Hi last time I posted here I was asking about a used TW with a first gear problem. From the great advice I received I did not buy the used one. I did purchase a 2009 TW from a local dealer ( Champion Yamaha Oakland FL ) they had received an 09' with 18 miles on it from another dealer. I have been using this as my only transportation for almost a year. I am just shy of 10k miles on it. This bike is rock solid! It is my first motorcycle and has been very reliable, fun and very economical.
I must admit I have not been easy on it. Mostly riding on the street and sandy WMA roads. I put 6k on it in the first four months, and I am sorry to say I did not even pay attention to my chain until it fell off the rear gear. After that I started cleaning and adjusting it regularly. Now with almost 10k on it, my TW is in need of some love.
Hope I can find some answers here.
Searched the forum and found lots of great info but it being my only transport I am looking for some advice.
Thanks in advance for you time
2009 TW 200 Stock except for Clarke tank
Original chain and sprockets lasted 10k with no love first 6k
Original tires with 10k on them Back is still good front needs Replacement
Questions
Aluminum sprockets or steel which is best?
Being in florida (flat, flat, flat) would a 15x47 sprocket setup be better?
Does anyone have any input on these tires for the street?
Bridgestone TW204 Trail Wing
It looks like the DID Oring chain is the way to go YES?
Thanks again for your time. Mark
Sprockets: If the OEM ones are steel,stay with the steel.
Gearing: You will probably be better off staying with the OEM set up....14/50.
Tires: Alot of the TW'ers are raving over the Shinko "golden boy"....I think it's a sr244 model?.Most folks,I believe ,stay with the OEM rear type tire(some will chime in and say different?).
Chain: O-ring....yes!.
As you have already said....pay more attention to your beloved chain...it could have easily came off in a poor situation ='s hospital or death. Have fun.
Since your at sea level,I'm not sure if re-jetting the main jet would do you any good or not?.....look into this,helps the bike run cooler,and gives a bit more pep!.
