[nfpgasmask]

Shit man, that's rough. Glad you survived and you have plans to ride again. Scary. Just another good reminder that anything goes when you are on two wheels.

Bart

 

[lizrdbrth]

Marking my spot pending an attempt to have another member help my technophobic self figger out the bubbles.

If he gives up in frustration most of it is here:

http://tw200forum.com/forum/performance-customization/3562-s-done.html

 

[admiral]

I am rehabbing now from a face-plant in oct of 2010. Hit a dog at around 50 miles an hour on a hardtop road.

I remember when you reported that. Wow, really put you out of action! I think a bunch of us have broken things over the years that doesn't allow us to do what we did before we broke it. Sure do hope things are looking up.

I really enjoyed your ride around the old Army Fort. I had a fun time looking it up.

Glad you're able to check in. Take Care.

 

[fairwindracing]

just a heads up Eastwood powder coat "oem wheel sparkly silver" #51082, is a close match to the frame paint on my 2013

 

[Tiny-Wheel-200]

A quick synopsis of the more noteworthy mods to my 07 tw which is built for alaska.

1. Suspension: Front Forks and triple from a 1986 tri z 250. 9.2 inches travel (also tri z wheel, brake, fender, etc.
Rear. Banshee shock with custom heavier full length spring for the "corn fed" rider. 2.75 inch shock travel.

2. Tires: Front 25 8 12 atv tire sti black diamond ATX 1.125 tread
Rear 27 9 14 ITP Swamp lite 1.5 inch tread

3: Rider interface: Honda fatcat handlebars: 3.5 inches of rise
Cheap ebay steel oversize pegs.

4. Dual 55/42 sprockets with o ring chain.


Left to do:

2 inch bar risers.
Custom full width fabricated skid
12t primary sprocket.

 

[Texas TDub]

1. First change I did was cut the back license plate holder off--Knife from the kitchen and a file

2. I added ATV bars ($19) Shop in Oceanside, CA

3. Jimbo Shield--Jimbo

4. Rhino lined skid plate--Jimbo

5. 15 tooth front sprocket--(Internet)

6. Old school Acerbis disc brake cover--(Craigslist)

7. Fabricated fender bracket for a UFO Supermoto fender (Internet)

8. Oversized pegs--$19 (Ebay)9. Blaster Shock--(Craigslist)

9. Shinko front tire (don’t remember)

10. New gold chain and black rear sprocket--(Internet don't remember where)

11. Power Core Pipe--Fellow Tubber form member

12. Pelican Case--(Craigslist)

13. Storage tubes (to hold 2- 1 liter fuel cans)

14. Cyclerack $100 (Craigslist)

15. Fabricated longer kickstand--Fellow Tdubber

16. Hybrid forks (mid 90’s YZ 80 front fork tubes)--(Craigslist)

17. Lizard Break Oil Cooler--The man himself

18. Sunline folding shifter--clearance table at local shop

19. Acerbis Hand Guards--(Craigslist)









What's left on my wish list:



1-being priority

2-being a nice addition



a. XT tank (1)

b. Skid Plate (1)

c. Progressive springs {for the front (2)}

d. Stiffer rear spring for the Blaster shock (2)

(does anyone have any suggestions on making it a bit stiffer?)





TO BE CONTINUED...

This beautiful rig looks like it has more height in the frame area. The space between rear fender & rear tire looks like it has been modified. Is this the case, how is it done? Thanks

 

[Rhodetrip]

This beautiful rig looks like it has more height in the frame area. The space between rear fender & rear tire looks like it has been modified. Is this the case, how is it done? Thanks

Blaster shock, item #9

shock info: http://tw200forum.com/forum/performance-customization/1084-rear-shock.html

 

[Texas TDub]

Blaster shock, item #9

shock info: http://tw200forum.com/forum/performance-customization/1084-rear-shock.html

Awesome! Thank you

 

[greenbomb]

This forum just keeps getting better

 

[toma55]

Just bought a 2013 TW. I want to use it for camping and around town for errands mostly. Maybe an old fire trail or some beach riding once in a while. I know mods are individual preference but I'd like to ask what mods would be recommended for this type of use in order to make the bike dependable and nice to ride. That is where did the factory fall short and what can be added to make up for any short falls?

