I Got A Yamaha TW200 Dual Sport Motorcycle!!!
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My name is Eric and I travel with my cat, “Jax” in a 2001 Chevy Fleetwood Tioga Arrow 24D Class C RV. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round. Here are some popular questions answered:
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RV MPG: 7-11mpg depending on generator use. (7.4L 454 Chevy) 65,000 miles
Scooter: 2011 Honda PCX 125 with 4K miles. (99mpg)
Solar: 500 watts on tilting brackets on roof. 5 AGM batteries totaling 400 amp hours
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Jax is a MaineCoon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. He weighs 23lbs. Born April 21st 2010.
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Eric Jacobs
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Olympia, WA 98507
I can tell you are totally stoked about the new motorcycle so a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!🎈🎉 I bet a few years ago when u 1st got started out on Utube you just never could've imagined where you are now with your channel huh? Well a big Congratulations on that 2. You've come a long way baby lol. Im so very happy for you Eric. I know you have worked really hard and had some days you just felt you couldn't go any further. But Im hear to say Im so glad you did. Seeing your rig driving down N.Lagoon out here on our lil beach is how I found you and now we are planning our own adventures. So a great big thank you for not letting the crap get you down n keep you there. I have a big hug for you whenever hopefully I get to meet you in person. You really did change my future. So keep up the awesome job and as always buddy...Much Much MUCH 💘 🐝Safe & God Bless. Take care and I hope to see you on the road soon😜😘 oh give Jax a chin scratch from us. 😻😸
Great job finding the bike and the ramp. The TW200 is an excellent little bike. It is super maneuverable, and its low stance makes it safe to ride in tight, tricky situations.
I bought a new one in 2004, and put over 40,000 miles on it over the next several years, riding it almost daily to work & back. I was getting about 80 - 85 mpg on mine.
It’s very handy around town, but really shines out in the boondocks.
I was able to find a stock Yamaha luggage rack for mine, on e-bay. It helped a lot.
Happy Trails
Nice! I've had the TW200 on my wish list for a couple years now. Congrats Eric! Ride safe!
A great find and you'll have loads of fun riding that on modest trails. ATGATT - all the gear, all the time. An evaporative cooling vest will keep you comfy in the heat. Love your RV, too!
Congratulations Eric!
Happy trails & Blacktop.
This bike is much more conducive to your lifestyle and channel.
Enjoy 😆!
Nice upgrade, Eric! I can't wait to see the videos you produce now that you can get back into more out-of-the-way locations.
Oh crap you got me hooked now. Rv, boondocking, solar power, AND dual sports! Literally that's my TH-cam history almost all the time. About the only channel I know of with all four. Subscribed!!
Super Happy for you Eric!! I have 2007 Yamaha XT 225 that I travel with and absolutely LOVE IT!!!! I wish you the best with it and Happy & Safe Travels!!!
Beautiful bike Eric! Grats! And again, it was very nice to meet you and Jax.
Nice bike Eric!!!! Thanks for the ride!!! I Love riding on a bike/motorcycles!! HUGS to You & Jax!!!!
Great ride, a few tips from an old timer rider, 1. hook up the left side tiedown straps to the park ramp before rolling the bike up. 2, put self-stick rubber step strips on the ramp and 3. USE aircraft wingnuts with nylon inserts!! (regular wingnuts vibrate loose and ramp can bounce off)
Home Depot or Amazon for those new wingnuts .. Robert Westbrooks is absolutely right. Keeps you from one day finding you've lost your ramp.
AWESOME!! Have fun, those things are a BLAST! Hugs to you and Jax, stay safe & have happy travels.
Much better and more versatile, need to get some camera mounts so you can keep both hands on the handlebars while filming! Happy for you Eric.
Congratulations on your new bike. Seen you from start till now and I have to say that's the American dream ! Keep it up :)
hey Eric, good luck With the new bike. It looks really good. I would advise you to get a set of magnetic trailer lights because it's just safer. by the back of the bike it looks like there's plenty of clearance but the front wheel may get in the way of your brake light
You go Eric! Live your life to the fullest and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Looks like you're doing a great job getting things the way you want and having fun while you're at it. I'm happy for you.
