jbot Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 So, for unspeakable reasons, I have been actively searching for a Yamahahahaha TW200.I saw this 2005 posted on craigslist and it looks like it's located near clintonville. Does anyone know anything about this bike? or maybe even check this bike out for me? I'm NE of cleveland, so i can't go check it out myself for a while.http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/3129627121.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Don't know the guy or anything but if you need someone to go and do the basic "buying a motorcycle inspection" let me know and i could find some time to check out and let you know. Disclaimer: I am not a motorcycle mechanic, I know the basics on what to look for, and make sure things work properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Don't know the guy or anything but if you need someone to go and do the basic "buying a motorcycle inspection" let me know and i could find some time to check out and let you know. Disclaimer: I am not a motorcycle mechanic, I know the basics on what to look for, and make sure things work properly. and if he likes it he will steal it from you with his deep pockets:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 haha thanks guysi'll hold out to see if anyone happens to know the bike/owner already and then maybe beg someone to go check it out for me.why can't the bike(s) I want just be closer to me? better yet, why didn't I see that craigslist ad while i was down in cbus this past weekend? god, i'm a noob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 and if he likes it he will steal it from you with his deep pockets:lol: :lol:I can't see any use for this plus my stable is beyond full right now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 :lol:I can't see any use for this plus my stable is beyond full right now!! just need to build a bigger stable..done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 tw's are gheyer than scooters...you need an XL or KLR lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I too have considered the TW200. But I like the newer one with the huge tires.Not sure what for, just another toy I guess.edit: And I found a nice one, but it's over 1000 miles away. Argh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 there are a few on craigslist in the local area. i don't want to spend more than $2K if possible, so I've been taking it slow. we'll see what he wants for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 looks like i'm going to go check this bike out tomorrow morning sometime before the races at midohio. i hope it's not a totally BTS POS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 This is why, fun stuff modding the TW200:http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TrhWg4-M7_0/SYfhkvCA2SI/AAAAAAAAC8s/VxRMiXYIBlQ/s1600/Street%2BTracker%2BYamaha%2BTW200.jpghttp://img808.imageshack.us/img808/1374/rightsidew.jpghttp://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117188&stc=1&d=1180016103Yes, it looks like a Honda, not a TW200:http://www.eleykishimoto.com/blog/FTR%201.jpg And for something different, a CB100 hackhttp://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/honda-cb100.jpgMost from a diary of a TW200 mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 holy crap, a chopped up tw actually looks pretty bad ass. i knew i liked that goofy ass rear tire for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecondLiar Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I too have considered the TW200. But I like the newer one with the huge tires.They've always had huge tires. Over the years they lost the kickstarter and replaced the front drum with a disk. Other than that they have remained the same since introduced in the late 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) They've always had huge tires. Over the years they lost the kickstarter and replaced the front drum with a disk. Other than that they have remained the same since introduced in the late 80s.ok, I'll go for the years with the front disk...although I really do like a kick starter.Notice that CB100 up above probably push starts, no battery.Battery? we don't need no stinkin' battery...edit: TW200 front disk is 2001 and up. Kick starter can be retro-fitted with kit parts. Edited July 13, 2012 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 i wonder if i can slap a kick starter on there from an older bike? probably not, huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) two steps ahead of you from this forum thread:http://tw200forum.com/forums/2/17713/ShowPost.aspxkick start parts list is the same for TW125/200/225, XT 125, Serow 225 and BW 200kick starter kit 3RW-W0795-000 is $87 to $204, depending on fit and source. (204 is buying each from bikebandit)The kick crank needs to be the older style? not the one in the kit. It is part number 54G-15620-00-00.It says the kick crank in the kit will work with modifications. Edited July 13, 2012 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 that sounds like a lot of work. i'm going to just go with option C: never run out of battery or have a malfunctioning charging system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecondLiar Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 You could always get a disk front end on ebay and then sell the old one.My battery has been dead for the past year. Too cheap and lazy to get a new one, so I just use the kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 poop. seller emailed me late and said "it's blowing white smoke out the exhaust, hope that's not a problem lol"i might still go look at it if he says it only had the white smoke for a little bit... but otherwise, i think i'm skipping it. if somebody else wants to go check it out for themselves, feel free. the earliest i'm gonna go look at it is in the evening after the races are over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 it turns out it only blew smoke for a couple minutes and then it stopped and hasn't done it again since he put fresh gas in it (it was sitting without stabil in the gas for a long while... probably a bit of water or whatever in the gas lines).it's not a mint bike, but it's kewl. i like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Sweet. They're fun little machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 lol i took the msf course on one of these....neat little bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frog13 Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 TW's are fantastic machines,if you haven't rode one,you do not KNOW. Off road, hard to beat in the single track,sand ,mud etc. (unless your on a ROKON).No need to search all over for a kick starter,contact Bay Area Yamaha in Oregon....1-888-660-7766....complete unit from Japan including cover gasket.Just over $200.00 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted December 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 had one, enjoyed it, and sold it. wasn't a keeper for me. i think if i was more into modding, that bike has massive potential, but i like to keep things stock for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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