YAMAHA444 Posted April 5, 2010 I have a 2005 TTR-230 and am looking to upgrade to a YZ250F. I was wondering how much I could get for a TTR-230 or just to trade it in. I was also wondering how to make a 230 more powerful. I realize that it would take more than just an aftermarket exhaust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey1two8 Posted April 6, 2010 you would be better off selling the bike, i seriously doubt you would get much for it at a dealership. if you want the power of a 250 it would take alot of money to get that bike anywhere near a 250. if you wanted too though you could open up the air box, new pipe and im sure you could bore out the cylinder or maybe a cam upgrade not too sure if there is that kind of aftermarket backing for this bike though. you cant go wrong with a yz250f though they are rock solid, powerful ,and with regular maintenance very reliable:ride: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David_L6 Posted April 6, 2010 I don't think you're going to get much of your money back for a used TT-R. They are pretty cheap to buy new. I definitely would try to sell it outright before I tried to trade it in. Personally, I wouldn't spend any money doing any kind of "upgrades" (like suspension, big bore kits) on a TT-R unless something was wrong with the stock parts and I had to replace them anyway. Just use the TT-R for what it was built for. If you want a race bike, buy one. That said, here's a place that advertises big bore kits, exhaust systems, head work, etc. for the TT-R. http://www.xr100.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socal181 Posted April 7, 2010 http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-23-38-5697-0-0-0&l=1&w=23&p=38&f=5698&m=0298&d=1200018116&y=2005&ml=Y&gc=MC>c=MC http://www.kbb.com/motorcycle/trade-in/2005/yamaha/tt_r230/82695 http://www.kbb.com/motorcycle/retail/2005/yamaha/tt_r230/82695 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YamaLink Posted April 7, 2010 Sell it outright. Keep it as stock as possible; more than likely the new owner would be looking for a reliable stock family or beginner/learner bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites