Mini Adventure bike - TW200 - Page 5

Johnny Whaler · 01-25-2007, 07:07 PM

Hey Guys, great post. I have a 1996 TW200 I picked up with 3700 miles. It seems to have a problem. It runs like a champ but it tends to break up around mid range. It will do it while running down the road or just in the driveway holding the throttle open. If I let off a little or crack it open no more cutting out or breaking up.

The carb was off and cleaned and cleaned right. I even had a Mikuni makeshifted on it for a little ride and it still did it.

Could this be the coil, CDI, stator? I am baffled. I ran it up to 60MPH once i got past the dead spot. It won't do it in the high rpm range. All I hear is good about these but I am havign some issues with mine. I hate to drop 160 bucks on a cdi if it's nto needed.

Help if you have ideas...great site and great post...Johnny Whaler

ChopperCharles · 01-26-2007, 05:48 AM

Does that model have a CV carb or a direct slide carb? If it's CV, perhaps you have a vacuum leak that is not allowing the slide to raise completely?

You might want to check out http://tw200forum.com, there's a bunch of guys there that might be able to help.

Charles.

turbonotch · 01-26-2007, 04:23 PM

it's not a CV carb... IIRC from mine.

mrgizmow · 01-30-2007, 08:50 PM

here's what I use to explore the trails and logging roads in Northern Calif. Great bike when you want to go slow in the real rough stuff.
Gerry

GStipe · 01-31-2007, 10:06 AM

Hi everybody, as my first post on ADVRiders, I would like to show you my TW125. Excelent little bike. A bit underpowered, but with strong personality, joy to ride. I think TW200 was not available in EU.

Greetings from Croatia

TUCKERS · 01-31-2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GStipe

Hi everybody, as my first post on ADVRiders, I would like to show you my TW125. Excelent little bike. A bit underpowered, but with strong personality, joy to ride. I think TW200 was not available in EU.

Greetings from Croatia

Hello there in Croatia, good to hear from you! Nice looking bike. What tyres are those? I am selling my wifes Honda 230F, my Yamaha TTR250, and my Montesa 247T, and buying two TW200's! To me the TW200 is basically a trials bike with a little higher gearing, the tyre combination make it a go anywhere bike. I read an article were a Japanese guy did round the world on a Honda step through, so this is a Cadillac compared to that!

GStipe · 01-31-2007, 02:22 PM

Tyres are stock, Bridgestone trail wing, 130/80-18 front, and 180/80-14 rear. I think 200 cc is better, 125 is a bit weak. But good enough for city run or some back roads. For longer tours I prefer one of my airheads :)

knybanjo · 01-31-2007, 03:04 PM

dang those little TW's are sooo cool!

I want one!! My wife has mentioned wanting a "dirt bike" too.......looks like my excuse to get the lil' swamp machine........

Now I just need the $500 deal you found!!

ChopperCharles · 02-02-2007, 06:28 AM

That engine in the TW125 looks identical to the TW200... I wonder if you can just bolt the TW200's cylinder, piston, and connecting rod right on...

Might be worth looking into.

Charles.

GStipe · 02-02-2007, 02:52 PM

Probably possible, but I don't mind, bike is still new, with only 2000 km. I don't ride her a lot.

Ruffus · 02-02-2007, 05:36 PM

Dobar dan GStipe, ya volim tvoy mali motor

ovde svi moraju imat naj vec'i motor 'sto moreju platit

Once again, nice bike & take care

nazdravlje

GStipe · 02-03-2007, 01:44 AM

Nazdravlje Ruffus

. Drago mi je da govoris hrvatski!
Pozdrav iz Splita

.

Thank you for your post!

blackbirdzach · 02-09-2007, 07:00 AM

You all suck. Now I'm going to have to go buy one.

AZstrommer · 02-09-2007, 10:53 AM

Do it. Do it now.

Tw = Most smiles per mile of any bike I've ridden in 32 years.

AZstrommer (and TW nut)

eldavo · 03-09-2007, 10:16 PM

That was after my first dirt test ride. Goes through deep soft ploughed sand that quads can, but on my DR650 it's a real struggle.

My first real ride:
http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7...W/070225-Lost/

01-26-2007, 04:23 PM	#63
turbonotch Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Vincentown, NJ Oddometer: 730	it's not a CV carb... IIRC from mine. __________________ Past Bikes: 1992 GS500 'touring' 2003 TW200 'grin' 2001 DRZ-400S 'whore' 1999 Superhawk 'camper'. 2001 KLX300R 'learning experience' 1995 KLX650C - 'camper' Current Bikes: 2003 KTM 250EXC - 'SJER/ECEA bike' 1992 DR350S - 'day tripper' 1996 XT225 - 'fiances' 1981 Kawasaki KL250 - 'Dad's' *1979 Yamaha MX100 - 'lost & found'

