You Won't Believe What I found Wrong With This Dirt Bike...

[@bossmonkey1126]

The TTR is a multi purpose bike. I lost the anchor on my fishing boat and purchased one of these as it was cheaper and heavier than a replacement. It's a little tough getting it over the side but it sets well and seems to be doing the job.

[@nateconley2345]

A Yamaha snowmobile would've done the trick as well.

[@Noldimo22]

Make my day😂

[@shalandubois1145]

Nice 😂

[@derryjones1029]

My buddy bought his boy 1 and a anchor is a much better use for it 😂😂

[@carleynorthcoast1915]

They weight 25 lbs more than a 250 race bike.

[@Mukeman]

I'm sure other TTR230 owners that have this bike wish that Yamaha would have provided a kick starter. Amazing amount of damage and issues for a "newer" bike. Previous owner(s) rode this one hard and issues developed and clearly didn't have the skills, patience, or tools to fix it properly. Always enjoy your skill set and self-learned knowledge in showing the rest of the viewing audience how to resolve the issues. Also, editing, and the time it takes to do all this is a full-time thing. Much appreciated. You have a lot going on now Joe besides just seeking out and fixing bikes. Congrats on your land acquisition and future plans! Cheers!

[@2vintage]

Yeah this bike was beat in pretty hard

[@Ja-fh8io]

Yamaha used to sell a kickstarter kit for those bikes I had electric and Kickstart the power Is disappointing for a 230 my xr100 would keep up way to easily for the engine being more then twice the cc

[@aaronhansen8037]

@@Ja-fh8io I had the Honda version. Your 230 must have been a dog. No 100 could remotely keep up with mine. But your right for the size they aren’t power houses.

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

I never treated the bikes that rough . It simply wasn't worth IT for multiple reasons

[@aaronhansen8037]

@@greatest_bumble_bee_dude me either. I rode mine hard. But, I always changed the oil every two to three rides, and cleaned the air filter. Lubed the chain, and cables the same frequency. Just regular maintenance. Drained the fuel in the winter, and a shot of oil in the cylinder when storing. Never ever had a failure, and the bikes had tons of life left when I sold them. Plus I always cleaned and detailed them after every single major ride. The key is maintenance, and don’t push them beyond their intended purpose.

[@robertfinnerty7201]

I really enjoy watching you fix all these machines. One suggestion for you. When you removed the wire from the starter and checked for 12 V when pressing the button you got 12 V however you need to confirm that the wiring can carry current. Make youself a set of test lights using headlight sockets, tail light sockets, and side marker sockets. This way you can connect from that wire to ground and confirm that it can light a 9004 headlight. You could also voltage drop test the wire but the lights are simple and effective. Keep up the great work.

[@aaronrasey3269]

I own a 2006 Ttr230 and those boots off the carb dry and Crack like that. Just had to replace mine last week. I've beat the brakes off of it at the badlands here in Indiana and it has never once let me down. Keep the videos coming man you're a big inspiration for us guys who enjoy the sport. Been watching your 300ex videos over and over as I'm doing a full top end rebuild on mine.

[@music4you433]

Had a ttr230 and had to sell it for extra money before I went off too college :(. Had that thing for years, never let me down. Wait until you get to ride that thing. It’s actually not so slow, just a little on the heavy side. Point and that beast will climb. This video has me missing mine

[@LH-zv2zq]

Great to follow the way you went about figuring where the issues were. I have a 2022 TT-R230 for trail. Seeing what (abuse) can happen to an "old" one, I for certain want to take care of mine to ride it for many years.

[@MaxsGarajMahal]

Clean the carb base gasket, fill the gap with Seal All, place the base gasket between the jaws of a vise. Let it dry, problem resolved. Only thing that'll fix boots without failing.

[@jaredbauer3058]

Yamaha TTR230's are VERY good bikes. Low compression, air cooled, low maintenance torque monsters. Point them at a trail and they can haul your butt up and over anything in the way. Yes, they are heavy, but for trail riding that can be an advantage as well, keeps the bike planted and both wheels on the ground over rough, uneven terrain. The motors are simple and reliable and you would almost have to try to destroy them to get them to die. Enjoying the recent batch of Yamaha TTR content you have had on the channel lately. They are a fantastic line of motorcycles. (These are the exact opposites of today's prima donna $10k KTM's and Husky's with fuel injection and electronics everywhere - many of which do NOT have kick starters either folks.)

