My Favorite TW200 Mods | 8 mods for the perfect TW200 Setup
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- Everyone's TW200 is going to be different. Each TW200 is unique to each owner, but if you are looking for some ideas on what to do with your TW200 here is my favorite setup so far!
Shinko Front Tire (Paid Link) amzn.to/3SGFKoO
or www.rockymountainatvmc.com/ti...
Tach Industries Headlight: tach-industries.com/collectio...
Install Video: • Yamaha TW200 Headlight...
Kenny's Review Video: • Two Years with the TW2...
Tusk D-Flex Handguards (paid link) www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tusk D-Flex Install Video: • 2019 TW200 Yamaha Hand...
Tusk 30mm Handlebar Risers (paid link) www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Ricochet Skid Plate (Paid Link) www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tusk Skid Plate (paid link) www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Bradley Performance Skid Plate:www.bradleyperformanceproduct...
Tusk Skid Plate Install: • TW200 Tusk Skid Plate
Ricochet Skid Plate Install: • TW200 Ricochet Skid Pl...
Tusk Billet Footpegs (Paid Link) www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
IMS Footpegs (Paid Link) www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
Tusk Footpegs Videos:
• TW200 Yamaha: Tusk Bil...
• Yamaha TW200 Foot Pegs...
• TW200 Foot Pegs #1 Eas...
Cycleracks Rear Rack: cycleracks.com/products/yamah...
Tusk Rear Rack (Paid Link) www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
TW200 Rear Rack Videos:
• TW200 Rear Rack Shooto...
• TW200 Pack Rack | Inst...
• Cycleracks TW200 Rear ...
• TW200: Tusk Utility To...
• TW200: Tusk Utility To...
• TW200 Cycle Rack Review
• 2019 TW200 Rear Rack I...
TW200 52T Rear Sprocket (Paid Link) www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pa...
TW200 Sprocket Video: • TW200 Rear Sprocket | ...
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00:55 First Suggestion
01:43 Second Suggestion
02:30 Third Suggestion
03:45 Fourth Suggestion
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04:59 Sixth Suggestion
05:50 Seventh Suggestion
06:40 Eighth Suggestion
07:20 Overall Thoughts - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I love mine, reminds me of a retired trials bike that put on a few pounds.
😂😂😂 That's awesome!
One of my favorite (and pretty much free) mods, was taking one of the original foot pegs, that I removed when installing the upgraded bigger aftermarket footpegs, and welding one of them over (around the outside of) the original tiny brake pedal, make a bigger and awesome rear brake foot pedal.
Well that's a great idea for the pedal!
Good idea, that is a very small surface.
Hi Matt. I have a 2022 TW that I had to travel to Denver from South Eastern Idaho to get. I got the TW because, about 3 years ago I decided to purchase a used 1994 XT600. I had a 1986 XT600 for many years, and I loved it. But like a dummy, I sold it. I had to do a lot of work on the 1994, and I learned a lesson that was sad. My 1986 XT600 was a dirt bike that you could take on the road. My 1994 XT600 was a road bike that you can take in the dirt. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE!!! None the less, I was riding it on a 2 track all alone, because that is just the way I like it. There was a tree over the road, but there was a go-around. I got off balance and just tipped over. It took me 25 minutes to figure out a way to lift up that high-geared, top-heavy monster. I am 76 years old, and sadly, I am just not as strong as I once was. I went back to the truck, and took it to my favorite Bike Shop and had him sell it.
I had read all kinds of reports about the TW200, so I bought one. My first mod was the seat. I have a friend that owns an upholstery shop. He added a lot of padding to the seat. The next mod was the Ricochet skid plate. The stock skid plate is pitiful. Then I added the handlebar guards, and I also added Risers to get the bars up. I am 6'3". I actually stacked 2 on top of each other to lift the bars as far as I could. The Front brake hose was the limiting factor. I next installed the wider foot pegs. I also added brush-cables from the new folding shift lever to the skid plate to keep sage brush from shifting my gears for me or applying the rear brakes. I tried a larger rear sprocket, but it slowed my cruising speed down from 45 MPH to 35 MPH, so I put the stock one back on. I also replaced the chain with an O-Ring chain.
I made a front over the headlight rack to hold my tool kit. I added the same rear rack that you have, and I love it too. I then added the Bradley rear disc brake conversion. I had to purchase 2 banjo-bolts with bleeders so that I could finely get the brakes bled. Until I bought them, I could not get the air out. I also replaced the brake pads with sintered brass pads. I now have awesome rear brakes.