Love the review but I call B.S. that you hit 80 unless you drove off a cliff
I had a TW, it was bone stock, and I can verify that - unless it's been regeared - it would never, ever hit 80 mph before the engine turned inside-out.
KPH
Lol
80 kph is about 50 mph, so yeah, that's possible. You can upgrade the sprockets (front and rear) to get a TW200 up to about 65, but I don't believe the sprockets exist that will allow one of these to hit 80 mph.
He was on the 19 betwixt Tucson and Nogales, the only metric highway in this backwards country. So that must have been Kilometers/hour.
Congrats! My friend had one and I took my motorcycle license test on one... Super fun and lightweight. What I call chuckability!
What an awesome choice. The most versatile bike out there. People ride these things on crazy long road trips. South America, hell even the North Pole! You'll love it!
Nice bike, happy for you! Be safe on it, watch out for those that aren't. Two hands on the handlebar friend, your Jax needs his dad. Great job loading it. Be safe. 😊👍
Your going to love you're new TDub. I've had one for about 5 years, and it is so much fun. I went with the 80-20 tires, since the worst I ride is dirt roads, and they work great. They make riding on pavement much nicer. The first improvement I would recommend is a "Seat Concepts" replacement seat. It would make a world of difference on any trip longer than 30 minutes. That original seat will bust your behind after a short ride. Check out the tw200forum.com , lots of great people there, and all kinds of reviews and suggestions for upgrades too. Happy Trails.
I absolutely love this idea. What a way to enjoy the best of both worlds ( on roads and off roading). Awesome addition to the team.
Great job Eric you should have alot of fun on that bike!
You will have a great time with that bike! It is great for all kinds of terrain! It will go as far as you push it!✌️
I can't wait to see video from new places. This bike will bring camera angles you haven't been able to get with your scooter. Your next go-round of the USA will be quite a bit more adventurous. Next time you are in the Tombstone are, would love a meet up. Or maybe on the road as we finish our skoolie!
Great man, looks fantastic and your gonna have so much fun with her for sure. Enjoy and have a nice day.
Yep, that's the ramp! That ground clearance (when loading) is sweet. I guess we learned not to lean the ramp extension on the awning arms when loading, huh? lol
Happiness is enjoying a lively and fun companion to explore with. You've got it now. Congrats.
Good for you man, have fun !
Awesome bike Eric! Congratulations Enjoy those trails and adventures.
Eric
Run a strap around the wheels and under the tray to positively keep them from bouncing out
Thanks for showing the new bike. I knew what ya got and was hoping this video would come out soon, You'll love it Eric. Hell I used to have the smaller frame of this bike. I had a 2002 TW125 and loved that thing.
Cool bike enjoy can’t wait to see what you film on it
Awesome choice on the bike, they are the best of all worlds. Good luck, you're going to really enjoy it. Safe travels my friend.
#1 Good Morning, Eric. Be safe when motoring, remember "Lawrence of Arabia". You seemed to have chosen wisely for the Motorcycle to meet your needs.
Good for you, Eric! She's a beauty...congrats!
Glad you didn't fall with that one handed camera stunt. Them rocks would've been like a cheese grater.
That's what i thought
I had to say that was my first thought as well....
You’re right!
That's what life is all about having fun. Good for you Eric.
Love the bike, but your tail lights are partially blocked, might want to add some to the ramp. Should be an easy fix by using the existing plug and running new led lights. It is just one of those things to make sure that those traveling behind you can really see the lights better. Again nice bike and I think you will have some epic videos with it and good flexibility.
So happy for you! Stopped watching now due to health issues. But i am now back watching everyday, plus i will go back and watch what I've missed. I have been watching you back you first started doing YT. You deserve everything you worked for.
Good choice - I put more miles on my TW than my Harley and KTM combined.
Glad you are pleased with your new bike mate, it looks great. Hope you have a lot of fun with it.
Liking that Eric,more versatile for your needs
Congratulations! I was really hoping you were going to get a dual sport. Enjoy!
80mph? on the Interstate? Is that with stock sprockets? or has it been modified?
it's prob a 44 or a 45 tooth, I have a 44 on my TW it will do about that.
Very nice Eric! Good for you man. Your evolution continues and I am amazed at how consistently your audience grows. I have been watching you a few months and your channel continues to improve and evolve. You´re living the dream!