[@drearaujoa6]

I’d rather have a xr250 or 200.

[@jaredbauer3058]

@@drearaujoa6 not a huge fan of starting and restarting an XR250, especially on trails....

[@carleynorthcoast1915]

Why is xr200 better? from what I can tell it has the same power and weight difference is only 15 lbs@@drearaujoa6

[@raptor700dad7]

👍Had 2 230s 15years ago , both rode hard ! Typical boot issues . Not fast but good trail bike. Me&Son now on 700 Raptors Big Difference lol

[@RadicalTravical]

When I heard that clunk after you installed the new starter motor, I immediately knew what had happened. My partners ttr-230 had the exact same thing happen to her. We were riding together and her bike just seized up, took it apart and found the flywheel just like yours had snapped its bolts clean off. There was massive damage on the inner section from where the bolts had worn down the inner section. Luckily the local yamaha shop had one in stock. I'd never seen anything like it. It's only a 2016 model it hardly had many km's on it. Surprising how common these issues are becoming.

[@tripslip38]

I think my favorite part of these videos is finding the bodgy fixes that previous owners have made. The RTV on the intake boot was great.

[@waffalobill]

Not sure how many ppl read adds to old posts but little tech tip, those spring loaded center punches you can get, the ones you put on the metal and push and it has a built in "hammer", use them to pop that pin out instead of a hammer and punch.

[@JohnDLeo-rg8tc]

Another impressive job Joe, your confidence has grown by leaps and bounds! You have silenced most of the arrogant trolls that you always welcomed to comment. Now sell that awful, gutless 4 stroke abomination TTR230 PLEASE.

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Oh man I'd never own a bike for trails that doesn't have kick start. Great vid as usual. I've learned something again which is why I luv these vids.

[@grsytrashpanda6644]

We used to have a 2015 ttr 125 and it was super nice because it had both the Kickstart and electric start. Fun little trail bike, but I'm definitely enjoying my 150r more

[@walterallred3013]

I think it had the float pin stand broke which led to flooding the cylinder thus causing a hydraulic lockup. Continuous starter uses destroyed the starter and sheared the bolts on the fly wheel.

[@Gregrsmt]

Just learned something. Makes total sense. Thanks.

[@jamesfitzgerald2361]

Really well built starter .Never seen one that bad before.

[@INORBET]

Oh yeah 😎 Something to watch after work 👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️

[@bradrush45]

Another excellent video, Joe. Thanks to you I got a great deal on three bikes and fixed them quickly. Congratulations to you and Jade on your new land purchase. It looks perfect for you.

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

Half efforts Cuts corners Buys an overload Of bikes along with Quad All terrain vehicles leaving them in the garage besides, makes me wonder where he's getting All that money to buy All the bikes in the first place

[@jwhite601]

@@greatest_bumble_bee_dude and doesnt know how to use a volt meter...but hes gonna tell you how too...buthe is making hella money of kids watching his youtube...roflmao

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

All good

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

None Of My business , I suppose

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

Awesome job as always man but I would definitely have removed the right hand side cover and check the oil screen in the very bottom of the motor it most likely has metal chunks in it. Looking forward to the next one

[@craigmorgan4676]

Joe,I love ure finds,and njoy the process u go through!🤔👍👍👍

[@mattbrown5511]

Something about rode hard and put away wet comes to mind. Good work young man. You constantly impress.

[@dietznutz1]

You should save up that old waste oil and buy a small shop oil heater it would help out in the winter

[@kyferez1]

It should be in its highest gear when bump starting, that gives the rear wheel the most mechanical advantage to turn the engine over. It's going to be the hardest in first. I'm just about done with a full rebuild of a TTR225. They aren't junk bikes; they really can get it if you are a decent rider.

[@paytonemmons4952]

I love these rebuild vids! keep em coming mate!

[@kevinhumphrey932]

You should buy you one of those bike baskets/rack that slips into the reciever hitch of your truck those things are pretty cool and it makes loading a bike simple

[@cyrolunardon2043]

Hey Joe, this is a commom problem with the TTRs 230. Those metal chunks come from the valves camshaft in contact with the engine housing. The valves camshaft is placed directly on the engine housing no bearings.