The engine and trans are bone-stock, and it has enough power and low enough gearing for anything, or anywhere I want to go.
I was riding up a nasty road with large rocks last summer, and was alone like usual, and I got out of shape and went over backwards. The bike was laying on my left leg, and I could not get into a position where I could lift it off of my leg. Thank goodness I was wearing my slip-on Carheart mini boots that day, and I was able to slide my foot out of my boot and get it my leg out. Even though I do ride my quad and bike alone 99% of the time, I always have my PLB (Personal Locater Beacon) with me. I just did not want to call out the troops just to lift my bike off of my leg. Other than that, I have 1700 miles on my little beast, and I do love it.
I like your channel. You do things, and go places that I like to go. This is a long comment, but hopefully it was interesting to read.
Hey Dave! Thanks for comment! I have really enjoyed the TW and have had it in a lot of places that have left me questioning my decisions. But, I have been able to get out of those situations and grateful I didn't have a bigger bike I was riding. Thanks for the comment and for being a fan of the channel, I appreciate it!
As a senior rider, I appreciate your comments. My last bike was a BMW 650, prior to that, a DR 650. I wouldn't want one of those to fall on me these days.
@caseysimpson1806 thanks for the comment! Have you seen the video with my father in law and his TW200? czcams.com/video/4hRWlA42oTw/video.html or this one? czcams.com/video/Gkbn_VSDOQw/video.html
@@caseysimpson1806 I learned a lesson on that incident, when it is obvious that a wreck is imminent, GET AWAY FROM THE BIKE. I did not like the feeling of being trapped. I am a bit claustrophobic. LOL
Made the 2 hour trip north from Wyoming to billings MT and picked up my 2024 TW on Saturday, the grey rocks in person with the black trim.
Spent Sunday installing tusk skid plate & rear rack & tusk pegs
More mods to come 👍🏼
Sweet! What else you gonna add to it?
Another great video as usual. Love your enthusiasm. Anyway the fact that you have never felt the need to rejet at your altitude shows how lean they come from the factory.
Thanks Gary! Yeah, I haven't had to touch the carb yet.
Front tire upgrade also a good idea, I have been happiest with the Golden Boy for mix of pavement and trail riding.
That's the 244 front isn't it?
@@MOBStreet83 yes the 244. I joined the video in the middle somehow and didn’t realize the front tire was your #1 upgrade. Totally agree!
Great setup Matt! I have done most of those and more. I recently bought a rear disc kit and fork adjusters, but havent had the time to put them on yet. Love the hat!
Keep the vids coming!
Hey Bill! I have the rear disc kit and the fork adjusters. The fork adjusters are quick and easy to install and when I am jumping or riding streets it's pretty easy to adjust. I've got more videos coming.
Great Add-ons list Matt. I have almost the same on my Zukes. A++
It's been good to me so far Clark! 😂
Great video! We just acquired our first Tdub. A 1990. Going to be adding some of these items to it
Sweet!! Congrats on the bike! I hope you enjoy the TW's as much as I do!
Hi Matt ! Good vid on the best TW mods.
I have 2 heavily modified my TWs. One is off the hook crazy and the other is more stock but has hidden mods. Truth be told, If I had to do it all over again, with a new TW, I would go with the basics. Skid plate, serious hand guards, Wide foot pegs. ProTaper ATV bars, Good Rear rack. Seat cushion or rebuilt seat.
I like the Cycle Racs version(Easy to repair) Different front tire. I have a hidden feature and that's cartridge emulators on the front forks, & a kicker kit. But that's getting a bit complicated. I guess the point is to enjoy the simplicity and fun of the Lil Donkey, and not let it try to be something it is not. I love those TWs!
I have on street TW with a 45 sprocket, & street tires.
My TW230 has a 52 sprocket. Extended swing arm, monster tires(Bighorn)Cool but a pain to mount and fix(Not practical) I had to modify the shock to get it to work, all this was expensive, and after I did all this. I realized I enjoyed my more stock TW as much if not more than the the Frankenstein TW.
It was fun modifying my franken TW but it gets into my wallet more often than the stock one.
I'm just thinking out loud here and commenting.
Great Picture of your beloved TW BTW!
Ride Well !
Jimbo C.
Matt, Jimbo C, is the originator of the Jimbo Sheild‼️… an outstanding product & one you should try & test it out on the TW…👍, thank you Jimbo for communicating on Matt ‘s Chanel … would enjoy a video with You & Matt on your product💯👌👍
@jamescarter3883 Hey Jimbo! It sounds like you are a lot more familiar with the TW than I am! But, I have noticed that as well. There are a lot of things I have done with my TW's but most of the mods have been done to my 2021 that I use a lot for the channel. It was refreshing to jump on the 19' that just has a few upgrades and just go cruise around a bit and refresh a bit. I'd love to see that bike you built, is there somewhere you have it posted? Thanks for taking the time to watch and for the comment, I really appreciate it!
