One Year of Owning a TW200. My Thoughts and Opinions | Mini Adventure
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- I picked up this bike last October and within a year I logged 12,000+ miles . I talk about the details of the bike and my thoughts of it.
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It is so nice to see someone having FUN on a motorcycle, that's what there really for. Plus you make me laugh! Win win for me, thanks.
My husband and I both own a dub. This will be our second year. I put over 2000 miles. Sand, gravel, secondary and dirt. I'm good for all of it!
12k in a year? Solid riding! On a TW? That's love
I first met the TW in a rider course too. Back in 2013 I rode it for 2 days in the course and swore I would own one some day. I finally bought a 2020 earlier this year.
I had 168 of these in my charge, I was a mechanic for the training program in my state. I could build one in my sleep. You made a good choice, they are tough as nails.
my rider course only had one tw200, I got one of their five rebel 250's which was far from comfortable. at least I didn't get stuck with one of their two z125's 😂. they also had a tu250x and couple other bikes, funny little selection
Dude, you have so much fun and that’s what it’s all about! Never considered it until watching your video. Maybe what I’ve been looking for and didn’t even know it. Don’t wanna go fast anymore...just have fun. Thanks!🤙🏾
Exactly. I had multiple 650's and this bike is a lot more fun
Your enthusiasm for the TW is infectious. Thank you for a great review!
Man, this was so much fun to watch. This is what riding is all about.
This bike and especially the engine has roots in the BW200.
It was a transitional bike to fill in with the hopes of taking the place of all the 3 wheeled ATC’s when the ATCs got outlawed. They only made them for three years in the early 80’s. They had huge ATC type tires. That kind had gyroscopic effect that made turning and cornering cumbersome but wasn’t bad at slow speed. The one I had was like a tractor. It would go through 3 feet of Erie Pennsylvania snow with no effort at all. And when the transitioned once again to some what smaller tires and made it street legal they actually rode some to the North Pole as an advertising stunt. They started every time. And made it no problem. Those 200cc engines are great. Very reliable.
I got a Kawasaki Super Sherpa in 2009 brand new but was eyeing the TW up as a toss up. Still may get one someday. Great vid. Good to see someone having good clean fun without the daredevil stuff.
Just like when we were kids.
"it's mating season for the Tdubs" 😂 awesome stuff man. Been looking into this bike because in a super casual rider and want something for local driving and to put around on my buddies property when we camp during the summer. Thanks for the content!
I like the vid it's the most real video I've seen about a bike. Get to see it in action and even the dump on it was informative lol thanks.
Found your videos after buying my Tdub… between you and Tdubskid, what a hoot!
wishing you many more happy miles, enjoy the beauty.
It’s nice seeing someone really enjoying their shit! You seem like you’re having a blast with it. Definitely an interesting, cool bike. 👍
Thanks man . I like showing people how much fun you can have on it instead of a video of somebody talking about it in their driveway or at a dealership
Having a good time ! What an incredible riding area ! Beautiful
Tdubskid is a legend
he makes me wanna own one so bad
AWESOME Ending to your video! I loved how the water pushed the camera. It made a nice final splash to your video haha, and then you come up and look down as the video closes. GREAT CONTENT Man 👌 I gotta get me one now! :)
Thanks for giving us your honest opinion on this obviously fun bike. I started thinking about getting a smaller dual-sport a couple years ago when I motorcycled down to Death Valley. A buddy of mine goes there every year with a group of dual sport riders and he has a blast every time.
In my opinion it's the best way to go. Big Heavy bikes are no fun off road and I honestly have more fun cruising at 45mph and enjoying the scenery as I go by .
T Dubs are awesome bikes.
As long as you use them within their limits (not made for the freeway speeds 60-80 mph). But for back roads, dirt roads, fire roads, cat trails, and ATV/ORV trails its amazing.
Listening to you howl with laughter riding around with the bike makes me want one!
nice man! looks like a solid bike, im sold on it! those aqueduct roads look really fun!
Excellent video thanks man. I LOVE mine too!
It amazes me how you mountain people can ride through climate changes on a single ride. Thank you for the video I enjoyed it.
