I just love watching your videos Tom. Reminds me when I had my motorcycles and did the same thing. It's really great to see someone still working on their bikes themselves. Waiting for the final finish.
One of the best dual sport bikes still made. A fun bike for beginners and experienced riders. Hahaha your a bag hoarder too, great advice. Big maintenance weekend on the WR valve check chain and whatever else that pops up. Oh i was just thinking add a power tool to that suction cup. Loved the homemade tools. Fun video.
azdesertdog sometimes the simplest bikes are great. Not fast or powerful but will go most places. Homemade tools....yeah, I grew up on a farm. That’s how we get it done. Thanks!
I can't recall if we had the cylinder honed or not. I only did what they wanted done, it was for a guy I met. I don't use the GPS tracking very much anymore, probably should remove that from my description anyway as I had that mostly for my long trip to Canada, Alaska and across the USA a few years ago.
I did a look at it, guess I didn’t put it in the video. I was doing this job for someone and they were adamant about just put a top end on it, absolutely nothing else.
Rebuilt a 97 225 last winter. It starts and idles good but cuts out when I start opening the throttle, out of frustration I put it on the back burner but would like to tear back into it and see what the problem might be, had the carb off 20 times and wonder if I may have lapped the valves too much. Was my first engine ever. Built top and bottom end.
Byke Ryder really sounds like carburetor but I suppose you’re sick of messing with it. Take a break and start looking at everything, I’m sure you can solve it
Thanks for the reply, It had a California carb on it that I could never get tuned right so then tried a mikuni clone carb and it ran even worse. Gonna try to get a non cali stock mikuni carb first before opening the engine again. Probably try to get around to it this winter got a XR650R to build too and would like to get the 225 finished first.
Great quality video where I can actually see what your doing, great explanations as well! On the last part of the vid you are reinstalling the cam chain tensioner, do you have to compress the chain tensioner before install every time? Also, does it set to the correct tension on its own or do you have to adjust it? I ask because I am about to change the gasket on my tensioner and I have to remove it. Thanks again and you have yourself a new subscriber!
@@klatonpowell thanks. Yes you have to compress the tensioner any time it’s removed. It will automatically set to the proper tension (if it’s working correctly.)
This video helped we realize I had the cam chain guide placed on the outer-side of the head, instead of in that slot. I removed the head and put it where it belonged, but The cam chain still whines as if its way too tight. I can't seem to find anyone else having this problem. The noise goes away when I slightly loosen the cam chain tensioner. Anyone have any suggestions?
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Well, I didn't replace the chain, I simply did gaskets because the head gasket was leaking. Does the Chain Guide just set down in the block, or was it supposed to snap in? (Also thanks for the response!)
@@Moons-Motors I can’t remember how the guides go on this engine. Most of them have a slot on the bottom and the top for the forward one, the rear one has a bolt that it swivels on. If you didn’t change it, something isn’t quite right yet
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures mines a 93 model and is top shape. I need engine redone, clutch, brakes, and probably a good servicing on suspension. I’m from Oklahoma
I'm looking at buying one of these, but the timing chain fell off. Do you know how much damage that would cause on this bike, specifically, would it bend valves?
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Cool, thanks for the response! Do you know how much a top end rebuild would cost as far as parts, and are there things that are most likely reusable? Also, which forums have most info on this bike?
Tom's Tinkering and Adventures th-cam.com/video/NYx5SRnl9g0/w-d-xo.html This guy figured out that a 6005 ball bearing fits perfectly in place of the solid cam bearing.
Nice vid, well done. Would have liked an explanation afterward of how you installed the piston, did you squeeze the rings with bare hands? Also, how did you know when the valve lapping was complete? Lastly, do you use a special tool for the crank and TDC inspection covers? they look like slots
Most motorcycle piston rings can be installed by squeezing with your hands. Valve lapping is something that you kind of learn, but a good test is to install the springs and put some gasoline in the intake and exhaust ports to see if it leaks past. And finally, a large flat tip screwdriver works for the covers.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures thanks for the info! BTW i've been doing the plastic bag thing for years and same with bolts, for a half second i thought i was watching me LOL
just found this video and its a good thing too. i have an 01 xt225 with no compression is there something i should check before i tear apart the whole top end?
