Pt:1 First Ride | The Yamaha TW200 | The Nosy Beagle Bike Reviews

Howdy fellow adventurers, Wavey and I finally got a chance to go on a TW200 Adventure. We rode approximately 800 miles around Michigan, with much of it being dirt roads. We like it! Part:2 coming shortly...
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[@backwatersandbackroads]

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[@IntheBlood67]

"We Carry On" ....................................Words that Excite even the most Jaded!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

We have no choice buddy. Just had to put 450 bucks worth of VVTi sensors in my truck before towing the barge. Ouch. But...some people have real problems (as I often say)

[@doncollins786]

My best friend's Dad invented the outdoor movie speaker housing. He hold the Patent. The TW is a cool bike, a Bronson Bike, as it were.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Holy buckets man! That's iconic ;)

[@greatnorthern706]

You are living the life sir. I am really enjoying your channel.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you for sticking around. I wish YT would promote us better. We'll keep inching along...;)

[@Lannynetz]

I love that bike! At 79 years old it makes me want to ride again. I bet I could do it too.

[@96HC12]

Go for it Lanny.

[@ka509]

Love the TW!!!

[@melvinaltis3725]

Brenton, I have seen some of the people with E-bikes put on a front rack and they move the headlight under the rack. The Yamaha is amazingly quiet on the video .Nice bike.

[@RutherfordTony]

Our drive in closed a year ago and man do I miss it. Brought back a lot of memories. Like the bike. Safe travels.

[@authormikemontie250]

Amazing how many things you that you KZbin, that I have experienced. I can remember that exact drive in speaker, in my case the early 1970s. I also have a T- dub. I only ride it off road, great bike. I've said it before, but you are a modern day Jeremiah Johnson. God bless you and Wavey.

[@96HC12]

Thank B. Another great one. I’ve ridden all over our great State of Michigan including the U.P. North of the bridge is my first choice. Love hunting Luce county in the fall.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Luce County is a special place. They seem to be "improving" it the past few years, which means signs every where saying "don't do this...." running out of places to run! :)

[@davelawrence6777]

Great ride my friend one of the best may have something to do with the time of year take care. PS really like the bike

[@ridgetop8161]

Fellow Tdubber that found your channel. I hope you got a lot of fun out of it before winter hit.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Howdy! We got one good adventure in before winter. Very much looking forward to more next summer

[@chrisgeer9221]

I talled to you in Moran (just N of the bridge) while you were getting gas. Looks like you had a good ride. The TW is definitely the swiss army knife of bikes and the perfect UP bike. Cant wait for the next video.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hello! I was hoping you'd find my channel. The TW200 is definitely the perfect UP bike. Maybe next summer we can cross dirt paths. I plan on routing from end to end on all dirt roads. I did maybe 30% of it on this trip hardly trying. We're so blessed to live in Superiorland;)

[@jimsteele7108]

I love it. I may do a west coast run on my dr200 next summer

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Me too. The Oregon coast ;)

[@fairwind8222]

TW is very addicting! That it with you instead of scooters

[@prestongilbert4199]

So glad I discovered your channel. Great job and wonderful content. The beagle is cute too but you already know that LOL.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you for that encouraging feedback ;)

[@User39.]

Good video my friend.....try the 47 tooth rear sprocket.

[@jimsteele7108]

Don’t be afraid to stand on your pegs to give the backside some relief. It makes a huge difference. When I roll through a small town, I stand on the pegs.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Oh yes...me too! ;)

[@user-tj9kt5cs6d]

I have put a few good miles on one of the earliest models of this bike it was a blast kind of fit in with one of my favorite rides my SR500 but a lot easier to crank. Keep the shiny side up.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

These are fun little adventure bikes. Fits out needs. I was worried, but it's as fun as I heard.

[@ryani5103]

Fortnine does a great video on this bike if ya haven’t seen it already, I’d like to get one someday myself.

[@wmason1961]

When I had my V Strom, the best seat improvement onba budget was a deer stand pad from walmart. It was about 1.5" thich and about 16"x16". It kept me from spending money on a seat. They tend to be pricey.

[@patrickgannon8098]

Great video about the speed, I put a 47 tooth sprocket on rear and I got to say, I cruise all day between 60 and 65 mph, rpms stay low and bike vibration is not bad at all.Oh one more thing get rid of the stock front tire it's called the deathwing and for good reason. I have a 140×80×18 on front of my bike, quite large but I like it, looking forward to next vid .

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! This is the kind of feedback I've been looking for. Cruising at 55 would be perfect for me.