Congratulations on your new bike. Matches your rig. Be safe. Watch out for the other drivers.😊
Congrats on the new motorcycle, those TW's are a ton of fun!
Looks fun! I'm looking forward to seeing what adventures and misadventures you get up to with it :)
You made that look easy. Congratulations on the new bike!
Nice looking bike. The fat tire sure give it an interesting look. Cold blooded huh? By that, you mean air cooled I'm going to guess? Looks like it wasn't too much of a problem putting it up on the rack. Hopefully taking it off is just as easy. Ride safe! :)
When he said cold blooded, that's an old term for "needing to use the choke a lot"
That dual sport is a beauty! And you loaded it up quickly and easily! Whoohoo!
Nice bike ..I got a 2015 TW200 very good bike
enjoy
gee8nats what is your height? Im 5'4 and have idea of buying one.
Too Cool! Congrats Eric. Brings back memories of my old biking daze. Be careful of the crown in the trails and the loose rock/debris. I noticed a little fishtailing, that can get nasty in an instant. Have always enjoyed your video coverage of your travels from the beginning. Take care
Eric, you’re about to hit 130,000 subscribers, awesome
Enjoy your new ride, be safe.
Awesome Eric! Tearing up the back country, good for you. Congrats!
Very nice. Love that bike.
You are going to love the new bike. You will be able to get to all the places you missed before.
Great choice for a bike. Look into a shock saver. It's a block that sits on top of front tire and under steering brace. Allowing you to cinch it down high without blowing out a shock seal . Sence shocks sent as compressed . And do you still have the rc truck ain't seen in in awhile
chrisrandall79 yeah, he's got the s**t cranked on those straps on the front, not good having those shocks bottomed out all the time.
Awesome new wheels Eric! Great find! Best of luck, have fun and most of all stay safe!
Those TWs are a lot of fun but unless yamaha changed them significantly since the 1990s they only go about 55 maybe 60 if you rev the piss out of them. Still for a lightweight dual sport they are super reliable with minor maintenance, if you do a lot of highway mileage do the valve check every 5-8k and you won't have any issues.
dposer10 WRONG . He said he was doing 80 mph
He said he had it up to 80 mph...but slower would be better.
ya, would've liked to be beside him at 80mph to believe that. My XT250 might do that downhill with a tail wind, otherwise it's pretty much topped out at 75 on the level if you're hunkered down low.
Yeah, not quite sure how he spooled that up to 80 mph. That's about the top speed of my Kawasaki KLR 650 dual sport. Having said that, he seems to have the perfect bike to help add content to the channel. Great move to get that bike!
Really nice. I never thought of the combo idea before. Makes total sense. Fun Too!
Nice bike! It totally suits you. So Excited for you, for the adventures you're going to have on the bike. xox
This bike is Beast! Well done, and safe trip dude!
Jax saids "Be careful Dad".
The TW200 is an excellent choice!
Congrats on the new bike!
I'm waiting for the video of you picking pieces of gravel out of your arms and legs. Proper attire dude.
I KNEW it was gonna be a Tw200! That's awesome man I really want one myself. Congrats and I can't wait to see some 'sploring videos! Now back to watching ( I'm only 24 sec in hehe)
Does this require a motorcycle endorsement now on your license? Not sure how Washington is doing this lately. Love the new carrier. Best of luck with the new wheels. You will enjoy it :)
He had to have a moto endorsement for the scooter because it was over 49cc.
TheWizechatmgr Down in Florida anything bigger than a 50cc requires it, even if it's a scooter.
Pretty sure anything over 49c.f. requires a license endorsement.
In Ga. or Fla., They ask for license, no motorcycle endorsement, same as driving without a license. Jail time!
Can confirm, in WA state you have to have a moto endorsement for anything over 50ccs. The TW200 needs a standard moto endorsement same as any “real” bike from a CBR to an R1200GS to a Harley.
Love your channel Eric! I watched your video of you at the RV Museum and just finished watching "RV the movie". That was a funny movie! :) Keep up the good work!
Never ride without long pants, boots and gloves.
Gregg Collins Seems like common sense but some insist on learning the hard way. I suppose grated scarred leg skin is reminder enough post accident.
