2016 Yamaha TTR230 Modded Review - Regeared & rejetted | How to uncork your TTR!

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Yamaha TTR230 Uncorked - re-jetted and re-geared! Review of 2016 Yamaha TTR230 modified to increase power, tractability, and lifespan of this beginner-friendly dirtbike. Although excellent for enduro trail riding, Romanian Tractor started to see the limitations of the stock bike after about 3 months and 45 hours of seat time. To try to increase enjoyment of this bike before upgrading to a more serious machine such as a WR250F, we re-geared the bike and re-jetted the carb to get the most out of it. Here's a a list of the simple and inexpensive upgrades done:
(1) PBI 347-15 Steel Front Sprocket (replaces stock 13-tooth sprocket with this 15-tooth one)
(2) Primary Drive Rear Aluminum Sprocket (replaces stock heavy rear steel sprocket with this lightweight aluminum one)
(3) Yamaha 43F-14342-19-00 - Jet Pilot (#38) (replaces #36 stock jet pilot with this #38 one)
(4) New Mukuni N102.221 Main Jets Brass Slotted Head Jetski PWC Size 130 (replaces stock main 125 jet to this 130 one) [NOTE: you can also use Yamaha part # 288143436500 to achieve the same result)
Watch this comprehensive review that shows the performance you can achieve with these simple, inexpensive modifications. They will truely transform the TTR230 from a beginner/wife-bike to a seriously fun, trailblazing motorcycle!
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[@bosco9712]

This is exactly why I follow Romanian tractor. Honest reviews with amazing content. Keep them coming .....

[@jaredbauer3058]

More good 230 content - very well done and a good rundown of the mods that you performed.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Thanks, and glad you enjoyed it Jared.

[@jaredbauer3058]

@@the.real.houseofbikes You still have the 230?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

No I sold it and got a KTM 250 XCFW now.

[@jaredbauer3058]

@@the.real.houseofbikes Eurotrash! Just kidding - I'm sure that is a very nice bike.

[@jeremysgarage498]

Love the review.. good video. You have inspired me to uncork my 2017 now.. just havent been happy with it since the day i rolled it off the showroom floor.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Jeremy Johnson do it! It will feel like a new motorcycle. My friend who usually rides a YZ250 2 stroke rode my bike stock and then uncorked - even he couldn't believe how much of a difference it made!

[@ryanhurley2656]

@@the.real.houseofbikes where did you get your jets, and have you put any aftrmarket pipes on it yet, have a 17 going to do this

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

@@ryanhurley2656 check out the video description for the part numbers and look them up on eBay, that's where I got them.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

No aftermarket pipe tho, save your money, it's just for sound and uncorking the exhaust achieves the same thing, for free.

[@ryanhurley2656]

@@the.real.houseofbikes nice, thanks for the advice!

[@2strokeadventures]

What the hell Yamaha! Why don't they do this from the beginning. You are having so much more fun after u did the work to it. I'm way smaller than u but have always ridden huge race bikes that I can't touch the ground on and always fall over... I'm getting a ttr 230 and modding it... But after reading comments I'm gonna do it so I still don't sacrifice water intake protection.... Love the ttrs

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

They build them to last and to appeal to most people. Also to meet emission requirements. You can always mod them and probably not a bad idea to leave the airbox alone.

[@sylbou905]

Hehehe I can feel your excitement when you laugh at the acceleration, awesome! Starting my mods in a few weeks with a new exhaust system too and can't wait to have the same laugh and smile as I ride in the trails and mountains! Thanks for the great vid!

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Syl Bou thanks Syl... I'm sure you will, haha!

[@sylbou905]

All mods done, re-jetted, air box mod, front sprocket, new exhaust. I can tell you that WOW what a difference, smiling all the way. Done many rides over 120km long no problems. My viper temp indicator is around 200c after a long ride, didn't have it b4 the mods so not sure what the motor temp was prior of the mods. After a ruff ride of 110km I stopped and put 5$ gaz (at 1.30$ a liter). Top speed on a strait line 96km/hr but still had some room on throttle. LOVE THE MODS!