I live in KY. I paid a local dealership 500 to reserve the next TW that comes in for me. That was back in December 2020. I'm not gonna settle for any other bike. In 2019 I bought a new crf 250l honda. It was just too tall for me. I traded it to a Harley Davidson that I love but I still want a dual sport for these KY back roads. I'm trying to patiently wait for my new Tdub
Sweet terrain and perfect bike for it, nice video
I'm a Honda fanboy but this is one bike that has me intrigued 🤔 I'm not someone who worries about speed as long as I can make it to where I gotta go so I'm torn between this and a crf300l. Appreciate this video 🙏🏽
I've got 34,000 miles on my 05. and own 2 of them picked up another 05 with 2,200 miles on it and have 2,600 on it now. great all around bikes. Yamaha today is the day..
Mine is a 2017 and it's just shy of 20K now . I've had it for little over two years now
Great video
I’m picking mine up tomorrow
I first met a tw while I was at a dealership and I thought it was a total nerdy dork bike. I was new to bikes and bought a xr250l. I hated it. Was cruising craigslist for a different bike and found a tdub that looked sweet it was decked out with mods. that's the point I started really looking into a tw and probably within a year I finally Finally found a 94 with 1300 miles for 1500$. Jump in my truck and drove 2 hours and that's that. Tw200 owner ever since!
HECK YEA @CORYSart!!! Welcome to the club where ownership is membership!!!
Where did you find that? Craigslist, FB Marketplace or?
Thanks great video👍🏿👍🏿.I’m looking for one to get into adventure/dual sport bikes I grew up on trikes and quads I’ve ridden dirt bikes but never owned one! Seams like the perfect bike to learn on and build your skills!
Very good video! Thinking of buying two for the family. However never rode a dirt bike.
You’re videos are so cool 😎 keep them coming
Thanks man
Great video man! I too got roped into buying one after watching TdubsKid. He should actually should be sponsored by Yamaha. I watch your videos more to see you riding and having fun! Learn a lot.
Thanks man. He is one of the main reasons why I got one too. I agree with your statement. Yamaha should sponsor him because he influenced so many people into buying them. I wish he posted more often but he does put an insane amount of work into his videos. Much respect.
Just finally go one this year (April). Great little bike. I call it the Mule because it will go any where but not fast and it has a little attitude sometimes.
The bike has a lot of character. Glad you finally got one
Albert I agree with the attitude; mines named Bossy!
thanks for the video.. very entertaining and informational
Unfortunately they don’t sell the tw200 in my country. This thing is a chef’s recipe for FUN 🤩
Man-o-man Dual Dorks 12,000+ miles inside of 12-months!!! You have truly been clockin' miles!!! SO bummed I didn't get a ride in with you before I moved back east!
All good lol. Glad you got out of Comiefornia . Wish you could make it for the LAB2V though
Tractor factor. Love the growl.
Que haces loco...!!! Great video, i want this bike, congrats from Argentina.
i have a 2006 model ,here and yes i ride it heaps , main bike is a ktm , but i use it around town and off road , great fun great bike we cant get them here anymore in Australia . be great to buy a new one . cheers Steve /Australia .
Awesome video...thanks!
They used to have the 200 trimoto engine with semi automatic transmission, no clutch. They should have never changed that part. Super slow going was great with no clutch
I picked up a lightly used (750 miles on the odometer) 2020 last June. I put 3,750 miles on it in a couple months :) You have me beat sir.
I don't know where you live, but I swear you could be in my backyard by the way your scenery looks! I live in El Paso, TX and I have both a Suzuki DR200 and a Yamaha XT225. I grew up in southwestern desert mountains and I totally get why you love that bike. My guess is you live somewhere in California. I'm just amazed at how similar the lower elevations in your vid look like TX/NM Chihuahuan desert.
I live in central California near Death Valley and it's always good riding out here
For me, this is the best motorcycle of all.
