Is Yamaha TTR230 The WORST Dirt Bike Ever Made?

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Жыл бұрын

I fix up a 2007 Yamaha TTR230 dirt bike and take it for the first ride. Is it the worst dirt bike ever made? #Junk,
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@aaronhansen8037 Жыл бұрын

The 230’s are actual great bikes for what they are. They are not no Euro bikes, or race bikes. But they are very reliable, take a beating and keep on ticking. You have to remember these are half the cost as other bikes.

@jaredbauer3058 Жыл бұрын

Perfect reply.

@willhutton1516 Жыл бұрын

Also. You don’t really want a kick starter if you have electric. Much easier to start when on off-camber situations. It’s an enduro/trail bike. Not meant to do big jumps or anything.

@Wildatheartbeautystudio Жыл бұрын

As a racer. Not a good choice. As a adult get back into riding with little time . Been the best bike. Low maintenance

@scottanderson4175 Жыл бұрын

I was going to buy my 13 year old grandson a brand new TTR230 because he outgrew his CRF125F big wheel but he told me he didn’t want a brand new Yamaha TTR230 🤦🏼‍♂️ I told the unappreciative little snot……. OK you win I definitely will not buy you a brand new Yamaha TTR230 😂😂😂 now he has nothing

@willhutton1516 Жыл бұрын

@@scottanderson4175 get him a TW200 instead😂

@rogerjustice8835 Жыл бұрын

My son has owned 2 ttr’s, a 2005 125 and currently a 2012 230. I’ve owned a 2003 ttr 250 for the past 12 years, all 3 have been stone reliable. I highly recommend ttr’s. They are excellent trail bikes and with basic maintenance will serve you well for years too come. By the way I’m 55 years old and my son is 24, wouldn’t trade the years of bonding with my son while riding for any amount of money. We have been riding for 12 years now and I wish we still had the time to ride like we used too, unfortunately we both work full time and I work 12 hour swing shifts so not much time to ride anymore.

@kodyarocho4618 Жыл бұрын

Make some time Mr Roger You can always catch up with work, wish I could still ride with my father

@Mrcrowley1967 Жыл бұрын

2o years ago I owned and rebuilt a CANAM 125 and that was a fast bike when I was done with it ubut I found out then I am a trail rider not a racer this bike at my age 56 would be great for me

@rogerjustice8835 Жыл бұрын

@@kodyarocho4618 I wish I could but working as a machine operator in a factory is not like office work, if you miss to much time you will be fired.

@opsandworm204 Жыл бұрын

Time can be rebuilt in work but not with a son, when you’re 80 and dying all that debt is meaningless, you’ll be happy you made the decision, best of luck mr roger ❤️

@dangrimes5078 Жыл бұрын

@@Mrcrowley1967 Do you know anything about the kdx 235? My buddy wants to sell me one.

@klim67mk Жыл бұрын

It is very refreshing to see a young couple work hard and have their dreams come true. I've been following you for awhile now and tho I don't know you I'm very proud of you,your dream land and new house.

@2clappedout477 Жыл бұрын

I love my ttr230, with some simple power mods it's incredibly responsive and fast. Very reliable and starts up instantly. Been riding it for years and never had a problem. However the suspension sucks! Definitely one of the best trail bikes made

@lukeicenhour6468 Жыл бұрын

what simple power mods did you install?

@FriendlyRider88 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 ttr230 I have my carb jetted there over twice the size of the factory jets and after market exhaust and after that now the top speed is around 68mph

@2clappedout477 Жыл бұрын

@@lukeicenhour6468 exhaust, jetting, air filter box,

@kullijuusto Жыл бұрын

@@lukeicenhour6468 30mm flatslide pwk and homemade exhaust pipe got a crf230f shitting on a yzf250

@ZmanAdventurez88 Жыл бұрын

TTR-230 Speed-6/10 Acceleration-7/10 Maintenance -10/10 Reliability- 10/10 Part availability- 10/10 Weight- 8/10 Suspension- 6/10 Affordability- 9/10 Overall fairly solid bike if you want something that'll last your entire life then this is the bike that'll do it. It isn't a race bike by any means but with the right rider can be competitive. This bike will put a smile on your face most occasions.

