I bought a 2024 TW and I went ahead and installed a kickstart, Bradley skid plate, hand guards, new hand grips, and an led rear flashing brake light. I also had the dealer install a trickle charge connector to my battery. My next upgrade will be a rear rack and rear disc brakes.
@hurt1704
3 күн бұрын
@@605pilot sounds like you set it up nicely!
@bondjames652
11 күн бұрын
Mine runs very different than when I first bought it. That little engine is begging for more fuel and exhaust.
@hurt1704
10 күн бұрын
@@bondjames652 it could depend on your altitude from where you bought it? I have read the jetting might be off from factory
@GenX80sKid
17 күн бұрын
I'm currently saving for my first bike ever as a 45 years old who's always driven sports cars, but as an old fart I can relate to slowing down and "enjoying the ride" the bike option seems a lot more cost effective as the cost of living is insane now, but I digress, I can barely wait to get my hands on one of these, they cost around $7500 CAD up here but seemingly still well worth it from all the info I've gathered over the past few months from videos like yours.
@hurt1704
17 күн бұрын
@@GenX80sKid it really is a lot of fun. Just make sure you test ride first so you know if it’s for you because I see a lot go up for sale on the group on Facebook because people buy them and find out they are not great on the highways.
@GenX80sKid
16 күн бұрын
@@hurt1704 your suggestion is well appreciated, I live out in the country so it should be what I need as there are mostly dirt roads out here, but I will DEFINATELY test drive it before buying it to make sure it checks all the boxes.
@freddyt86
Ай бұрын
Did you get it from Extreme Powersports or another one? I'm pretty close to that area and looking.
@hurt1704
Ай бұрын
@@freddyt86 I bought it at Twin City Yamaha. I think they are out of Business now? Tried looking them up the other day and it said closed. It was the smallest Yamaha dealer I have ever seen
@snapcrack55
Ай бұрын
I want to get one and do the xt225 upgrade.
@matthewlee8917
3 ай бұрын
Just bought a 2024 for my wife. It’s perfect with the exception of the highway. I’ve got a KLX 300 and it’s better in that respect and it’s got a bit more punch. But I love the Tdub.
@hurt1704
3 ай бұрын
Awesome! I hope you all enjoy it
@josephgeorgeejr7039
3 ай бұрын
Something Chinese you can't get parts for...but you will need lots of parts for lol!!😅
@hojungkim727
4 ай бұрын
Good luck finding one with decent condition
@MrUFCFan12345
6 ай бұрын
Love the color scheme it matches with your truck
@hurt1704
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@anonw3829
7 ай бұрын
2024 in the barn...Can't walk much, but can still ride!
@miked918
7 ай бұрын
I’m 5 6” this bike fit me well?
@hurt1704
7 ай бұрын
It will fit you perfect!
@jasonsliger5430
8 ай бұрын
Is it geared low enough like to use for hunting and possibly drag a deer out ?
@BillySBC
9 ай бұрын
It's one of the few bikes left that has the simple reliability and maintenance of a 1970's motorcycle. It delivers useful fun and great MPG while being able to go places no other Dualsport would even think about. The TW isn't about speed, it's about UTILITY. It's about pulling you out of a serious jam if you find yourself in one, and it'll do it for cheap so long as you don't abuse it and change it's oils and greases religiously. Great video, I love my 2013, wish I had more time to ride it since it's got less than 6K miles on it, but I won't ever sell it, nor will I sell my Suzuki DR650 either. I think between the two bikes I've pretty much got the apocalypse nailed down good.. Good luck with yours, and many many happy miles to you.
@richardburnett2749
10 ай бұрын
Just get ramps and put it in the bed. It’s not that heavy. Factor to clutch.
@alwyngalela7427
10 ай бұрын
I found a 1993 for $1800 with 5.5K miles. It is 8 hours away from me. He was asking $2000. Does that sound like a good buy?