Thanks all.

 

[joedirt1970]

I would like to claim that cool TW with big travel. I also need to point out that half of the stuff is on there to look cool. Since it has 13 hp. I figure that it's more about fun and dreaming it's actually a real racing motorcycle.

 

[87bags]

joedirt1970,
That's a good handle name. Just remember the mighty TW is plenty powerful enough to get you killed or wind up in the ER......... 13 horses and all! These little bikes can do more than many would like to give them credit. That said, go ride it like a real racing bike and have a blast! I have several bikes and the TW is becoming a favorite in many ways. I will always keep one in the stables.

 

[Texas TDub]

Just bought a 2013 TW. I want to use it for camping and around town for errands mostly. Maybe an old fire trail or some beach riding once in a while. I know mods are individual preference but I'd like to ask what mods would be recommended for this type of use in order to make the bike dependable and nice to ride. That is where did the factory fall short and what can be added to make up for any short falls?

Thanks all.

Check out my gallery. There are numerous mods which make the TW ideal for what you plan on doing with it. I have the same intentions.

 

[joedirt1970]

I definitely put it to the limit at times. I also like it to look fast when it stands still.

 

[lowtechboy]

This is my 91, it was my first bike and is a great ride! I got it in the original "purple people eater" color scheme and didn't quite like it that way. So I made a few mods.

1. Recovered the purple seat.
2. Added Jimbo Shield
3. Added hand guards
4. Made custom fender bracket and added new fender
5. XT250 tank
6. Rear Box
7. Added LED light strip (I see deer now.)
8. High output headlight bulb
9. New road tires
10. Custom Graphics (a good friend off mine has a auto graphics shop)
11. New chain and front sprocket

So far I haven't done much else, this was a fun build though. Thanks for letting me show off my toy!

 

[littletommy]

Tell me more about the light strip please.

 

[lowtechboy]

Tell me more about the light strip please.

Its a 6-LED Light strip that I wired directly into the high beam headlight switch. I had to make an extension to the bracket that came with it and then I mounted it to the fender bracket I made for the high mount fender. Its crazy bright, and I have it pointed up just a tad so it really reaches down the road (I used to work a night shift and drove home on back roads with no lines and lots of deer)....

Here is one like the one I got on E-Bay LED Light bar

 

[littletommy]

Thank you.

 

[Animal]

Let me know what you do with the TM28. I have one installed and have been tweeking the jets. still slightly rich with 115 / 17.5 jets but runs good. mpg down to about 60.

 

[Mr-TW]

TW200 Upgrading
Took the opportunity since the weather and season is ending shortly here in SoCal (gonna get really hot soon) to do some upgrades. Here’s my list with comments on installation.

1) Moose Racing rear rack. Bolted on as specified, all necessary hardware included. Had to remove back of seat cover, grind away some of the seat pan to clear upper brackets and restaple cover on pan.
2) Twisted Throttle Water Resistant Rear License Plate Lockable Storage Box. A must. Need to keep those important papers for the Gestapo! Easy bolt on.
3) Kuryakyn tail light bulb with flashing brake light. Easy replacement for existing.
4) Lockhart Philips Short Stalk Turn Signals w/clear lenses. Wires were plenty long enough & come with bullet connectors similar to Yamaha. Had to squeeze Yamaha female connectors because light male connectors a tad too small. Rear fit perfect, had to install ½” spacers on fronts to clear the headlight fairing. Light Stalks have plenty of thread for that.
5) Jimbo Grey Windshield. Fit perfect. Billing perfect. Shipping time perfect. Communication perfect. What can I say?
6) Handlebar bag. Any kind is better than no kind. Mine is a Willie & Max, leather, Velcro closure. Needed for cell phone and your ID for the Gestapo!
7) Barkbusters Storm hand weather guards. Easy to install but time consuming. Advise you watch video first. Fits perfect.
8) Halo Automotive Platinum White head light bulb. Easy replacement for existing.
9) IMS Super Sport Foot Pegs. Possibly the most ill-fitting generic pieces of junk footpegs I have ever purchased. Would not recommend them to anyone. Will buy a different pair later.

Future plans is a rear Pelican Box or Milk Crate. Upgraded tires. Maybe longer swing arm.