[@ragoff]

3:43 i LOVE THE REACTION FOR THE INTITAL RIDE.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Haha good times

[@Wolf_104_]

I'm 6 years late to the conversation, but i swear i saw a video the other day of some smart uncle saying back pressure increases power due to higher compression or something... So according to him, you removed power by drilling those 2 holes. I don't fully understand the concept, to me it makes sense to get rid of the old gasses ASAP to get the now good gasses in, but he looked like he knew what he was talking about.

[@qjuanwhite8285]

You intake tube is completely open? You are a brave dude

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

qjuan white well the little screen is removed but I can't really envision how debris can come through the top of the airbox, through the air filter, and then into the motor.

[@78FullSizeBronco]

@@the.real.houseofbikes Once you get water sucked in there you'll see why! Open airboxes are a bad idea if you're riding anywhere near water, puddles, etc.

[@osamabinlagging3511]

78FullSizeBronco what is i just drill like 2 holes in the top so it has just a little more air flow? Or still a bad idea

[@jimmygritz9714]

Osama Bin Lagging drill them as high or higher than where you pull air from now and it won’t make a difference

[@osamabinlagging3511]

Jimmy Gritz yea i sold it akd got a yz250f dont need to worry about it 😂

[@Pascal_Robert--Rc_Creations]

I just watched another video of the exact same mods and he screwed two turns instead of one. Is there something we should be aware of?

[@DougDimadome]

Did you find out?

[@Pascal_Robert--Rc_Creations]

No i did not. Could be elevation tho

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

I agree. For what it's worth, I'm at sea level and those 2 turns did the trick. Only way to really know it to tune that knob on a dyno.

[@WickedWarnings]

I did 3.5 on mine in Chicago...seems great. Video i saw said 4 turns on u corked.

[@hatchetmanWC]

Elevation.

[@chisomsmith8511]

For the love of god SHIFT!

[@joethekid03]

I saw this comment and decided to not watch the video lol

[@itrebacib6963]

Hi, I have a 06 ttr230 and I did same mods you did to yours. Seems to run rich, it bogs when I twist the throttle from idle to like 1/4. If I do it slow I have no problem. I have videos to show you by email or fb. Thanks

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Itreb Acib did you turn the screw in the carb? When warmed up mine doesn't bog in that condition. I am on FB as Romanian Tractor as well.

[@germaineparham9372]

How fast is ya ttr ?

[@BADBRUIN71]

if you were looking for more low end power wouldnt you go with a smaller front sproket rather than a larger one? just a question ,not trying to be a smartass. im thinking hard about one of these bikes myself. nice videos you make by the way.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Good question! Stock this bike is geared way too short, 1st and 2nd gear are barely useable. With the extra power from re-jetting, stock gearing would be just completely useless. I know the general rule of thumb for extra punch is to go for shorter gears, but in the TTR's case it's the reverse. I had looked this up extensively because it's counter-intuitive. But the results speak for themselves. The bike is just an animal now with the extra power and longer gears. My buddy says it feels like his WR250 before he put the race ECU on it.

[@BADBRUIN71]

ok makes sense if 1st and 2nd were already too short stock. and thats great oil to run, Rotella is the shit. how does it work in 5th and 6th . whats roughly top speed

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

I had done a few top speed runs on GPS when the bike was stock and hit 61.5mph... haven't had a chance to do the same with the bike modded, but it's definitely on the to-do list next year. The riding season is over here in Canada because of stupid winter. I definitely expect a significant increase in top speed!

[@teresapoudrier494]

Careful of that power, dont let it get away from ya.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Lol it felt fast at the time... everything is so relative.