@likeii 11 ай бұрын

i agree with the suspension, it’s insanely smooth for trail riding, but once you hit a jump or jump the bike, it bottoms out…

@Strob3Gaming 11 ай бұрын

@@likeii Maybe because it's meant for the TRAILS

@kaysoncampbell354 5 ай бұрын

Part availability is good but most 3rd party retailers do not sell plastics etc but you can go call yamaha dealership and there good i would say 5/10

@backyardrestorations Жыл бұрын

I just got rid of a 230 it was pretty reliable considering it wasn’t taken care of, had a Chinese carb and a homemade wiring harness. What are you talking about lol

@jaredbauer3058 Жыл бұрын

TTR230 easily one of the BEST bikes ever made. Simple mechanically, low compression, air cooled and extremely low maintenance. Seat height is perfect for many at 34 inches. Forest Service here uses them for trail maintenance, not because they suck, but because of the exact opposite. This one is destined to not run right as it's spark arrestor is completely gone, has not been rejetted and no airbox mods most likely. Air/fuel mix is all messed up, running lean, plug is probably white. . GREAT BIKES when setup properly. They are what they are, trail bikes. Loving all the Yamaha TTR content as of late, all great bikes.

@itsmephil2255 Жыл бұрын

Loving the new studio/workshop Adds a while new level to the videos Having your own land makes it so much better as well

@galaxysgarage Жыл бұрын

Hey! Love the videos. With your new garage setup you should definitely consider getting some foam pads to dampen the echo/ reverb of travelling sound when you speak inside of it. Your larger garage will be perfect, I think, afterwards!

@1986alexpotter Жыл бұрын

Love my 230, but I did go up one size on the pilot and main. All stock besides that, but it corrected the cold start issue that would typically drain the battery from cranking. Enjoy your content, keep up the great work.

@sandmanbub Жыл бұрын

I think going up one size in the pilot jet would cure the problem Joe's having with the immediate, momentary bog when pinning the throttle from idle.

@rodknocknation1017 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content as always! You're going to have alot of fun with all that land

@johnbest4320 Жыл бұрын

Great video Joe I've got one of these bad boy how I sorted that spluttering was go up one size on the main & one size on the pilot what plagues the bike is inconstant fuel getting through but that really helps keep everything else stock and that will help I Don't use mine that much but it is nice to have to use every know and then it looks like your having a load of fun absolutely love the land there is so much you can do with that and the new house looks great your going to have your hands full with jobs which I know you will enjoy have a lovely weekend great content as always mate your videos I so enjoy watching they really give me some enjoyment watching your projects 😁

@leekarpinski4038 Жыл бұрын

Don't know how you find the time Joe. Appreciate all your hard work

@staygold902 Жыл бұрын

It's how he makes a living lol

@uriahpolite1594 Жыл бұрын

Was deff not expecting any more grass cutting footage 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jonnyonwheels Жыл бұрын

I think that bike might want it’s spark arrestor bolted back onto the exhaust. Might just need that little bit of backpressure?

@jaredbauer3058 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree

@jarvislarson6864 Жыл бұрын

Nonsense....backpressure robs performance unless talking about 3 piece exhausts (header/mid pipe/ silencer ) and header only exhaust so short scavenging is lost then in that case open flow hurts performance because exhaust isn't long enough to cool and shrink gases as it travels through piping...and no spark arrester made affects performance change,it just makes loudness annoying and allows backfires to include flames exiting exhaust

@Kingjulian- Жыл бұрын

I been following ever since like 20k I think love the vids I keep up on every post

@MLAuto69 Жыл бұрын

I really like the videos of you making trails. Please post more. I'm loving the content!!!!

