how to change oil on a YAMAHA TW200

[@TDubsKid]

torque specs oil drain plug - 43 nm (31 ft lb) lower oil filter cover bolt - 10 nm (7.2 ft lb) upper oil filter cover bolts - 7nm (5.1 ft lb) oil gallery bolt - 10 nm (7.2 ft lb) yamaha part numbers oil filter - 5H0-13440-09-00 oil filter cover oring - 93210-54175-00 oil filter drain bolt oring - 93210-07135-00 oil drain plug oring - 93210-347A1-00 Oil I use: Yamalube 10W40

[@Sticks5.0]

You dropped this 👑

[@atomicladybug6233]

Hey where did you get that awesome oil pan/bottle?

[@paulmorneault5789]

I used to be a govt. trained jet engine mechanic. With that I am complementing you on your tutorials. They are excellent. Your specificity on torques, comparing various manuals and your attention to cleanliness and attention to detail demonstrate your competence. Keep up the good work. :)

[@TDubsKid]

thanks man! I always try to get the job done right even if it takes more time

[@DustySquitoNM]

For real though. So many tutorials don't have torque specs or bolt sizes. The production value on these tutorials make me think of ChrisFix, but with a more pleasant voice and less Soapy Wooder.

[@reggiepaulk]

Wes, I can’t thank you enough for this video. I just changed my oil, and your explanations along with all the torque specs were a massive time saver. I really appreciate it.

[@TDubsKid]

Glad to hear! Need to change my oil and filter soon as well haha glad to help

[@wklentzman]

I'm 57 years old and amazed at how much you know about your bike. Most old guys don't know how to maintain a bike like that. I had an old Honda Cub 50 that was given to me non-running when I was about 14 yrs old. I learned so much from that bike.

[@TDubsKid]

wklentzman haha thanks. Yeah its definitely a good skill to learn I been learning mechanical stuff when I was really young too

[@TDubsKid]

wklentzman my first bike was a TTR90 haha

[@cudaker]

@@TDubsKid :))) Would like to see a pic of you on it

[@TDubsKid]

I may have to post a pic of the old days on facebook or instagram at some point haha

[@blusnuby2]

Correction: MANY guys (under) 40 don`t know much about basic motorcycle maintenance, but almost all, (over) 65, DO...

[@Levi-po1nf]

Just got finished changing the oil and filter on my "barn find" 1987 TW200. Thanks for the great tutorial- it made the process so easy.

[@TDubsKid]

awesome! glad to help, ride on!

[@PineyRider]

Thanks, TDK, you made it that much easier. Not that changing oil is THAT difficult. With your video, It went a whole lot easier. Knew exactly what to have to make the job effortless. You're a good "teacher" and make excellent videos. More millennials should be like you!!!

[@TDubsKid]

no problem! glad you found it helpful 😃 thanks

[@dustinsegers4534]

Great channel content and production! Also family friendly. I appreciate that since I can listen with the kids around. Thanks.

[@TDubsKid]

hey thanks! glad you enjoy it! no problem, I try to keep it family friendly as much as possible :)

[@judgemally5034]

Just wanted to thank you and share my true appreciation for finding your channel I was always skeptical to do my own wrenching but your vids have showed me the way

[@TDubsKid]

hey thanks! so much appreciated. glad to hear the videos were helpful 😃

[@ucpots]

I've watched this video many times. I watch it every oil change. I can change the oil on my Tdub in the dark but I like how precise your explanations are and I enjoy watching this. Thanks.

[@TDubsKid]

hey glad to hear the vid is a great resource for you. no problem

[@bsmith9123]

Another great vid bro! It’s awesome to have found a channel obsessed with tdubs

[@TDubsKid]

thank you! glad to hear :) the TW200 is the bomb

[@riverrat8693]

Right! I was like wtf wheres my dipstick... then I was like oh I bet this lil sight glass is it. Then I was like omg wtf theres no oil in there... bout had a heart attack the damn thing only has 200miles on it.

[@cmonmeow]

Thanks dude. Been watching for a while. Finally got a TW, perfect city bike, and finished my first oil change.👍

[@TDubsKid]

no problem! glad this video was helpful! there will be many more to come!