@MadTrapper1
10 ай бұрын
I started on a 1964 Triumph Tiger Cub. 196cc 4 stroke single with a carb. I have had bikes from Yamaha FS1E 50cc to an R1 with a crossplane crank. 68 years old and I find myself on a 196cc 4 stroke single with a carb. It has been a good life and it's not over yet. Ride on guys.
@MuktiLuv
10 ай бұрын
great, now make a video "Top 250 reasons the TW200 might be for you" ;-) 200cc - mod it, 250cc, wiseco piston, higher compression, will reach 140kph, fit a tubo even if you want. nobody should need or want ABS size... im 6'2"... could be smaller. suspension... thats a dual sport, nobody think it's cross, or mod it. im in thailand, saw 9 peoples on one... my take: best all-round bike ever made, didnt change since 1987 for a reason. (by the way if you rode that bike with the ridiculous 14/50T stock gearing, change that... thats a different bike) _
@micmoniker6449
11 ай бұрын
Spot on in terms of incentives: affordability,reliability, ride-ability and frown-proof fun… heck how can ya wrong
@Nonplused
11 ай бұрын
If the tank is dented, it's $600 dollars for a new one or you can go with a Clark for $250 (plus shipping), so factor that in. But other than that, forget about getting a used TW cheap. These things are pretty popular, and you'd literally have to set it on fire and then drown it in a lake to damage the engine. The main reason to buy used is you can avoid being wait listed, but you don't save a whole lot. The used market has seemed to inflate with new prices, which are up around 30% since covid and Bidenomics. The used market followed, such that folks who bought new in 2019-2020 can sell the bike used for all that they paid for it and sometimes more.
@guderian7795
11 ай бұрын
Dam near impossible to get here in Canada. I ended up buying a 2023 KLX300SM but I would have loved a Tdub.
@hurt1704
11 ай бұрын
Depending on the type of riding you do, that might be the better choice for you!
@slooney3884
Жыл бұрын
This wonderful display is no more. Not going to be put up again. So sad!😢
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
I know. I’m so disappointed by this. This gentleman made Halloween in Cape!
@felicianoabe
Жыл бұрын
That rear wheel is what got me interested.it’s either this or the RE Himalayan .that rear wheel sealed the deal!
@BuilderofRat
Жыл бұрын
I am 76 years old, and I had a 94 XT 600. I was riding it last year on a 2 track, but when I went around a tree across the road, I got off-balance and tipped over. I was alone, (like I always am), it took me 25 minutes to figure out a way to lift that top-heavy, high-geared beast up. I went back to the truck, loaded it up, and went to my favorite bike shop and had him sell it. I found a new 2022 TW in Denver. They did not even have it in their possession yet, I bought it while it was still on the truck shipping it. I live in southern Idaho, so I made a little road trip. The only aftermarket thing on the bike when I bought it, was a battery charge indicator. It is also a 12 volt power tap. It has a flashing green LED if the battery is ok. It starts to flash an orange LED if the battery needs charging, and you can charge it right through the power tap. I started riding dirt\duel sport bikes in 1967. I love this little bike. It goes anywhere I need to go. Will it climb long steep hills? NO, it won't. Do I need to climb long steep hills? NO I don't. Some of the things that I have done to my bike are,; better foot pegs, a rear rack, a better tool kit, O-Ring chain, a Ricochet skit plate, 2 handlebar risers, (I am 6'3"), hand/lever guards, folding shift lever, home-made hand grips, and, I am in the process of putting a rear disc brake on it. I have some banjo bolts with bleeders coming today. I will use them to bleed the brakes. It is almost impossible to do that without them. I am also replacing the brake pads with sintered brass ones. The rear brake is the only issue that I had with the design of the bike. I love the simplicity of a carb vs electronic fuel injection. I do use Non Ethanol fuel, just like I do with all of my other carb engines. I would like to take, whoever decided to put Ethanol in our gasoline, and beat him with a bat until I was tired. When I was younger, I would ride my 86 XT 600 everywhere. I loved the power and the suspension, but with age (thank goodness) comes wisdom. This little 200 is all I need. It is far more capable than the rider. LOL Other than a few little jaunts to town and the hills around here, I do not need to ride it for long distances on the pavement. I went on a 120 mile ride yesterday, with 35 miles being rugged and the rest not. Next time I will trailer it to the rugged mountains, and then enjoy a nice relaxing ride home in my pickup, or my T Bucket. Both have hitches. I can see that with a 46 tooth rear it is nicer on the pavement, but I did not get it to ride on the pavement. The places that I still like to go are quite rugged, so I like the low gearing. I like your channel.
