Yamaha TTR250 repair

Fixing a Yamaha TTR250, carburetor and turn signal repair
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[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Good job. Liked the ride at the end :)

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Lasse's Food and Barbecue it was pretty bumpy, but at least you came along.

[@squeezethetrigger3767]

Good job. I did the same thing with my phone on my ttr250 and the video was just like yours.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Seems like I know a few people with TTR250’s, good bikes.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Hey Tom, nice DIY on what's becoming an issue with crappy gas/ethanol/poor storage habits! My daughter & I did similar job on her Hyosung 250 with good results. "Sea sickness" only from a Navy man..lol.. Go Navy!

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

FTBY59 Mike D yeah, it’s not good to let a bike sit for much more than a month without draining the carburetor. Aye, shipmate!

[@waynehall8633]

I found a quick release one screw-type phone holder with strap would you like the link

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Yeah, that’s fine. Thanks.

[@HectorHurtado-fz1fz]

Buenos días mí primos como estás.. tengo el carburador dé mí Moto Yamaha trr 250 cuando acelera sé apaga...

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I'm using a translate program, but I understand that it shuts off when you accelerate? Do a full disassembly and cleaning of the carburetor and see if that helps. I can't remember if this carburetor has an accelerator pump but if it does, check that closely.

[@mattf3238]

Can you send me in the right direction to purchase an assortment of jets to that carb?

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I have had good luck with the website “Jets R Us”.

[@iangriffiths9930]

Hey Tom can I ask how the TTR compares to the XR? How they ride how easy are they to work on etc? Thanks. Love the content of your channel

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Ian Griffiths I have not owned a TTR250 but have ridden a few. It’s a nice mellow trail bike. Seems to be on par with the XR250 and DRZ250. I like that it has kick and electric start. Not much or any aftermarket for it so the Honda is better there.

[@codycravins4956]

What is the hose diagram for vacuum on it.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I don’t recall, best to look at a Yamaha manual.

[@karenmilnes8833]

Hi Tom, I have discovered a love of long distance riding and have done 20, 000 of the 30, 000 km my TTR 250 (2012) around Australia by myself. I am searching for a video to prepare my bike for my trips as I'm very un -mechanical and want to learn in case things go wrong. I'm also tech dumb too as I tried looking to see if you had done one already as I find you very easy to follow. 4000 km in 11days of outback tracks. Gotta love the TTR, thanks if you could help

[@karenmilnes8833]

In Two weeks time .....

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

The TTR250 isn’t a common bike here in the USA but I have three friends that own them. I have done just a few videos on them. What do you need to do to prepare your bike?

[@robertmichael6054]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures a video on doing a carb kit 2006 TTR 250...

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@robertmichael6054 I don’t know if anyone even offers a kit for these bikes? I have a couple friends with 250’s, if I do another carburetor on them I will make a video.

[@robertmichael6054]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Moose Racing has them. Part # 1003-0823.

[@terrydunn5448]

Hey Tom, Your ultrasonic cleaner looks like a real handy tool. Who is the manufacturer of yours and what is the tub size? Any recommendations you can provide will be appreciated.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I got it at Harbor Freight. Maybe 1.5 quarts? It’s okay, I have had to return my first one but it was replaced under warranty. There are definitely better ones out there but this fits my needs at this point.

[@wrichardwilliams]

I am about to rebuild my carb from my bike that has been sitting over 10 years. Any advice? Oh, did I mention that I have no idea what I am doing.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Watch a couple videos about removing the carburetor, disassembling it and reinstalling it. Buy a carb rebuild kit before you start. Buy a few cans of carb cleaner. Buy a few cans of whatever beverage you like. Maybe buy a few for your friend who has done this before? You'll be fine!

[@wrichardwilliams]

😅@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures

[@davidkong5934]

hi my ttr 250 does not have a candle fire how to check the problem thank you

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

David Kong I’m not sure what you mean?

[@macallen7449]

What year model is it!I have one trying to get carburator thanks!

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I honestly can’t remember, but I don’t believe there were any changes during the bikes production.

[@chaspre8525]

What can make a ttr 230 Yamaha dirt bike idol fine but pop and cut out when giving gas

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Chas Pre likely the carburetor needs to be cleaned.