[@badbiker666]

I never had much interest in off road bikes until my son-in-law decided he wanted one. So I started looking around and discovered that there is a wide range of "dirt" bikes with very greatly disparate abilities. So I had to decide just what kind of off road riding did I want to do. Since I have been riding street bikes since 1988, I decided that a dual-sport would be best for me. And of course every manufacturer had more than one to choose from. I saw a video from SRK Cycles in Pennsylvania called "Why the Yamaha TW200 SUCKS at everything, but you should still get one" and decided to look more into the TW200. Then, very shortly afterward, I discovered your channel. Not only did I subscribe, but I have decided to get one of these wonderful machines (as soon as I can afford it). I don't know what my son-in-law wants, but I want one of these. There is a downside, of course. I live over 25 miles from town and the connecting road is a 65 mph state highway. Well, I will work that out. Thank you for introducing me to your world, TDubsKid.

[@TDubsKid]

nice! yeah there are many types off off road bikes for sure, I like the street legal ones just because it gives me more freedom, yeah it's nice to be off the street a lot of the time, don't have to worry about bad drivers as often that way. haha it is a great little bike for what it is. oh dang, are there not any back roads? I take all the back roads here. I can get mostly anywhere. no problem! thanks for watching :)

[@TheMaxpoma]

I love this bike it's the most fun I have ever had on a motorcycle! This thing is a tank it will go anywhere and it's so dependable! No wonder they never changed since 1987

[@TDubsKid]

true that!

[@richardmurray4370]

Real helpful video! Just changed my TW oil for the first time after watching it. Torque specs and part numbers were a big bonus. Thanks.

[@TDubsKid]

hey good to hear! i'm glad it was helpful, I try to give as much information as possible. your welcome! I'm currently working on a sprocket and chain replacement video

[@CB-ww7qy]

Thanks for the tutorial on how the bits fit together, your vids are spectacular. I just picked up an 07 with 2472 miles on it, got the oil/filter change done today. It had the stock screen filter which was pretty dirty . Looks like the original greenish air filter in it as well. She runs and sounds so much better.

[@TDubsKid]

no problem! started making these videos because I couldn't find any at the time. awesome, should last many more miles!

[@williamhodgman4070]

Once again you have saved the day. You save me so much time trying to figure it out. Thank You

[@TDubsKid]

Glad to help!

[@DianneGerrity]

Thanks! I save about $70 bucks doing this myself excluding the torque wrenches ! Next I want to adjust the valves. Will be using your video.

[@TDubsKid]

No problem Glad it was helpful! 😀

[@SeanLawn71]

Dang kid. Just discovered you yesterday and your videos are some of the best videos I’ve seen!! I was a few days from ordering a CSC TT (first dual sport bike)until I saw your videos on the TW. Never heard of the TW. You make the TW very very appealing. Decisions decisions. Keep up the GREAT work!!

[@TDubsKid]

hey thanks glad to hear you enjoy the videos! yeah that csc tt seems kinda cool. I do know the tw200 is extremly durable and reliable

[@SeanLawn71]

TDubsKid - My thoughts exactly. Very durable and I love those wheels!! Seems to be quite a TW cult following. Not finding many other TW KZbin videos though. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@TDubsKid]

yeah it's a great little bike that has been around forever, yeah not tons of videos out on the tw, will do thanks!

[@rustyracine1271]

Best Oil change guide on KZbin

[@TDubsKid]

thanks!

[@geraldscott4302]

