My TW200 climbed an alpine foot path on damp dirt, over a talus slope, but the knobby failed to climb ice entry into a glacier cave. It did roll around upon cold lava flow upon an active volcano. Helping me discover lava tube entry locations.
@@jcee2259 the rear tyre is the weakest point, not great on slimy mud. I put a Michelin AC10 on the front (proper nobbile) and it works great, I expected poor road handling but in fact it work perfectly well and off road the front is very stable in all conditions.
Well said. Consider joining : Canyon Riders M/C. They got my ride out of an off-road accident site that no commercial operator offered to attempt. Members are issued M/C gold/red embroidery.
Consider exploring vacated railroads. Usually found Google Earth. Often available free for 2 hours daily at a municipal public library. Google the Eagle Mountain Railway, for starters. Rail-sled riders offer views of more locations. So did a Russian Hobo named Vaga Bond of an island railway built by Imperial Japan. Which Russia captured in WW2.
To repeat another 37,000 miles on both dirt byways and USA Interstate I'd want it entirely colored white. With 2 inch wide adhesive-backed white reflective tape upon front fender, fuel tank, and headlamp housing to feel safe again. Rear rack helped port side carry of 14 inch timber saw in a white scabbard and starboard carry of a small D-handle shovel as both tools attended speleological excavation interests. Which describes my 2008 Suzuki DR650SE outfit preferences today.
Sure did! Haha good ear. It was actually the only song I had on my phone at the time because I’d used it in a video I made years ago. I started using that harmonica into on all my videos.
@@spencersmotoadventures5365 damn... that rules. That song took me back to middle school my dude. And that tw200 looks crazy fun. Anyway, I subbed because I dig the motorcycle stuff, got a scrambler myself, but I REALLY subbed because you snuck in some mo thugs on em. Good stuff man!
Any Imperial entanglements? That’s the real trick, isn’t it? And it’s going to cost you something extra. Ten thousand. All in advance. 😆😆 Cool video and reference 😎
Since you own a WR250F I recommend looking at TH-cam single-track video. Titled: VEDDER MOUNTAIN, Single-track. Canadian maintained, free all seasons, with posted routes for different types of off-road recreation. Up to 3 Red Bars as denoted so only expert riders go past to dare steep ride hazards. For me, the travel there is 90 minutes on a fast International Border crossing, Bring 10. 2 oz aerosol bear pepper spray (hip holstered) so you can get to it fast...
Those Yamaha engines are built to last you can rev them up pretty high just check the valve clearances every 5,000 miles change the oil and change the spark plug, oil filter and clean air filter that bike will last forever
@@hazcat640 I got my 87 upto 60 mph! But the mortor was screaming. I don't know how some of these guys hit 70 i guess if u weigh around 150lbs I could see it
The TW200 is a freakin GOAT... just barely change the oil and it'll run for your grandkids ~ Go watch the Fortnine break in video - it's over rated... Just change the oil every 250 until 750 then go for 1k 3 times, then you're good for 2k or a season for life.
I actually thought the video gave me a great feel for the bike but I understand it may not have addressed your needs. . I could observe the terrain and then listen to the engine and tell how strong this bike was. Better than I thought. BTW, understand our perspective is different maybe because I'm almost 66. I started riding over 50 years ago and I am now thinking of a Tdub.
You made a good choice. I recently bought the Royal Enfield Himalayan and having buyer's remorse. I should've got the TW200.
Favorite lines from the video. "Just got to watch out for a**holes" & "got 2 birds stoned". Great video man
Haha thanks brother, I’m about to upload the video from the day we were out Josh and Lari’s, check it out and let me know what you think!
I watched! Living here in Vancouver, British Columbia. Picking one up to help get to some new hunting sites back in the mountains. Nice video! Thanks!
Nice! Yeah it will be a great bike for that. I can’t wait to get it off road, I’ll be making some videos on it when I do.
I’m in mission,bc I’m picking one up in a couple months there some good spots in mission and hatzic
TC 3:45 "the back brake is more of a suggestion ..." Funny Af
Congratulations! I am looking for a New TW200 but nobody in my area has one.
Same
Nobody has any in stock. They are pretty much pre-sold out of the 2022 here in southern calif. Dealers are only getting 2 or 3 as of now. 8-2021
Imperial entanglements " .. , I caught it .. LOL ! Hope u are enjoying your TW .. ! ✌
Thank you for sharing, the tw is a great little bike that will go anywhere
My TW200 climbed an alpine foot path on damp dirt, over a talus
slope, but the knobby failed to climb ice entry into a glacier cave.
It did roll around upon cold lava flow upon an active volcano.
Helping me discover lava tube entry locations.
@@jcee2259 the rear tyre is the weakest point, not great on slimy mud. I put a Michelin AC10 on the front (proper nobbile) and it works great, I expected poor road handling but in fact it work perfectly well and off road the front is very stable in all conditions.
I actually want to sell my Harley to buy one of these. I'm tired of riding a couch on wheels.
Well said. Consider joining : Canyon Riders M/C.
They got my ride out of an off-road accident site
that no commercial operator offered to attempt.
