Looking at a 2002 TTR 125 - Page 2

Sean · 03-11-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

I've seen a lot of them on the trails. Mostly women.

They're heavy and can't really get out of their own way, but that's kinda the idea when you're looking for a "woman's bike"

That's kind of what I'm looking for. She's never ridden anything and can barely drive a stick. She'll ride it at the "pit bike" track at Competitive Edge and some trails around here. And I'll ride it in the pits at Buttonwillow so I don't have to walk 100 miles to go pee.

Looking at it today. 150psi, check.

CasterTroy · 03-12-2012, 08:33 AM

Another one to look for is the CRF230

I picked this 09 up over the weekend.....and it's pretty awesome! Not a great deal of power, and it's got a low seat height. Perfect for my wife. And you can find deals for just over $1000 if you look hard enough

And...it does a little wheelie

TYEster · 02-27-2012, 06:07 PM

All TTRs are electric(to my knowledge)

As long as you don't beat the crap out of it, it should last a few years before the rings need replacing.(ultimately requiring the piston to be replaced also) But it's less than a $200 job that takes 2 or 3 hours depending on your mechanical ability.

shmike · 02-27-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TYEster

All TTRs are electric(to my knowledge)

As long as you don't beat the crap out of it, it should last a few years before the rings need replacing.(ultimately requiring the piston to be replaced also) But it's less than a $200 job that takes 2 or 3 hours depending on your mechanical ability.

The newer ones are electric.

The older models were kick start unless they were the "L" model.

Sean · 03-12-2012, 12:59 PM

Nice. This TTR was stupid cheap ($900). The motor had good compression (170 psi!) but the carb was acting up so it wouldn't start. I considered offering him $500 for the bike as is since it wasn't running but instead I just said to call us when the thing was running.

dubbs · 03-13-2012, 02:41 PM

It's a nice bike.. Compression on mine is 150 and runs perfectly. Just recently it doesn't like to hold onto gasoline.. When the petcock is turned on or reserve it just pours out gas from the carb bowl clear breather tube.. Not sure what that is since I haven't looked at it.

With all that said, we've beaten the hell out of this thing (it's an 04) and it just keeps going, I've had to bend shit back in place for it to work (like the shifter) But I try to keep up with the oil at least.

Got it for more of a see if I like dirt bike riding. got it for 1k.

Sean · 03-13-2012, 02:42 PM

That's the same problem this one was having. Let me know if you figure it out.

askmrjesus · 03-13-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dubbs

It's a nice bike.. Compression on mine is 150 and runs perfectly. Just recently it doesn't like to hold onto gasoline.. When the petcock is turned on or reserve it just pours out gas from the carb bowl clear breather tube.. Not sure what that is since I haven't looked at it.

Sounds like a stuck float, or a dirty needle valve.

JC

dubbs · 03-13-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Sounds like a stuck float, or a dirty needle valve.

JC

That's what I was thinking. I had actually looked at it but not tried to fix yet. Im assuming just take the bowl off and clean it out with some carb cleaner?

askmrjesus · 03-14-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dubbs

That's what I was thinking. I had actually looked at it but not tried to fix yet. Im assuming just take the bowl off and clean it out with some carb cleaner?

That may work, depending on how dirty it is. You might have to reset the float height, which would be easier to do with the carb off the bike.

Worse case scenario, you may also need to replace the float needle (cheap) because sometimes the little rubber tip wears out, and it won't seal properly.

JC

03-13-2012, 02:41 PM	#6
dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	It's a nice bike.. Compression on mine is 150 and runs perfectly. Just recently it doesn't like to hold onto gasoline.. When the petcock is turned on or reserve it just pours out gas from the carb bowl clear breather tube.. Not sure what that is since I haven't looked at it. With all that said, we've beaten the hell out of this thing (it's an 04) and it just keeps going, I've had to bend shit back in place for it to work (like the shifter) But I try to keep up with the oil at least. Got it for more of a see if I like dirt bike riding. got it for 1k. __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored

02-27-2012, 06:07 PM	#3
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	All TTRs are electric(to my knowledge) As long as you don't beat the crap out of it, it should last a few years before the rings need replacing.(ultimately requiring the piston to be replaced also) But it's less than a $200 job that takes 2 or 3 hours depending on your mechanical ability.

03-12-2012, 12:59 PM	#5
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Nice. This TTR was stupid cheap ($900). The motor had good compression (170 psi!) but the carb was acting up so it wouldn't start. I considered offering him $500 for the bike as is since it wasn't running but instead I just said to call us when the thing was running.

03-13-2012, 02:42 PM	#7
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	That's the same problem this one was having. Let me know if you figure it out.