@TEKKYTWO Жыл бұрын

You was meant to say *respectively* the ttrs is definitely a good and reliable bike. Looks like you're having a ton of fun on your new trials, great video 👍

@motolove293 Жыл бұрын

I agree, same with the xr100s very reliable won’t leave ya stranded also a billy goat on the hills haha

@ghettsumm7949 Жыл бұрын

That overhead drone shot was the coolest birds eye view. Great trails. But that bike needs better turn radius.

@KingGorillaVRofficial1 Жыл бұрын

Turn radius?, dumb?

@ahmadbarq Жыл бұрын

love what you do wish you more progress you've earned it well thank you for the good education you're doing hope you the best.

@Yaboidkilla Жыл бұрын

New garage already looking great. congratulations on the new home

@Philip_smith88 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video bro. I love the new trails. Did a great job.

@excitebikes2751 Жыл бұрын

I like your vids man. I wish I had more time to watch them!

@fishingmaniac862 Жыл бұрын

nice video. Had a TTR 230 and a TTR 250. 230 was too small and squirrelly. Both good bikes for putting around and having fun, but they are heavy. Preferred the 250 its a taller longer bike more stable and a little more grunt from the extra cc's.

@Ty-NY8vp Жыл бұрын

You should definitely think a aftermarket pipe for that bike I think would sound a-lot better than the sock pipe. Love the channel.

@heofthesquarebum Жыл бұрын

You should use a Garmin device or even just your phone to make a GPS plot of your trail network. It could be fun for you to look at it afterwards to see the elevation up/down as well as the routes through the woods.

@bigcaputo09 Жыл бұрын

Looks like it's coming together!! Also the drone video was 😎

@Hannes_Els Жыл бұрын

My dad bought this bike for my 12 birthday and i still love it ,and my dad told me that I must start the bike and leave the choke on for a minute and then ride it . So this is the best bike I ever had AND i handelded it with care

@jamesallen2909 Жыл бұрын

The TTR 230 was and is my first bike. For the price, if I had to redo my decision, I probably would’ve just gone with a straight 250, but the TTR is serving me well. It’s heavy as all hell and the fuel adjustment screw is in a wildly annoying area, but those are really my only gripes. I don’t need it to be fast, I’m riding wood trails, not race tracks. And for as heavy as it is, if I can learn to muscle this around, every other bike to come will be that much easier. I think the real problem is too many people don’t take good care of their bikes, or really anything they own. People think because tools are meant to be beaten that they aren’t also meant to be taken care of. Some people don’t even fuckin wash their bike after a ride. Your bike will be shit if you treat it like shit

@Creek41 2 ай бұрын

Every ttr makes an amazing trail machine. I have a ‘15 ttr125 have never gave me any trouble. With these bikes as long as you do basic maintenance oil/ air filter etc you would be surprised how reliable it is. I am outgrowing my ttr125 considering I am coming up on age 15 so I have thought and decided that my next bike will be a ttr230. I want a reliable bike with decent power but has potential to be great out on the trails. I believe the ttr230 will fill in the boxes. Ride safe everyone

@BryanFields. Жыл бұрын

I upsized my jets on my ttr 230 years ago and it helped a lot. Just check around on some forums and you will find out a lot of people upsized the jets and had very good results. Yamaha put small jets in them for some odd reason

@dirtmcgirt3445 Жыл бұрын

I'm 6'4" & weigh 280lbs~ Can start mine in 2nd (1st gear is useless lol) and it will stand up with hardly any throttle. 2021 for 3k. Can't go wrong with these little beasts.

@chaching399 Жыл бұрын

Where the heck you buy that for 3k???

