90 MPH Yamaha TW 200 VS California Freeway

Can the TW 200 run with Califorina traffic at 90 MPH?
With a couple simple mods your TW can keep up and become the ultimate comuter bike

[@richardsteele6776]

I have a TW on order. After much research (LOL) I have determined that a 15/49 would be perfect for me. Mostly country roads at 55mph and under. Great video.

[@TillDeathDualUsSport]

Congrats on the new bike! I’ve tackled a few freeway miles here and there on the Tdub...those semis sketch me out! Gone with the wind!

[@EverySingleSunday]

Thanks man. Ya, freeway definitely isn't fun or confidence inspiring on this beast

[@jerseyjeeper1575]

Dude your killing me... I ride a 19 te300i and a 701 primarily here in the nj pine barrens but I’ll never get rid of my trusty TDub 200! Lol... I’ve had so much fun on that thing, had to put a works shock and cartridge inserts in it (big guy like you).. but it will always have a home.

[@highwayman1218]

So Cal guy too and very familiar with those areas. Nuts, man! 👍 Have a Van Van 200 and hope to never put that thing on a CA freeway ever! Cool vid! 👍👍

[@EverySingleSunday]

A 200 just downs need to be on the freeway 😂

[@highwayman1218]

@@EverySingleSunday Haha, one thing for sure.... I'm sure you can relate... I have a couple built HD's, a Busa, a Super Tenere and KTM 300XCW.... That little Van Van 200 has me pull my usual pace waaaaaayyyy back to a crawl and cruising in its elements is always a great time! 👍👍

[@bat__bat]

Cool video. I've seen someone drop just the rear from 50 teeth to 47. And that was a reported improvement. That's just about the same as 15/49 I guess. It comes stock with a tame top end, but like he said in the video, the 1st gear gets mostly wasted unless you're hauling weight in rough terrain. Adjusting the teeth for American interstates is almost a requirement for American owners who truly want to go anywhere.

[@JoshuaDomoslai]

Do you remember the jetting specs you’re running off hand? I’m from orange and ride the same basic areas (so.cal, Santiago peak, barstow) These things look like a hoot. Every vid I’ve watched on these has put a smile on my face. I think my mind is set to sell my xr’s and pick a new one of these.

[@EverySingleSunday]

I don’t remember off hand. The guys at Gustin in Costa Mesa did the jetting and got it perfect off their specs

[@Rene-up1dl]

Less power w Tdubs. Get used to slow & high vibration. Cant get in a hurry.

[@scottpeterson7416]

Just picked mine up today. 2008, 830 miles, larger pegs, front and rear rack. No carb, air or exhaust mods. $2500. Super excited. Just had my first ride and am in research mode for goodies. I haven't rang it out yet. I'm 6'2" 220 pounds. How much do you weigh? Suggestions on first mods?

[@EverySingleSunday]

I weight 255... Im a big boy. 1st mod is pegs and taller bars.

[@ThePhotofred]

Not to overstep my bounds on the mods, but one major upgrade is to put the Shinko SR241 4.00x18 on the front if it wasn't changed by the P.O. You will feel a whole lot safer on it.

[@dougjohnson7141]

What mods do you have on that beast? My wife has one and I want to make it to where she can go 65mph with no worries. Thanks and keep the vids coming.

[@EverySingleSunday]

Biggest change is the gearing and getting the carburetor running correctly. I also have a FMF muffler and a Uni air filter, but those didn't do a whole lot.

[@gavocrazy]

@@EverySingleSunday Define "gearing", what exactly did you do to it?

[@HayDog322]

Gavin D. New sprocket that more gears on it giving it a higher top speed

[@grooviefan]

@@HayDog322 you mean more teeth on the sprocket ?? If you want more top end you need to drop teeth and go smaller .

[@AndreiN.]

7:28 Nice.

[@HoneyBearLife]

Dude...please do more So Cal videos on this cool TW for this Bunny 🐰🥕

[@EverySingleSunday]

If I still had it, I definitely would

[@americandude3825]

Mine would only go 64 stock. Hahaha. Rattle rattle rattle. I was 14 years old when my step dad taught me to ride it. Best go anywhere do anything bike ever. Absolutely solid reliable machine. I weighed about 150 pounds at the time. Now I’m 230. Pretty solid. Prolly should get a 300 or more. Haha

[@EverySingleSunday]

He ya. That sounds like a dam good time. Props to your dad 🤙

[@eoneal13691]

Nice. I know the area well I join family out of Temecula and head over Ortega regularly. I'm looking to buy my teen a TW200 to learn on and maybe go play myself. Fun to see how it moves on local streets. See you around town.

[@EverySingleSunday]

They are heavy bikes. But, lots of fun at the same time

[@e.l.9589]

Considering one as a spare backup. Figure it's good for the 395, and Wildomar OHV.

[@EverySingleSunday]

It’s a cool little spare bike. Wish I had kept mine

[@ThePhotofred]

I've cruised my TW at 60 at only about 3/4 throttle with stock gearing, but have the advantage that I only weigh 95 pounds. lol. I dont put it on pavement much since I prefer dirt riding but when you need to you need to.

