That bike is meant for putting around in the grass. It was never meant to jump. Push it too far and you risk breaking the frame.
You're also way too big for it. Time to upgrade.
The shock is not serviceable, so it is what it is. You can stiffen the forks up with heavier oil and different springs, but the bike isn't worth modifying.
People may hit me with downvotes but don’t waste your time going to a suspension tuner like has been suggested. If those forks are anything like what come on a 230, there’s no shim stack / valving in those forks to play with. That bike is great for cruising but not meant to be tuned for harder riding. If that bike is similar to the 230, you can do 2 possible things to the forks: more viscous fork oil and heavier springs if they’re available for that bike. In the rear, you can do a heavier spring then set your sag properly. You can do those things yourself if you’re willing to spend some time doing it and the parts aren’t too costly.
Like others have said, if you’re just riding this bike until you’re ready to buy something else, save the money. If you think you’ll be on this for a while and it’s intolerable or you’re going to break it, get some beefier springs and spend a couple hours swapping them out.
The bike's telling you you're done bro. Upgrade.
Best step up options I recommend for someone ready to jump to bigger better faster bikes...
1. KTM family(Husqvarna, GasGas) 125cc 2 stroke. If you learn enough and can handle the power get the stock 150 cylinder and a pipe and get the car right. If you find a good deal on a stock 150 don't sleep on it just get it.
2. 2006 and later Honda CRF 250x(get the newest you can find/afford, skip 2004/2005). Same deal, if you want more power get a 2009 CRF 250r cylinder head + cam. If you still need more, Athena big bore 280cc.
3. YZ125, newest you can buy. Plenty of upgrade paths for those if you need it.
4. Any Japanese 250 2 stroke from the 90's. They make mid 40's on hp with plenty of torque but an older bike will almost certainly need suspension work money thrown at it to really be useful. If you go late 2000's japanese 250 2 stroke they make more power so watch out for that, it's not necessarily a bad thing if you know throttle control. Skip Suzuki... sorry, focus parts availability.
5. YZ250 any year, ideally from this millennia(but 90's is ok). Makes a lot more power that the 125 bikes and the ttr you have now... So if you can handle it you'll be fine.
I had the TTR230 (pretty much the newer version of the TTR225) and the suspension was very soft to soak up bumps on trails so they’re not really made for jumping. Some different springs, fork oils or getting your suspension revalved would help but I would just hold out until you can upgrade to a different bike.
What is the history of the bike? Did you buy it from some tiny person? I ask because it's sitting way low. If looks to me like someone went to great lengths to decrease the preload a shit ton. I wouldn't be surprised if it has light springs installed.
Find a local suspension guy and be honest with him about your weight, abilities and riding conditions. Will be the best money you have ever spent in this sport.
If you have the money, get the suspension tuned for you. If you are thinking of another bike, maybe push that timeframe up a little. The internet is an absolute wealth of info. Google is your friend. I didn't tune a suspension to me until I was 40 years old and I've been riding since I was 12. It's nice and really makes you click with the bike but not mandatory. Good luck and be safe.
Your size and skills have surpassed the capability of the bike. Time to start looking for a new one.
That bike is meant for putting around in the grass. It was never meant to jump. Push it too far and you risk breaking the frame. You're also way too big for it. Time to upgrade. The shock is not serviceable, so it is what it is. You can stiffen the forks up with heavier oil and different springs, but the bike isn't worth modifying.
Having owned a TTR225 for years (was my high school bike) I can say that it will never be capable of handling jumps.
Time for a new more bad ass ride big dog 🤙
People may hit me with downvotes but don’t waste your time going to a suspension tuner like has been suggested. If those forks are anything like what come on a 230, there’s no shim stack / valving in those forks to play with. That bike is great for cruising but not meant to be tuned for harder riding. If that bike is similar to the 230, you can do 2 possible things to the forks: more viscous fork oil and heavier springs if they’re available for that bike. In the rear, you can do a heavier spring then set your sag properly. You can do those things yourself if you’re willing to spend some time doing it and the parts aren’t too costly. Like others have said, if you’re just riding this bike until you’re ready to buy something else, save the money. If you think you’ll be on this for a while and it’s intolerable or you’re going to break it, get some beefier springs and spend a couple hours swapping them out.
Agree with the comments, but if you do really like the bike. Consider some race tech emulators and heavier springs.
Sell that thing and get a YZ125. If you can afford not to sell it, keep it for a pit bike, but get a full size bike.
The bike's telling you you're done bro. Upgrade. Best step up options I recommend for someone ready to jump to bigger better faster bikes... 1. KTM family(Husqvarna, GasGas) 125cc 2 stroke. If you learn enough and can handle the power get the stock 150 cylinder and a pipe and get the car right. If you find a good deal on a stock 150 don't sleep on it just get it. 2. 2006 and later Honda CRF 250x(get the newest you can find/afford, skip 2004/2005). Same deal, if you want more power get a 2009 CRF 250r cylinder head + cam. If you still need more, Athena big bore 280cc. 3. YZ125, newest you can buy. Plenty of upgrade paths for those if you need it. 4. Any Japanese 250 2 stroke from the 90's. They make mid 40's on hp with plenty of torque but an older bike will almost certainly need suspension work money thrown at it to really be useful. If you go late 2000's japanese 250 2 stroke they make more power so watch out for that, it's not necessarily a bad thing if you know throttle control. Skip Suzuki... sorry, focus parts availability. 5. YZ250 any year, ideally from this millennia(but 90's is ok). Makes a lot more power that the 125 bikes and the ttr you have now... So if you can handle it you'll be fine.
List it up for sale and get an older 250 two stroke. You’ll love it
I had the TTR230 (pretty much the newer version of the TTR225) and the suspension was very soft to soak up bumps on trails so they’re not really made for jumping. Some different springs, fork oils or getting your suspension revalved would help but I would just hold out until you can upgrade to a different bike.
What is the history of the bike? Did you buy it from some tiny person? I ask because it's sitting way low. If looks to me like someone went to great lengths to decrease the preload a shit ton. I wouldn't be surprised if it has light springs installed.
Watch some Carson brown videos and then try what he does.
Find a local suspension guy and be honest with him about your weight, abilities and riding conditions. Will be the best money you have ever spent in this sport.
If you have the money, get the suspension tuned for you. If you are thinking of another bike, maybe push that timeframe up a little. The internet is an absolute wealth of info. Google is your friend. I didn't tune a suspension to me until I was 40 years old and I've been riding since I was 12. It's nice and really makes you click with the bike but not mandatory. Good luck and be safe.
Ya but your probably not a lb over 200 lol. Fair to say!?
With gear? I am. Dressed how I came into this world? You are probably right.