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barra8

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Date: Sep 1, 2012

Quick guide to Repairs&Maintenance/Questions&Answers/Problems&Solutions

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Hello to all,
I made this ''thread'' to answer some of the most common questions that we get all the time. If anyone has some ideas or links to add be sure to reply.
It is not finished yet and will take time. But in the end it will save time.

I will be updating it as i go (when i have the time).

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Note:

You can use the search box above to find topics that may help above

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Brian & all that contribute to this awesome site!

If you like this thread see my other threads below this line

http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t50560400/repairing-a-broken-carburetor/

http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t50644289/quick-guide-to-repairs-maintenancequestions-solutions/

http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t50584550/fitting-additional-lights-and-accessories-upgrading-electric/

http://ttr250.activeboard.com/t50448087/usefull-internet-links-info-for-restorations-and-maintenence/

Don't forget to check out Brians store totallyttrs.com

And the FAQ

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Thanks for reading,

Cheers.

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First

Click here ''first'' and see if it's in this section Simple step-by-step pictorial guides

If your not sure what your problem is this Quick guide to Repairs&Maintenance/Questions&Answers/Problems&Solutions may help so read on...

Okay..

Before u click anywhere (below) check all topics on the problem you are trying to find to help assist to find your problem easily.

Be sure that you have read the above first before moving on.

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Okay..

Now...

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Questions&Problems&Solutions
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Section 1:

Engine:

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Cham chain N1.

Note: If your not sure where the noise is coming from in the engine put the handle end of a long screwdriver to your ear and the other end to where you think it is coming from to pin-point out ''whereabouts'' the noise is.

You can also use garden hose

Question:Do you have a slight tapping noise in the top end???

Problem: Valves need re-shiming or not installed properly

Solution:

Check or Re-shim valves
If your not sure how to do this PM me your email address & i will send you a pdf. Full Repair Manual.

Cham chain N2.

Question: Have you got excessive noise coming from your top end like the one in the YouTube link below???

Click here to view YouTube link

Question: Are you wondering.. Is this noise normal?

Answer:

Problem: Timing chain

Solution:

click here question about installing camshaft properly click here

If you have a manual use it as well as this guide. If not PM me your email address & i will send you a pdf. Full Repair Manual.

Camchain N3.

Question:Or is it more of a loud striking noise in the top end and loss of compression???

Problem: Bent valves

Solution:

Take note of the warning picture below.
click here Loud striking noise inside motor clickhere

Note: If your bent valve looks like the one on the right (below).your not on the right topic.

Question: Is there smoke coming out of your exhaust when you first start it like the picture below???

Problem: Valve seal

Note: The part number on the right is the wrong seal (Mammal type) so do not try use it..............(below)

Solution: Replace valve stem seals

Question: Is there smoke coming out of your exhaust constantly after your bike is warm like the picture below???

Problem: Worn rings

Solution: Replace rings

Piston & rings N2.

Wizeco piston set

Question:Wondering about fitting a Wizeco piston set???

Solution:

Click here and scroll down to This post is for interchangable engine parts

KICKSTARTER

Question: Trying to find a kickstart kit???

Big problem:

Solution:

Click here to view =---><---= or where the finger points.

4GY-W0795-01 (GYTR Kick Start Kit) $467.73

Fits:

1992 - 2012 TT-R250

Here is a good guide to fitting it: Retrofitting a kickstart to a Yamaha TTR250''CLICK HERE''

If you have a manual use it as well as this guide. If not PM me your email address & i will send you a pdf copy

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Manual cam chain adjusters

Question: Wondering about the manual cam chain adjusters???

Solution:

If your wondering about the manual cam chain adjusters as seen here on ebay Click here to view ebay image

MANUAL CAM CHAIN TENSIONER 2005 2006 YAMAHA TTR250 05 06 TTR 250

That would be fine to buy and use and what i will be doing as they are better than the standard ones

Clutch

Question: Problems selecting neutral???

Solution:

If you have a Problem selecting neutral click here

Info on Oil & oil filter

Question: What oil & oil filter should i use???

Solution:

Info on oil and filter click here

Fuchs Silkolene Super 4 10W-40 Semi-Synthetic Motorbike Engine Oil - 4 Litres

TTR250 - TTR 250 - TT250R : Filtrex Heavy Duty re-usable mesh oil filter - fits all models inc. the Raid

We have now sourced a good quality Filtrex mesh filter which is more like the original Yamaha "concertina" type. It has excellent filtration properties and gives a slightly higher rate of oil flow than the paper filters.
Equivalent to HiFlo HF142 and Champion X313 so they also fit:

Yamaha WR250F N-P (01-02)
Yamaha YZ250 F-N-P (01-02)
Yamaha WR400F (99-01)
Yamaha YZ400F (98-99)
Yamaha WR426F (01-02)
Yamaha YZ426F (00-02)

£6.50 eachor £17.00 for 4 inc p&p within the UK

email sales[@]totallyttrs.com (remove square brackets)

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Section 2:

Carburetter

Question: Is your carby playing up???

Solution:

Simple pictorial guide to stripping and checking a carb click here

Question: Do you have Low rpm sputtering after doing the above and still running like the bike in the pic below???

Solution:

Low rpm stuttering click here

Question: Are you not sure what size jets you have & don't know how to check???

Solution:

Spluttering when going full throttle click here

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Question:Wanting to know about different size jets???

Solution:

Jetting information click here

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You can also browse through the Forum: Repairs and maintenance click here

Hope everybody likes it and there was laughs had & some...

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