I bought a new 2020 T dub , and I can tell you for a taller rider (I'm 6"2", and235# ) A set of bar risers, and better footpegs make a world of difference! The front tire is the problem in mud. I have a Shinko on the front now, and the little bike will go where you point it. Yes they are slow, but for an old guy like me at 62, it fills the bill perfectly!
I just got to this video. Very, very nice. I sure thank you for taking the time to record it. I have an '07 T-dub and have had it for about 3 years or so. It was a sick puppy when I bought it and needed a ton of TLC to bring it back to life. But, it was a fun project and upon completion, it's given me loads and loads of fun in trails all over many states. Seeing where you're riding, to me, it's the perfect environment for the T-dub. I've done a bit of single and two-track riding in CO and about 99.9999% of it has been just great. Since the Dub only had 578 miles on it when I purchased it, it still had original tires on it even though they were 12 years old at the time. I went EVERYWHERE with those stock tires and never, EVER had one problem with them. I was in sandy washes, deeper and plenty of ruts, mud, soft sand, rocky single track and more and not a single problem with those 12 year old tires. They work just fine. The only reason I did change them is because they were that old. I really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks again. SR
Thanks..lived in CO for years but a Harley rider. I retired to the WA and at 75 decided to try off trail..bought a TW and have enjoyed the FS trails in the Cascades plus the Olympics ...great old man bike to enjoy beautiful country
i got one (6-4, 285) as my first ever bike and i love it. let a friend take it for a spin, a friend who rides custom rice-rockets and races corvettes for fun. he's a serious go fast guy so i prepared for him to come back and tell me how underpowered it is. he rode up, cracked his helmet open and he had the biggest smile ive ever seen him wear on his face. he looked at me, laughed, and said, "This bike is shenanigans!!!" guess she passed the cool test!
They're fantastic farm and exploration bikes. Dropping the rear sprocket from 50 teeth to 44 teeth helps with the top end but doesn't retract much from the 1st gear pull.
Different front tire is the most important upgrade and makes it a completely different machine and your riding experience will become joyful, vertical, and confident
Great trails you have there. Thanks for the review. +1 on the shinko tire upgrade. I lowered my front/rear tire pressure also. Helps allot with more suspension and grip. Even know this a low and slow bike it can still test your limits especially climbing and bush wacking. Its like an armadillo!
I'm looking for one as we speak. I've called half of my states dealers. Everyone is out. I can order one but I've waited long enough. It's frustrating. They dealers tried to push the XT250 on me but I'm not setting. I may take a road trip.
Interesting. By now, I have seen several places that indicate that the stock front tire is the major (perhaps dangerous) weak point on this bike. The second being the thin skid plate.
I am 6 foot 225-30 … put heavier rear and front fork springs… x chain rox risers… rides anywhere trail my Honda or Kawasaki or wr250 can go way more capable and fun … at a super practical price point and low maintenance schedule… change oil clean chain .. run forever
I was looking into a T-dubs 200 a few years ago, but with the terrain, wet and mud around here, with its minimal suspension and power trying to handle my 6' 240lbs ... I decided to let my TW200 ideas fade away. But I sure wouldn't pass up a chance to try one... :)
The load capacity is 345 lbs. I am 5' 11' and weigh the same as you. The TW will haul my fat but anywhere I point it. Yeah it ain't fast (55 mph cruise / 65 top), but it is unstoppable on any terrain.
@@hazcat640 Thx Haz, but I know the T-Dubs power and suspension just won't cut-it for the type of riding I do. As a starter bike, a T-Dubs is what I should have gotten...But that ship has sailed. At this point I need a bike with capabilities above my abilities so I can keep improving as a rider.
The tw200 is a great bike its so different unlike any other bike. It's low gears and low comfy seat it just chugs over everything gives you time to actually notice your surroundings. Check out my tw200 videos too!
Its called a reference point? To "help you" understand what that means, since some folks do not have very high comprehensive skills, most 6ft people and above will not look at the Tdubs because they think they will not fit on the tdubs very well; in other words, they think the bike is too small for them. I also forgot we live in a world with 6' 7" giants
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I bought a new 2020 T dub , and I can tell you for a taller rider (I'm 6"2", and235# ) A set of bar risers, and better footpegs make a world of difference! The front tire is the problem in mud. I have a Shinko on the front now, and the little bike will go where you point it. Yes they are slow, but for an old guy like me at 62, it fills the bill perfectly!
100% agree even as a 5' 9" 200 guy I needed risers and the stock foot pegs are like of an old 80cc lol. Cheers!
@@collinmc90 Front tires a crash waiting to happen. Foot pegs are boot eaters.
I just got to this video. Very, very nice. I sure thank you for taking the time to record it. I have an '07 T-dub and have had it for about 3 years or so. It was a sick puppy when I bought it and needed a ton of TLC to bring it back to life. But, it was a fun project and upon completion, it's given me loads and loads of fun in trails all over many states. Seeing where you're riding, to me, it's the perfect environment for the T-dub. I've done a bit of single and two-track riding in CO and about 99.9999% of it has been just great. Since the Dub only had 578 miles on it when I purchased it, it still had original tires on it even though they were 12 years old at the time.
I went EVERYWHERE with those stock tires and never, EVER had one problem with them. I was in sandy washes, deeper and plenty of ruts, mud, soft sand, rocky single track and more and not a single problem with those 12 year old tires. They work just fine. The only reason I did change them is because they were that old. I really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks again.