Make sure all the bolts are off first thing, don’t ask me how I learned that. A bit of tapping with a rubber mallet might help break it loose, shouldn’t take much.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Hey Tom I got it off finally. I realized this morning there was a ton of dirt in one of the holes holding the cylinder down… rookie mistake. Thanks!
Hi Tom, any idea what may have smashed the intake valve tip like that? I just opened up the top end of my TT R 225 and the damage to the intake valve tip looks identical. I’d like to know the possible causes to hopefully keep this from happening again. Thanks!
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Great, thanks for the insight! My shopping list now includes a new tensioner and chain… Thanks for the quick reply as well! I’m still waiting for other channels to reply to my comments from a year ago.
Yeah, I try to get everything but in the end it’s not possible for me to work, shoot the video and keep it at a length that people will pay attention. I always say…RTFM!
Try putting a heat gun on the bolts for a minute or two, might have Loctite on them. Hold the crankshaft by putting a socket and breaker bar on the flywheel bolt.
Hollis Medley I’m not familiar with that model but if the engine looks the same it’s likely very similar. Lots of manufacturers used the same basic engines in multiple platforms.
My son just bought a Yamaha 225. For 400 but needs gaskets and maybe some piston work done to it. He is 16 and is excited to fix it... my question sir is. Is it worth fixing?
Suco Anchondo I appreciate that, I just like to learn and I have a lot more to learn. Hope you get the Yamaha together, let me know how it works out. Good luck!
Im about to purchase one cheap of a guy the base gasket has a massive leak when he runs it the bike runs poor and then leaks oil from the gasket quite bad and hisses as it loses pressure something to do with this gasket im wondering how diffucult of a job this could he
Old Bones Garage it’s going to involve pretty much everything on this video. Carburetor and exhaust removal, then the cylinder head and finally the cylinder. Couple hours minimum.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures a task im about to enjoy my friend im wondering if i should do piston etc while im there nothing wrong with them just means more life out of the bike
Old Bones Garage well it’s not a bad idea but these bikes are usually really reliable. You’re that far into it, a new set of rings and a quick cylinder hone isn’t going to break the bank.
Hello friend, greetings from Colombia, thanks for the information, I need your help, I am desperate with a solid of the xt 225 in the engine, it is like a cooking machine, I already looked at the valves and the chain of times, help please.
alex soto if the valve clearance is good and the timing is correct, the next thing to check would be the carburetor. Make sure it is taken apart and all passages are clear. The jets need to be clear, use a tiny wire if you can.
found dead repairz I guess I would have to rewatch to see, but usually you can hold the crankshaft with a socket on the left side of the engine to keep the engine from turning
@@patsharks9605 I could try to explain here, but I guarantee that there’s a video somewhere that will probably be more helpful. I hope your rebuild goes well!
@@patsharks9605 I guess next time I do it, I should make a video. They are pressed on, but you have to be very careful. You have a repair manual, correct??
I’m not really sure, but I would bet that lots of things are very similar...Yamaha likes to keep using the stuff that works. I buy parts from RMATV OEM (google it).
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures thanks for the quick reply! Is there anywhere I could send you a video or picture of what I'm talking about. There isn't exactly a sideways T
I have an xt225, it's an 05 I seized the wrist pin on it, while taking the engine apart I noticed one of the cam chain guides just sits in there, is that normal ?
And what are the odds that I can just replace the wrist pin. Everything else looks good, in my opinion. No wiggle on the crank just has a seized pin. Head won't even budge
@@ailenal2955 you can try, I have polished out the small end of the rod on an engine before and replaced the piston and pin, but it’s not the right way to do it. Really should replace the rod.