[@EverySingleSunday]

I don't use my TW offroad much anymore. I have bike bikes for that and it's hard to grab the TW most days But ... It's an awesome bike for riding around town and I absolutely love it. Was fun to see what she'd do on the freeway

[@southerndualsport3827]

Coo vid, my Dad just picked up a brande new TDubs! Cool little bikes! Definitely needs sprockets though, only good for about 50mph unless you want to wring its neck..

[@EverySingleSunday]

I still love riding by them. It’s a special little bike for sure

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@EverySingleSunday Yes, cool little bike, perfect size for my 74 year old dad!

[@motorheadcentral9874]

It won't blow up I've held mine wide open for many miles using 20w50 motor oil as long as you don't modify the engine in any way

[@EverySingleSunday]

Send it 🤘

[@handykapped6108]

Your absolute redline (9000rpm) would be at 75mph with that gearing

[@EverySingleSunday]

I've seen 76..... And it felt like it was going to explode I usually run strictly offroad.... But was curious how she'd do

[@Rene-up1dl]

Numb hands if you push it.

[@jamescorth9930]

Really tough to hear you talking. Turn music off would help. Thanks. James.

[@JohnVanHolt]

Father in law gave me an Aprilia 250 Sport City scooter.. she's good for 71-72mph. I found, like you did, nobody goes that slow here. I lasted one exit LOL

[@EverySingleSunday]

Oh ya ... Life is a bit scary in the freeway with out some major power. But that scooter was fun around town !

[@JohnVanHolt]

It's a blast here in HB.. not on the 5/405 ha ha!

[@Revon-Feuer]

I can't even find a used one because people don't want to give them up

[@EverySingleSunday]

It’s crazy right now.

[@Revon-Feuer]

@@EverySingleSunday I found one OVER MSRP because they had a milk crate on it 😑

[@robertcurtis3807]

My 2000 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 did 74mph plus on flat roads, and I weighed 199lbs. It took time lol.

[@EverySingleSunday]

Just gotta keep it pinned

[@AlexanderSeling]

Great info...why does the title say 90 mph though?

[@EverySingleSunday]

That was our goal... and we didn't hit it YET

[@armadilllo]

the sound is all jacked

[@EverySingleSunday]

Good stuff 🤣

[@NewDisciple]

Turn off the music! I hate it so much I can't watch this.

[@EverySingleSunday]

Its a TW video... its supposed to be silly

[@XV250]

I think the problem is the volume: it's much louder than your voice.

[@deuscoromat742]

click bait

[@grumpysquid]

Is this on stock tires? If not what kind? What was the effect on your fuel economy with the new gearing?

[@EverySingleSunday]

I had a different front tire on the bike, can't remember what model it was. fuel mileage was better with the gearing change because the RPM was lower

[@97delkron]

i am curious about your trail tech. you run it on the ktm300 2t and t dub. what model is it and what type bar mount. also.. how does it hook up to bikes for tach and speedo?

[@EverySingleSunday]

It's a TrailTech Voyager Pro. Absolutely love the unit and highly recommend it It comes with a wheel speed sensor but I just use the GPS for speed. For tach, there's a wire that wraps around the spark plug wire. There is also a temp sensor if you have a radiator, voltage from the battery, and buddy tracking if your friends have the same GPS

[@EverySingleSunday]

I also have the clamp on bar mount they sell on both bikes. The stock clamp unit sits way too high

[@97delkron]

@@EverySingleSunday are gpx tracks downloadable to unit from laptop? can you create a track with it and drop waypoints?

[@EverySingleSunday]

@@97delkron yes. There is a removable SD card so it's easy to do Check out my 13 hours on a dirt bike video, Big bear run 2019 I think I go over it a bit in there

[@MonkeyWrenchClang]

How did you get it to go 90mph?

[@EverySingleSunday]

It sure if it was 90. I can’t remember exactly what we got up to but it felt pretty fast

[@nacholibre1962]

Sounds like you talking though a towel.

[@EverySingleSunday]

It was actually 2 towels

[@navorgonzalez2744]

Would I be ok on a 17 mile commute daily you think, mostly freeway

[@EverySingleSunday]

I would try and find a side road, I would not be comfortable riding this bike on the freeway every day

[@navorgonzalez2744]

@@EverySingleSunday mechanically or safety reason why

[@Rene-up1dl]

Too lightweight. Get blown around & passed by everyone. High speed vibration is bad. Hands go numb. Stick to side roads & dirt.

[@jackfruit9439]

It's almost an HW200.

[@EverySingleSunday]

What's a HW?

[@mussatium]

@@EverySingleSunday highway 200*

[@earlgallup5223]

55 is that where it's at anything over that you working the engine overtime not to mention very loud and uncomfortable Rider fatigue out the ass

[@EverySingleSunday]

Zoom zoom zoom

[@skipdippity]

7:32…lolol

[@lifewithlana7275]

What gearing are you using

[@EverySingleSunday]

I can’t remember. It was too long ago and I don’t have the bike anymore

[@elonmust7470]

Just why?

[@EverySingleSunday]

Why not.?Was curious what it would do

[@Lloyd-mo]

Musics too loud

[@EverySingleSunday]

You must be too old

[@Damian_mtn]

What kind of gas mileage you getting on that thing?

[@EverySingleSunday]

Put gas in it when it’s empty. Never paid anymore attention than that to it