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...
At the moment the carb stickies are in with general repair and maintenance items. Would anyone object/support me setting up a new sub forum just for carb-related issues? Brian
Hey guys, loving this bike and got more questions dropped the front forks 19mm through the triple clamps, has a 50mm lowering link in the back and handles fantastic off road now. and on road up to about 80-90kph. once i go over 90 it seems to get really light in the front end, steering is almost a bit t...
2011 TTR 250 Registered til 30 OCT 14 4800 km Following fitout Oxford heated handgrips Ego Barkbusters B and b Bash plate Acerbis 23 Litre tank Pirelli MT90 Tyres (new) screens for bikes wind screen 1 med and 1 small Jacket (unworn) 1 pr small trousers, 3 pairs gloves small to med. 2 helmets 1 HJC...
I ordered some stuff from Colorado, shipped on the 26th and Brian has sent some parts from the UK Lets see who ships the fastest in the fewest days US Postal Service V Royal Mail It's about the same distance My moneys on the Americans, they have a straight shot across the Pacific but they may not come strai...
I've got a push bike for my daughter that's seen better days. My plan is to strip it, clean it, refurb or replace any parts on it that need doing. First problem...I have a long bolt that goes on the handlebar, the problem is there is nothing for it to screw in to? I've taken the handlebar off and there is not...
Hello to all . hi I just recently aquired my first ttr a 94 oe was first registered in uk in 2002 .Had a couple of offroad bikes in the past aprilla trials bike and a ktm road legal enduro I stumbled across this site a while ago and to be honest was amazed at the info and excellent contributions from members an...
Hi everyone, I've been lurking in the shadows for some time but decided to sign on finally. I have a 99 TTR that I am about to register after owning it for about 8 months. I bought it for the wife but in reality it was for me. it's probably my favorite bike but then I say that about all of my bikes at any one time....