I use and recommend 20w50 oil for all motorcycles unless you live somewhere where it is consistently below 40 degrees F. The thicker oil provides a much stronger film strength, protects the bearings better (the TW200 and XT225 engines have a lot of ball bearings in them) and helps with ring seal. Full synthetic will work fine, but I recommend motorcycle specific full synthetic if you go that route. I don't, because I change my oil every 1000 miles, and doing that with full synthetic can get expensive. Both the TW200 and XT225 are air cooled engines that use a very tiny amount of oil. That is very hard on the oil. You can let the filter go 3000 miles if you want, but change the oil more often. I get my oil in 5 quart jugs. I have a 5 gallon gas can I put used oil in. When it is full, I take it to work (I am an auto, truck, and equipment mechanic) and pour it in the used oil drum. Since we have someone changing oil on cars and trucks all day every day, they have several 55 gallon drums for used oil, and someone comes and picks up the full ones every so often. Clean the funnel REAL good before using it to put new oil in the engine. After using it, I use gasoline to wash all the oil off of it and put it in a plastic bag. I have one funnel I use for all 6 of my bikes. I use spray brake parts cleaner to clean around the drain plug, filler cap, and filter cover before removing them. I go to extremes to keep dirt out of the engine. I don't use a torque wrench on the drain plug either. I don't know why this happens, but I have seen several people break things when using the factory torque specs. I just use feel. I put a piece of blue paper/cloth shop towel between the socket and the drain plug to make it fit a little tighter. Use a 6 point socket to avoid rounding off the corners on the soft aluminum drain plug. About that bolt on the back right corner of the head. Before I start the engine, I take a pump oil can with new engine oil in it, remove that bolt, and squirt some oil in that hole. I then put the bolt back loosely, and oil should start leaking out around that bolt almost immediately. I was told that putting some oil in that hole helps oil get to the top end faster, I don't know whether it does or not, but it's easy to do, so I do it. The service manual says you can let the engine run for a full minute while waiting for oil to come out of that hole. That seems a bit much to me. A whole minute with no oil getting to the top end can't be good. But mine starts coming out as soon as I start it. It's probably not even necessary to mess with that bolt, there is nothing about it in my owners manual, only the service manual. On the other hand it's no big deal to do. I do recommend having the oil level at the very top of the sight glass.

[@TDubsKid]

hey great info! thank you, I ride below 40 sometimes in the winter, I might use the thicker stuff in summer then switch in winter. 1000 mile oil changes sounds like a great idea, that's usually what I do and wait on the filter a bit longer. yeah feel is good if you have experience tightening stuff. I work at an auto shop as well so I dump my oil there to be recycled.

[@jonathandavies6862]

Just to let you know tdubskid. I changed my oil thanks to your video. From the UK on my tw125. Thanks for all the tips and videos

[@TDubsKid]

Glad to help! ride on, no problem!

[@richiegreen]

Gallery bolt appears to be 10 mm. Great video-watched it 100 times and finally got it done. Thanks so much!

[@TDubsKid]

yup that sounds right, no problem! ride safe

[@ktroy787]

Just did this today on my 89 tdub after fixing a no spark situation where it was sitting for years. One of the little electrical connectors under the seat became corroded and killed all the spark, took me about 2 days to find after trying a different coil and tracing wires all over to the kill switch and kick stand switch... etc. Very happy to find it was something so simple. Got it running again and changed the old oil. Good times. My bike lost its speedo cable around 10 years ago, I would say it has around 35k on original everything (minus air filter, chain and sprockets.) It is a tank on wheels. I severely neglected the valve adjustment years back and was hearing a loud rattle but thought it was just normal so kept riding for a whole summer. When I went to check the valves the intake had a huge mushroom on the top of the valve stem where it meets the rocker arm, so I just gaped it down a little tighter than spec and let the valve "break itself back in" and it continues to run like no problem at all, nice and quiet. That was like 5 years ago. I think the speedo shows like 6k before the cable got hooked on a tree, and you wouldn't know it had any more than that it runs so great. My base cylinder gasket leaks oil but never bothered to change it, doesn't care. Just makes me wash the engine a little more often. Never had to add oil, ever. :) My breaks are about as spongy as Angel food cake and the carbs on the old ones can be a donkey to start when it's cold. But dat kick start. These bikes are incredible. Thanks for your awesome videos, brings back good memories. I hope to get back into this machine and the adventure it offers for those who are willing.

[@TDubsKid]

oh wow that bike has been through a lot, it's very good to hear it's still in good running condition! glad you fixed the valve problem and spark issue. it sounds like these can be bullet proof machines haha, thanks for the great comment! happy riding :)

[@ronpelm]

Just got me a 2015 TDUB ...learning a lot here! Thank You!

[@TDubsKid]

congrats! Glad to help

[@dazjams1]

Back for refresher course. Good stuff!

[@TDubsKid]

haha glad it's still helpful!

[@socaloutdoors7355]

Getting ready to do my first oil change, watched this for reference and instructions. Thank you

[@TDubsKid]

Sounds good! Hope it helps

[@timothyconnecticut1910]

You really need a work bench or a mobile folding table to work on. Another good tool to have would be an air compressor to blast all parts perfectly clean. An old toothbrush works great for cleaning any debris from the drain plug area and filter area before opening. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@TDubsKid]

Yeah that would be great to have like a 60 foot work bench in a garage,That would be a dream come true for me haha great idea! No problem, thanks for watching

[@virgilwalker]

Very helpful and thorough just like your valve adjustment video. Thanks again!