Yup. Tearing up your legs is inevitable and it is instinctive to reach out with your hands to catch yourself. Get a winch.
never live life either
Gregg Collins i was thinking the same thing, road rash isn’t fun and neither is a bare leg against a hot pipe.
good point!
Cool new bike E, it's so much you. We liks it more than the other one, glad you upgraded and please no more one handed filming stunts for us.
God bless and take care.
For carrying everyday items a backpack takes a lot of beating :)
Welcome to the TDUB CLUB! Excellent choice you made there. They are an amazing little mountain goat of a motorcycle!
Where’s the sidecar for that big ole cat ?
That would be funny
Awesome! I had a feeling that's the kind of bike you were looking for. You just can't beat a dual sport. I had a Honda 600 dual sport for years. That thing was a beast :-) Enjoy all of the new adventures :-)
Looks fantastic, Eric! Great find! Looks like it will be perfect for what you need! :)
Sweet Eric
Eric,
The Yamaha TW200. What a great choice! Low saddle, light weight, something like 80 miles to the gallon, on/off road capable, inexpensive to buy and maintain...should I gone on? A true classic. Although I have not owned or even ridden a motorcycle since a horrendous crash in 2008, your video really really makes me want to get back on the saddle. For sure when I become a nomad like you guys, this will be my choice for trips into town or up into the mountains! Thanks for everything you film!
Eric I’m here in quartzsite still I’m waiting for my dirt bike exhaust pipe I’ll be in slab city soon and we can ride together
You rolled it up in there perfectly! Good job, nice bike. Good for you Eric.
nice one Eric
My wife and I have a pair of t-dubs. We got them for exactly the same reasons you got yours. We go full timing later this year, until then we ride around home. Ours have been a lot of fun so far. They are good bikes.
Congrats!
Better get some leathers there dude, I hear gravel rash can be horrendous.
Congratulations- looks like a lot of fun in your future!
Alway keep Jax in your head when your riding fast. You alway want to come home safe to him.
I know, I'm not your mother. Safety first. Years ago, I wept out seeing a snake in the street. Landed up against a fence bruised and bloody. Texas countryside at the time.
Granny Fan
saw you at RTR you were busy but took a minute .and very cordial.. Jax looked great! he stold some of your thunder now he is definatly a FAT CAT. HUGE compared to you tube pictures.definatly the handsom one in the family. also a ham for pictures.. thanks for a good time.
Looked easy enough enjoy your new ride.....thanks for shareing tell jax we all say hello
Bummed I missed you at the RTR. It would have been cool to do an interview or something with you on my channel. We both live on the road :]
AWESOME!!! You are going to have so much fun with that bike. Please be safe out there. :)
Nice blue bike safe riding
Beautiful new bike! I love the blue. Enjoy & be safe!
Been riding for years. If I were you I would get some long pants to wear when riding. Road rash isn't fun and can kill you. JMHO
Looks like so much fun! I'm sure everybody and their brother is going to say something about this but I'm going to say it anyway. Please don't ride without gear! I just don't want to see you wipe out in those rocks and shred yourself! I love to ride as much as the next person. I'm totally happy for you! You're gonna have many miles of good times on this bike!
It's scarey! Be carefuf!
Dang nice little bike for all purpose! Very cute too. Very nice bike footage Eric.
Congratulations on your new bike!! This bike suits you a lot better. Keep up the great vids.
Looks like a different set of trade-offs but that they will match what you want to do perfectly. Looks like being a bit lighter and the higher center of gravity made it easy to get on the back of the RV as well. Enjoy your new bike!
Looks GREAT Eric enjoy have fun&be safe.
I'm excited for you and excited to see the adventures you go on. Should be a nice little bike and another avenue to gain some subs. Awesome.
FFFUUUUUUUCCCCKKKKK YEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!! TW200 is the enduro of my dreams! I have wanted one for years and years, and even almost bought one a couple years ago but didnt want to spend the cash. Congratulations man, thats a damn good lookin bike. Thats good you know how to clean the carb now, because bikes like that, ridden the way they're meant to be, lol...itll come in handy. That back tire is the reason I love those Tdubs! Its the closest thing we can get to a Honda fat cat or Yamaha big wheel these days. Thats friggin awesome man, I cant wait to see the videos from the trail rides and stuff. Cool deal man!
That bike is definitely more YOU! Awesome purchase -- looks like fun!