I have an XR650L and your right. its more work than fun in tight trails..Getting stuck in mud or turning it around is a bitch when you don't have much room
Almost anywhere in Utah is great also, as long as you're not right on the Wasatch Front from Ogden to Salt Lake to Provo to Santaquin. Get anywhere away from those horrid people-infested places and the whole rest of the state is incredible. A PERFECT TW200 locale.
Greate video :)
I know I sure love mine. It's just plain fun.
My neighbor across the street here said he rode one once or twice and had so much fun on it and he's trying to get one now or a xt250 haha.
Hey Dork good video really I liked it. As you know I have saved for some time now to get a new TW 200, I was planning to get one this month the 2021. I have $600.00 dollars over the MSRP price of a new bike, however even though I knew I would need to pay the taxes, I was quite pissed at the fact the dealer's here in south Florida add what they call dealer fees. Long story short a new bike for $4699.00 is actually approximately around $5800.00 to $6000.00 dollars out the door. I guess the days of showing up with cash well over the asking price are over. With that said I have got back my composier trying to stay positive and will just need to wait another month maybe two, I have a family to support also and Christmas is around the corner, I just needed to vent a little about the BULL SHIT! of always having people trying to squeeze every cent out of you, and ofcourse they would love to finance the bike if i want so they can make twice the asking price when all said and done, just sickens me a bit. I won't give up though I will remain patient and eventually I will get one. Until then I will be enjoying your vids ride safe buddy thanks for letting me vent take care!
Thats a bummer man. Just gotta keep patient and find the right dealer. Hopefully you can get one sooner or later . Hopefully something will pop up on the marketplace or Craigslist around ya. The only downside for the buyer is that they hold their value so well that people can legit get away of selling a 15 year old T dub for 3K . Its ridiculous. I ran into that issue before I got mine in Washington. People were asking way to much for a used bike haha. I ended saying screw it and saw one at a dealership and traded a bike in for it
@@dualdorks Thanks man I will I won't give up I waited and saved this long what is another two months, it's just sad it's overwhelming to see so much greed! the bike is $4699 but dealer fees make it $6000.00 k out the door REALLY! anyway keep riding safe looking forward to your next video.
@@MrPatrickgannon
I hear you, went through the same thing up here in New England. Part of it is supply issues and uncertainty having a big impact on supply and demand, especially after last year's unexpected sales boom. Some dealers only have assurance of maybe one of a certain model, so they often ask for, and get, top dollar. I moved on from local dealer who wouldn't budge. Don't be afraid to look out of state, shipping is often cheap. Bought a new Moto Guzzi last year that way. Awesome deal.
Cheers! Oh, and look at the KLX230! ; )
@@TK-cl1jm I ended up getting the 2021 and yes at first I said no I will wait save more cash call me when your willing to make a deal. Two weeks later they decided to deal with me after I'm sure most said I am not paying 6700k for a bike that's MRSP is 4699. Long story short they kind of worked with me so I still paid top dollar but it's ok I love the TDUB, it's all I expected and more.
I payed 700 in bs fees to buy my KLR 230 last month. I payed it, but they lost any loyalty for parts.
Very good video
Saludos amigo desde pichilemu ,chile
Un habrazo 👍👍
Great lookin TDub bro. Where can i get that seat cover? thank you
FIRST!!!! AWE4SOME VIDEO!!!!!!!!
You know what grinds my gears Sir?!
You ramp up the fun factor.
I'm on my 2nd tw. Great bike.
I got an 1987 now and I love both
You’re not an official Tdubber until you’ve dragged that sucker down a hill! Also, I was aiming to get drunk, so I’d prefer more “it’s like” in the future 😁🍻 Great vid, dude!
🤣 thanks man. Its my buffer for when I'm trying to think of what to say next . Are you doing the LAB2V this year?
@@dualdorks I told myself I was going to do LAB2V this year, then it snuck up on me again and I have zero arrangements made😩 Hopefully I can redeem myself by tackling the CABDR this year. Or at least the Mojave Trail.
@@TillDeathDualUsSport my buddy and I are trying to do the CABDR in January hopefully
@@dualdorks Nice! Seems like one hell of a ride.
