Too big for TTR 125?

[Sub zero]

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Im looking into getting a TTR125 as my first bike (would like to get something bigger but i feel this bike would be nice to learn on). Im 6' and 170lbs (without gear) and im worried that i would be way too big for the bike, im not a fat 170 but i like built 170. Would i fit on a TTR125?? I found a 2006 TTR-125L for 800$ used at a dealer (in eastern canada), is this a decent price? Bikes under 1300$ are few and far between (that arnt smaller than 125).

Also another question i have is would i fit on say a Yz 85 2T? Or would i still be too big for that bike?

Im looking for a trail exclusive bike to have a fun day of riding with, nothing more than that, no racing. Any other suggestions are appreciated.

[Ruxpin56]

Hello,


If you like to do trails and ride around, the 125 is great for you. It is one of those bikes that you can jump on and ride. I have one right now and it is an EXCELLENT trail bike. 800$ is not bad but I would always check ebay or craigslist before buying from a dealer.

Cheers Mate

[john4ct]

Originally Posted by Ruxpin56

Hello,


If you like to do trails and ride around, the 125 is great for you. It is one of those bikes that you can jump on and ride. I have one right now and it is an EXCELLENT trail bike. 800$ is not bad but I would always check ebay or craigslist before buying from a dealer.

Cheers Mate

I have one as well and im the same size as you. It's a great bike to play around on the trails with but stock it's kinda small for a bigger adult. the stock susp doesn't really carry the extra weight well over about 120lbs. and it's short. the ttr 125 really needs alot of work to make it a good adult play/ trail bike. That's why so many people fix these bikes up. They are dependable, light, handle well,fun to ride, and are about 3.5 inches taller with a good susp. tall seat, and bar risers. Also, the extra 4 hp you get from an engine kit doesn't sound like much but it really helps on this bike when larger people are riding them. Many think it's silly fixin them up but im not one of them. 800 is not bad at all for a decent one. Id say if you get it as a project bike and build it up a little at a time, it would suit the needs you described. If not a 150f or better a 230f stock would be better for someone your size. I like the 125 but never really cared much for the larger ttr's . No disrespect to those who do .

[Sub zero]

@Ruxpin56 We dont have craigslist in Canada but i did find the bike on kijiji (the craigslist for canada kinda) and i dont know about buying a bike on ebay, i kinda like the whole look at a bike before i buy it stuff.

@ john4ct About how much would i be expecting to spend to get the bar raisers and the suspension done? Also when you say engine kit do u mean the big bore kit?

[jffsnlsn]

Originally Posted by Sub zero

Im looking into getting a TTR125 as my first bike (would like to get something bigger but i feel this bike would be nice to learn on). Im 6' and 170lbs (without gear) and im worried that i would be way too big for the bike, im not a fat 170 but i like built 170. Would i fit on a TTR125?? I found a 2006 TTR-125L for 800$ used at a dealer (in eastern canada), is this a decent price? Bikes under 1300$ are few and far between (that arnt smaller than 125).

Also another question i have is would i fit on say a Yz 85 2T? Or would i still be too big for that bike?

Im looking for a trail exclusive bike to have a fun day of riding with, nothing more than that, no racing. Any other suggestions are appreciated.

I am fat (220lb) and chose the TTR125L (16" rear) as my first bike since I was a kid. I had a blast with it and moved up to a CRF230 after a year. It has since been passed down to twin A. We bought an '06 for twin B for $900 USD.
I recently bought a KX100 for fun, & found it to be a little small in the frame for my minimal skills. I don't recommend the YZ for you height.
Had I known then what I know now, I would have bought a 230 for a first bike.
Don' forget to get helmet, boots, pants & gloves & have a great time.

[Sub zero]

Originally Posted by jffsnlsn

I am fat (220lb) and chose the TTR125L (16" rear) as my first bike since I was a kid. I had a blast with it and moved up to a CRF230 after a year. It has since been passed down to twin A. We bought an '06 for twin B for $900 USD.
I recently bought a KX100 for fun, & found it to be a little small in the frame for my minimal skills. I don't recommend the YZ for you height.
Had I known then what I know now, I would have bought a 230 for a first bike.
Don' forget to get helmet, boots, pants & gloves & have a great time.

Yea im just treating the ttr as a little starter bike for me to learn on for the next year, ill be buying something alot bigger next year.

[john4ct]

Originally Posted by Sub zero

@Ruxpin56 We dont have craigslist in Canada but i did find the bike on kijiji (the craigslist for canada kinda) and i dont know about buying a bike on ebay, i kinda like the whole look at a bike before i buy it stuff.

@ john4ct About how much would i be expecting to spend to get the bar raisers and the suspension done? Also when you say engine kit do u mean the big bore kit?

Bar risers maybe 25$ tall seat foam and cover 75$, The biggest problem with the susp is the forks.....they are too weak . They dont work very well and flex a lot under stress . if you are patient , you can find a used yz front off of ebay for 200-250. It's almost bolt on easy to change. remount the rear shock at the top and it lifts the bike over 3"" I changed the rear shock as well but you could get away with the stocker for awhile . It's the front that the killer. It's a whole different bike once it's gone. That was the biggest and most worthwhile mod of all of them.

[Smacaroni]

This is a TTR forum, but I'd suggest an older DR125, they're cheap, reliable and built for an adult. I picked up an 86 which ran but needed some work for $140. I've been told that in Canada, that $140 bike is worth $14,000 or some outrageous amount of money and show-room new bikes go for millions?

Ok, in all seriousness, that $140 bike is probably worth about $400 up north. Give it a shot and remember, it's your first bike, you don't want one that's pretty!

As far as any youth bike, TTR125, YZ85, etc. You're too big. An adult riding a kids bike, or even a youth bike makes the front end feel extremely light. This makes the handling funny. Start off with a small displacement adult frame bike you'll be much better off than trying to learn on a youth frame bike.

[Ruxpin56]

@john


I put a couple hundred dollars in my 125 just so I could ride a little. **one thing to never do on a yamaha TTR 125, pop a wheelie. The guy I bought it from did that and it ruined the bearings. If you do not heed my advice and do so, you will have to go through the effort of putting new bearings on which for me was a pain. Otherwise, good "fix her up" bikes.

[john4ct]

Originally Posted by Ruxpin56

@john


I put a couple hundred dollars in my 125 just so I could ride a little. **one thing to never do on a yamaha TTR 125, pop a wheelie. The guy I bought it from did that and it ruined the bearings. If you do not heed my advice and do so, you will have to go through the effort of putting new bearings on which for me was a pain. Otherwise, good "fix her up" bikes.

Never heard that one yet. maybe he needed to check the oil level before he started it.........that would make more sense .....I know people who live on one wheel on ttr's .