@EaastonCams 3 ай бұрын

@@chaching399ik this is late but going to look at 2020 for $2,800 tomorrow only 10 hours, lotssssss of looking on fb marketplace

@78FullSizeBronco Жыл бұрын

The 230 has been in production for nearly 20 years, Yamaha must be doing something right! I have a 2009 and love it, had a 2009 CRF230 for awhile as well and for beating around on the trail worry free, you can't beat them. And they run FOREVER on a tank of gas! I'm well pooped out before the need to top up comes along. My buddies that ride 2 strokes are always having to pack gas along with them on long rides, but not me! I prefer the Yamaha over the Honda 230 simply because it has a serviceable oil filter, you have to split the cases in the Honda to change its oil filter. Guys claim you can run it for life without servicing it, but I'm old school and want it changed every oil change.

@xxxxxx_1300 Жыл бұрын

It's about time to get rid of that storage since you have a big house , you can save that money

@simonlines9618 Жыл бұрын

Great video joe I ride a Sinnis Apache 250 if Uve ever heard of em there similar power too the ttr 230 plus I ride a 2001 sv 650 all your videos make me smile and I learn stuff I’m sure once your finished your work on your land it will look epic great work joe

@JohnnieBravo1 Жыл бұрын

That drone footage really adds a nice touch

@triggerhappy8872 Жыл бұрын

Fuck’n What? Absolutely no Fuck’n way dude Those old TT230’s are Excellent bikes for a young dudes to start out & learn on, Same with the XR100 great bikes to learn on before jump’n on YZ 80 or 125 & then ya jump on a Big old WR450F 22mod BRAAAAAP BRAAAAAP BRAAAAAAAAP BRAAP.

@chevsterguy1985 Жыл бұрын

Cool down

@Skidtire Жыл бұрын

The 230 we had was bulletproof and would kick over first time everytime, My TTR125 at the time despite being brand new never ran right no matter what me or the dealer did to fix it, Genuinely terrible dirtbikes.

@Stergos69 Жыл бұрын

Get your brother and few of the race quads out and tear the paths up really good & the sky views are awesome, keep up the great work.

@goosesandwich7977 Жыл бұрын

absolutely. ive had several ttr 125s that need a new crank. seems to be a common thing in them. i once bought two in a package deal and guess what they both needed. CRANKS

@mikespain8655 Жыл бұрын

Probably a Swisher pull behind mower. Sounds like it is running on choke. Check the choke butterfly for correct position. Nice land, love it.

@bigdsshadetree338 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, looked like he pushed it back to choke before taking off in one clip.

@callmecardo916 Жыл бұрын

Coolio video I like what you have planed for your land with the multiple tracks👍🏼👍🏼

@bubba417 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 TTR225, I bought it last year and after fixing the head gasket leak and bent intake valve its been my most reliable bike.

@steveguigar949 Жыл бұрын

can't wait to see the finished project

@ZafiraSteve Жыл бұрын

And still you stomp on that gear lever..... smooth is the key

@Bandito071 Жыл бұрын

Yeah those gear changes are painful to watch, you d think he would have them worked out at this point

@kevinAuman1 Жыл бұрын

I had the Honda crf230f and the great thing about these and the reason they're so heavy is because they're titled as an Enduro you could register and ride it on the streets hence the electric start also...

@EvanLifts Жыл бұрын

I’d try going up a size on the pilot jet..especially since it only started hot on choke it’s probably lean

@christopherarronglaum6191 Жыл бұрын

Nice work thanks for the video.

@SeanSR Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Your living the dream.

@tracysellman1562 4 ай бұрын

Joe, Your a better man than me, My OCD kicks in and says to wash everything before working on it. All that dirty and mud is BS. lol Good Job.

@eugenesbackyardrepair4593 Жыл бұрын

Ok Joe this second time I'll be messaging you. There's is a spammer/con commenting to ur subscribers. I sent you screen shot of other person through Instagram so please block them bud. Thanks and loved the video

@qcwred 4 күн бұрын

Pulled my 230 out after it sat for 10 years. Put a new battery and barely cleaned the carb and she started right up and rides great

@stevenshepard2381 Жыл бұрын

Maybe that broken tree was bigfoot leaving you a warning sign! The bike seems to run pretty good for what it is.