[@markrancourt5430]

Idle fuel screw. What is a good starting point? 2 turns out? Ideas ?

[@GooseHunterLien]

Since you seem to explain the best out of all the videos I could find.. I’ll take my luck asking my question here. During the tear down of my carb I never came across any tiny metal o-ring. It is the only piece I have left over from the kit I bought and I have no idea where it goes. Any idea or even know what I am talking about?

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

The tiny metal washer is likely the one that goes on the idle/air mix screw. Should be a small o-ring, then the washer, then a spring and the screw. At least that's my best guess from your description.

[@GooseHunterLien]

Tom's Tinkering and Adventures first off, thank you for such a fast response! I will check into it tomorrow and see if that’s where it goes. If there was a way to send a picture I would

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@GooseHunterLien I do have a contact me on my channel homepage, some people say it doesn't work but I have got plenty of emails from people.

[@GooseHunterLien]

Tom's Tinkering and Adventures I will look into that. I’m going to try and do some research first on the diagram I just found online. But you may still hear back from me. Thank you again for the help!

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

GooseHunterLien let me know how it goes, best of luck buddy!

[@gregormiller4037]

Really like that step-thru Speedway bike, you gonna turbo it? Lov me Yamaha, still wish I had my 125....hey, what ya get when ya change the 'h' with an 'm'?

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Gregor Miller it’s not much of a speedway bike! Ya-mama? 😂

[@gregormiller4037]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Well, boys will be boys:)...Oh hey, did ya get my treat, think it went to your sister?

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@gregormiller4037 Oh yeah....my wife! She said I can keep doing KZbin videos! Thank you!!!

[@thusharaindikamithrarathna1829]

What is the correct position for pilot screw? I mean "how many turns out"???????????

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Thushara Indika Mithrarathna start at about 2 or 2.5 turns out from seated. After the bike is warmed up, you can adjust it while the bike idles. Turn it in slowly and notice if the idle slows down. Then turn it out and listen for the idle to pick up. Somewhere between the two is your best setting.

[@juanarevalo9504]

Can you send me a pic of air mixter screw mine is missing and having trouble finding replacement

[@juanarevalo9504]

Please

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@juanarevalo9504 I was only working on this motorcycle, it’s not mine so I don’t have access to it. Look online at OEM parts diagrams for the replacement.

[@juanarevalo9504]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures thank you

[@trxtn420]

When I try to start engine up with the power button just clicks, any ideas?

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Lightx check the battery first, then the connections off the battery. Hopefully it just needs to be charged or your connections are loose.

[@trxtn420]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures yeah I've tried recharging it for a day or so, and the connections are all fine and going, as kick start still works fine, other then that just clicks with the button

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Lightx have you checked battery voltage? If that’s good, maybe the starter solenoid would be my next check.

[@trxtn420]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures yeah I did some research of something like that, like the voltage is too high for the capacity of the battery, might swap it out with a new one and see how that goes

[@guy38027]

idle air screw adjust. how many turns?

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

2 to 2.5 turns out from lightly seated is usually a good start position

[@guy38027]

What position is the clip. on the jet needle?

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@guy38027 I usually start right in the middle and ride the bike, then adjust and see if it works better/worse. The setting is different depending on your riding altitude, exhaust/intake mods, etc.

[@MaximizNSK]

Дружище, купи кусок резинки от УАЗика, прицепи его к низу сидушки, чтоб в фильтр-бокс вода не попала, когда поедешь по говнам

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I missed this comment from five years ago, had to translate it too. Rubber hose is a good idea, thank you.

[@juanarevalo9504]

Or parts number for rebuild carb kit

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I don't know of a carb kit for this bike. Might have to buy individual parts

[@jona7696]

HI.. you almost have a usefull video BUT!!! you skip to record the Most important part... how to remove all the jets and other stuff from i etc..... , that could be really helpful... for now is not really at all. thanks anyway

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

jo na I do apologize that you didn’t find helpful. I guess I have done several carburetor tear down videos so I didn’t include it in this one. Have a great day!

[@jacobhubbell6608]

Dude you literally skipped the part everyone needs to know 😅

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Sorry, what part is that??

[@excessivemachine]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Hi Tom the video is great but Jacob is right. You left out all the details of the carb tear down and step by step rebuild of it.