Alright, let’s talk about this Yamaha TTR110 I’ve been spending some time with lately. I decided to get my hands on one, not for anything too serious, just needed a simple little machine to putt around on and maybe teach the younger ones a thing or two.
Getting Started
I actually found a used one. Looked okay, you know, a few scratches here and there, but nothing major. The previous owner seemed like they took decent care of it. First thing I did when I got it home was the usual routine. Gave it a good look over.
- Checked the oil level, looked clean enough.
- Made sure the chain wasn’t too loose or too tight. Gave it a little lube.
- Checked the tire pressure. They were a bit low.
- Topped it off with fresh gas.
Pretty basic stuff, really. Didn’t take long to get it ready for a first spin.
First Impressions and Riding
Hopped on. It feels small, obviously. I mean, it’s a 110. But it doesn’t feel flimsy, which is good. Hit the electric start button – boom, fired right up. Gotta say, having electric start on a little bike like this is fantastic. No messing around with kicking it over and over.
Took it out to the back field. First thing I noticed was the semi-automatic transmission. No clutch lever. Just click through the gears with your foot. Took me a second to get used to that again, instinctively reaching for a clutch that wasn’t there. But once you get the hang of it, it’s super easy.
Handling is the best part. This thing is light. You can just flick it around, turn it on a dime. Perfect for beginners or just goofing off in tight spaces. The suspension is soft, basic, but it soaks up the bumps in the yard just fine. Wouldn’t want to hit massive jumps on it, but that’s not what it’s for.
What I’ve Been Doing With It
Mostly just riding it around the property, exploring little trails I wouldn’t take a bigger bike on. It’s also become the go-to teaching bike. My nephew has been learning on it. He went from being super nervous, barely able to balance, to actually cruising around pretty confidently now. Seeing him figure out the shifting and throttle control has been pretty rewarding, honestly.
It’s held up well too. It’s been dropped, stalled, ridden through mud. Just pick it up, dust it off, and it keeps going. These little Yamahas seem pretty tough. Haven’t had to do any real repairs yet, just keeping up with the basic maintenance I mentioned.
Final Thoughts
So, the Yamaha TTR110. Is it gonna win any races or climb mountains? Nope. But that’s not the point of it. It’s a super reliable, easy-to-ride, easy-to-maintain little bike. Great for learning, great for kids, or just for someone who wants a simple pit bike or something to casually explore on.
It just works. No drama, no fuss. Just gets the job done, and it’s been a fun little addition to the garage. Definitely serves its purpose well for what I wanted.