A task a lot of people wouldn't ever think of trying, but you make it look very accessible and present it very well. Thanks for the great videos.
CrumblingCrap thanks, I enjoy this kind of stuff.
I just love watching your videos Tom. Reminds me when I had my motorcycles and did the same thing. It's really great to see someone still working on their bikes themselves. Waiting for the final finish.
mike 64 it looks like the young man will be bringing it to me to finish, initially he was going to do it but he ran into some snags. It happens.
wow, very nice explanation. I am thinking of doing the same with my 1982 xt 200, cross your fingers.
Get a manual, take your time, stay as organized as you can….you got this!
So helpful, thanks!
@@englishkev107 glad it was useful to you, thanks for watching.
One of the best dual sport bikes still made. A fun bike for beginners and experienced riders. Hahaha your a bag hoarder too, great advice. Big maintenance weekend on the WR valve check chain and whatever else that pops up. Oh i was just thinking add a power tool to that suction cup. Loved the homemade tools. Fun video.
azdesertdog sometimes the simplest bikes are great. Not fast or powerful but will go most places. Homemade tools....yeah, I grew up on a farm. That’s how we get it done. Thanks!
Hi, there, Tom! Any way you could share the Service Manual? Yamaha won't share it to me. Thx!
I usually just take a few minutes searching online (a forum specific to the model is a good place) and have great luck finding manuals.
Nive video. Did you mention honing the cylinder? I missed that. Also, your GPS tracker link is broken,
I can't recall if we had the cylinder honed or not. I only did what they wanted done, it was for a guy I met. I don't use the GPS tracking very much anymore, probably should remove that from my description anyway as I had that mostly for my long trip to Canada, Alaska and across the USA a few years ago.
Thank video help rebuild my XT 225
That’s what I like to hear!
Just a thought but I was hoping you was going to check for any play on con rod ends big and small, as mine is suspect ,otherwise great video.
I did a look at it, guess I didn’t put it in the video. I was doing this job for someone and they were adamant about just put a top end on it, absolutely nothing else.
Great video, a lot of details in it. Good.
AnDuda Trip hopefully it helps you work on your bike.
Hi Tom, i was wondering if the yamaha xt225 Brazilian got the same motor as the xt225 serow
I really don’t know? I can’t imagine it would be vastly different?
My xt225 keeps leaking oil like engine blowby, The tube from engine going to air filter. What do think is the issue?
Likely your piston rings are worn.
Rebuilt a 97 225 last winter. It starts and idles good but cuts out when I start opening the throttle, out of frustration I put it on the back burner but would like to tear back into it and see what the problem might be, had the carb off 20 times and wonder if I may have lapped the valves too much. Was my first engine ever. Built top and bottom end.
Byke Ryder really sounds like carburetor but I suppose you’re sick of messing with it. Take a break and start looking at everything, I’m sure you can solve it
Thanks for the reply, It had a California carb on it that I could never get tuned right so then tried a mikuni clone carb and it ran even worse. Gonna try to get a non cali stock mikuni carb first before opening the engine again. Probably try to get around to it this winter got a XR650R to build too and would like to get the 225 finished first.
Byke Ryder I’ve heard the clone carburetors are hit or miss. Never had one myself but I would suspect that first.
Stock Junkee84
@@StocksFarm how can you tell if you have a california stock carb or not?
Where did you find those rubber seals for the locator dowels?
I guess they came with the gasket kit? I don’t really remember, sorry!
Great quality video where I can actually see what your doing, great explanations as well! On the last part of the vid you are reinstalling the cam chain tensioner, do you have to compress the chain tensioner before install every time? Also, does it set to the correct tension on its own or do you have to adjust it? I ask because I am about to change the gasket on my tensioner and I have to remove it. Thanks again and you have yourself a new subscriber!
@@klatonpowell thanks. Yes you have to compress the tensioner any time it’s removed. It will automatically set to the proper tension (if it’s working correctly.)