That was fun
Of the three bikes I ride, the TW-200 is the most fun.
awesome！ from JAPAN
I see you're a local! Lol I have some friends with tw's if you ever wanna ride up the pass or down a hill a little together!
I'm totally down! Unfortunately waiting on parts and watching my friends dog. Can't get to far out this week
I like the tires of TW. It looks better. Can anyone answer if the TX can take tires change like the TW ? If so, the TX option would look great down the line. The skinny tires of TX are a turn off to some. Looks make a big difference in making a choice.
Where are the opening scenes with the hills, Trona?
Looks like you're riding close to where Trevor lives!
I recently picked up a 2004 with 418 miles. I swapped out the seat with a tall from seat concepts. I swapped the tries with Dunlop k180s. I added a cycle racks rear rack and swapped the 50 tooth for a 47 in the rear. It's a nice little cruiser I can still take into the forest. I'm very interested in where I can find your front headlight rack? I noticed it's avove the light and not blocking it. I need this in my life. Thanks!
I made that one myself . I used 1/2 tube steel.
The real question is, can you push start it in a lake like Ryan F9 says.
You made the thing look like a tank
Where did you get the green plastic parts ?! those are amazing
Spray paint
There are actually a couple of significant differences between earlier and later model years of the TW200, other than the disc brakes improvement for the 2000 model and beyond. First, Tdubs up to 2001 had kick start and electric start. The second, and most critical difference, is the 1987 had a different electrical system than the other years. My understanding is that the headlight is powered by the stator as opposed to being connected directly to the battery. While at idle, the headlight receives only 5 volts and dims accordingly. This means that the headlight (and possibly the other lights) cannot be changed to LED or the LED will strobe at the lower voltage.
Wish they still came with a kick start
Can you share the link for some of your farkles ? I would love to check them out , especially the tank and lights . Thanks
Tank is from Procyle and the led is from harbor freight. The headlight is the JNS
is this in tucson i think ive seen that bridge at the beginning
Is that a stock pipe or fmf ?
. Always keep a Good hunting knife & water filter system thing & a fire starter thing/lighter & water/wind matches & space blanket. Just in case. HA.HA.HA
I'm looking for a bike that can go through a wash. I have a river by my home that rarely has water and want a bike that can handle the extremely loose sand. Will this work?
Yup
@@dualdorks awesome! That's all I really want a bike for. Thanks!
Looking to buy a used on but prefer one with a Tach. What year did that dissappear?
Don't quote me on it but I'm pretty sure the older ones didn't have a tach as well . You could get a trail tech display and it has a tach on it. That's what I had on my old XR that was plated
The ride seems a bit rough for a dual sport. Is the suspension on the TW too stiff?
Way to soft for me lol. I put on the cogent rear shock for it and it is so much better . Up front I have procycle heavier springs and oil too and now it rides so much better .
My only problem with this bike has been the small gas tank. Where did you get the larger one?
Procyle
@@dualdorks thanks
HI, what is the extra light above your handlebars?
It is a cheapo harbor freight LED and I hastily made the mount with some scrap metal I had lying round lol
What brand rear rack do you have and how do you like it ?
It's the Tusk Rack. It looks cool but as soon as you actually use it and put weight on it the rack itself is going to rip , especially in the corners. If you know how to weld and got the equipment it isn't to big of a deal but I might just get the cyclerack for it in the near future. Had one on my XR and had no problems with it
How is your LED set up?
Its a harbor freight LED . I currently don't have it on right now . I ordered a new rack and I want to mount it up to it
Where did u get the tank? How many gallons?
Procycle . The Clark 2.7 Gallon tank
Man 12000 in a year might be a lot to some people but my new KLR has 14k on it in 6 months lol. I guess if I had more than 1 bike or a car it would be less but this is all I have.
wow that place is so beautiful where is that
Out in the Eastern Sierras near Ridgecrest CA
Be careful when you go out to remote places like that because you you may come up on somebody burying bodies and then they start chasing you
Hi, where do you live,. Where is that you are riding?? I have the XT250 and love it .
I think its Cali. in Kennedy Meadows... I think I heard.. Very nice place.