@BuilderofRat
8 ай бұрын
@User39. I installed the highest handlebar riser that I could find, and I wanted more, so I added another riser to the first riser. I can't go any higher because of the length of the cables and front brake hose, but it is ok with the 2 risers. I am impatiently waiting for spring so that I can ride it some more. It is snowing today here in Idaho. Thanks for reading my little novel. I did install the bleeder banjo bolts, and was able to bleed the rear brake. They work soooooo much better than the drum brakes. A little story, I was riding up a difficult road, and got out of shape and the bike went over backwards. My leg was under the bike, and from the position that I was in, I could not get into a position to lift the bike up off my leg. I did have my PLB with me, but I did not want to bring out search and rescue if I could help it. Thank goodness I wore my slip-on mini-boots that day, I was able to pull my foot out of my boot and get my leg out from under the bike. Also thank goodness that I was a ways up the hill, because the bike was definitely flooded. I went probably 100 yards with the engine turning over going down the hill before it started up. Ah, the perks of riding alone.
@scottzreality3061
Жыл бұрын
Nice. I’m hoping to get one soon.
@jordyvelthuizen5766
Жыл бұрын
can you make this bike run like 27 or 28 mph with a limiter to make it in to a cool looking scooter ??
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
I’m unsure on that. You probably could somehow, but I can’t say forsure.
@bondjames652
Жыл бұрын
I don't go on the highway with mine. For good reason...
@bondjames652
Жыл бұрын
New.
@bondjames652
Жыл бұрын
Shinko 241 for the front inflated to 25 lbs. Like a grapling hook.
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I hear. Good information to know!
@BenDover23561
Жыл бұрын
Shit color choice
@lawrencefranck9417
Жыл бұрын
It’s glorified mini bike.
@jerryhoward7910
Жыл бұрын
Rode one this past weekend. Not impressed at all …….total slug….
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
Haha yep. They are definitely far from fast. I would encourage anyone to ride before buying
@lawrencefranck9417
Жыл бұрын
That’s the point of the tw
@MuktiLuv
10 ай бұрын
and what do you ride normally if i might ask..? unless you're an hayabusa guy, yours might have been broken or set like garbage... not a speed monster sure, but it still punches. _
@fatherguidosarduchi5204
Жыл бұрын
Where I live you can’t even find a used one, or a new one for that matter. What is the hold up on the new ones????? Why are there none around? They couldn’t possibly be selling thousands and thousands of them could they? I don’t get it. They must be selling well though. I called a local dealer and they just laughed and said if you want one come put your name on a list and 500 down. Maybe in a year he said. Not my way of doing business. Oh well.
@JimCamel37
Жыл бұрын
i got a 81 xt250 and always wondered what Big wheeled felt like too Cruise on and stuff
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
For a putt around bike, it’s great. I do think a thinner tire handles better though.
@dillonadams7883
Жыл бұрын
Drove all the way to Detroit from Central Ohio to snag mine. They are hard to find for sure
@krhunt1014
Жыл бұрын
Never seen a 2013 look so good, how did you do it. 😂
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
Haha I know it right? Let’s just say, it’s one of a kind.. 😂
@tjhoss6729
Жыл бұрын
7,000 O.T.D. In Sac.California😝 So if one drives to your state how much?
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
I paid 5900 otd in Alabama for this one
@ronjohnson7699
Жыл бұрын
I want to do the mountain goat mod on the rear tire. I really love this bike . Plus it’s my first street legal bike .