[@bossmonkey1126]

I agree . the pistons rub on the motors and that causes the valve to rub on the exhaust coupler. I sanded mine down with a belt sander and painted it blue. works great now

[@sulliandtylergarage1745]

Ok i think ill just comment instead of trying to get first cause its like the 6th time ive missed the drop. Absolutely love the vids and learn new stuff about dirtbikes and quads every single video i watch. Keep up the good work!

[@mikespain8655]

Nobody cares about being "first". It's about challenge, learning, making money, and having fun on channels like this one.

[@SeaWolfEntertainment]

Have a 2001 TTR 150 and love the bike. Never have had any issues with it yet other than I wish it would start up quicker when cold.

[@motorizedbikes7427]

Hey bro I’ve been doing what you have been doing for 2 years now. Probably have sold at least 50 bikes. Your vid’s really got me in this. Now moving bigger to cruiser motorcycles. The market is crazy for those right now. Maybe you should get into it ?

[@_Shane01]

The 125 was One of the most reliable bikes I’ve ever ridden,best the brakes out of it locked it up and it still ran a week later

[@mikeman230]

That’s cool. I was a mechanic for over 40 years. Never saw one that exploded

[@Englishpatriot106]

Another great vid keep them coming 👍😃

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Use a chem inert epoxy weld. J.B. has some, used it for all kinds of crazy customer breaks including cracked valve covers.

[@lukewilson334]

Dude you are a outstanding thorough motorcycle mechanic and I really love watching you fixing up other people's problems that you have bought. Awesome stuff bro. Luke from Australia

[@sephjfox]

Never seen a liquified starter before 😂

[@ejtakach]

Love your process. So, were the metal chunks from the broken bolts?

[@jessedumont]

Another good video! Those 4 strokes don’t like throttle when trying to start them just so you know . Nothing like 2 stoke

[@bdog4u2]

Good ol sprag gear. Probably where the metal came from. I got a low hour ds650x that sat for years because someone thought it was blown up and metal shavings in the oil. I got the quad for free and put about 1200 in it replacing tires and wheel bearings and cleaning it up in general and now it's a clean quad running like a champ. It had less than 30hrs on it. My boss family treats everything like it's disposable

[@Nighthawk1966]

Wow, impressive, you really do a great job working on these bikes !!

[@garrxt_8164]

Yo what flywheel puller did you use to get it off I can’t figure out what to use to get it off

[@cp4512]

You did a great job on this one.

[@arriagarobz]

Will that jb weld hold up with the gas that goes in the carb over time?

[@callmecardo916]

Pretty funny when you opened the starter up. Dig your videos and like your deals you bring back to life👍🏼👍🏼

[@tedkowal1]

21:30 someone else he was messaging on face book messenger about another atv probably 😂

[@alankarvel441]

you should be using J&B Water Weld putty works GR8 for Aluminum carb parts and fuel doesn't affect it..just saying.

[@adammacgeorge1007]

Very helpful. Thanks for going in depth on this bike!

[@garymallard4699]

Try turning those bolts..before drilling...they usually will turn out..unless corroded..but inside they are cleaner...

[@user-os9gs3by2r]

Needed a new 2vintage dirtbike video to watch. My girlfriend and I love your channel

[@elguitarista9487]

I would repair the carb! There is plenty of base at the broken point. Mill it flat, drill and tap the centre. Make a threaded post, screw it in, drill and profile as necessary.

[@ofnaguycarlwatts8602]

He's too stupid to think like you bro .he patches everything possible.karma is gonna bite this young in the butt in the long run.if something is back firing you don't rev it up you find the problem and fix it not patch. If there's metal in tear it down clean it out you can't get that metal out by just an oil change He's a complete idiot to even think that fixing to problems oil change will fix anything in his mind

[@robland6118]

That jb weld will not hold up in that carb. The gas will eat it up eventually and it will gum up the carb. I'm telling u I have tried everything when it comes to gas. I tried to patch a gas tank and nothing would hold up. It would last about a week and start leaking again.

