Looking at a 2002 TTR 125

Sean · 02-27-2012, 03:37 PM

What's the general lifespan of these engines? Anyone know what compression it should show (I have a compression tester)? Anything else I should look for or know about?

shmike · 02-27-2012, 04:02 PM

The TTR is a play-bike, which means that its lifespan is forever if taken care of.

You going to mini-tard it?

Sean · 02-27-2012, 04:05 PM

Trail bike for the woman. And, possibly, pit bike for me.

shmike · 02-27-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Trail bike for the woman. And, possibly, pit bike for me.

A quick search says compression should be around 150psi.

Trip · 02-27-2012, 04:05 PM

You got to rebuild em just like any other dirt bike. Good news is parts are real cheap if you blow it up on these little bikes.

shmike · 02-27-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

You got to rebuild em just like any other dirt bike. Good news is parts are real cheap if you blow it up on these little bikes.

BS on the rebuild.

There are plenty of 20 and 30 year old dirt bikes and ATC's running around that have never been rebuilt.

Bluestreak · 02-27-2012, 04:18 PM

I bought one of these for my wife as a wedding gift. I got her the 2003 version.

My advice, get the electric start version. Had I done that, my wife would likely still be riding it. Those things never started well in the cold.

All in all, I loved this bike for what it was.

Sean · 02-27-2012, 04:20 PM

Thing is, I want a bike I don't have to rebuild. I spend enough time in the garage with the race car, a 22-year old daily driver and two finicky Sweedes.

How cold? It's pretty warm here.

This bike is owned by a friend who's giving it up for a pretty good price.

askmrjesus · 02-27-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Thing is, I want a bike I don't have to rebuild.

I want world peace, free gas, and the Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe.

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Originally Posted by Sean

This bike is owned by a friend who's giving it up for a pretty good price.

Does it smoke?

Word on the street is, they suffer from valve guide/valve seal issues, even with low mileage.

Not a fan. Buy an old Honda if you like rear drums.

JC

CasterTroy · 02-28-2012, 06:01 PM

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"

Of course I'm speaking of a TYPICAL non-riding girly girl and not the brute force "shaves twat with a dull axe" hard core riders some of us have run into

Most of the ones for sale I've seen haven't been maintained very well.....but I'm really particular of my bikes anyway....I wash thoroughly pressurewash after every ride (except for close to any bearings, airbox or forks now thx to AMJ) and they look NEW when I roll them back out for the next ride.

Haven't heard of them having issues as a model PERSONALLY (meaning the people I know who have them just RIDE them and not constantly rebuilding, upgrading etc like my MX friends)

02-27-2012, 03:37 PM	#1
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Looking at a 2002 TTR 125 What's the general lifespan of these engines? Anyone know what compression it should show (I have a compression tester)? Anything else I should look for or know about?

02-27-2012, 04:02 PM	#2
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	The TTR is a play-bike, which means that its lifespan is forever if taken care of. You going to mini-tard it? __________________ Racing For Smiles

02-27-2012, 04:18 PM	#7
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	I bought one of these for my wife as a wedding gift. I got her the 2003 version. My advice, get the electric start version. Had I done that, my wife would likely still be riding it. Those things never started well in the cold. All in all, I loved this bike for what it was. __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

02-28-2012, 06:01 PM	#10
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	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" Of course I'm speaking of a TYPICAL non-riding girly girl and not the brute force "shaves twat with a dull axe" hard core riders some of us have run into Most of the ones for sale I've seen haven't been maintained very well.....but I'm really particular of my bikes anyway....I wash thoroughly pressurewash after every ride (except for close to any bearings, airbox or forks now thx to AMJ) and they look NEW when I roll them back out for the next ride. Haven't heard of them having issues as a model PERSONALLY (meaning the people I know who have them just RIDE them and not constantly rebuilding, upgrading etc like my MX friends) __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

02-27-2012, 04:05 PM	#3
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Trail bike for the woman. And, possibly, pit bike for me.

02-27-2012, 04:05 PM	#5
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	You got to rebuild em just like any other dirt bike. Good news is parts are real cheap if you blow it up on these little bikes.

02-27-2012, 04:20 PM	#8
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Thing is, I want a bike I don't have to rebuild. I spend enough time in the garage with the race car, a 22-year old daily driver and two finicky Sweedes. How cold? It's pretty warm here. This bike is owned by a friend who's giving it up for a pretty good price.