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Connecticut! guess that's why they call it New England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇺🇸

Thanks !

The tw is a great bike

It's so well liked it has a "cult" following but there's another bike that used to always get compared to the TW200 & that's the XT225. I like them both & right now considering the Honda 150L dual sport. But I've got a list of 10-11 bikes I'm deeply researching from costs to all the mods I'd need & the cost of those to get the bike ready. So I've got a full idea on all these bikes of what it'll cost post purchase & this Tw200 is on my list. Because I've taken the time to do all this, it'll help me know what I'm looking at if I find a used bike, I'll see their mods & compare to what I'll still need. While saving for a bike I've been doing all this, might as well & I stopped here b/c I like your bike!

@@user-dv7hb2sc9m well in stock form most bikes are good enough the tw costed like 6500 out the door brand new. Used they're kinda pricey still. But it depends on how or what you're using it for. if you're in a big area with 45+ mph roads and highways tw isn't great. If you love riding in the woods and swamps exploring off trails or zipping around town etc it great. Check out my other tw videos for better idea if it would work for your needs

Right you Are ; same w/ the xt225, the "cultic" following keeps their used price kinda high which is a reason I skipped on an xt I liked. "INTENT & COSTs" are the big 2 factors, I estimate myself riding 90% - 10% roads with a need to travel at least 70mph for 10 miles distances. I have ruled the Tw down my list but I still like the little bike. The XT250 is closer to my needs but I'm trying to get my intent correct so I don't buy the wrong thing out the gate. As I save money it's given me time to look deep. The DR650/DRz400 & Honda 300L Rally all can do what I need but they cost more & still will need sprocket changes to meet my speed limit needs. I know how to ride defensively on a slower bike as I had a TOMOS Targa 49.9cc moped/scooter. She had 20 inch tires(not little tires) so it handled great but at 42mph I had to let others by to be safe. If I were on 55mph roads, I'd be able to use the Tw200, I'd just let cars go on their merry way. I think you know all about it.... lol, but I'm here so I've not ruled this 200 out ! peace/be safe

Neck and neck til The civic pulled on the scatpack over 135mph 😳 civic had antilag problems and lost bad from 30,40 rolls but from an 80 roll it beat the charger burning out triple digits haha the setup is now swapped into an integra and ill try to go for a ride along and film it soon 👍🏻

Yeah on a mx bike surely! a tw has 4in of travel and thats 5ft high to flat. people have cracked frames on tw doing less so id rather not break my new motorcycle

​@@jak3est The dubs the GOAT on the trail, and will easily handle moderate speeds. But, it definitely isn't a full suspension dirt bike!!! Imo, it's the best bike I've ever owned ---- get ya anywhere, but ain't fancy at all. If I live till 80, I'll still be puttin around on it 😂😂😂

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Haha i get what you're saying but The camera is attached to my face tho. so if im in the technical stuff im looking down to see!

Nice! It's a good bike

Thanks and welcome

It certainly is a "do it all" swiss army knife of bikes.

@jak3est I sold my 08 road king and it was in pristine shape. I never rode it after I got my TW. It was better ok the highway that's it .

I'm picking up a TW200 tomorrow afternoon I'm going for the 2024 been watching videos on this bike since I was told they exist I got my motorcycle license specifically to get a TW lol

@@masonducommunbeaulieu724 awesome! Careful on the roads people aren't paying attention behind the wheel anymore. Great first bike

@@masonducommunbeaulieu724 hows the bike?

Not sure if you're in higher elevation u might want fuel injection but if its lower a tw125 is still probably good it's such low power and low gear ratio actually make it pretty fun to climb difficult terrain. Where other bikes need momentum and speed. But don't think a tw can tackle everything. It lacking speed and momentum makes some hills impossible. It's a great unique bike

Thanks! I've had many bikes from gsxr's to supermotos and gotta say the tw is pretty fun lil bike

@@jak3est sure is

Yeah i was more interested in seeing the added ground clearance. But im staying with 1.55 size wheels now just got two additional sets with softer rubber and better tread. The stock team associated ones looked great but the rubber is like plastic

Sur ron

Luckily in the northeast we don't worry about snakes we do have rattlesnakes but they're extremely rare and lethargic most of the time. I was thinking of getting some high rubber boots for exploring eventually. Where did you get the spring upgrades?

Pro cycle, but Bradley performance offers a great spring options nowadays. When you do it you won't regret it.

@@jak3estI just ordered a Barron ba-8523rd spring for $80 that’s rumored to work on 2016 and older TW 🤞. The Bradley shock I assume is much better though since the shock is tuned to work with the spring. If your TW is 2017+ or you’re not fat, just set the preload on the rear. Can make a spacer if you need a little more. Stock forks should be tunable with fork oil level and spacers up to a 200-250 lb rider if you’re not too picky.

Yeah it is thanks 👍🏻

Depends. It's underpowered and geared very low for the road. Which makes it great offroad. But on road the 1st- 2nd gear shifts kill me its like walking pace so short. But that 1st gear allows for creeping along trails and up hills that no other bike can do. So give and take. Its happy rpm speed on road is 45mph and under. Max speed is 68-70mph Great bike for running around town and in the woods.

Yeah they are..whatd i call them ?

Yeah in these woods is loose mulch like soil under leaves and pine needles i can dump the clutch front wheel wont lift rear just digs lol i knew I wouldve rode straight into the tree lol but i get what you mean

I really wasn't that's the sad thing i just stretched weird to keep my feet out of the mud 😞

Yeah the suspension isn't the greatest but it gets the job done. I was laid up for two days after that ride. tweaked my back good.

My wife likes me riding the tdub again, after ten years of sitting on my ass drinking beers.

In between the frame rails under the trailer bed mines a reefs servo winch. So strong I accidentally almost folded the entire truck in half I forgot it was hooked on the rear bumper.... it snapped the steel cable!

Hey thanks, its actually drawn in procreate on the ipad pro

Thanks for the info! Check out my sur ron tw video we actually get some winter riding in before the snow fell

@@jak3est ok going to watch now

Really appreciate that thanks. 🙏 UNlike most artists now i try to draw without visual references just out of my head or memory.

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Id say. I listened to this song on repeat the entire time i drew this

3 7/8" for the bustin board. For reference my meepo is 5 1/2" that's quite noticeably lower i actually was surprised i never measured it until just now

Yeah there was probably 3psi in the tires but yes i think it was the snow. My kid and i tried to build a snow man couldn't even pack a snowball.

🤣 it can do it all

Thanks! They were covered in snow too so it added a lot of difficulty especially trying to drive one handed and film at the same time 😑

Thanks! Turned out decent. check my older videos of my honcho had the same course set up last winter

🤷‍♂️ When in doubt fuckin send it

Thanks bro 🤙🏻

Thanks! 👍🏻