The Yamaha TW200 Thread... - Page 14

Purzell · 03-30-2009, 08:16 PM

Looks like lots of good riding up in Paradise. I'm in Sacramento. You have any favorite trails to recommend?

xcb · 03-30-2009, 09:02 PM

Gizmow! The TW genius! Yay!

I wonder if Ben Perry has an account over here? He's a bit too manly for this board, I reckon.

While I'm here:

Just got an old Kolpin Jr 1.25 pack and bracket today. Has anyone had any luck installing them downwards? Almost like pannier brackets?

Wolfjack · 04-02-2009, 06:16 PM

I'm 66 years old and mostly ride forestery service roads and occasionally mildly rough trails on a TW200. Is ther anyone that can tell me how I can or who could make it softer.

Thanks, Wolfjack

xcb · 04-02-2009, 07:45 PM

If you're talking about softness on the tuchus, then I promise you that purple sheepskin helps a whole lot.

Seriously.

Buttery.

Surfn54 · 04-03-2009, 04:34 AM

Wolfjack.......In my opininion, the FIRST thing to go on the tw200 is the seat. I went with SargentCycle, http://www.sargentcycle.com/custserv.htm but there is http://renazco.com/ and a few others. Its well worth the 3-400.00 and it will fix your problem. You will think you are now riding a different bike.
Also, look into raising your bars up a little, you can go a max of 2" without any cable changes.
I highly recommend the Roxrisers http://www.roxspeedfx.com/

SurFn

threerun · 04-03-2009, 10:10 AM

Stearns makes a seat cover that a lot of folks use. Cheap- like $17 something at Wally World in the ATV section.

It's not as plush as the sheepskin, and more than likely not as comfy as a $300-$400 seat upgrade, but it sure makes a difference. I've got one on my TW and it works great.

damasovi · 04-03-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threerun

Stearns makes a seat cover that a lot of folks use. Cheap- like $17 something at Wally World in the ATV section.

It's not as plush as the sheepskin, and more than likely not as comfy as a $300-$400 seat upgrade, but it sure makes a difference. I've got one on my TW and it works great.

This one is use a lot on the KLR! and why not the DR, I can say it works 2 ways, first it gives you a better seat, and 2) if you want to be a little taller (maybe +1 in.) it will also do it.

Damasovi

DUSTSTROM · 04-03-2009, 05:40 PM

I'm about to get the GF off the back of my bike and teach her how to ride her own, I'm sure the TW200 is a great beginner bike and a fun bike but should I get her learn on a more "conventional" bike like a XT250? I'd like to move her up one day to a 400 or 650, so if one of our bikes has a problem we can ride out two up.
We found a 09 TW200 with 125 miles on it for $3000, she seems most at ease on it due to the seat height.
TW200 or a 250, or does it even matter? We'll be rideing on mostly dirt logging roads and maybe 30% on pavement.

Duststrom

neepuk · 04-03-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUSTSTROM

I'm about to get the GF off the back of my bike and teach her how to ride her own, I'm sure the TW200 is a great beginner bike and a fun bike but should I get her learn on a more "conventional" bike like a XT250? I'd like to move her up one day to a 400 or 650, so if one of our bikes has a problem we can ride out two up.
We found a 09 TW200 with 125 miles on it for $3000, she seems most at ease on it due to the seat height.
TW200 or a 250, or does it even matter? We'll be rideing on mostly dirt logging roads and maybe 30% on pavement.

Duststrom

Buy it! You'll both love the thing.

tommyg · 04-03-2009, 09:35 PM

I bought a 06 for my girlfriend to learn on It was the right choice over the dr200. We use it on country roads and two tracks and single track. The big tires off road really help her. At 5-4 its a little tall,but not bad. great learning bike and I like it too.

mutt2jeff · 04-04-2009, 02:26 AM

Airing down the tires a lot did wonders for my girlfriends off-road confidence, especially on the really rocky trailer we have here. Riding the TW is a breeze, and even though she has another bike now I dont think she will ever get rid of it.

DUSTSTROM · 04-04-2009, 12:14 PM

Thanks, we're going today to pick her up.

funster · 04-06-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfjack

I'm 66 years old and mostly ride forestery service roads and occasionally mildly rough trails on a TW200. Is ther anyone that can tell me how I can or who could make it softer.

Thanks, Wolfjack

yea im 67 and i bought a 09 the other day fun to ride but the suspention sucks. put on 45 mi. on forest roads and it beat me up. im starting with the rear shock either change spring or considering changing position of lower mount to put more leverage on the shock. will let you know what i come up with.

Clint Taurus · 04-14-2009, 03:17 PM

Lately I've been reading everything I can find on the web about the TW200.
I'm starting to think I need to unload my Vespa GTS250ie and get one.
All I do with the vespa is back and forth to work (2mi one way all residential) and make beer runs to the store and runs to Lowes and Home Depot for little stuff, but I keep seeing all these little pig trails I would like to explore on a small lightweight capable trail bike. I already have a large heavyweight & capable DS bike (BMW R1200GS) but as some of you may know it's just to big to get really jiggy with on the trails.
Would the TW do well for city riding? I know from reading this forum it will do everything I would ask of it off road but I suspect my use would be more than 70% on road in town riding. My local YamazukiKawaHonda dealer says I can test ride it as long as I want after I give them $4000.
What pearls of wisdom have y'all got for me?