[@Kntryhart]

No nonsense, direct and to the point. Thank you! Very helpful.

[@TDubsKid]

Thanks, glad to help

[@tomf726]

Great instructional video! The production value is awesome as well. Thanks for making it

[@TDubsKid]

thank you! glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@DavidZack-Jeephead]

Your videos are always great. Will be doing oil change on my 2013 tonight. Thanks for showing us!

[@TDubsKid]

Glad to hear! No problem happy to help

[@thebikehippie6562]

Well, I changed my oil with no issues thanks to this video.👍👍

[@TDubsKid]

Great to hear!

[@thepatsyfamily]

Nomadic Fanatic sent me. I don't even have a bike and I'm watching this.

[@TDubsKid]

The Patsy Family haha that was nice of him for the shoutout, dualsports are so much fun I'm sure he will enjoy his new tw

[@JumpingWatermelons]

RECNECK DREAMS. RVs. Budweiser. Little dirt bikes.

[@MBdrummer3288]

You’re the man, Tdubs! Nice vid. Very well done. I plan to buy one of these babies pretty soon and I’m soaking up all your wisdom on this incredible machine. I thank you for your service, sir! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TDubsKid]

thank you! glad you enjoyed it. nice! hopefully the vids will come in handy once you get one. thanks for watching!

[@ThingsAboutMusic]

Super informative and relaxing for some Holiday binge watching. I first came across your Bike Camping video and it encourage me to start from the beginning of your Vlog.

[@TDubsKid]

thanks for watching! hope you enjoy the videos

[@Cdmxforever]

Good job! Gracias for the instructions Amigo!! Greetings from Mexico!!

[@TDubsKid]

thanks man! glad it helped :) greetings from america

[@DrRider59]

Regarding the choice of oils...I used nothing but synthetic in my 2001 TW200 and never had an issue with clutch slippage. I just made sure that it was JASO MA certified and compatible for wet clutches.During the last two years that I owned it, I did NOT need to adjust the valves at all...I still checked the clearances, but they required no adjustment whatsoever (YMMV). I sold it with over 48,000 km on the clock and it is still running to this day.

[@TDubsKid]

for sure, as long as it's compatible for wet clutches it should be good. that's awesome the valve clearance never changed 😮

[@chuckgraham734]

nice job on the video very easy to follow. Just did the first oil change on my bike. for any 1st time diy people when i pulled out the original oil filter the inner rubber seal stayed in the bike. had to pull it out with needle nose pliers.

[@TDubsKid]

thank you! glad you found it helpful. yeah pretty common for that to get stuck in there

[@jimanastasio192]

Good info sir, just wanted to make a remark on oil capacity . 1.06 us quart without oil filter change, 1.16 with oil filter change, (factory specs) i always like to pre lube paper element with fresh oil to lessen dry start, you should be commended on your effort on making video ,just bought a clean used 05 for trail cleaning,tired of walking with saw for miles !

[@TDubsKid]

hey thanks for the specs. not a bad idea to pre lube it for sure. I appreciate it brother! that's awesome should be much more fun than walking too haha

[@allenwilson4166]

I'm calling this the best damn oil change video guide for a TW ever created. Should make this a breeze when I get a TW (back in my life) this June. Question for ya. My Dad has a 1998 TDub and he was wondering why you removed the skid plate. He doesn't when he changes his so my thought was getting oil on top of the plate but he mentioned he hasn't had an issue there. Is there a difference perhaps in the newer models and their plates? I was just curious is all. End of the day the first thing to go on my soon to be my TW is a new skid plate lol

[@TDubsKid]

awesome glad it was helpful! I wanted to make it detailed yet fast paced. I just removed it just incase of oil getting on there but good to know it won't. I actually have an aftermarket skid plate now that has a cut out and I don't have to remove that either. I don't think there is a difference you should be good leaving it on the worst that could happen is you get some oil on it haha. nice that aftermarket skid plate was well worth it

[@allenwilson4166]

I saw that one! You still happy with that plate? Is it holding up good still?