@shaynedonnelly374 Жыл бұрын

The captain of all clueless and the master of the miss shift and neutral drop lmao

@slimsqde7397 Жыл бұрын

yes idk if that was his riding skill or the bike but it also bothered me

@robertdavis4184 Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up on your videos. Let's travel back in time. I would like to see you fix up a Honda odyssey

@matthewpiper1421 Жыл бұрын

L have a 04 ttr 225 and i love it, super reliable, only issue is plastics like side covers are hard to come by.

@scottbehl216 Жыл бұрын

Joe, watch for Mountain Lions over there too !! I've seen some North of there. STAY NOISY LOL

@shartne Жыл бұрын

Runs better now. In my humble opinion I think it would look much better without the Carls Jr stars all over it. You should remove them they are ugly. Yellow stars look dorky. Thumbs up for remove all yellow stars. I wonder why it back fires a lot ?? That is a mystery? Oh the choke was on. The yellow star stickers make it look cheap. Looks so much better with out them.

@m8fusion712 Жыл бұрын

Great video man

@Mrcrowley1967 Жыл бұрын

Started following your videos kinda wish you would playlist some of your more than part one videos . I am a fan of Yamaha more for there reliability. This bike is definitely a leisure trail bike not meant to be aggressive meant to cruise the trails this would be a good old folk trail bike looks like it can handle the small bumps well .

@loganfrogs956 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I had a ttr 125 01 and I was riding down the rode and and the crank locked up and it had plenty of oil in it so I would say yamaha is not vary good bikes love your content keep it up thank you for keeping me Entertaind❤😊

@talisman1247 Жыл бұрын

Love the new land, you should make your own track that would be sick

@s277garage6 Жыл бұрын

I love my ttr230. Great bike for rippin around some small trails and easy dirt tracks.

@KLAWNINETY Жыл бұрын

Electric start is better for trail bikes (easier to stall at low speed) You can always bump start it if the electric doesn't work.

@olerakette Жыл бұрын

To me it sounds like it is running terribly lean, or maybe the ignition-timing or the spark-plug are not okay 🤷🏻‍♂️

@robertodebeers2551 Жыл бұрын

I had one years ago. It was fun to ride, not enough bike (like my KTM 380 two stroke) to get in trouble with. It was dependable, but I found it necessary to drain the carb after every ride.

@ThaReilDeal Жыл бұрын

Did you go to school to learn all this stuff you work on everything its cool to watch

@mattcreek3671 Жыл бұрын

Totally wished u would've shown the drilling and tapping of the flywheel. Still subscribed though! U give me confidence to tear into a rescued crf450r things got issues!

@mackite4846 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video what year is the TTR230

@scottthomson4561 Жыл бұрын

i had a ttr250cc it was ace fun,had it oman,muscat on the dessert dunes,and had a banshee 390cc,which was the best fun...

@handsolo6241 Жыл бұрын

I bought a big basket rack extension thing for the back of my trx 4 bye. I can put a chainsaw, gas, big clippers for the branches ect back there. Trail cutting never ends! Watch out for 🐰.

@j-beatsimaginationstudio1987 Жыл бұрын

Just curious but is your new house closer, or further to your new land? Hopefully closer of course lol but either way, im happy for you guys. Be safe my friend :)

@dmase9057 Жыл бұрын

TTR is a great starter bike. You can beat'em, toss'em and drop'em, it will keep on running. Low on acceleration but enough grunt to make it throught the woods. She is a heavy beast though.

@Wildatheartbeautystudio Жыл бұрын

Lol figured this today when I rode head on into another rider both of us coming flying of our bikes, were fine, but I honestly wasn't expecting to be able to ride home and I did . I kissed the fender.

