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General => Classifieds => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: EWB on October 17, 2015, 10:18:25 PM

Title: Yamaha TW200
Post by: EWB on October 17, 2015, 10:18:25 PM
I know it's a long shot. But we have a diverse group. Been looking on CL as well but anyone have a TW200 in their garage they are looking to unload?
Title: Re: Yamaha TW200
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on October 17, 2015, 10:50:10 PM
I have one, but I'm not gonna sell it.  I bought mine way up in Eureka last year from the Yamaha dealer.  He uses them in a Learn-to-Ride program.  It had a couple hundred miles on it ridden around a parking lot.  Out the door price was $3400.

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/skipro33/TW200/SellBuyPearl025_zpsd4e39017.jpg)

I'm not one to leave things be, so I sorta fixed it up a bit.  Here's a couple photos;
I took a few parts from a TTR225 and applied to this bike.  Stuff like the gas tank, kick stand, etc.  A few other add-ons like bark busters, better front tire, grip heaters, folding mirrors, LED turn signals and rear tail light, carry rack, high front fender, o-ring chain.

I even installed a kick starter since Yamaha made this an electric-only start some years ago.

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/skipro33/TW200/100_0354_zps0d5147ea.jpg)

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/skipro33/TW200/100_0351_zpsbf54880c.jpg)

Then I camoed it. 

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/skipro33/TW200/IMG_7816_zpso9wq4l6k.jpg)

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/skipro33/TW200/IMG_7815_zpsaho7j5zg.jpg)

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/skipro33/TW200/IMG_7817_zps1vht5kcy.jpg)

(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag98/skipro33/TW200/IMG_7818_zpshetcvrz2.jpg)
Title: Re: Yamaha TW200
Post by: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on October 17, 2015, 10:56:33 PM
There is a TW200 forum.  Lots of guys here in Nor-Cal are on this forum.  There is a local guy in Pleasanton who is pretty savvy on these bikes on the forum.
This guy does some real magic to these TW200's.  He puts a 250 piston in there with a bored 225 cylinder, and a 6 speed gear box from a 225 as well. 
He has a mod where he puts a dual rear sprocket on; for street and dirt.  He also builds extended swing arms for them, about 4" longer I think.  Every few months, he holds a weekend invite for folks to come to his house to add mods, or fix their TW200, then they go for a ride.  A Wrench-n-Ride I think he calls them. 
Title: Re: Yamaha TW200
Post by: EWB on October 18, 2015, 08:30:46 AM
Nice bike Jerry. Yeah I registered on the form and have already exchanged PMs with Brian in Pleasanton. Will keep on the lookout for one. Great price on a gently used bike