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Big Cass


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Hi from Big Cass on the Gold Coast, Australia.
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I am looking at purchasing my first trail/dirt bike.  I have done a little research and believe that the TTR is the way to go.

I have looked at a few second hand private sales and one particular stands out, but some issues to report.

Blows whitish grey smoke (from exhaust)

at times hard to start with starter motor.

What may be the cause of these troubles and how may they be fixed.

I'm so keen to buy one and get riding but dont want to buy a lemon.

 

 



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Welcome to TTR land Peter. biggrin

Let's hope the bike you select isn't the lemon of the year, but even lemons can recover. Mr TTR is showing us how to suss a lemon on another thread. wink

When you say the exhaust blows whitish grey smoke - does it blow as long as the engine runs or only on starting? confuse

As you say that it's sometimes hard to start on the starter these symptoms point to carburettor problems.

It may be a simple fault that seems to recur often on TTRs - it points to a jet blockage which is resolved by carburettor dismantling, cleaning, sorting and carefully reassembling.

Also the air filter may need attention and spark plug checking.

Martyn



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Cheers for the prompt response Martyn.

Please direct me to finding the thread on how to suss a lemon.

This is the first forum I have ever been on and am struggling to navigate any help would be appreciated.

I didn't ride the bike. The bike was idling and I rev'd it to see if the smoke would clear. In short the engine blew smoke for the entire time it was running (3 Min approx).
The owner mentioned it has been garaged for the last 3 months with no use and the two issues mentioned above only started after this period of time. The owner does seem honest.

Look forward to any response

Pete.

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OK, don't panic, Pete, you're welcome.  biggrin

At the top of this page, on the left, is a click link titled The TTR250 FAQ web pages.

Click on it - or CLICK THIS

Scroll down the page tat opens and you can find a link What should I look out for when buying a TTR

Click on it - or CLICK THIS

And read it - it's all good stuff and very informative. smile

Martyn



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