@jasonyoung7673 Hey Jason! I have heard of the Jimbo shield from the TW200 forum and now that I see this and read Jimbo's comment, it makes perfect sense. I would love to sit and chat with him about all his TW experiences! Thanks for letting me know and I will look into it!
@@MOBStreet83 Hi Matt & Jason. Thanks for the kind words, I just pop in from time to time to keep a pulse on the TW life & get a smile or two..There is a bunch of things to talk about, regarding TWs. I hope to make a video soon to help people understand the design of the TRAILWAYCAFE Sport Shield, and some helpful tricks to know regarding them. I have no material on a YT channel yet, but I'm looking to put possibly 1-3 videos up for the purpose of helping people find me, and see the strange dynamics of air flow and what I discovered trying to make the shield for my self years ago. I would like to put some visuals up for people to look at. Hopefully I will get that accomplished soon. I would love to have a chat, with the TW fans Matt and Jason (and not necessarily about my shields, just fun stuff.) , Via phone or on a zoom type chat but have no set up yet to do the zoom thing yet. I have had many enjoyable talks over the phone with riders when interacting with them and their purchase. There is some simple stuff to know that will help them appreciate the shield strategy. Thank you again for the nice comments, Im honored.
Ride Well ! Jimbo C. (If you want to talk directly to me, email a number to me and we can exchange Ph #s @ trailwaycafe@cox.net)
❤️it Jimbo 😉👌👍👍‼️, I am sure Matt will reach out. Thank you again for a great product that functions & looks awesome on the TW😊
I enjoy mine the way it came from the factory. Vintage bikes most in demand are the ones that were never modified
That is a very valid point. Luckily, none of these mods hurt the value at all, they are all bolt ons.
Couldn't agree more!! I've that Shinko 241 on my Triumph 400x too! the thinner one of course 19" tall but it's by far my favorite front tire for dual sport riding! keep it up bud! doin the lord's work out here schoolin the newbs 😆
I'm a huge fan of the Shinko! I never thought of adding it to the Triumph!
Great rundown video! If i could add a #9 and #10 it would be Race Tech Gold Valves in the forks with a taller PVC shim and a stiffer rear spring. This new suspension along with a 55 tooth sprocket and airing down to 7 psi has allowed me to do some knarly riding with my TW. Im up in Ogden if you ever want to ride up North.
What rear spring did you go with? That sounds like something I need to look into. I'd love to ride up that way! I'll let you know when I can get up there. How much snow do you all have up there?
@MOBStreet83 I went with the 15 kg/mm spring from Procycle. Yeah just let me know. We ride in the desert this time of year because the mountains will probably have snow until June.
Throw on those smaller Tusk saddlebags (if they fit around your rack), and you have the perfect combo. They act as additional protection also. I love having a quick place to put small stuff like water bottles, first aid kit, or whatever. And they look great.
I'm gonna have to and see what I can do!
I cracked my Bradley Performance skid plate on my first single track ride but they replaced it no questions asked. I was thinking of getting the jns morimoto headlight but it's pricey. Will check out the Tach Industry light.
I love the Tach Industries light. I am glad to hear that Bradley performance took care of you with the skid plate!
I just came across your channel recently and the TW200. I haven’t been on a bike in nearly a decade, the TW200 has definitely caught my attention and I’m looking further into getting one. My only
bike was a 1984 Yamaha XJ750 “Maxim” that I learned to ride on and did a few cosmetic things to make it more into a bobber. Anyways I really enjoy the channel you got a new subscriber.
Can you recommend or point me in a direction for riding protective gear?
Thanks.
Hey! Thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel! The TW is extremely welcoming and easy to ride for sure. If you are looking for gear, I recommend looking at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and specifically the MSR gear cause it is good quality gear at a decent price point. Here's the link if you wanna check it out: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/search/go?w=MSR?ref=1033&
Best mod, Bradley atv tire with sprocket and believe it or not Bradley drop back pegs! They do bottom out but the ride geometry is perfect! My least favorite mod by far it the Shinko 241, yep really
That's good to know! That rear tire mod is crazy and the grip you get out of it is a blast
@@MOBStreet83 surprisingly it rides great on the street too
I got new chain and sprockets this week and since I only weigh 145lbs I went with 14/50.