Members are issued M/C gold/red embroidery.
Dude thats awesome! Hopefully I can convince the boss lady next year in letting me buy one haha! They look like a lot of fun!!
Thank God I'm single
Good vid! Short sweet and to the point. Keep it up ☝
Good video, thanks for the ride, have a blessed day brother
I love my T-dub. It is my daily commuter
That's why I want one.
Consider exploring vacated railroads. Usually found
Google Earth. Often available free for 2 hours daily
at a municipal public library. Google the Eagle
Mountain Railway, for starters. Rail-sled riders
offer views of more locations. So did a Russian
Hobo named Vaga Bond of an island railway built
by Imperial Japan. Which Russia captured in WW2.
This little boy needs to go off road and even off the trails beleive me I got one of these! This bike can go anywhere!
Such a great video. Thanks for making this. Looks like a ton of fun. And who cares about 12 parsecs when youre having fun.
I have a T-Dub also, and I love your video, particularly the narration.
To repeat another 37,000 miles on both dirt byways and USA Interstate
I'd want it entirely colored white. With 2 inch wide adhesive-backed white
reflective tape upon front fender, fuel tank, and headlamp housing to feel
safe again. Rear rack helped port side carry of 14 inch timber saw in a
white scabbard and starboard carry of a small D-handle shovel as both
tools attended speleological excavation interests. Which describes my
2008 Suzuki DR650SE outfit preferences today.
Did you open this video with ghetto cowboy by bone thugs? Please say yes...
Sure did! Haha good ear. It was actually the only song I had on my phone at the time because I’d used it in a video I made years ago. I started using that harmonica into on all my videos.
@@spencersmotoadventures5365 damn... that rules. That song took me back to middle school my dude. And that tw200 looks crazy fun. Anyway, I subbed because I dig the motorcycle stuff, got a scrambler myself, but I REALLY subbed because you snuck in some mo thugs on em.
Good stuff man!
@@thegravelist right on bro, I actually just got a brand new Tenere 700 so I’ll have some videos on it coming soon!
Test driving the t dub on pavement ?
Seriously considering getting this bike. I was looking at Suzuki Van Van 200, but the local dealer said he can't get one.
Love the hill country ride
Can tall guys ride this thing around town or what
Yep!
I am considering buying one of these.
Hmm, I have 3 bikes might have 4 soon... I've Heard those things are ungodly off road.
Would this be an ok bike to learn to ride on? I have no interest in going fast, I just want to bomb around the back/dirt roads around home
For sure! In my opinion it’s the best bike you could possibly learn on, super easy to ride and an absolute blast!
wow, no digital speedo on the that?
Any Imperial entanglements? That’s the real trick, isn’t it? And it’s going to cost you something extra. Ten thousand. All in advance. 😆😆 Cool video and reference 😎
😂
Freeway is def too much for the brake-in period.
But I'm excited for your channel! I love this bike and I love watching where it takes people!
He must have not read the owner's manual
The TW brought me to the dual sport world. My buddy has a TW and let me ride it... Now I own a WR250F. How many miles have you put on it so far?
Since you own a WR250F I recommend looking at TH-cam single-track video.
Titled: VEDDER MOUNTAIN, Single-track. Canadian maintained, free all seasons,
with posted routes for different types of off-road recreation. Up to 3 Red Bars
as denoted so only expert riders go past to dare steep ride hazards. For me,
the travel there is 90 minutes on a fast International Border crossing, Bring
10. 2 oz aerosol bear pepper spray (hip holstered) so you can get to it fast...
Those Yamaha engines are built to last you can rev them up pretty high just check the valve clearances every 5,000 miles change the oil and change the spark plug, oil filter and clean air filter that bike will last forever
So what's the top speed on this bike?
You saw it. About 65, 70 on a good day with a light tail wind. 55 is good cruising speed for it.
@@hazcat640 I got my 87 upto 60 mph! But the mortor was screaming. I don't know how some of these guys hit 70 i guess if u weigh around 150lbs I could see it
200 cc has a good range of power.
I put 600 miles on mine in the first month and after I get 1000 miles I might open it up but at 140lbs it rolls out pretty easy 👍
Perfect reason to buy New.
Previous owner doesn't read owners manual and go through proper "break in" procedure.
The TW200 is a freakin GOAT... just barely change the oil and it'll run for your grandkids ~ Go watch the Fortnine break in video - it's over rated... Just change the oil every 250 until 750 then go for 1k 3 times, then you're good for 2k or a season for life.
heck yeah.... I was 2 birds watching this... - -
Yikes. You're supposed to break the bike in for a few hundred miles before you do that. That's what the owners manual is for
Evidently you did not read the break in instructions. Forget the assails take care of your investment..just saying
Was just going to say the same
these videos are useless. i can watch the road go by in my own car. we want to see the bike !
I actually thought the video gave me a great feel for the bike but I understand it may not have addressed your needs. . I could observe the terrain and then listen to the engine and tell how strong this bike was. Better than I thought. BTW, understand our perspective is different maybe because I'm almost 66. I started riding over 50 years ago and I am now thinking of a Tdub.