Streamin' E · 04-14-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ro22

Lately I've been reading everything I can find on the web about the TW200.
I'm starting to think I need to unload my Vespa GTS250ie and get one.
All I do with the vespa is back and forth to work (2mi one way all residential) and make beer runs to the store and runs to Lowes and Home Depot for little stuff, but I keep seeing all these little pig trails I would like to explore on a small lightweight capable trail bike. I already have a large heavyweight & capable DS bike (BMW R1200GS) but as some of you may know it's just to big to get really jiggy with on the trails.
Would the TW do well for city riding? I know from reading this forum it will do everything I would ask of it off road but I suspect my use would be more than 70% on road in town riding. My local YamazukiKawaHonda dealer says I can test ride it as long as I want after I give them $4000.
What pearls of wisdom have y'all got for me?

I think you'd better buy one.

03-30-2009, 08:16 PM	#196
Purzell Wheelie scared Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Sacramento Oddometer: 141	Hey MrGismow Looks like lots of good riding up in Paradise. I'm in Sacramento. You have any favorite trails to recommend? __________________ 2002 Honda Elite 80...just the one

03-30-2009, 09:02 PM	#197
xcb On a Love Mission Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas Oddometer: 173	Gizmow! The TW genius! Yay! I wonder if Ben Perry has an account over here? He's a bit too manly for this board, I reckon. While I'm here: Just got an old Kolpin Jr 1.25 pack and bracket today. Has anyone had any luck installing them downwards? Almost like pannier brackets? __________________ Getting Ready For Dakar 2012 - EL ULTIMO A LA FIN DE TIERRA

04-02-2009, 06:16 PM	#198
Wolfjack Fighting Old Age Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Viloniia, Arkansas Oddometer: 5	66 year old rider needs TW200 to be softer I'm 66 years old and mostly ride forestery service roads and occasionally mildly rough trails on a TW200. Is ther anyone that can tell me how I can or who could make it softer. Thanks, Wolfjack

04-02-2009, 07:45 PM	#199
xcb On a Love Mission Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas Oddometer: 173	If you're talking about softness on the tuchus, then I promise you that purple sheepskin helps a whole lot. Seriously. Buttery. __________________ Getting Ready For Dakar 2012 - EL ULTIMO A LA FIN DE TIERRA

04-04-2009, 02:26 AM	#206
mutt2jeff Keep firing assholes! Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene ID Oddometer: 972	Airing down the tires a lot did wonders for my girlfriends off-road confidence, especially on the really rocky trailer we have here. Riding the TW is a breeze, and even though she has another bike now I dont think she will ever get rid of it. __________________ Think: Use scientifically tested and proven treatments for your ailments, dipshits! The only thing Homeopathy cures is dehydration.

04-03-2009, 04:34 AM	#200
Surfn54 Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Oddometer: 49	Wolfjack.......In my opininion, the FIRST thing to go on the tw200 is the seat. I went with SargentCycle, http://www.sargentcycle.com/custserv.htm but there is http://renazco.com/ and a few others. Its well worth the 3-400.00 and it will fix your problem. You will think you are now riding a different bike. Also, look into raising your bars up a little, you can go a max of 2" without any cable changes. I highly recommend the Roxrisers http://www.roxspeedfx.com/ SurFn

04-03-2009, 10:10 AM	#201
threerun Montana'eer!!! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Helena MT Oddometer: 171	Stearns makes a seat cover that a lot of folks use. Cheap- like $17 something at Wally World in the ATV section. It's not as plush as the sheepskin, and more than likely not as comfy as a $300-$400 seat upgrade, but it sure makes a difference. I've got one on my TW and it works great.

04-03-2009, 05:40 PM	#203
DUSTSTROM n00b Joined: Sep 2008 Oddometer: 6	I'm about to get the GF off the back of my bike and teach her how to ride her own, I'm sure the TW200 is a great beginner bike and a fun bike but should I get her learn on a more "conventional" bike like a XT250? I'd like to move her up one day to a 400 or 650, so if one of our bikes has a problem we can ride out two up. We found a 09 TW200 with 125 miles on it for $3000, she seems most at ease on it due to the seat height. TW200 or a 250, or does it even matter? We'll be rideing on mostly dirt logging roads and maybe 30% on pavement. Duststrom

04-03-2009, 09:35 PM	#205
tommyg Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: petoskey,michigan Oddometer: 1,092	I bought a 06 for my girlfriend to learn on It was the right choice over the dr200. We use it on country roads and two tracks and single track. The big tires off road really help her. At 5-4 its a little tall,but not bad. great learning bike and I like it too.

04-04-2009, 12:14 PM	#207
DUSTSTROM n00b Joined: Sep 2008 Oddometer: 6	Thanks, we're going today to pick her up.

04-14-2009, 03:17 PM	#209
Clint Taurus Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Heart of Dixie Oddometer: 668	Talk me out of purchasing a TW200 Lately I've been reading everything I can find on the web about the TW200. I'm starting to think I need to unload my Vespa GTS250ie and get one. All I do with the vespa is back and forth to work (2mi one way all residential) and make beer runs to the store and runs to Lowes and Home Depot for little stuff, but I keep seeing all these little pig trails I would like to explore on a small lightweight capable trail bike. I already have a large heavyweight & capable DS bike (BMW R1200GS) but as some of you may know it's just to big to get really jiggy with on the trails. Would the TW do well for city riding? I know from reading this forum it will do everything I would ask of it off road but I suspect my use would be more than 70% on road in town riding. My local YamazukiKawaHonda dealer says I can test ride it as long as I want after I give them $4000. What pearls of wisdom have y'all got for me?

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