[@TheBranden62]

I added 130 main and 38 pilot removed snorkel and without changing mixture screw at all totally different bike very little work

[@mitchgraham4889]

Would that not screw the valves up?

[@manuelsalgado8510]

Wish you could done a video on how to do this,

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

I wish so too, had a friend help me who's mechanical abilities I trust much more than my own lol

[@lawrencemenez4010]

Dang bro you have sweet bike

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

thx

[@maximlevesque9916]

honestly i have a ktm 250 sx 2 stroke and it scare me so much sometime its not even funny lol.. but this my friend thats what fun look like ! call me crazy but im thinking of selling my ktm and buying this lol way less maintenance more time on the trail less in the garage and i would actually drive this one lol now i realise buying a 250 2 stroke wasnt a good idea for a beginner like me who love to ride fast trail only for fun no need for a racing bike , theres more fun to have when you can push the bike too its limits !

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

I get where you're at, KTMs are amazing, I ended up upgrading to a 2016 250 XCF-W which is 4stroke and essentially as easy to ride as TTR. I think the 2-stroke factor is what's causing your troubles, KTMs are awesome bikes.

[@epohx7252]

I love your videos man! I used to drive a 4stroke 150cc when i was young, i am considering buying a new dirtbike since im 24 years old now and i don't know if i should get the ttr 230 or the wr250, i am still at university so the price of the ttr 230 is very interesting but i im scared its not enough. I want to do like 80% trail and maybe 20% track. I can put some money to upgrade the bike if its a ttr since its way cheaper. What should i get in your opinion? Oh and i was told the ttr is way easier to maintan and more reliable :D thx!

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Epohx a WR250 is twice the bike a TTR230 is. Can't even really compare. I got the TTR cause it was my first dirtbike and it lasted me my 1st season. Besides the mods described in this vid, there's nothing else you can do to improve a TTR and its especially noticeable in the soft suspension. Once your pace picks up, you'll be maxing out its potential pretty quick. It just depends what your goals are. You mentioned track - this is not the right bike for track! But it is easy to maintain, all you need to do is oil & filter changes. The other 250 bikes will require periodic rebuilds but it's worth the trade-off when you benefit from the significantly added performance.

[@spetzie5]

I disagree. This bike is bullet proof and requires almost zero maintenance besides oil change and cleaning air filter. It will last a lifetime if treated well and it has enough power on the trails (once modded). I agree it is not a track bike at all, but if you are doing mainly trails this is the bike I would get for the simple fact that you can ride it to death with minimal maintence And money. A rebuild is expensive and if you need to do one once or twice a year (depending how much you ride) it adds up quickly.

[@grayghost832]

Totally doing this to my 06. They are the same right? Only difference I see in the newer ttr 230s is the stickers.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

+TJ W glad to hear it. Yep these bikes have been unchanged for a loooong time.

[@grayghost832]

Romanian Tractor sweet! Thanks for letting me know!

[@Vexzah]

TJ Ward howd it go?

[@grayghost832]

@@Vexzah Re jetting made it start right up but that's about all we did. All stock otherwise other than a baja headlight for offroad night riding. Very reliable bikes though. They don't stop. Even after my comment years ago.

[@manuelsalgado8510]

Can you do mine like that? Lol😅good stuff

[@wilsonhaulage1834]

I just got my main jet and pilot jet in the mail take everything off realize it already had a 130 and #38 installed but the fuel adjustment screw had not be touched.....I bought it from a Yamaha dealership!

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Wilson no friggin way.. so you got the bike used I guess? From someone who didn't really complete the rejetting job.

[@wilsonhaulage1834]

yeah was used.....just gave more air flow and adjusted fuel screw Wow what a difference on warm up time and throttle seams so much more responsive already just waiting for gears went with 14 tooth

[@wilsonhaulage1834]

Though as you know in Ontario right now we cant ride lol so I cant even try it out

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Wilson right on buddy. This is the best part of having this channel. Sharing with people what I've done and what my results have been and seeing you (and others) try it out for themselves. It's very rewarding. Thanks for sharing your experience! 👍

[@jawsmod]

Are you still using the stock tires? I have a 2016 ttr230. Wondering what a better set of tires would do....

