Is Yamaha TTR230 The WORST Dirt Bike Ever Made?

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]

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]

Perfect reply.

[@willhutton1516]

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]

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

[@scottanderson4175]

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]

@@scottanderson4175 get him a TW200 instead😂

[@2clappedout477]

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]

what simple power mods did you install?

[@FriendlyRider88]

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]

@@lukeicenhour6468 exhaust, jetting, air filter box,

[@kullijuusto]

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

[@backyardrestorations]

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

[@rogerjustice8835]

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]

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

[@Mrcrowley1967]

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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@ZmanAdventurez88]

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]

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]

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

[@kaysoncampbell354]

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

[@klim67mk]

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.

[@triggerhappy8872]

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]

Cool down

[@TEKKYTWO]

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]

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

[@jonnyonwheels]

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

[@jaredbauer3058]

Completely agree

[@jarvislarson6864]

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

[@ZafiraSteve]

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

[@Bandito071]

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

[@dirtmcgirt3445]

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]

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

[@EaastonCams]

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

[@equestrian2077]

I got a 2022 for 3k. Facebook market!

[@xxxxxx_1300]

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

[@jaredbauer3058]

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.

[@herman5eight]

TTR 230's are made cheap, the hubs and spokes are very weak, spoke holes in hub Waller-out on drive rim, had to replace hub and spokes with no guaranty from the Yamaha shop that it wouldn't happen again, bad engineering, sold it as soon as possible

[@johnajackson7379]

Can't believe you keep trashing the yamaha TTR 230) these are great reliable bikes, if your looking for a speed demon go buy you a 2 stroke! Smh

[@Skidtire]

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.

[@olerakette]

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

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

can't be worse than the chinese ones you can get from amazon :P you should buy a hawk and test it out !

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

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.

[@Just.boogie]

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

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

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

[@1986alexpotter]

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]

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.

[@MRMechanicRC]

I’ve owned a 225 before and I can confirm they are definitely up there for the worst bikes ever made.

[@stevenshepard2381]

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

[@robertclary1718]

The 230 is great for its intended purpose. I'm 69 with bad knees and I no longer ride just to see how fast I can dodge trees. Hey that rhymed!

[@Hannes_Els]

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

[@JohnDLeo-rg8tc]

Yeah Joe, that bike and also the 125 you got running just seemed like the most gutless, boring 4 stroke junkers that Yamaha should be deeply ashamed of.

[@riccochet704]

The thing about the TTR's is that they are cheap to buy, decently reliable and cheap to fix. Which makes them great rental bikes. Also why they haven't really changed in 20 years.

[@keithseiwert2256]

What about Honda and Kawasaki's gutless 125s 🤦...it's a trail bike bruv. What did you bring it to the races for 😆🤣

[@kx1260]

Kawasaki makes some mega gutless KLR bikes . I rode an older KLR250 once and it was just as gutless as my Honda xr100

[@JohnDLeo-rg8tc]

@@keithseiwert2256 why are you so sensitive bruh? My intent was to insult any 4 stroke. I never raced it nor have i ever had the misfortune of owning one. I have a KX 250 and it's a 2 stroke.

[@keithseiwert2256]

Sensitive is when you respond to someone directly and try and justify something where justification isn't necessary....are you ok. Did I hurt your feelings? You need a hug? I said what about kx and cr. And you now come back with a whiney why do sensitive? What?! Dude. Sorry you own the cheapest crappiest 250 2 stroke?? Shoulda bought a Yamaha lol 😂🤦...I'll wait for you to insert your response below --->

[@85goon]

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

[@KLAWNINETY]

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.

[@78FullSizeBronco]

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.

[@ghettsumm7949]

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

[@Ianwasup8731]

Turn radius?, dumb?

[@jamesallen2909]

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

[@islandcountry1455]

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

[@RideOrangeKTM]

I find the 230's to not be a bad bike but if you looking for power, it aint it.

[@sc_bass_addict5062]

What model drone do you use?

[@johnbest4320]

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 😁

[@EvanLifts]

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

[@goosesandwich7977]

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

[@aarongrabowski3775]

You should get into the habit of washing the bikes before working on them. Its better for the bike, and it also makes working on them easier.

[@kernelbadness]

Definitely not the worst bike.

[@dmase9057]

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]

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]

@@Wildatheartbeautystudio a pure tank. glad youre ok

[@itsmephil2255]

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

[@leekarpinski4038]

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

[@staygold902]

It's how he makes a living lol

[@mikespain8655]

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]

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

[@craigmorgan4676]

Joe its probably OK,lacks compression so not very powerful?🤔🤔🤔

[@scottthomson4561]

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...

[@dreadedfredprod.8712]

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

[@mackite4846]

Thanks for the video what year is the TTR230

[@keithseiwert2256]

Valves are a little noisy. Bet they are a tad out of spec....ask me how I know 🙄 lol

[@Leeroyspankinz]

What is that power washer good sir

[@enjoythesho1992]

Yamaha ttr230 I's a fantastic bike......and your still running the mower on choke at times you may have a carb issue or the throttle linkage needs to be adjusted

[@m.a.saudio9667]

Prolly 1 of the best bikes made I have rebuilt several of them

[@shartne]

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.