[@TDubsKid]

yeah I love it it is very sturdy it will take hit after hit no problem and you can jack the bike up using it too

[@TDubsKid]

oh yeah no problem what so ever!

[@andyostertag]

@@TDubsKid SW Motec makes a kick ass one for my CB500X as well. A ROCK. Which I also take off on oil change. Little access hole as well, but SO much easier/cleaner just to pop off the 4 pan bolts freeing the plate from brackets

[@TheMaxpoma]

Just watched video and did the oil change. Very helpful thank you very much man!!

[@TDubsKid]

no problem, I'm glad it helped!

[@alexandriadoing5925]

As always, thanks so much for the video. Starting out in basic maintenance with your clear and detailed instructions is not intimidating at all, just fun. Amateur mistake: don't twist when you put your finger in the oil filter to remove. I sliced my pinky finger deep as hell in an instant 🤦

[@TDubsKid]

hey no problem! glad to hear! ouch! yeah usually wiggle it rather than twist haha, hope it's not bad

[@MrWalka]

The millimeters are so helpful, thanks a lot

[@TDubsKid]

no problem! good to know

[@charizardsniper5064]

It’s exactly like the TTR 230 dang. I wonder if the parts are interchangeable 🤔. Awesome video dude love it ✌️

[@TDubsKid]

Not sure, maybe some parts are. Hard to say for sure. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

[@jackrabbit8703]

Good vid. Safety first...like how you kept your helmet on for the procedure.

[@TDubsKid]

haha thanks, you never know!

[@garyferguson1552]

Thanks T Dub just did my first oil change on my 2018 tw200 it went okay thanks to you. I had one situation when I pulled the original filter the rubber end stuck in didn't realize it until trying to put the new filter back in just was a little bit too long so I got a a flashlight and look down in there there was a little rubber end so I pulled it out with a pair of needle-nose pliers the other ones fit right in. Enjoy your videos empty them coming.

[@TDubsKid]

hey no problem! glad it was helpful. I couldn't find a how to video on the oil change when I bought my tw200 so I thought I would start making them. yeah that does happen, they like to get stuck on there, mine usually halfway detach from the filter when pulling them out, glad you got it figured out. thanks ill keep them coming 🤓🎥

[@krez76]

Very good video, really clear steps. Keep up the good work! Im considering getting a tw200

[@TDubsKid]

thanks! I appreciate the feedback. they are very fun bikes

[@JumpingWatermelons]

just finished changing my oil. YAY. VROOOOOOM!

[@TDubsKid]

wooohooo! ride on :)

[@SportbikeHobo]

Wow, great detail. I liked the way you did the editing for the set up supplies while doing the warm up ride.

[@TDubsKid]

+Sportbike Hobo thanks! Im always trying to find different ways to edit haha

[@mikeliddle9533]

Awesome Video! Good JOB! I'm also in Colorado... I have been riding Rampart for about 25 years!

[@TDubsKid]

hey thanks and thats awesome I was just being born 25 years ago, rampart is awesome!

[@alexicon_]

hello mr tdubskid! thank you for all the wonderful maintenance videos, these have been so supremely helpful!! i just hit my first interval on my 2024 tdub 🎉 and i've been having trouble finding information on the "swingarm pivot bushes" and "control and meter cables" tasks. any advice for those maintenance items would be greatly appreciated! many thanks again for all the content!!

[@TDubsKid]

Hey there! Thanks so much! Goad to hear they have been helpful. Nice! I show the pivot bushings overhaul in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJS1hmyGh7agitUsi=QwhgsPhUGFVSK320

[@chuckneese1282]

Thanks so much, just did my first oil change!!!

[@TDubsKid]

No problem, glad to help!

[@desulv]

I just bought a 1990 and it runs fantastic after basic maintenance

[@TDubsKid]

nice! maintenance is key haha

[@ktroy787]

With these bikes, it's optional. Just kidding (sort of) :)

[@TDubsKid]

haha I wouldn't be surprised, it's a tough little bike

[@bigboludo]

Thanks for the great video! Will do this myself instead of going to the dealer.

[@TDubsKid]

no problem, glad it helped! It's much better to do yourself, you never know who is working on your bike at the dealer or if they did it right

[@peterhauer6745]

Love your vids! Thank you for your attention to detail!