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Would do nothing, because improving your riding ability always does a lot more than modding the bike. That said, yes I've ran 50hrs on my stock tires, they're now more than done, and I need to get new ones for next season. Don't know what to get yet since I've never shopped for dirt bike tires before. But I'll be sure to review whichever tires I do end up getting!

[@jawsmod]

Good point. Thanks. Looking forward to review.

[@mitchgraham4889]

I just bought a 2019 TTR 230 and am in the same boat was hoping to make it better by doing this. How would this mod for the ttr 230 compare to a 250? I used to have one

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Best way to put it is... the TTR is amazing until you can tell you're outriding it. You just feel it eventually. After 50hrs on the engine (it was my 1st dirtbike), I was craving more power & more suspension travel. But enjoy it until you can tell why you need more out of your dirtbike

[@Outdoor-adventures-New-zealand]

hi mate ive just got a 2023 ttr 230 and want to do these mods ill probley just get a full exhaust replacment with no restriction but wondering where you got the jett kit from or jetts ? was it hard to do / im pretty mechaniclly minded so good with that kind of thing

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

hi, it was simple enough to do! I've saved the instructions which have the part numbers too. shoot me an email ([e-mail]) and I'll hook you up 👍

[@EPT915G]

Where did you buy the jets from? I have that exact bike and I'm ready for an upgrade

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

From eBay. Just copy paste the jets from this video's description and you'll find them!

[@EPT915G]

Romanian Tractor, i did these mods on a 2016 Ttr230 this morning and it feels like I'm riding a completely different bike!! Thanks for the video pimpin.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

EPT915G right on! Very glad to hear. Enjoy your TTR240 ... Lol!

[@dirtydave1154]

How did u remove the insert from the spark arrester

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

DIRTY DAVE115 simple, there is 1 bolt that holds it in, it's on the side of the muffler tip (perpendicular to the 3 bolts that hold the entire spark arrestor/muffler tip piece)

[@parkerlyons8657]

When you chained to the 14t, did you need a new chain?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Nope, same chain... you can just adjust the tension on the rear wheel.

[@TJ-dg6uk]

What else could I get besides a pbi sprocket? Can’t find those online

[@LaForce97]

What/where are these trails in Ontario?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Calabogie area

[@ewilson2263]

Where did you get your 15 tooth sprocket ?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Good question, it's unfortunately been too long and can't remember.

[@C41253]

Did you ever figure out what the top speed was?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

It was 61.5mph GPS verified... When stock. No idea what new top speed is but it wouldn't be significantly faster.

[@C41253]

@@the.real.houseofbikes mine stock does 100kmh stock so I guess that is 62mph I am looking for a higher top speed I have a FMF powercore 4 and is rejetted and everything, how did you feel like it was faster mph wise and did your acceleration drop alot or no Check out my 2017 Yamaha ttr230 build on Instagram @nicholas_stolle

[@NahunIraheta]

I need the plastics, do you have idea where i can Buy it

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Pretty much anywhere you can find them online.

[@hannahssong]

Thanks for great video! I have 2017 TTR230. Do you think the main and pilot jet you used will fit my 2017? thank you!

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

No prob, and yes they'll fit.. the bikes are the same.

[@hannahssong]

@@the.real.houseofbikes thank you!

[@jeremyzimbicki9977]

Did you change your chain length?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

no, original chain length!

[@fisherman695]

Where did you find a 15 tooth drive ? I can only find 14t

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Can't remember unfortunately, it's been too long.

[@caydenforrest610]

Amazon

[@Mr.C-Mister]

What's the Top speed now?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Probably not too much faster than 61.5mph (stock, GPS-verified) to be honest. But I didn't do a top speed run after the mods.