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventuresGreat, thank you! I learn something new about this bike every time I spring a new oil leak haha.
This video helped we realize I had the cam chain guide placed on the outer-side of the head, instead of in that slot. I removed the head and put it where it belonged, but The cam chain still whines as if its way too tight. I can't seem to find anyone else having this problem. The noise goes away when I slightly loosen the cam chain tensioner. Anyone have any suggestions?
Are you certain you have the correct chain?
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Well, I didn't replace the chain, I simply did gaskets because the head gasket was leaking. Does the Chain Guide just set down in the block, or was it supposed to snap in? (Also thanks for the response!)
@@Moons-Motors I can’t remember how the guides go on this engine. Most of them have a slot on the bottom and the top for the forward one, the rear one has a bolt that it swivels on. If you didn’t change it, something isn’t quite right yet
Where are you located. I have one I need redone as well. It’s still a good bike. But I would like a engine overhaul.
I live in San Diego. I have a spare engine here in a crate but I don’t know if it’s good.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures mines a 93 model and is top shape. I need engine redone, clutch, brakes, and probably a good servicing on suspension. I’m from Oklahoma
I'm looking at buying one of these, but the timing chain fell off. Do you know how much damage that would cause on this bike, specifically, would it bend valves?
It’s possible. Easy to work on and parts are available. If you get it, plan on replacing the top end. If you don’t have to, you got lucky!
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Cool, thanks for the response! Do you know how much a top end rebuild would cost as far as parts, and are there things that are most likely reusable?
Also, which forums have most info on this bike?
@@GunnarSalyer honestly don’t know prices, check eBay. ADVrider forum has a XT225 thread with lots of information
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Thanks!
how did you loosen the bolt that holds the cam sprocket without moving it from top dead?
You can hold the crankshaft bolt to keep it from moving.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures thanks!
Halo! Thanks for great video! Can You suggest a bit, where to source the parts for so old Yamaha xt 225? Thanks!
Ansis Liepa most of the engine stuff is available on Bike Bandit, RMATV, etc...any website that carries OEM parts.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures good
Nice video
Maria No thanks for watching.
Just rebuilt a top end on one as well. Did the cam ball bearing mod, worked like a charm
DcSpinz what mod is that...hadn’t heard of it.
Tom's Tinkering and Adventures th-cam.com/video/NYx5SRnl9g0/w-d-xo.html
This guy figured out that a 6005 ball bearing fits perfectly in place of the solid cam bearing.
Nice vid, well done. Would have liked an explanation afterward of how you installed the piston, did you squeeze the rings with bare hands? Also, how did you know when the valve lapping was complete? Lastly, do you use a special tool for the crank and TDC inspection covers? they look like slots
Most motorcycle piston rings can be installed by squeezing with your hands. Valve lapping is something that you kind of learn, but a good test is to install the springs and put some gasoline in the intake and exhaust ports to see if it leaks past. And finally, a large flat tip screwdriver works for the covers.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures thanks for the info! BTW i've been doing the plastic bag thing for years and same with bolts, for a half second i thought i was watching me LOL
How did you unloosing the bolt holding the cam in place ?
Shavannah Graves which one? Not a lot of tricks to working on this engine. Do you have a manual?
just found this video and its a good thing too. i have an 01 xt225 with no compression is there something i should check before i tear apart the whole top end?
tryst7308 check valve clearance first!
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures will do thank you
How do you prime the top end with oil?
Just pour some oil over the cam and rocker arms, I use lots of assembly lube when putting stuff together.
I am working on the same engine and can't get my cylinder off. Is there a trick to getting it off? You seemed to do it with ease lol
Make sure all the bolts are off first thing, don’t ask me how I learned that. A bit of tapping with a rubber mallet might help break it loose, shouldn’t take much.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Hey Tom I got it off finally. I realized this morning there was a ton of dirt in one of the holes holding the cylinder down… rookie mistake. Thanks!
Nice job Tom..
Tom Smales thanks. Still waiting to see if it’s running.
