mark Seward Racing motorcycles in Cornwall (where I live). It has only done just over 2000 miles (or is it k/ms). Most of it's use was off road on local trails and the odd road trial. It was last taxed an...
Does anybody know if the rear wheel complete with sprocket and brake disc from the older ttr's (purple rim) are compatible with the newer ttr's (2004). Many thanks. Mark.
Getting the bikes ready for a run out yesterday - outnumbered the WR by 4 to 1! Can only claim ownership of the front two TTR's. Nice 4 hours and 50 miles in the sunshine of Provence. Will remember to take my camera out one of these days and post some pics of our playground. Dave
I've seen some second hand wheels for sale in US on ebay at a reasonable price. Trouble is the shipping of it to the UK gets expensive and then there is customs duty and vat. I have never bought anything from overseas so I don't know the prcedures and costs. Is it more hassle than it's worth? Any advice woul...
