How does a ttr125 stack up to an xr100. I found a good deal on a ttr. I have a stock/mod crf70 & I'm looking for a bigger small bike. I'm 6'4", 230lbs so the little bikes are small. How do ttr's respond to mods?
Xr100 Vs Ttr125
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How does a ttr125 stack up to an xr100. I found a good deal on a ttr. I have a stock/mod crf70 & I'm looking for a bigger small bike. I'm 6'4", 230lbs so the little bikes are small. How do ttr's respond to mods?
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The ttr has very little power, the airbox and baffle mod make only a little difference. My stock ttr is still a blast to ride, but you will beat the piss out of it winding it out and jumping it. I have popped a couple spokes so far, nothing major but something to watch out for. Also the suspension is very soft, you will certainly need stiffer springs.
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Found a 02 that seems good only needs a back tube for 450. Anyone running a big bore kit in one?
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TTR hands down. I have both. The TTR125 is more powerful and the cam rides in a roller bearing instead of the aluminum head like the XR. The TTR chassis may be a little more bulky. I can't compare frames as my XR motors are in KX chassis. But I would pick the TTR motor over the XR anyday.
On another note. Can anyone compare a TTR125 motor to a KLX140, CRF150 motor, Etc.
I'm curious to hear everyone opinions on the best big mini motor.
Edit: Saw the post about suspension and spokes on the TTR. I'm a pretty small guy and I trashed the TTR rear wheel. You will break the rear wheel without doing something with the suspension.
On another note. Can anyone compare a TTR125 motor to a KLX140, CRF150 motor, Etc.
I'm curious to hear everyone opinions on the best big mini motor.
Edit: Saw the post about suspension and spokes on the TTR. I'm a pretty small guy and I trashed the TTR rear wheel. You will break the rear wheel without doing something with the suspension.
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Like I said before-- the KLX140 has alot of potential. Search my posts from 2008 when I worked with one. The rear linkage is basically what is holding that bike back. That-- and it's pathetic powered engine. --L*64
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So you wouldn't pay 450 for an 03? If I was going to spend 1500 I'd just get another KDX200. Best bike I ever had.
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$450 for an 03 TTR sounds like a killer deal. KDX is irrelevant, though they are amazing bikes.
@ L64 I was wondering more about the engine design than anything.
@ L64 I was wondering more about the engine design than anything.
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Oh-- stock for stock I'd take the TTR any day. That cam journal design really annoys me on the XR head. They do make an @$$load of kits for the XR100 motor. Gotta throw down alotta bones tho! --L*64
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Picked it up today. Looked a little rough. Had some super cheap bars, no grips, & jacked levers. I had a set of honda mini pro tapers, put on some new gips & levers. I also removed the worn out fork boots & replaced the rusty chain. The little bike could use some new plastic & graphics. Still not to bad for 450. I'll ost some pics as soon as I get a chance.
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Good deal if it's all there and runs well. I'm looking for something like that myself for the GF. She doesn't really like my 150F because it's too heavy, and I don't really like her riding my 110-- it's too expensive. I could use a stock Xr100 for road racing, and I could switch wheels back and forth in a jiffy so she could ride it as a dirt bike when need be. She says she likes it better sizewise than a 110... but if a 110 had pink plastic and graphics-- she'd like that more, so I dunno.... --L*64
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My stock carb is pretty much shot. I've got a leftover set of banshee carbs which I believe are mikuni 26's. Any way I can make one work? I have a bunch of jets for them. If I open the air box & exaust can I get it to work on a stock motor. If I like the bike I'll be adding a big bore kit. What is a good base jetting for a 26?
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Here are a few pics. First one is how it looked when I got it & the second one is after about an hour. Pro tapers, grips, levers, fork boots removed. Haven't even cleaned her up yet. Numbers are coming off & so are any decals that are peeling.
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I was running a 145 main and 22.5 pilot and that seemed to work for me
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Cool. I don't think I have any jet that small lol. Do all year ttr125s use the same pipe or are the new ones different?
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So I started removing my worn out graphics today. It's quite an ordeal because they are so dry they just chip off little by little. The tank has dicolored pretty bad but I think it looks better then the rotten graphics. Also went to modify the airbox & found no air filter. So I pulled the carb & it is nice & dirty. Already had a 115 main but had the stock pilot. I'm going to get a bigger pilot tomorrow & order a filter. I cleaned the bike up today but I really need to pressure wash it to get it looking new again.
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Picked up a new tube & starcross rear tire today. I also order back wheel bearings & a clutch cover gasket. It was dripping a little oil & I can't stand that. I didn't have the tops to the banshee carbs so I bought a kx65 carb off ebay. They are a mikuni vm24ss & read in a couple places that they work well on a stock bore ttr. It's running right now but I had to rig my stock carb up pretty good. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow.
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ttr's are good bikes, not that powerfull or fast but they are good bikes. my grampa gave my an 06 or 07 i forgot lol
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