@ranstan814
Жыл бұрын
NICE
@ryanproffit2298
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had multiple sport bikes, supermoto, but for some reason I want one of these. I know it’s slow, but man, it just looks fun.
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
Just make sure you know it’s slow before you buy it. It is not a highway machine. Cool little bike though for just messing around
@ryanproffit2298
Жыл бұрын
@@hurt1704 for sure, I’m back looking at 450rx again, I like to go fast too much.
@nathanduckeorth806
Жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@ronny-drz
Жыл бұрын
Nice video, everyone should have a TW! I have been licensed to ride for over 40 years - have a 2017 & now a 2023 TW to keep it company - I have other bikes, but these always bring the biggest smile, a reliable billy goat! Simpler times, all good and thanks for the video - safe riding brother, Cheers, Ronny
@artist4truth
Жыл бұрын
Like you owned them my whole life. At 62 yrs old this looks perfect.
@charlesharnois3684
Жыл бұрын
I'm 73 yrs young, not as agile as I used to be. I've Owned many Yamahas, For the kind of riding I want to do, this bike works for me! Problem is, You Can't Find Any!
@Berindei_Stefan
Жыл бұрын
silly question: the bike frame is made of steel?
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is
@Berindei_Stefan
Жыл бұрын
@@hurt1704 Thanks for the reply :)
@James-gi7lj
Жыл бұрын
I'm working on getting mine. I like the look and color of yours. Nice!
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@allentumminello2343
Жыл бұрын
Royal enfield 411 scram $5,300 OTD,
@apuuvah
Жыл бұрын
Safe and cheap fun. Bigger bikes are not so safe and not so cheap.
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
I agree. It’s the most simple beater bike ever and I love it. Just wish it had a few more cc’s and another gear
@foxtrotbravo1744
Жыл бұрын
I moved to a rural area two years ago and a lot of the roads here are gravel, and my big Triumph cruiser limits me to the paved roads. I 've been looking at this bike, have you ridden it on gravel roads?
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah. I ride gravel, pavement in town, trails, wherever you point it, it will go. Just don’t expect to go fast
@foxtrotbravo1744
Жыл бұрын
@@hurt1704 Thanks for the feedback. I hope to get one this summer.
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
@@foxtrotbravo1744 keep me updated! Good luck on the search
@BuilderofRat
Жыл бұрын
@@hurt1704 Yesterday, I got mine up to 65 MPH. I just do not like to rev the engine that tight. It will do 50 without a problem. I actively plan my routes with that in mind. I have no issue with putting it on a trailer to go riding out of town.
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
@@BuilderofRat I am the same. About 50 and that’s it for me. I might move to a 47 tooth read to help a little
@gungadingo
Жыл бұрын
I picked up my 2016 for 3,000 with 63 miles on it last year. I have added a Clark 4+ gallon tank, two inch Rox bar risers, heated grips, 15 tooth counter shaft sprocket, led headlight, IMS foot pegs, LiFePo battery, rear rack, and bark busters with hand guards. I’ve seen an indicated 80 while in a full tucked in crouch. I’m really enjoying tooling around town as well as trails and forest roads. I feel like I got a great little bike at a great price.
@hurt1704
Жыл бұрын
Yeah you stole that bike. That’s the barn find everyone wants
@thegutterpunk00
Жыл бұрын
Just curious, Earl, if you don’t mind me asking, how tall are you and how much do you weigh (just ball park)? I’m 6’2 ~260 and I’m worried about top speed. I don’t have plans for highway riding, probably just ~55 mph back roads, but of course everybody wants to go 10 over and I definitely don’t want to get run over because of that, haha. And I agree, you got an absolute steal on that one. I see mostly stock, mid ‘00 bikes with 5-10k+ miles going for damn near MSRP in my neck of the woods.
@MuktiLuv
10 ай бұрын
got mine for 800$, a TW225... im in thailand though, lol. _
@dangunn6961
Жыл бұрын
1 reason to not buy a TW200 is they have weak frames that break. I've seen videos and pictures of broken frames. Looking at it the frame appears thin and weak.
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