How do you torque the cam bolt without turning the engine
You can hold the crankshaft on the flywheel nut.
Hi Tom, any idea what may have smashed the intake valve tip like that? I just opened up the top end of my TT R 225 and the damage to the intake valve tip looks identical. I’d like to know the possible causes to hopefully keep this from happening again. Thanks!
Maybe a loose timing chain or bad tensioner? Really hard to tell, but the valves shouldn’t do that without contacting something else.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures Great, thanks for the insight! My shopping list now includes a new tensioner and chain… Thanks for the quick reply as well! I’m still waiting for other channels to reply to my comments from a year ago.
@@squareworksdesignfab9066 I enjoy interacting with my viewers. Let me know how it goes.
I just watched the video because I bought the same bike and it has the same issues. I believe its from improper lash adjustment on the valve.
Hey Tom I have a 1986 Yamaha tt225 and I was wondering where’s the best place to get parts
Scar3face devil I order most of my parts from Rocky Mountain MC, but there are plenty of great sites.
where can i find a rebuild kit for an 87 tt 225
I don’t know if there’s a “kit” but I would check with any OEM online site, see if parts are available
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures ok thanks.
where can i find xt 225 98 repair manual that's real?
Internet search, you can probably find one. TTR225 manual is helpful for a lot of stuff too, very similar.
Skipped how to install cam ger and chain back on. KEY detail and harder than it looks
Yeah, I try to get everything but in the end it’s not possible for me to work, shoot the video and keep it at a length that people will pay attention. I always say…RTFM!
Great video! Is the engine on a TTR 225 the same as the XT225?
Thank you. I believe that they are very similar but I am not positive.
I can’t get the top cam sprocket mount bolt loose anyone know best way to
Try putting a heat gun on the bolts for a minute or two, might have Loctite on them. Hold the crankshaft by putting a socket and breaker bar on the flywheel bolt.
I have a Yamaha 225 motor four. Is this the same motor? If not is it still the same process?
Hollis Medley I’m not familiar with that model but if the engine looks the same it’s likely very similar. Lots of manufacturers used the same basic engines in multiple platforms.
Tom's Tinkering and Adventures I believe it’s the same. Everything in the video looks very similar. Thanks for the help
Hollis Medley good luck, let me know how it goes!
My son just bought a Yamaha 225. For 400 but needs gaskets and maybe some piston work done to it. He is 16 and is excited to fix it... my question sir is. Is it worth fixing?
Suco Anchondo if the bike is complete, absolutely worth it. Very popular bikes, I rarely see them sell under $1500
Thank you for answering. You're very knowledgeable and I respect any opinion given by you. Keep up the great work!!!
Suco Anchondo I appreciate that, I just like to learn and I have a lot more to learn. Hope you get the Yamaha together, let me know how it works out. Good luck!
Nice work. I wish there was a Tinker Tom in my town.
danodbdb every town has one...just gotta find him/her!
Thanks Tom!
Elijah Reid I’m looking forward to seeing it running.
Im about to purchase one cheap of a guy the base gasket has a massive leak when he runs it the bike runs poor and then leaks oil from the gasket quite bad and hisses as it loses pressure something to do with this gasket im wondering how diffucult of a job this could he
Old Bones Garage it’s going to involve pretty much everything on this video. Carburetor and exhaust removal, then the cylinder head and finally the cylinder. Couple hours minimum.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures a task im about to enjoy my friend im wondering if i should do piston etc while im there nothing wrong with them just means more life out of the bike
Old Bones Garage well it’s not a bad idea but these bikes are usually really reliable. You’re that far into it, a new set of rings and a quick cylinder hone isn’t going to break the bank.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures need to order a honing kit what size piston was it
Old Bones Garage well you should wait until you get it apart, what if it’s been bored 0.50mm already? No way to tell until it’s apart....
