Yamaha Dirt Bikes Forum

Hi.

Been doing some research and looking around and fixed my focus on the TTR230 as my first bike.


I'm starting of new to dirt bike riding, but want to start with good trails.



Is there a complete beginners guide that you would recommend?


Also, about the TTR230 - any things I should know about this bike during the break in period?
How long does a break in period usually last anyways?


Thanks.
Dean  

there isnt really much to dirtbikes. a beginner should ride in field the first week to get a feel for the bike. there are training courses that you could look into. they are usually one class and they teach you propper saftey and how to correctly ride. if you ever end up wanting more there are more advanced classes that usually last one weekend  
1998 cr125
2002 cr80

elko, thank you for your reply.

Do you have an comments on the TTR230?

How is it for power on rough trails?

Do you think the clearance is good for some rough trails and rocks here and there?

Thank you.  

What is your hight, waight, and how rough are the trails?
As for a manual your owners manual will tell you everything you need to know.
As for riding, I have a few manuals that came with my YZs that tells you how to ride and practice and everything. It's perfect for beginers.
You can p.m me and i will send you one if you wan't.
Stick up kid can attest to that i keep my word and not just a nut lol. let me know.  

Hi.

I'm 185lb  and 5'10.

The trails are mostly old railway beds that have the track taken up, so mostly gravel on those trails. Some over trails have some rocks in there, a little mud here and there, but nothing I don't think will be able to get me stuck.


I will take a number of reads through the manual, thank you.

Check you pms. - thanks!

My interests (right now) are not racing or jumping much... but I'm bound to find some smaller jumps on the trails. Is the TTR230 ok for some smaller jumps ( say 2, 3 or 4 foot jumps, or going off embankments with my weight (185lb)?

Thank you  

i personally dont like it. i think you would be better off with a 125 two stroke or a 250 four stroke. i just think you would be more comfortable and they are better power.  
1998 cr125
2002 cr80

Ditto Elk.  

Thanks for the comments here.

yzwoods: thanks for the manual, I can't wait to take a read through it.

Thanks  

Your welcome.  

Is there a clearance sale on TTR's?  

chud, ah, I'm not sure.. but I'm getting a great deal on a TTR230 2008, later this week! My first bike ever,really looking forward to it, but trying to take things slow, learning and reading now. I will be starting to learn just acceleration, stopping and of course shifting a few gears *( up and down ) for the first day.  

ya start with the ttr then after that maybe step up to a 250f of if u think u can handle it maybe like a yz250 or anyother 250 2 stroke  
Tammy-2003 rm 125- a.k.a (the sheep and lightning)

ARE U GOING TO GET IT IF NOT GO AND TRY AND GET A 125 SINCE JUMPING WISE U ALWAYS WANT TO GO BIGGER AND THE TTR IS NOT MADE TO JUMP  

ttr are garabge man dont bother buyin a bike that is garbage get a 125 cc 2 stroke it will teach u everything u need  
06 Yamaha YZ 250

4 strokes aint nothin but problems

Thanks for the notes, however, just wanted to let everyone know I was looking for a trail bike, being my first bike, and WOW. I'm loving my new TTR-230. It has more power then I thought, no problems with hills and I've hit a few small jumps and no problems for what I want to do.


This bike is a perfect fit for me.

hope that helps.
Cheers.