[@uriahpolite1594]

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

[@Mrcrowley1967]

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 .

[@iceberg2221]

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

[@chevsterguy1985]

I was going to say that lol

[@briancrull8678]

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]

I agree lol

[@Jodyrides]

people, houses, cars and motorcycles don’t wear out as much as they are neglected or tampered with to death.. these motorcycles, have a long, long history of service and pretty rough service at that. Because the market for these motorcycles is young kids, they are not mechanics. A lot of times they’re more interested in splashing through deep puddles than doing the maintenance on the all the parts that suffer from going through mud, or servicing the air cleaner… The best used bikes to buy or Xmotocross bikes, one year old from the good riders. Those guys ride them for about an hour or two at the race track every weekend, then they take them home and take them all apart, changing oil, servicing the air cleaner, just everything gets looked at and serviced on a motocross bike. Then halfway through the season, very serious guys will sell their bike and get another brand new one that year. There were people that always bought used motocross bikes from. The top riders as soon as they would sell their bikes, because they knew those bikes were raced, But serviced after every race. Not taken home after a pressure, washer, forces all the mud down the cables into all the little nooks and crannies, and then put away wet.

[@heofthesquarebum]

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.

[@fishingmaniac862]

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.

[@JCproduction0]

And my ttr 125 had a ticking sound and it’s because the bike idles so quiet you can here the value ticking

[@Yaboidkilla]

New garage already looking great. congratulations on the new home

[@KineRC]

i havea ttr 250 , love it , very reliable trail bike and it has decent power

[@genecaruso5506]

What happened to the 50 acre property

[@shaynedonnelly374]

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

[@slimsqde7397]

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

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

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

[@BryanFields.]

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

[@s277garage6]

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

[@bubba417]

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.

[@mikestowe6136]

i dont know why people are to lazy to put the front sprocket guard back on i guess they like cracked cases n jb weld

[@bigdsshadetree338]

I find that the front sprocket guard is only good for collecting dirt and debris. I always remove mine. I install a case saved to keep rock or something from getting between the chain and engine case.

[@kevinAuman1]

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...

[@ronniewilliz153]

Check that clutch sounds like it's slipping

[@excitebikes2751]

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

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

I just bought a house and 25 acres and would love to start a KZbin channel. I do this stuff all the time but I’m too lazy to record anything

[@briancrull8678]

Good morning!

[@kernelbadness]

Here

[@EthanSmercina]

I respectfully disagree I have a 2006 TTR 230 when I hopped on it I was surprised with the torque I thought it would compare to a CRF 150 but that shit took off on me I have to start in 2d gear because if I do it in first it will wheelie

[@MrAdrenalin17]

Get some friends n toys around n break the trails in, more u ride em the more u wear the grass down n then tail be more visible

[@postersm7141]

I’m just curious did you use a feeler gauge or just go by the seat of your pants? Please don’t be offended I’m certainly not a mechanic I’m just curious!!

[@JohnnieBravo1]

That drone footage really adds a nice touch

[@ChadListentome]

Oddly enough these bikes bring a mint in my area. Dudes ride them all over the trails.

[@abraxsmith01]

Not for everyone but at 5 nine 165lb this bike is perfect for me. No much hot dogging mostly trail riding.

[@Sorcerer783]

I got a polaris 300 and Suzuki 230 lt they both dont run ill let them go for 500 each located in Quincy Florida

[@richardwoodward3363]

Do you have shirts for sale

[@richardwoodward3363]

+170698

[@Mike-nq7gb]

Do you know where you might know how to get a rear wheel for a 2002 model TTR!! Or how to respoke a rear wheel!! Thx

[@fares-220]

Nice

[@joshuasmiley583]

Looks like a different garage. Did u guys move ?

[@2stroke._950]

you should put a baffle on the exhaust then it will run better

[@davidledford3522]

Why not make you a small electric wheel to put against the back tire to star the bikes kinda like a friction drive bike starter save you alot of kicking and bump starting

[@qcwred]

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

[@KentRoads]

Check the China bike catalogue, you'll find worse

[@CecilliaSandra-x7e]

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[@johncartelli]

you dont clean the area first before opening up the cvrs?...

[@peteraitken6494]

Good video joe yeah bikes fine it's only as bad as the guy before that couldn't fix it 😉🔧🔧🔧👌

[@hacxer8424]

And if I were you I'd wash it really good and ceramic cost the plastics it makes it easy to clean I do it to all my vehicles and even my tractors and it helps

[@puff427]

Great vid as always. Go back 2 drawing intro again.nvr had a bike like that so no opinion on good or bad.After a lil TLC does sound good tho..b safe.peace

[@shadowknightmoon130]

mine got backup kickstater.cause the oneway clutch always broke

[@waltercohee9946]

I love your videos :) maybe not the worst bike ever but close to it. Get a Honda, much more reliable.

[@blackbartbartholomew7122]

The broke tree limbs was Sasquatch.

[@scottbehl216]

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