Is Yamaha TTR230 The WORST Dirt Bike Ever Made?

[@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.

[@Satoshi-stacks]

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😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@MyTipCreaminBro]

Have u rode the klx230r? I can’t decide between ttr or klx

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@ghettsumm7949]

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

[@Ianwasup8731]

Turn radius?, dumb?

[@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

[@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

[@leekarpinski4038]

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

[@staygold902]

It's how he makes a living lol

[@xxxxxx_1300]

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

[@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!

[@uriahpolite1594]

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

[@Yaboidkilla]

New garage already looking great. congratulations on the new home

[@mattmccleary1278]

Most people don't realize that you need to use fuel that is non ethanol in small engines. That ethanol crap really gums up carbs and small engines

[@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 😁

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@s277garage6]

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

[@EvanLifts]

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

[@JohnnieBravo1]

That drone footage really adds a nice touch

[@stevenshepard2381]

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

[@galaxysgarage]

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!

[@mackite4846]

Thanks for the video what year is the TTR230

[@Kingjulian-]

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

[@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...

[@sc_bass_addict5062]

What model drone do you use?

[@ChadLisonbee]

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

[@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

[@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

[@excitebikes2751]

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

[@5tevenH]

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

[@tracysellman1562]

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.

[@gjohnston281]

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

[@frankmcbride6158]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@outdoordaily8914]

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

[@bigcaputo09]

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

[@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.

[@Satoshi-stacks]

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]

@@Satoshi-stacks a pure tank. glad youre ok

[@simonlines9618]

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

[@scottbehl216]

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

[@Ty-NY8vp]

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

[@davesplace1307]

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

[@loganfrogs956]

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❤😊

[@olerakette]

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

[@robertodebeers2551]

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.

[@Stergos69]

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.

[@handsolo6241]

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 🐰.

[@steveguigar949]

can't wait to see the finished project

[@Kb_filmsbetter]

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

[@ThaReilDeal]

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

[@jwtfuw6607]

Ohhh come on maaaaannn lol.... I loved my ttr230 both of them. Little buggers taught me how to ride God love them! Then I got a '09 Vulcan 900 n rode the tires off of her and I also have an '08 Vstar 1300. LOVE IT BROTHER!!!👍👍

[@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

[@rodknocknation1017]

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

[@lowerclass4182]

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 !

[@ML-Auto]

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

[@christopherarronglaum6191]

Nice work thanks for the video.

[@callmecardo916]

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

[@Philip_smith88]

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

[@ahmadbarq]

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.

[@sixteenstone007]

That big rock is free landscaping material for the new place

[@MRMechanicRC]

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

[@dreadedfredprod.8712]

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

[@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 .

[@islandcountry1455]

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

[@DONKEDONKA]

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

[@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

[@KineRC]

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

[@SeanSR]

Awesome video! Your living the dream.

[@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 --->

[@robertdavis4184]

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

[@marjanboo4196]

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

[@luckyandthesnitch3382]

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.

[@justinb7320]

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

[@acuraintegrar5]

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

[@grimsbyrider3976]

You did a great job fixing that bike up.

[@sulliandtylergarage1745]

Way off, 6 hours late so not even close to first love the vids and hopefully this time youll get a thank you, also i got my pit bike fixed

[@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

[@JCproduction0]

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

[@krazokid19]

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!

[@metalbread6585]

I have a ttr 230 and i love it it drives great and is pretty reliable

[@talisman1247]

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

[@mattcreek3671]

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!

[@Leeroyspankinz]

What is that power washer good sir