TTR 230 vs CRF 230

[Andrew Aslan]

ahhkk.. so u got to rebuild them.. how much is a rebuild and how often?

[wogtaz ryder]

im not even sure..... cant be to much , maybe just do the valves every 6-12 months... but couldnt be to sure

[DDR200supermotard]

rebuilds cost 1000 - 2000 because there a four stroke but 2 strokes are only like 1 grand but you do not have to do them as often if its a four stroke. if ya like doin motocross aswell id go the 150 because of the 230 forks. although be aware that the 150 is a midsize - 3 quarter bike meant for kids around the ages anywhere from 9- 15.
in my opinion i would go for a like 00 01 or 02 model cr125 which would be around the same price.
tip: If ya keep the top end nice and fresh i.e changing the piston and rings every 12 months and keeping fresh engine oil in there it will extend the age of your engine.

[Peter1230]

lol a cr, he will kill himself.. oh and 1 grand for a 2 stroke rebuild .. try 200-500.
but yeh the 150 will cost a fiar bit in maintainence.. go for a 85 2 stroke or a 100.. but a 125 will be too big.

[Andrew Aslan]

I want 4 stroke.. thats why im going with like the 230's i would be a 85 BUT the maintenance... Just not sure whats really better crf or ttr, my dads got ttr 250 like 91 model and well he wants to get a ttr but i like the look of crf more.

[Peter1230]

in the case of the 230's ride them both.. check them out.. and decide.. which ever one u prefer.. there practically the same lol

[nemo86]

both those bikes r slow as...but i guess it depends on wat u using it for....i had a ride on a ttr230 and it was so slow....those bikes r just meant to be for fun...i have a rmz250 n i love it...it hammers round the track...but im looking into a 450 now

[motovertman]

Originally Posted by Peter1230

in the case of the 230's ride them both.. check them out.. and decide.. which ever one u prefer.. there practically the same lol

Not true at all!! Both bikes are very different!!

I would go the 230f mate. It would eat the TTR230 for breakfest!! The TTR is how can I put it, a cheap version of Yamaha's better bikes (YZ, WR's). The CRF is more race bred, the TTR is more your not very experienced just put around on kind of bike (like the DR's compared to the RM's). You will definately grow out of the TTR really quickly.

As long as you check the valve clearances regularily, you wil be fine. You can shim the valves first before replacing (like $100) and that gives you another good 6 months. To replace the valves your looking at $500. A Full Top End Rebuild would be like a grand. Don't forget the Valve Saver!!

[DDR200supermotard]

oh yeh by the way full engine rebuild on 2 stroke 1 grand top end rebuil 250 - 500 get your facts right before you open your mouth

[Peter1230]

Originally Posted by motovertman

Not true at all!! Both bikes are very different!!

I would go the 230f mate. It would eat the TTR230 for breakfest!! The TTR is how can I put it, a cheap version of Yamaha's better bikes (YZ, WR's). The CRF is more race bred, the TTR is more your not very experienced just put around on kind of bike (like the DR's compared to the RM's). You will definately grow out of the TTR really quickly.

As long as you check the valve clearances regularily, you wil be fine. You can shim the valves first before replacing (like $100) and that gives you another good 6 months. To replace the valves your looking at $500. A Full Top End Rebuild would be like a grand. Don't forget the Valve Saver!!

mate im just going by wat my moto mag says.. so yeh i think they would be right.. yamaha has more power but the honda more comfort. simple.