[@HEAVYMETALJSTYLES]

Last few years you really got your system dialed in bro. Nice y zinger

[@fire_node2416]

that same thing happened to my friends klx110L with the one way bearing bolts sheering. that bike had alot of electric start issues lol, that one way clutch was so bad and kept breaking.

[@eugenesbackyardrepair4593]

I love the ttr platform. I'd trade my full rebuilt kx85 for one if I had the chance. That boot tear is a normal yamaha thing and hard to spot unless back fire issues come up. I have seen the bolts back out to and shear heads off but you did right thing by making sure to use that lock tight. Great video and like mine on to the next project

[@michaelhilling5514]

Same thing happened to me on my 06 arctic cat 250 dvx. Even using red loctite and torqued to spec they still backed out. Almost destroyed my engine. I found out anytime those one bearing bolts are taken out they need to be replaced with new factory bolts. That's what arctic cat told me.

[@axlespeedshop3491]

Surprised you didn’t try bump starting the bike. That be the first thing I try to check once starter is off.

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Clutch material in oil filter.

[@stevetye7321]

Super Glue and baking soda on the carb brother old trick for any kinda of sealing or welding in a pinch

[@MrBikercat]

have been stuck at home last couple of days because of a injured back. can't do anything except watch youtube videos. just discovered your videos and I find them addicting. are you a shadetree mechanic, or do you work for a shop? you appear to be very thorough and competent. what do you do after you repair those bikes? I also noticed that you put new flooring in your garage.

[@JohnDLeo-rg8tc]

Is that the famous Osh Kosh 2022 Airshow we hear in the background Joseph?

[@shartne]

You were right I would have not ever guessed that one in a million years.

[@mikga45]

If it's fuel injection and the battery is dead a kick starter won't help. Need battery power to run the fuel pump to feed the injector for fuel injection.

[@stugatz2664]

shoe goo is your best friend when it comes to repairing cracked or broken intake boots... works like a hot damn!

[@iancampbell6002]

Wouldn't you want to get the pin out of that broken tower before jb welding it ..now the next person is 100% gunna brake the tower off again when they try to clean the carb

[@2vintage]

It was stuck in there

[@garymallard4699]

excuses don't answer a good question

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Bad as starter was would be good idea to change solenoid out to, may be fried internally. Good job.

[@ajfoyt1163]

Your videos are amazing, lots of explanation and detail. You've definitely earned my subscription. One question: I just picked up a 2016 TTR 230 and took the carburetor apart to rejet it for the aftermarket exhaust the previous owner had put on. I didn't like how it was running, and don't want to open up the airbox, so I took everything apart again and put the original jets back in. When I did, I forgot to put the little white plastic washer back on the main jet. The washer is kind of cupped, looks almost like it doubles as a splash guard of some kind.🤦🏻‍♂️ It's all together and runs perfectly; should I take it apart again to put that little washer back in place?

[@abpob6052]

Yes, take it apart and put it back in. It will run without it but will run better when the terrain is really bumpy with it.

[@briangrubb5481]

Sometimes a little tap tap taparoo on the starter frees the can't think of what they're called but they get stuck and frees them up and might have some life left

[@paulsomero]

What do you mean? That starter is totally fine. Commutator bars are for babies. In the old days they didn't even have starters... 😂

[@johnladd9885]

Man it sucks they took the baffle out of it cause they are nice and quiet.. my experience the 230 is no speed demon but is very fun it will tractor anywhere..

[@KGeezydad1]

What was the cause of metal flakes?

[@jeep2003]

not a fan of yamahas one way starter bearings. It sure doesnt seem like a better idea

[@drztrailriding]

why is there a hole in the case next to the starter

[@TroyRosenbaugh]

Seen those strters come apart inside, game over!!!😮

[@jamesswetland5019]

Next time you have a broken carb like that take a drill drill in each end of the broken part then take a paper clip and clip off about 2 mm of length stick it in each end that you drilled then put your JB Weld in it it will hold forever you just push it together

[@LoyalSif]

Question are you not worried about the JB weld being broken down by the gas and getting into the system? New to DIY repairing, thanks for the vids man!

[@znogaragego3421]

It’s resistant to chemicals when fully cured. But I get your concerns. Personally I would have repaired it differently though.

[@xl600mine]

if you stick it in 5th or 6th gear youll have a much easier time bump starting it

[@thomashaas2929]

Should free up the float pin before repair. Can't service float needle without breaking it again .