@@frankmuccino1812 I live in Ridgecrest. Thqt area is just north of here up by Pearsonville . I do go up to Kennedy Meadows a lot
@@dualdorks thank you
ohh and loved the video, I just wish I could ride my XT250 in a place like that
Hey I'm looking at getting a xt250, is 1st gear pretty low? I want to be able to go slow through the woods i have. Thanks
where you found plastic tank?
Procycle.com
Do you have stock gearing?
Yes
are these things hard to ride standing up? no one ever stands up in there vids even when they are doing crazy terrain...
I'd recommend getting bar risers and bigger pegs . It helps out a lot when it comes to standing
2 inch risers on the bars! stand all day long!
I’m pretty sure we both rode the same t dub at the basic rider course haha
I was on my Honda during the BRC but that is when I was first introduced to the TW . Funny I didn't know a thing about them before the BRC
I like it if I could sell or trade my shadow I'd definitely do it
I wanted a Suzuki VanVan 200, but the TW200 is easier to find.
I want to see you fix a flat tire on it in the middle of nowhere. If I thought I could do that I would get one. I ride an XT225, with a center stand made by a former member of XT225.com, who no longer makes them. The center stand and narrow tires on the XT makes it pretty easy to fix a flat.
I had to in a different video
You can drag it down a hill, like a dog that doesn't want to go for a walk. Rotflmao!
Can u wheelie the Tdub
People say that as death arrives people re-run their entire life at high speed.
After +30K miles of a Tdub and if riding it again I'm dying with ear-plugs on.
I’m 6’3”….can it work for me? Thx
Yup
@@dualdorks thank you!!
[Uploaded 2 minutes ago] C'monnn WiFi!!! lol
D, It's always cool to hear that more people find out about these things from the 'rider's safety courses..
My friends back home own the shop and teach the course for the one around there..
I used to go there to visit and loiter in the shop, and there were always TDubs putting around out there.
Yeeaah buddy!
Before those courses, It was rare to spot em'.. I think I had the only two around..
D, it's so killer how much you've gotten to ride and enjoy yours! Man, @ 12k mi.. That's outa' hand!
As we hit the 6:17 mark, and the bike flops over and takes a dirt nap.. Hahahahaha
Dude, I love how ya just bash around on yours! They just go and go and go! Absolute Beasts!
The area that you're riding around in the vid - Killer! That's an enduro playground for sure!
And the s**w... I still can't believe you got that much over there! I think ya beat us over here!
The flurries and freezing rain while I was riding was enough for me! haha
Funny you mentioned some of the TDub owners..
They'll rant and rave about how good or bad they are, come off as gurus, yet damn near no miles on the clocks,
they sit and collect more dust than cruise and collect dirt.. I'll never understand..
[as we get to 12:11] Is that a jump? It sure looks like it could be. And **Wham** Yup, it's a jump! :D
Another reason I love these things so much.. When I took my other ones out on 'urban adventures'
[more like terrorizing town] I'd carve into driveways and jump the sides, find big trees where you could ride up the trunks..
Then either jump em' at odd angles, or, ride up em', clutch, and roll back down fakey [backwards] then roll out.. [BMX'er]
Mine saw a 1/2 pipe, lots of skate/bike ramps, colleges [ledges, ramps, and staircases], r/r tracks, you name it..
All the abuse and torture I put one of them through, it's amazing I never even bent a rim or popped a tire..
Is that another jump @ 12:40 ? Hahahaha Talk about a great transition into the next suggested mod. :D
Ya found some Mud! Niiice. Just a few days ago, I learned about a place near by where there's Sand.
[Unless I hit an actual beach, we don't have very many places with sand around here, so that was cool]
15:47 - Talk about a mountain goat.. Nice climb!
Man.. you know what I always say.. That scenery and terrain.. Just unreal.. love it!
GREAT thoughts/opinions and overall video bro!
🤘😊
Sam -
@@DirtyDovi No joke! This is what my little Sis and Bro had in their safety course as well!
IS THAT BARSTOW ???
Out near Ridgecrest
Dork is right.
6:43 Shake my head. :(
Sometimes you got to down shift bro...