[@kevincourtney7312]

That front rack might be for additional "panniers" or forward mounted saddlebags. Bicyclists use them all the time. I ride a KLR 650, similar cult following style bike.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That was my thoughts too

[@Bill.Hicks.51]

Wavey Gravey!! Chico has been colleting aluminum cans for more treats!! He has three!!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I need to start doing that again! ;)

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

In regards to the "drive-in" window speaker, usually drive-ins had a radio syation broadcasting the films audio. This way the cars could tune their radio in and have great sound. In the town i grew up in, Valparaiso indiana, southern tip of lake michigan, we had a drive in thats still in operation. It is called, the "49er drive-in".

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Cool. ;) drive ins are fun

[@phillippmorris4109]

Hello from the quiet sunny Ozarks Brenton! Another video of value. Hope your well and enjoying your day. Wester lower Michangan with all the sand dunes is awesome. Follwed the car barge from Ludungton to Wisconsin 4 years ago in 24 boat, Lots of memories.I agree Lake Michingan is Totally different than Lake Superior. What brand are those storage boxes on your bike? Thinking about adding them on my bike. it was a joy to spend time seeing your journeys! Tight lines and bent poles!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Howdy Phillipp, I THINK they are "happy trails" brand. I want to follow the car ferry across lake Michigan! ;)

[@phillippmorris4109]

thanks for your quick reply!!@@backwatersandbackroads

[@dwightsmith4641]

You can bungee your tool box beneath the front rack along with two inner tubes, tire spoons, tow strap, and a battery booster. Don’t ask how I know you might need such things if you go on the TAT.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Good to know. What about bicycle panniers along the sides?

[@dwightsmith4641]

@@backwatersandbackroads Try to keep the weight down to a minimum especially if you plan to not skip Imogene, Engineer, or Bear Creek Pass in Colorado. There are you tube videos of jeeps crashing down the side of Bear Creek. I believe you told me heights bother you and none of the you tube videos give a true picture of what the drop offs really look like when you are actually there. Also picking up the motorcycle fully loaded gets heavier after the third time.

[@User39.]

As I get older, a bike like that is very attractive...I have had many different ones....have a KLR now, but even it seems like a top heavy beast....I'm really thinking about a TW or XT250....TW the small gas tank is just dumb design...even 2.5gal would have been better, preferably 3gal.

[@CarolinaGuy]

Up in my old neck of the woods. I'm from Northport and still have family there,Omena and Traverse. Beautiful country.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Northport is a nice town. I went up there a couple of summers ago on the Silverwing. Lighthouses ;)

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Would love to hear your comparison on a DR200 and the TW200. Great trip!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Sure! Very similar. The DR200se is a little quicker and has a little more legs on thr top end. Definitely squirrelier in the dirt and sand. The TW200 stays up right so easy on gravel roads I can film and ride at the same time :) the one thing I didn't like about the DR200 (and I had 3 over rhe years) the stupid petcocks always leak! You can't get a good one. Not even new. They will drain fuel into the crankcase until ita coming out the air cleaner onto the floor! The only thing that could be done is an I line shut off valve. Dumb!! Why they couldn't fix that simple issue is a mystery. Both great small do anything (slowly) bikes. I'd take either one.

[@fairwind8222]

Check out Bradley performance! Everything he does is great but the drop/back foot pegs make riding very comfortable

[@gangsterghost7200]

I hope you having a good and safe day my friend

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you Logan. You're a great friend.

[@gangsterghost7200]

@backwatersandbackroads you're welcome and thanks and you too

[@JustinDrake-gl3zq]

One thing to know about them is that you can buy a kick starting kit for it… ( in case the battery goes dead)

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's good to know. They use to come standard with one. Push starting them is easy too;)

[@justmike1529]

The front rack would be a great platform to add 2 50 cal ammo boxes. I’m sure you know they are great waterproof storage for tools etc. Safe travels. Really looking forward to following your winter adventures.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks Mike. I'm going to try some bicycle panniers I have on the sides. Apparently I'm not the only one that noticed the uselessness of the rack ;) all over the forums. Off road only.

[@justmike1529]

Those should work very well. Just be sure those fabric bags and mounting straps are tight. Check them often. I can tell you from experience a loose tie down strap finding it’s way into your front wheel will ruin your day.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@justmike1529 I've had that happen on a bicycle. Not fun!

[@mbell7860]

Manracks makes a front rack that goes above the headlight. I have one on my TW and I can recommend it.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! That's what I need

[@jimsteele7108]

You have me thinking about adding a tooth to the front sprocket

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It helped a lot on my DR200se back in the day. They need it. So does the TW200

[@chawnslopoke2619]

I'm glad you enjoyed yourself I bought an xt250 and broke my leg on my first ride lol. I'm excited to get back out and do it again

[@backwatersandbackroads]

How did that happen? :(

[@chawnslopoke2619]

@@backwatersandbackroads I went with some friends to a place I wasn't ready for. Lol I was in over my head, I wrecked 4 times lol.