[@just_in_time5518]

17:08 for the love of god! Quarter and vise grips my friend!

[@clutchitsystems100]

No sound at starter area? Power 14 volts? Solenoid/starter combo bad.

[@mikehatch1967]

When you post these videos you know that you will get feedback from some on how to maybe do a better process to fix something and we can always learn no matter how good we are, and you have proven you have a special talent of working on motors all kinds. What is your take on getting advice from a viewer that has not got a clue what there doing and what they are telling you is totally incorrect. Do you get annoyed and want to respond but it is not worth it or do you give your little chuckle and forget it. That is the smart thing to do but soo hard to do. Also your voice and the words and way you talk sounds just like my nephew! If I did not know better I would think I was listening to him.

[@philipsabatino180]

Can we please check pipes & air cleaners & any boxes as well as take of any covers for belts to inspect & check for rodent contamination before we try and turn over the cranks so that we don't do any more damage than what it came in with ? I once sucked a mouse nest into the piston & I never want to do that again . All the places I mentioned I have found rodent infestation Excellent job BTW but I hope you get that thing tuned & running better .

[@jamiemurdoch5523]

Way didn't you just use ur drill to turn it over with the compression tester???

[@Tron1731]

Next time use a small copper pipe tap down on post to hold together tightly fill Crack with jb weld or steel stick never break again fix 😉

[@brandonazevedo4494]

so for the bike to run it doesn't need to be more then 90 psi of compression?

[@ianmankersen]

Im guessing the starter didn’t disengage and when it decided to grenade it sheared the one way bearing off the flywheel.

[@ballockybill2277]

Haha , after 35yrs of buying .riding and fixing, all sorts of bikes , nothing would surprise me .

[@destruct61]

That thing was all the way clapped out

[@Bowknows]

Good morning i just sub to your channel just got a 2012 yfz 450 i have redone most of the electrical due to poor epectrical work all is in order now but for some reason my electric start is only clicking the starter relay not the solenoid it self the relay that is on its own i tried different solenoid still just the relay clicks? Any help would be AWESOME

[@Bowknows]

I also like to add that i can cross solenoid to start it runs fine just cant use electric start when i push the start button it. Clicks the relay and red fan or temp light flashes

[@markwhitfield5412]

think the one-way clutch is called a sprag clutch crap design if the engine backfires it spins the starter backwards and will destroy the starter, or itself, or both.

[@keithmason5584]

Those bike are notorious for cam wear , very soft 👍 Still a cheap fix to do the top end

[@Wilma5532]

I've heard the cams in this are made of steel and they aren't hardened at all... You need to harden steel cams compared to cast iron

[@keithmason5584]

@@Wilma5532 CAMS are normally cast then ground which hardens them during machining , most manufacturers then heat treat the lobes , not sure if Yamaha do this but I know from personal experience the 450 has CAM and valve issues , there’s a head upgrade kit available then you have a bulletproof bike , I prefer a Honda CRF but the Yamaha is a good light bike when fettled

[@ThingsYouMightLike]

All in for the click baity video titles. I'm here for it, and you deserve to be a larger channel. Get it.

[@shawnmoses9537]

The next seat cover you put on can you show how it’s done

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Your new heavier trail bike turned out to have a myriad of faults. New starter, chunks on the oil filter. No kick start for a dirt bike is a no no. Thanks Yamaha. Then a broken off one way starter plate. This bike would now suit me just fine. Probably run me till doomsday. With that starter plate loose and no Kickstart a no go. With chunks in the oil ya'll wouldn't want it to keep running.

[@bernardolopez2770]

I, enjoy watching your videos Joe great job thanks for sharing 🙀👍

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Sounds like a yamaha pre start. Little thunky but once it fires all good.

[@racecardriver5776]

I have not watched any of the video I've just heard the sound and my 4-wheeler made the same sound and it turned out the battery terminals were just loose

[@notdavid8175]

wow that starter was wilddd lol

[@themxshop1525]

"the starter's toast, just a little bit" lol

[@WINTERGREEN53]

Owned one of these exact models and we fought it for years until we got rid of it lol

[@jacksyful]

sleeve to bottom cable is on wrong way and wire is exposed, not good could cause a fire