Not a bad combo! Still carries me all over the place!
Have a 2019 Tdub myself.Same r. rack & handguards.Info. on gun racks please.
Sweet!! I Love this bike. Here's the link for the rack amzn.to/4d5IByN
Hi Matt, Did you ever think about getting a ATV , or a side x side ?
I traded my KLR in for a Honda Rancher , but I haven't had much time to ride it yet .
Need to find some trails near my house in Wisconsin.
Happy trails.
Hey Michael! Yes, it has been a conversation many times for me and my wife. I have wanted to get the Yamaha Kodiak 450 and for a side by side the Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT Ranch Edition.....not to be too specific here. 😂
Hey where do I buy that rear rack love your vids on the TW man !
Hey Brien! That is from Cycleracks. Here is the link for it! cycleracks.com/products/yamaha-tw200-rear-rack
I see your gun rack on the handlebars so I assume that you hunt. Have you ever put a deer on that rack and if so how did it work? Thanks
Yes, I do hunt. No, I haven't pulled anything out with the TW yet. I have a friend who pulled an elk out with theirs and they loved it. I am hoping to join that club soon!
How much rear gearing up/down can the stock chain length handle⁉🤔🤔🤔
Good Question! I have a 52t and it tightened it pretty good. I wouldn't think more than a 54 or 55t
Thanks for all the Tdub videos! I recently purchased my first Tdub, the 2024 model, new from the dealership. I am quickly realizing better foot pegs are needed and I was looking at the Tusk brand, which this video highlighted. A question if I may... the salesman at the dealership told me this bike is cold blooded and can take awhile to warm up, which has definitely been the case. I have to leave the choke on for a surprising amount of time and have needed to start my first acceleration with the choke partially on and only after I get going can I reach down and turn the choke off. If I don't do this the bike will stall on me, despite letting the bike warm up for several minutes. Anyone else experience this with their Tdub? A friend of mine who works on bikes said it may get better with time as the bike breaks in, but also it may be helpful to put in a jet kit. However, I am hesitant to mess with the mechanics of the bike until the bike is no longer under warranty. Any suggestions or personal insights are welcome. Thank you!
Hey Nic! I wouldn't mess with the carb just yet. Are you letting it warm up with the choke on? When it is colder here I have to let mine run for a minute and then ride it around for a bit with it at half choke and then when it feels like it wants to stall at idle I push the choke all the way in. However, altitude has an impact on it as well. I would also check your breather lines coming off of the carb and make sure they aren't clogged at all. I really wish I could see the bike in person to really help.
@@MOBStreet83 Thanks for the reply. I am reassured to know the need to ride at half choke for a bit isn't unique to just my bike. As I get more experience with the bike I'm sure I will continue to become more familiar and comfortable with the nuances of this bike. I've owned various motorcycles in my life, including a Suzuki DRZ400s dual sport, and the Tdub so far has been the most cold blooded. lol. But it's a fun little bike that I am glad to have. I reside in the foothills of the Adirondack mountains in upstate NY and look forward to using the Tdub to explore the beauty of the Adirondacks. On a side note, I used to link you posted and purchased the Tusk foot pegs and a halogen headlight replacement bulb. Just the first of many future mods for my bike I'm sure!
Hello Matt, I was wondering, I have right at 1200 miles on my TW now and I’ve had it close to one year. How many miles can I expect to get on this bike before it’s wore out? I think I had seen where tdubskid had about 18,000 on his so far. He runs the heck out of his TW and mine is going to have an easy life. I don’t ride it in the rain or mud but I do ride it on rocky terrain a lot. So what do you think? Thanks for the quality videos. James.
Hey James! I have spoke with a couple of folks about the mileage on these. My wife's uncle had more than 100,000 miles on his TW before he gave it away to a nephew and bought a new one. I spoke with the owner of Big Pine Sports over in Fairview and they had a customer that had over 55,000 on the odometer. So, if you baby it like you say you will, it'll last you a very long time. Dual Dorks on CZcams blew up his motor with 20,000 miles and he said it was due to constantly running higher rpms all the time on it. I think you're gonna have it around for a long time.
@@MOBStreet83 THANKS FOR THE INFO FOR SURE. WOW THAT IS A LOT OF MILAGE ON THESE LITTLE BIKES. Sure glad I purchased one. Your articles made my decision getting one. Thanks. James.
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Thanks Atilla!
Yo, what gun rack are you using?
amzn.to/3xCYtte these are the ones that I am using!
@@MOBStreet83 Nice, thanks!
@@Jezzzza you bet!