[chevchris]

Hay TW members, Im new to your sight & am interested in your discussions on Yamaha TW200s: F/R racks, taller handle bars exc. Im also a new rider in the world of dirt/street riding. Ive ridden Quads and utvs most of my life.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your discussions. ~Chris~

 

[Schleppy]

Hay TW members, Im new to your sight & am interested in your discussions on Yamaha TW200s: F/R racks, taller handle bars exc. Im also a new rider in the world of dirt/street riding. Ive ridden Quads and utvs most of my life.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your discussions. ~Chris~

Welcome,



Do you already have a TW?

 

[chevchris]

Welcome,



Do you already have a TW?

Picking up a TW that I found This Friday... It is a 2000 model TW200 white/blue with gray frame, it has 3000miles on it in perfect condition. This will be my first dual sport.

 

[darnold87]

Picking up a TW that I found This Friday... It is a 2000 model TW200 white/blue with gray frame, it has 3000miles on it in perfect condition. This will be my first dual sport.

Welcome Chris!

You'll find this website to be very informative and full of really nice folks...

Excited for you to get that T-dub and start riding with us!

That'll make 3 of us good friends in Salem on T-dubs.

 

[805gregg]

You don't need a front rack, these are so slow already, you don't need anymore wind resistance, or weight on the front forks (not a lot of travel. Most here use Cycleracks, reasonably priced, kinda fit and are strong. You can fit all your gear on the back.

 

[chevchris]

You don't need a front rack, these are so slow already, you don't need anymore wind resistance, or weight on the front forks (not a lot of travel. Most here use Cycleracks, reasonably priced, kinda fit and are strong. You can fit all your gear on the back.

Good advice, I also plan on carrying a back pack. I dont think front racks look that great anyways, Im sure some people might like them.

I just need to decide on a rear rack/box/canister setup, & upgrade to the handlebars. Ill search our forums on the subject. But Im always up for hearing opinions.

 

[darnold87]

Good advice, I also plan on carrying a back pack. I dont think front racks look that great anyways, Im sure some people might like them.

I just need to decide on a rear rack/box/canister setup, & upgrade to the handlebars. Ill search our forums on the subject. But Im always up for hearing opinions.

Chris~

I've already got your first mod! I just ordered a couple tool tubes and one of them is for you.

(as a welcoming gift into the dual sport world)

Lots of guys use these and they are great. There's even a thread on them:

http://tw200forum.com/index.php?/topic/241-the-famous-storage-tube/

You can carry tools, paperwork, a bottle of water, or even some small fuel cans fit inside.

Anyway, it should be here next week...

 

[qwerty]

Backpacks are certainly handy, but can be uncomfortable and even dangerous in certain situations. Consider their use carefully.

 

[chevchris]

Backpacks are certainly handy, but can be uncomfortable and even dangerous in certain situations. Consider their use carefully.

Thanks, any advice helps.

 

[chevchris]

Chris~

I've already got your first mod! I just ordered a couple tool tubes and one of them is for you.

(as a welcoming gift into the dual sport world)

Lots of guys use these and they are great. There's even a thread on them:

http://tw200forum.com/index.php?/topic/241-the-famous-storage-tube/

You can carry tools, paperwork, a bottle of water, or even some small fuel cans fit inside.

Anyway, it should be here next week...

Thanks bud, I really like those. I searched the link the other day & liked them alot. Ill need all the help I can get setting up the bike.

 

[chevchris]

Chris~

I've already got your first mod! I just ordered a couple tool tubes and one of them is for you.

(as a welcoming gift into the dual sport world)

Lots of guys use these and they are great. There's even a thread on them:

http://tw200forum.com/index.php?/topic/241-the-famous-storage-tube/

You can carry tools, paperwork, a bottle of water, or even some small fuel cans fit inside.

Anyway, it should be here next week...

What fuel can options fit inside the TUBES? That sounds interesting.

 

[darnold87]

What fuel can options fit inside the TUBES? That sounds interesting.

That thread I linked talks about them. I think many 1-quart ot 1-litre fuel bottles fit.

http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3664373



Mine is from a backpacking fuel kit and fits great. Taking it to Moab this month as an emergency reserve.

 

[TW-Brian]

Here are a couple of options for carrying fuel bottles:

Brian

 

[Woofhound]

I got a small Nomadic rack for mine and atatched a 14 liter Bagman tank bag with side pockets to it.... hauls pretty much everything i might need for a day outing. Tools, fuel bottle, rope, small shovel, emergency blanket, a MRE, knife, hand warmers, camera, lighter, extra batteries for gps, led flashlight. bug repellant, throwaway rain poncho, a bottle of water.

 

[Bagger]

Welcome to the addiction !! Yer a gonner now......



That's a slick set up Wolfie. Does it flop around much? I'm a big believer in simpler is better and like the looks of that.



Bag

 

[Woofhound]

It doesn't seem to move at all with 8 heavy duty ties holding it to the rack .... I went with a small rack due to the fact that i get these uncontrollable urges to go up knarley hills and trails and didn't want the large rack getting in the way of a sudden and unplanned dismount mid hill. sometimes chit happens. here's a pic of just the rack... I got it from the mfg on ebay currently $48 shipped, nice light duty rack. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yama...8142786QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[chevchris]

Here are a couple of options for carrying fuel bottles:

Brian

I like the rear fuel container option Brian. Ill give it some thought, thanks.

 

[chevchris]

I got a small Nomadic rack for mine and atatched a 14 liter Bagman tank bag with side pockets to it.... hauls pretty much everything i might need for a day outing. Tools, fuel bottle, rope, small shovel, emergency blanket, a MRE, knife, hand warmers, camera, lighter, extra batteries for gps, led flashlight. bug repellant, throwaway rain poncho, a bottle of water.

Thanks for the pics & advice Woofhound. I was also wondering if it flops/flaps around?

 

[chevchris]

Welcome to the addiction !! Yer a gonner now......



That's a slick set up Wolfie. Does it flop around much? I'm a big believer in simpler is better and like the looks of that.



Bag

Thanks Bagger for the welcoming in, I just got the 2000 TW200 I mentioned, minor problems but awesome bike. Ill post pics later... (-:let the mods begin.

 

[bbagwell]

Hi Chris!