[@TDubsKid]

glad to hear! no problem

[@sscbkr48]

Good instructional.. Would love to hear a comparison to the BS4 RE Himalayan.. 280 lbs vs 420 lbs, other than size/weight they're both robust little goats, the TW perhaps more so. I'm seriously considering a TW but the Himalayan is interesting too.

[@TDubsKid]

thank you! would be cool to compare the 2 since they still both use old school technology

[@KodenameKrusty]

You made a very nicely informative video. great job.

[@TDubsKid]

KodenameKrusty why thank you!

[@ratcatcher4804]

Its "energy conserving" oil that makes the clutch slip. It says it on the label on the back of the oil container. Never put that stuff in any air cooled engine with a wet clutch. You can use synthetic motorcycle oil, but not worth it if synthetic hasn't been used since the bike was new. Stick with dino oil if the bike has miles. Synthetic wont offer anymore protection.

[@TDubsKid]

that makes sense, yeah there is synthetic oil that says it's good for wet clutches. yeah ill just stick to yamalube on my bike haha

[@craigoldsen1667]

Very well done.......right by the book!

[@TDubsKid]

thanks!

[@mrmarkthompson2361]

As He Stated: Only Use YAMAHALUBE OIL. If you don't; other Motor Oils & Synthetic Oils Will Cause CLUTCH SLIPAGE & Permanent Damage To Clutch Bands. Godspeed Your Journeys.

[@TDubsKid]

Yeah im sticking with Yamahalube, thats all I have ever put in it. 18,000 miles now, original clutch still works great

[@goranv237]

Thank you so much for the amazing tutorial and all the info about parts and torque etc ... I subbed to your channel. Is the helmet required during the whole process?

[@TDubsKid]

no problem! thanks. safety first

[@rickmartyn55]

Great job. I bought a 2010 two last fall now I no what to do. Thank you.

[@TDubsKid]

thank you! glad it was helpful! your welcome! i'm making a detailed video on changing sprockets and chain at the moment

[@bwxmoto]

We were talking about oil at the local Yamaha shop and they said you could use synthetic as long as it was the right kind made for wet clutches such as Yamalube synthetic. If it isn't crazy expensive I think i might try it.

[@TDubsKid]

oh cool that should work if it says its ok for wet clutches, let me know how it is if you get some!

[@blairguinea6811]

Love this vid and ya style man...…………...and love the bike thanks for the technical

[@TDubsKid]

thanks! glad you enjoyed it, no problem

[@TommyMx]

imi just saying you should warm the bike up before u drain it to heat the oil up so it runs smoothly out of the bike insuring that you get all the old oil out

[@TDubsKid]

yup that is defiantly a good thing to do, I talked about it at 0:16

[@philb1075]

Great Job! Do a little more research on the synthetic oil issue. Start with Shell Rotella and pay attention to "friction modifiers".

[@TDubsKid]

thanks! and yeah there are some synthetic out there that are ok for wet clutches

[@bat__bat]

11:54 oil gallery. If that was a galley it would be a terrible one considering there is no Tabasco in sight.😂

[@TDubsKid]

haha good one

[@royalefeatures]

great videos! I've already used your battery/airbox/ and now this video to help bring my friends old tw200 that i bought back to life! do you have any videos about the carb? or redoing fuel lines to the carb?

[@TDubsKid]

hey thanks! glad the videos are useful, and great to hear your reviving a tdubs haha unfortunately I do not yet, someday maybe

[@benjaminhersey9648]

Thanks for this great video!

[@TDubsKid]

no problem, thanks for watching!

[@kanibis420]

Yo T-Dubs , What Torque Wrench do you use ? Thanks Just bought myself a 2012 T-Dub with 1700 miles , and im getting everything i need to do a Oil Change . Great Videos , you will definitely be my go to Channel for Maintenance for the T-Dub . Just subscribed 👍

[@TDubsKid]

I used a digital gear wrench 3/8 just because I trust it on small measurments, best to use a 1/4 for this though. I have a husky one and teckton one in quarter inch, they both work great. good to hear! thanks for subscribing!