[@Mr.C-Mister]

@@the.real.houseofbikes Consider closing the air intake housing and as long as your not smelling oil burning your OK to run a top speed test as you air to fuel mix isn't to much for the motor to handle.

[@qcenduroredneck9370]

Im buying a ttr230 for my girlfriend its already re-geared front and rear spocket with a aftermarket exhaust.. All I need to do now is some hole in the air box and re-jette the carb? By someone who know what he is doing ofc? Sorry for my bad english (second language)

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Alex essentially, yes. I didn't drill holes in airbox to protect against water infiltration. I just removed the snorkel at the top of the airbox and the screen in front of it.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

As for rejetting, yes, get a professional to do it. Do you know how many teeth on your sprockets? Some people mistakenly make the gears shorter - which is a bad idea on this bike, because they are too short already.

[@osamabinlagging3511]

Yea its faster but does it have more power ?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Yes. Not worth the dyno cost to find out exactly how much hp is made. But the diff is night/day!

[@osamabinlagging3511]

Does it take more maintness to care for if i do this ?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

I doubt it

[@discipleshadow9496]

No, it will still be a low maintenance easy maintenance bike with those mods.

[@wilsonhaulage1834]

NIce I have same bike and live in Ottawa

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Wilson right on, you should come ride with us this coming season. Only a couple more months to go!

[@wilsonhaulage1834]

For sure my buddy and I are planning a weekend out their, I haven't really had a chance to ride on the trails yet. Only put about 5 hours on my bike..... Just a few questions mine didn't come with a manual roughly how many hours do you go until you change your oil.... and the rear tyre there's an adjustment thing was wondering if you have played around with that and what it does.... and have you tried playing around with psi in your tires?..... I also watched a similar video with a ttr230 with same set up #38 and 130main and the fuel adjustment screw he said all the way then back it out two full rotations have was the one rotation bang on or did you have to play around with it since this video

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

I change my oil every 10hrs. I got an hour meter so that's how I keep track. For pressures, I was running 15psi front & rear but as the weather got colder and my pace increased, I started dropping to 12 front / 10 rear for a bit of extra traction. The adjustment you're referring to in the rear is for the axle itself, which is essentially how you adjust chain slack. Make sure it's the same on both sides. Just google "TTR230 owner's manual" and you'll find one you can download. As for the jets, I did them they way they are described in the video and haven't messed with them since... it's perfect this way. Hope this helps! Look me up on Instagram (Romanian Tractor) and send me a DM, we'll stay in touch that way and go ride in the spring!

[@wilsonhaulage1834]

Cool Will do thanks for the help

[@pablolara9182]

Where did you get the 15t front sprocket?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

I think from eBay.

[@tomlarocque4720]

......wheaa, trees everywhere....lol

[@brentjeffrey5027]

I wanna buy a 2018 TTR230. I'm 6foot 210lbs do you think I'm to big for the Ttr230?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

You're just about as tall as me and 20lbs heavier. You'll definitely notice the bars are very low so I recommend getting some bar risers and raised handlebars. I have Tusk 30mm bar risers and a ProTaper CR High Bend handlebar and it's now finally comfortable to ride the bike while standing. As for your weight, the suspension will be too soft once you ride the bike at anything above novice-pace. I am looking at upgrading the springs myself to be able to handle high-speed bumps, but haven't done it just yet.

[@brentjeffrey5027]

Romanian Tractor This will be my first dirt bike . I have always had quads . I'm not planning of going that fast just wanna rip up the trails around my house . Thanks for the info love your video dude

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Right on Brent, you will be very happy with it I think. This was also my first-ever dirtbike and I've put over 50hrs on it in my 1st riding season. TTR230 and CRF230 are very much the ideal first dirtbike, for anyone really! By the way, Honda's CRF230 is actually discontinued as of 2018!