Hello friend, greetings from Colombia, thanks for the information, I need your help, I am desperate with a solid of the xt 225 in the engine, it is like a cooking machine, I already looked at the valves and the chain of times, help please.
alex soto if the valve clearance is good and the timing is correct, the next thing to check would be the carburetor. Make sure it is taken apart and all passages are clear. The jets need to be clear, use a tiny wire if you can.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures thanks my friend
alex soto viva la Colombia.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures ¡Oorah!
How did you get that cam gear bolt Loosened
found dead repairz I guess I would have to rewatch to see, but usually you can hold the crankshaft with a socket on the left side of the engine to keep the engine from turning
Ok thanks
found dead repairz good luck, let me know how it goes.
Would have been nice if you showed how to get it in time.
I apologize if I didn’t. I try to get most of the important stuff in the videos but it’s not always easy to do.
You didn't show how to install that sprocket to the cam and time it. But other than that ur video was very helpful for my first rebuild
I thought that I had, but I don’t always get every step. Thanks for watching.
how many miles were on it?
I honestly don’t remember, but it was an older bike.
Can I have that pdf, please?
I don’t have it anymore, sorry
Did you replace valve seals?
Not on this one.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures how do they come out? I have valves out
@@patsharks9605 I could try to explain here, but I guarantee that there’s a video somewhere that will probably be more helpful. I hope your rebuild goes well!
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures haven't found any. Are the pressed in or is there a clip of some sort?
@@patsharks9605 I guess next time I do it, I should make a video. They are pressed on, but you have to be very careful. You have a repair manual, correct??
Is this the same engine a ttr230 uses?
Ezra Thornton it’s similar. I don’t know how much is different.
Hi Tom, I have a 1984 Yamaha xt250. Is this the same procedure as what you are doing. Also, where can you get parts for it. Thanks
I’m not really sure, but I would bet that lots of things are very similar...Yamaha likes to keep using the stuff that works. I buy parts from RMATV OEM (google it).
Are you in San Diego??
Yes
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures did I meet you in the dez last weekend with LB ??
@@ADV_Agenda yep!
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures cool, I thought that was you!
My daughter was riding the xt 225
He was excited to order parts, ok
Ordering parts is exciting, no?
What was the total price of the fix?
Suco Anchondo I don’t know, I didn’t buy the parts. It was some off brand piston, not sure if I would recommend it.
Wish i have the same manual free...
Search online, you can probably find it.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures thnks man!
I have 3 lines for top dead center. But it's on a ttr225 2004. Anyone know a forsure on which of the lines is top dead center. It looks like
I--I I
The sideways T is TDC
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures thanks for the quick reply! Is there anywhere I could send you a video or picture of what I'm talking about. There isn't exactly a sideways T
@@scottschatzberg9966 just post a video on your channel. Let me know when you do.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures ayyy smart. Lol It's on there now.
@@scottschatzberg9966 no worries, I commented on it
Anyone have a ballpark on $ to have an xt225 ‘92 rebuilt?
It’s not easy, never know what will need to be replaced when you get it taken apart.
can you send me the unedited version of this vid
I don’t have any of the footage. Is there something you need help with?
I have an xt225, it's an 05 I seized the wrist pin on it, while taking the engine apart I noticed one of the cam chain guides just sits in there, is that normal ?
And what are the odds that I can just replace the wrist pin. Everything else looks good, in my opinion. No wiggle on the crank just has a seized pin. Head won't even budge
@@ailenal2955 yes, one of the cam chain guides is just set in place, has a little cut out place that holds it.
@@ailenal2955 you can try, I have polished out the small end of the rod on an engine before and replaced the piston and pin, but it’s not the right way to do it. Really should replace the rod.
How to pull out oilnpump
Laurense John Pepito I’m not familiar with it on this bike but it’s usually located under the right side cover forward of the clutch on most bikes.
Friend
Thanks for watching.
I hava the eléctric harnes all new for me XT 225
I need your help
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures ever
La posición del pistón quedó mal
What makes you say that?