01-30-2007, 08:50 PM	#64
mrgizmow Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Paradise, Calif. Oddometer: 123	My TW all set-up here's what I use to explore the trails and logging roads in Northern Calif. Great bike when you want to go slow in the real rough stuff. Gerry

01-31-2007, 10:06 AM	#65
GStipe Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Split, Croatia Oddometer: 46	Tw 125 Hi everybody, as my first post on ADVRiders, I would like to show you my TW125. Excelent little bike. A bit underpowered, but with strong personality, joy to ride. I think TW200 was not available in EU. Greetings from Croatia Attached Images __________________ -----GStipe----->

01-31-2007, 02:22 PM	#67
GStipe Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Split, Croatia Oddometer: 46	Tyres are stock, Bridgestone trail wing, 130/80-18 front, and 180/80-14 rear. I think 200 cc is better, 125 is a bit weak. But good enough for city run or some back roads. For longer tours I prefer one of my airheads :) __________________ -----GStipe----->

01-31-2007, 03:04 PM	#68
knybanjo kinda slow Joined: May 2006 Location: out in the clover patch Oddometer: 20,456	dang those little TW's are sooo cool! I want one!! My wife has mentioned wanting a "dirt bike" too.......looks like my excuse to get the lil' swamp machine........ Now I just need the $500 deal you found!! __________________ SmugMug coupon 0E8WP3kJcvvbY save $5 The Banjo Rides

01-25-2007, 07:07 PM	#61
Johnny Whaler n00b Joined: Jan 2007 Oddometer: 1	Hey Guys, great post. I have a 1996 TW200 I picked up with 3700 miles. It seems to have a problem. It runs like a champ but it tends to break up around mid range. It will do it while running down the road or just in the driveway holding the throttle open. If I let off a little or crack it open no more cutting out or breaking up. The carb was off and cleaned and cleaned right. I even had a Mikuni makeshifted on it for a little ride and it still did it. Could this be the coil, CDI, stator? I am baffled. I ran it up to 60MPH once i got past the dead spot. It won't do it in the high rpm range. All I hear is good about these but I am havign some issues with mine. I hate to drop 160 bucks on a cdi if it's nto needed. Help if you have ideas...great site and great post...Johnny Whaler

01-26-2007, 05:48 AM	#62
ChopperCharles ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Durham, NC Oddometer: 155	Does that model have a CV carb or a direct slide carb? If it's CV, perhaps you have a vacuum leak that is not allowing the slide to raise completely? You might want to check out http://tw200forum.com, there's a bunch of guys there that might be able to help. Charles.

02-02-2007, 06:28 AM	#69
ChopperCharles ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Durham, NC Oddometer: 155	125.. That engine in the TW125 looks identical to the TW200... I wonder if you can just bolt the TW200's cylinder, piston, and connecting rod right on... Might be worth looking into. Charles.

02-02-2007, 02:52 PM	#70
GStipe Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Split, Croatia Oddometer: 46	Probably possible, but I don't mind, bike is still new, with only 2000 km. I don't ride her a lot. __________________ -----GStipe----->

02-02-2007, 05:36 PM	#71
Ruffus Dirty Old Mudder Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Erie,Ontario Oddometer: 3,932	Dobar dan GStipe, ya volim tvoy mali motor ovde svi moraju imat naj vec'i motor 'sto moreju platit Once again, nice bike & take care nazdravlje __________________ We spend our lives chipping away at our ignorance :wisdom by Dakez Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.: wisdom by ?? Reverse Darwinism...he's only alive because he's to stupid to die. : wisdom by AZRamjet 06 Husky TE510

02-03-2007, 01:44 AM	#72
GStipe Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Split, Croatia Oddometer: 46	Nazdravlje Ruffus . Drago mi je da govoris hrvatski! Pozdrav iz Splita. Thank you for your post! __________________ -----GStipe----->

02-09-2007, 07:00 AM	#73
blackbirdzach Daily Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: 15 mintues West of Atlanta Oddometer: 3,430	You all suck. Now I'm going to have to go buy one.

02-09-2007, 10:53 AM	#74
AZstrommer Long may she wave! Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Aridzona Oddometer: 939	Do it. Do it now. Tw = Most smiles per mile of any bike I've ridden in 32 years. AZstrommer (and TW nut) __________________ Every day I'm a little bit more like the person I've always wanted to be - Hedge36 We can't negate who we are, who we were, what we've done. Who we've loved, who we've hurt. Part of our human fabric. Who are are. I am the sum of all I have done before. I am imperfect, I am flawed. I am, however, aware of that. I desire happiness, I long for joy, always knowing the price, the balance. - Sabre

03-09-2007, 10:16 PM	#75
eldavo Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Oddometer: 764	My TW That was after my first dirt test ride. Goes through deep soft ploughed sand that quads can, but on my DR650 it's a real struggle. My first real ride: http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7...W/070225-Lost/

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