[@brentjeffrey5027]

Romanian Tractor I'm looking for a used TTR230. I love the Yamaha brand and I just picked up a new camo grizzly. I'm having trouble finding a good priced used bike . I. Probably gunna go all In on a 2018. Where did you get your skid plates for your TTR230.?

[@nickchristofora3417]

im about 5/11 and 215 and i hate my ttr 230. its a 2012 with it completely uncorked and a power core 4 exaust and i hate it. The bike doesnt have enough power for hare scrambles and there is no way in hell i can take it on a track. It was my first dirt bike and i loved the crap out of it in the beginning but now 6 months with it i am looking for more power. I really would not suggest this bike especially brand new

[@kagamine_rin0294]

If I put in the same gearing as you but didnt mess with the engine would it be worth it? and would the engine be powerful enough for that gearing with no mods?

[@TheBranden62]

Change the jets well worth it. I changed the main 125 to 130 and the pilot 36 to 38 and without air mixture screw adjustment at all runs great. I may go up another on the main after further airbox mods. It still apears on the lean side to my standards

[@noahtaylor6374]

I'm worried that if I do this that the bike will be extremely vulnerable to water. Especially dropping the bike in water

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Same as stock bro. I removed the snorkel from the top of the airbox but honestly it wouldn't change much in terms of water penetration into the airbox, even compared to stock. For water to even penetrate in there, you'd have to fully submerge the bike into standing water and it would still take probably 5 for the airbox to fill-up. By then, your engine would surely have stalled and no water would get in the motor. Look at my other video, the review of the bike stock, I dropped it (intake-side !!!) completely in standing water, and then opened up the airbox and it was completely dry. By the way, what I've put my TTR through, lots of people have said is very extreme and that I should upgrade.... and yet the bike handles the 'abuse' like a champ.

[@noahtaylor6374]

Romanian Tractor I've watched that other video where you dropped it in water just a few days ago. I was just worried that I would be taking that great protection down to nothing.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

It's a valid concern, good on you to ask in advance. But it's really a non-issue in my opinion!

[@noahtaylor6374]

Romanian Tractor That sounds great. I'll definitely have to try this out

[@Austin-rp6ul]

Would just changing the gears have a really noticeable effect? My dad wont let me do anything more than that.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Austin 3103 yes you'll definitely notice the longer first few gears and it will still be a nice improvement. Its an easy job to change the front sprocket. You can go with 15 teeth like me or maybe just 14 since you won't have extra power. Stock is 13.

[@Austin-rp6ul]

Romanian Tractor ok thank you for the reply👍👍

[@bikelifejayyy4480]

Where can u find new plastics for it

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Just Google it and I'm sure they'll come up.

[@zachfisher2417]

Aka blow it up

[@carsonboyd5748]

Zach Fisher good fucking luck blowing a ttr230 up

[@BADBRUIN71]

also what type and weight of oil do you use.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

15W40 Shell Rotella, changed every 10hrs

[@octaneaddiction1405]

I would nt have the air box wide open if I was riding through any type of water.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Agreed

[@Stuka12Gaming]

Ttr 230s have no power bro

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Ya I know, the mods uncork it but don't turn it into a beast. Got a KTM now, much more suited for Enduro.

[@davidkaser7423]

The problem you will have is it falling over into water. If you need more power, better to spend the coin on a stronger bike than risk destroying the one you are riding.

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Yeah you're right. Did end up getting a KTM XCFW shortly after.

[@edsmith2650]

Am I the only one getting shitty audio?

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Unfortunately not, so I recommend subtitles on for this vid

[@RY4NP]

Just buy a proper 250. This is stupid. Have you ever washed it in the 3 months? It looks like it's 3 years old.

[@kencore433]

How to destroy your bike. Leave your air box open for anything to go in it

[@the.real.houseofbikes]

Yup, looking back on it, I should have skipped doing that.