[@ALAAA1981]

Thanks for the video ... 👍👍 Plz I NEED TO KNOW HOW To ADJUST THE MOTORCYCLE CHAIN - TW200 1998 ... THANKS A LOT

[@TDubsKid]

no problem! i will be making a chain adjust video soon, the bottom part of the chain should measure 30-60mm when pushed all the way down and all the way up, and it should be measured in the middle. to adjust it loosen up the rear axle with a move the snail adjusters to the next slot, check tension again and move snail adjusters until its within spec, make sure snail adjusters are in the same position on each side tighten the axle to 65nm

[@tccalvo]

Many Thanks for your vids! I just got me a 2019 TW200 and was wondering if you have done or plan to do a vid on what accessories you recommend for it. Like handlebars, hand guards, etc... I would really appreciate your recommendations! TC

[@TDubsKid]

no problem! thanks for watching. congrats on your new tw! havn't made an overview video but I have lots of individual videos on all the accessories I have installed so far

[@TheOmegaRevolution]

When the torque specs are that low, you should really be using a torque wrench that works in inch pounds. It'll be more accurate and it's not hard to get inch pounds from foot pounds either.

[@TDubsKid]

yeah best use a 1/4 in torque wrench for the small bolts, I just used that one because I use it all the time at work in the low torque range and I know I can trust it

[@azdesertdog]

Nice edit. Well explained.

[@TDubsKid]

+azdesertdog thanks!

[@Mfhmi2710]

Hey there! Nice video. Infact best video on an engine oil change. Just curious. How often do you change your engine oil? Is there a different period change if you use the tdub on street usage or enduro usage?

[@TDubsKid]

hey thanks! I personally change mine every 1000 miles but the manual says at the first 600 miles for break in then every 3000 miles. I think you should change it more often for enduro use because the engine will run hotter and the heat breaks down the oil quicker. you should be ok when the manual recommend it, i'm just doing as a test to see if it will last longer than most tw engines I change the oil more often

[@bwxmoto]

5:43 haha I now know why they call it a drain plug. If you have your bike on a stand vertically, oil will drain out of there when you remove bolt/ cover 😎

[@TDubsKid]

haha makes sense

[@trekfortruth2841]

Very well done video!

[@TDubsKid]

Thanks!

[@Velktron]

Awesome tutorial! But I wondered, shouldn't the pleated paper type filters be pre-filled with oil before mounting? Won't starting the bike with a "dry" filter cause any damage? Also, wouldn't oiling the o-ring seals and the rubber seal of the filter help prevent seizures for the next change?

[@TDubsKid]

it wouldn't hurt to pre oil, them. but in my experience oil in the filter housing seems to drain back after turning off anyways. almost 16,000 miles on my TW now and no engine problems

[@williamcollins2232]

Nicely done!

[@TDubsKid]

Thank you!

[@christianrotter5421]

What grade of oil do you run in your TW? 10W40 or 20W50? I just picked up a '99 with only 800 miles and want to do an oil change soon. It seems like Yamaha stopped producing the 10W40 recommended in the owners manual... Great video by the way! Thanks

[@TDubsKid]

I use 10w40 and nice! and they should still have it, I got it at the motorcycle shop not to long ago. thanks!

[@larrykaminski3269]

Thanks.. new 2021 so in break in period.. will change oil 2x then a final at 600 mi 200..400..600

[@TDubsKid]

no problem! that's cool, those 2021's look really neat, good idea

[@philwarner6604]

Excellent video. One question, though. Will all the oil drain out if the bike is level? Or does it need to be on the side stand to drain it all? I ask because I have my 89 TW on a rear stand so I can spin the rear tire and lube the chain while I do the oil change.

[@TDubsKid]

Good question, I think more will drain out when on the kick stand, not sure if its that much more or not

[@jackhammer5116]

Whatcha say partner vids are great - as you stated everyone suggests changing the oil at different times but is the original oil in the bike a type of break in oil or is it yamalube off the bat? Also I've heard of mismatched filters with yamaha so reusing old filter is okay? Clearly you seem to be doing fine!

[@TDubsKid]

hey thanks man, I have no idea honestly, I wondered the same thing when I got my tw, yeah you can always clean the filter, but I just always replace them

[@tdubnewby9813]

Great video. A couple questions. Did you disconnect something to get your bike to run with the kickstand down? Is your drain plug magnetized? If not, how would you do that?

[@TDubsKid]

hey thanks, and no It will run with the kick stand down if it is in neutral, and it is not I have heard some people jb welding a small magnet in the drai plug

[@iqbalfouz3047]

Man it was superb..