SR
Thanks..lived in CO for years but a Harley rider. I retired to the WA and at 75 decided to try off trail..bought a TW and have enjoyed the FS trails in the Cascades plus the Olympics ...great old man bike to enjoy beautiful country
You seen a squatch yet?
@@HappyHermitt Nobody talks about that. It only brings laughter.
i got one (6-4, 285) as my first ever bike and i love it. let a friend take it for a spin, a friend who rides custom rice-rockets and races corvettes for fun. he's a serious go fast guy so i prepared for him to come back and tell me how underpowered it is. he rode up, cracked his helmet open and he had the biggest smile ive ever seen him wear on his face. he looked at me, laughed, and said, "This bike is shenanigans!!!"
guess she passed the cool test!
I'm so glad he had the helmet!
The only bike that gave me true seller's remorse. Several years later I'm VERY close to buying another. :)
Most fun going slow offroad you'll ever have... tires can be changed and there are much better options out there.
You need to try a "onewheel."
Back tires ok.
They're fantastic farm and exploration bikes. Dropping the rear sprocket from 50 teeth to 44 teeth helps with the top end but doesn't retract much from the 1st gear pull.
Different front tire is the most important upgrade and makes it a completely different machine and your riding experience will become joyful, vertical, and confident
Its THE utility motorcycle of the entire industry. If you need to get from point a to point b, it’s the machine you want.
I am 6’1 and 260 tdub is my first bike and love it
Tdubs remind me of a Vespa scooter but for the dirt. They are so easy to ride and not intimidating that you end up having a blast on them.
I wonder if the wide tires are more apt to float in mud instead of digging down and getting grip.
Great trails you have there. Thanks for the review. +1 on the shinko tire upgrade. I lowered my front/rear tire pressure also. Helps allot with more suspension and grip. Even know this a low and slow bike it can still test your limits especially climbing and bush wacking. Its like an armadillo!
Thanks for the compliment
I love my TW200! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Nice video btw, thanks for sharing!
I'm looking for one as we speak. I've called half of my states dealers. Everyone is out.
I can order one but I've waited long enough. It's frustrating. They dealers tried to push the XT250 on me but I'm not setting. I may take a road trip.
The TW200 is worth it! #tw200
Bought 2 last year because nobody had KLX300.
I know I’m late but you seem to have a great time on things that aren’t super crazy
Never had the chance to tid one but they do look like fun! Yamaha knows how to make a good bike that's for sure!
I love Yamaha! 😎
Tid somebody elses.
Interesting. By now, I have seen several places that indicate that the stock front tire is the major (perhaps dangerous) weak point on this bike. The second being the thin skid plate.
Skid plates so thin, you could just about rip it off the bike by hand.
I am 6 foot 225-30 … put heavier rear and front fork springs… x chain rox risers… rides anywhere trail my Honda or Kawasaki or wr250 can go way more capable and fun … at a super practical price point and low maintenance schedule… change oil clean chain .. run forever
Definitely a fun bike!
link the single track vid you say you are going to make? Liked this one, ty
I like how you just cut yourself off with the voiceover when you start rambling lol 😂
LOL yeah I tend to do that a lot haha. My mind just runs away :D
If a TW200 doesn't like mud then what motorcycle does?
I was looking into a T-dubs 200 a few years ago, but with the terrain, wet and mud around here, with its minimal suspension and power trying to handle my 6' 240lbs ... I decided to let my TW200 ideas fade away. But I sure wouldn't pass up a chance to try one... :)
The TW200 is super fun! but yeah I did not like it in mud what so ever lol!
Your height and weight are no problem on the TW. Lots of guys your size and bigger have no issues.
@@Midgitkilla Its a fun thought and would probably be a hoot to ride once or twice but the T-Dubs is way too small of a bike to work for me long term.
The load capacity is 345 lbs. I am 5' 11' and weigh the same as you. The TW will haul my fat but anywhere I point it. Yeah it ain't fast (55 mph cruise / 65 top), but it is unstoppable on any terrain.
@@hazcat640 Thx Haz, but I know the T-Dubs power and suspension just won't cut-it for the type of riding I do. As a starter bike, a T-Dubs is what I should have gotten...But that ship has sailed. At this point I need a bike with capabilities above my abilities so I can keep improving as a rider.
Yeah, the stock tires suck. Better tires make the bike the best all-around trail crawling exploration machine out there.
The tw200 is a great bike its so different unlike any other bike. It's low gears and low comfy seat it just chugs over everything gives you time to actually notice your surroundings. Check out my tw200 videos too!
As I recall, mud and slick surfaces were really difficult to handle on the ATV tire bikes like the Honda Fat Cat and Yamaha BW's.
There is an optimal cruiz speed in the trails and the Tw delivers.
I'd buy one but have to ride 50 miles to and from dirt, if only it was a 400 or more.
Do an engine swap with a KTM RC390
Or the Yamaha MT-03 321cc engine
Good video dude love it I love making pitty videos myself ❤️
Any Sasquatch could outrun a T-dub. 🐌
Keep saying you're 6'1" like you're big lol.
Its called a reference point? To "help you" understand what that means, since some folks do not have very high comprehensive skills, most 6ft people and above will not look at the Tdubs because they think they will not fit on the tdubs very well; in other words, they think the bike is too small for them. I also forgot we live in a world with 6' 7" giants