@dmase9057 Жыл бұрын

@@Wildatheartbeautystudio a pure tank. glad youre ok

@gjohnston281 7 ай бұрын

Just a comment on the trail riding , you should bring a hand shears or a two landed loppers and every time you go for a trail ride cut a few of the worst branches etc that are in your way and eventually you will have a mostly clear trail, it’s what I do usually

@outdoordaily8914 6 ай бұрын

I have a 2024 and it is awesome I love it it is great around trails and some hills it is a good bike

@iceberg2221 Жыл бұрын

mower still sounds like choke is on or need a carb clean

@chevsterguy1985 Жыл бұрын

I was going to say that lol

@grimsbyrider3976 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job fixing that bike up.

@davesplace1307 Жыл бұрын

Get the biggest tallest fourhweeler you have a get a battery powered bush cutter/trimmer or hand held loppers and stand on the wheeler while slowly driving and cut anything that's in the way in the trails. Ide love to see you ripping through the trials

@islandcountry1455 Жыл бұрын

230s are so reliable as long as you ride them properly, you should hit jumps on it, it’s just an enduro bike

@Just.boogie Жыл бұрын

If you watch any vid where people compare the crf 230 vs ttr 230 TTR always wins I’ve got a 2020 Wr450 and still ride my ttr more mainly cause it a wheelie machine but still I can’t hate on anything but the side to side weight feeling

@adamalward3450 Жыл бұрын

def get some orange paint for those rocks!! in case you ever have friends coming to ride with ya!

@justinb7320 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy our ttr230, removing the snorkel, rejetting makes them run better. What mower is that, I've been looking at one similar, i think it was s swisher

@PaulHigginbothamSr Жыл бұрын

Looks like the soybeans need a rain bad. Or fertilizer of the farmer renting the land. I like the tt230. Not too powerful like a yz. But should run very economically.

@lowerclass4182 Жыл бұрын

Man ive wanted a 225 for so long an i fianlly got 1, i havnt rode it yet, i tore top end down to rebuild it bc why not. Im ready to ride mine !

@acuraintegrar5 Жыл бұрын

Seeing all the bikes you have, im amazed that you dont have a yamaha terra-pro with a brush hog for your property lol

@dreadedfredprod.8712 Жыл бұрын

I mentioned before try to bring out the 400ex and rip it on the new land

@frankmcbride6158 Жыл бұрын

On your new land have a house + work shop but also need a cheap pole barn with cement floor and not pay for storage fees anymore for the bikes and quads and street bikes you want to keep as your personal collection

@DONKEDONKA Жыл бұрын

Great content… WHAT EXACTLY IS THE AREA YOU ARE RIDING… curious to know which state this is and or town Thanks 🙏

@Rickman357 11 ай бұрын

My 2007 ttr230 also takes a while to warm up, they must come a lil lean from the factory..Other than that the bike has been great all these years..ttr sure feels light to me after getting off my KLR 650😅, that thing feels like a tank..

@JCproduction0 Жыл бұрын

I started on a ttr 125 then went to a yz 85 all I can say is I loved the ttr 125 the 230 looks pretty good

@eugenesbackyardrepair4593 Жыл бұрын

You probably sold it by now but they have kit for Kickstart conversion on the ttr225 but don't know if it fits the 230

@marjanboo4196 Жыл бұрын

when preasure wasing but a bag over your aircleaner an a plug in exhaust thts wat i do on my 2smoke not sure about 4stroke but prob same

@briancrull8678 Жыл бұрын

Every bike I get as a project has clapped suspension , and bearings, . Hammers heat rust and cussing . Something bent . Missing . Hacked . The world of used power sports you see some incredible things. Way worse than car hacks

@stevenbrooks1243 Жыл бұрын

I agree lol

@krazokid19 Жыл бұрын

This poor little guy is glad it found you! It probably had years of abuse before it found you and you got it running pretty good!

@Kb_filmsbetter 10 ай бұрын

Try cleaning the spark arrester it can help with spudering and backfires

@luckyandthesnitch3382 Жыл бұрын

SWAP IN A KNOCK OFF TW200 CARB its a diaphragm vs the stock cylinder slide carby. I have one in an 06 ttr230. Starts no choke needed and runs like a WR250 1st and 2nd gear much more useable.