[@davidwilson8769]

You should do the TAT on the Yamaha 200 when you are done with the loop!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

The TAT is definitely on my list ;)

[@JustinDrake-gl3zq]

Tw200 you get all the cool stuff….

[@backwatersandbackroads]

So happy to have finally got one. Forever adventure bike ;)

[@StansWorld]

Bigger on front will make u go faster smaller is lower.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Right! Stock is 13 tooth (I think) wanting to go one tooth bigger. Forums say it fits

[@scottytucker5541]

Was that first stop Inspiration Point near Arcadia? I love the TW 200. I have considered purchasing one for a few years now.

[@NSCA12]

Welcome to Dub Club, good sir.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you! Stick around...lots more adventures coming;)

[@NSCA12]

@backwatersandbackroads Been watching ya for a few years now. Love the adventures!!!

[@Natter20002]

Fuel range is definitely an annoying issue with the TW. That one is set up nice! For my TAT run I put a little windshield (actually I think it was a face shield off a harbor freight grinding mask? Anyways that helped for highway riding more than you would think. I can't remember the sprocket combo I went with but I could do 60 all day and rode it on the freeway from Duluth to Oklahoma, and after the TAT from Oregon to Duluth. We found out on the TAT that in really sticky mud that low hugging front fender impacted with mud and wouldn't let tire turn. Had to remove fender and mounted it to a rack I had above the tire. Kinda looked cool. I loved my TW. I can send you some more fun pics.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Yes! Please do Nate. You have my contact info. Any plans to finish the TAT? I plan on going coast to coast. Sooner than later. Love the TW200! I hear Clark makes a bigger tank. Definitely adding a wind screen. If you can remember the sprocket combo for 60 all day long...that's what I'm looking for. Having that option is nice when you need it.

[@Natter20002]

@@backwatersandbackroads I don’t think you’re going to be doing high mountain passes soon but it ran terribly higher than 5000 feet but that’s just a jetting issue. (Maybe bring some jets if you climb high up ) and also with that sprocket combo there was one mountain pass I couldn’t do. (Because it wasn’t jetted for alpine ) and I had to ride all the way down the montain and go around. But I’m talking really steep and really high. I’ll send you some pics. I’ll search for my build receipts and see if I can figure out what combo I did. I might have a spare tube I just found yesterday I’d like to give to you. It’s huge. (Rear tire ) I have an owners manual to give away but I assume you have that too. Also when I did all those mikes on that trip several bolts vibrated loose. Foot peg, motor mount bolt , and a rack bolt all came out and I had to lock tight them.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@Natter20002 I didn't get a manual. I'll take that please. Cab you email me again please?

[@steverichmond9157]

Worried about Wavy, she OK?

[@backwatersandbackroads]

She had a thorn in her foot. We got it ;) thanks Steve

[@LowTideLowLife]

Thanks man i will be watchin all episodes. Need assistance in Neptune bch hit me up I run the yacht scene up this way.

[@stevehansen6552]

I have thought about the TW if it would work for me but hard to come by around here.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Winter (or now) is a good time to pick one up. Spare someone tripping over it in the garage all winter;)

[@timhead4490]

Hey there I’m looking to buy a scooter or motorcycle. I see you have the TW200 but used to ride scooters. Why did you buy the TW? I’m torn between it and a scooter😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Howdy. You need both! Lol. I'm loving the TW. It's a great all around bike for more/less anything. Scooters are cheap and will go places most people wouldn't guess. If I could only have one, I guess I'd choose the TW

[@timhead4490]

@@backwatersandbackroads I live in Mt Vernon In on the Ohio River. I have long wanted to just take off and go down river. I have seen many loopers stop here at the river front exploring. Thanks for the info.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@timhead4490 my good friend Russell lives in Mount Vernon ;)

[@805gregg]

Worst bike I've owned zero suspension and lawn mower engine, owned it for 2 years only road it 100 miles couldn't stand to ride it, move on

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Sorry to hear that. I'm sure they aren't for everyone. I like it, but I like slow. :)

[@Adhdad1]

@@backwatersandbackroadsI bought 2! 😂 just did a 2 week adventure in New Zealand! Sand,gravel,forest and roads! Such a blast!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@Adhdad1 I absolutely love my TW200;)

[@1018mpk1]

Greg doesn’t get it. That’s ok.