[@TDubsKid]

glad to hear! thanks for watching

[@charlesvaczy6588]

New to the TW world. just bought my first one. love your videos and looking forward to doing my own work on my own bike for the first time. how important is it to have a torque wrench?

[@TDubsKid]

Welcome aboard! very nice, I like using them but you will be ok not using one if you have an idea of how tight stuff should be, I would always use one on the rocker arm when doing a valve adjustment though

[@slyfox186]

Great channel and video, can I see an O-ring in the oil filter housing? Thanks.

[@TDubsKid]

thanks, yeah an oring between the cover where the right lower bolt goes

[@decadantdog4444]

Q tips are good for cleaning some of those areas.

[@TDubsKid]

thanks for the tip!

[@CoreyBrass]

Great how-to video.

[@TDubsKid]

thank you!

[@john21031]

check to make sure the oil is flowing to the top end? Try to also stand on your head to make sure the wheels are still round.

[@TDubsKid]

some aftermarket filters will block oil flow to the top end

[@dadmezz4024]

Nice job....thanks.

[@TDubsKid]

thanks. no problem!

[@Jthornton64]

Great details

[@TDubsKid]

thanks

[@OGkush69x]

Hey tdubsk can i use contact cleaner instead of break cleaner to clean up the parts ? I heard its easier on the gaskets/rubber/plastic parts

[@TDubsKid]

Sure thing!

[@ervienjubrihardjo4032]

good video. you treat her so right bro. Is there any different with TW225e in sparepart ?

[@TDubsKid]

thanks! and i'm not sure, we don't have the tw225 here so it's hard to say. I bet they use a lot of the same parts but some could be different as well, i'm just not sure

[@hehersfdgf]

What torque wrench do you use? Is it good or do you recommend a different one

[@TDubsKid]

KEVINOPHOTO I was using a gear wrench 3/8 in digital torque wrench. Its a bit pricy but I use it for work if you dont need to use it all the time the click style are good also its best to use a 1/4in torque wrench on the small stuff I just didn't have one at the time and the on I used barely went low enough

[@eleternocat5113]

Hi, this video is great. I had followed everything but I am stuck with lower screw from the oil filter. Can you list the tools you used. I had never tried anything mechanical. I don't really know if I am using the torque wrench right. Any advice, on how to get that screw off???

[@TDubsKid]

hi that lower bolt on the oil filter housing cover should be an allen wrench or hex key and you turn it counter clockwise to loosen it and clockwise to tighten it, remember to thread them in by hand before tightening and makes sure your using the right torque setting and don't mix up nm and ft lb, they are different units of torque measurement here is a video on how to use a torque wrench kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaeWmX-sqrSSgbc

[@eleternocat5113]

Thank you. Just got a TW a week ago. I just cleaned the oil filter thanks to the instructions in your video. When it hits 300 miles I am doing an oil change. I also adjusted the clutch by looking at your other video a week ago. cheers

[@bobclancy8689]

You might already know,,but there is two zerk fittings to grease on your swing arm to grease as needed

[@TDubsKid]

funny you say that, because I'm about to grease them tonight, too bad they don't put those fittings on the steering head as well

[@johnwillard6198]

Just got mine used yesterday ! It's a 2001 but only has 650 miles , the guy took it to dealer for a new speedometer and oil change , carb clean and gas tank cleaning as it hasn't been used much for quite some time , it makes a weird noise from speedo area over 45mph , any ideas ? Such a fun Lil bike

[@TDubsKid]

nice! congrats on the your new TW! wow it's not even broken in yet haha. hard to believe it's been almost 20 years since then. hard to say for sure. maybe just needs to be lubricated, is it the speedo box itself, cable or gear on the wheel? for sure haha

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

Great vid.

[@TDubsKid]

Thanks!

[@christianmonteith8568]

My manual recommends 10w30 for a slightly colder range, and 10w40 for a slightly warmer range. I'm in Canada, and it's a bit colder here, but July and August are still like 80 degrees, sometimes (rarely) into the 90s. Should I bother for those rare hot days to change from 30 to 40?

[@TDubsKid]

the 10w40 is good for me because I wouldn't ride if it's really cold out. how cold does it get when you ride?

[@christianmonteith8568]

I don't really do a lot of riding under 45 degrees, but I will do a little. The first month of riding, the average temperature is low-mid 50's