Tw200 & surron exploring overgrown trail

What's up guy's in this video my friend dan and i go exploring some overgrown trails in ttown in the last ride of 2023.
We end up having some fun despite the difficult terrain and soggy, abnormally warm Winter weather.
The Tw200 is such a fun bike and actually very comfortable and at home in the Forrest. The harder the path gets the tw just gets more and more fun to ride, surprising you with its capability.
The surron did amazing too. its light weight, ease of use, and simplicity prove great for scouting areas where motorcycles struggle. Though definitely not as comfortably as on the Tw.

[@canadianeastcoaster5142]

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[@josephthennes4656]

I love exploring on my tw. Instead of riding boots i chose snake proof, waterproof knee high lace up boots for scouting/ off trail riding, you can catch them on sale for around $100. They dont make a motorcycle boot that cheap with that much coverage and truly waterproof. Also heavy duty springs front and back completely changes the tw200 off trail. Great video ,thanks for your time.

[@jak3est]

Luckily in the northeast we don't worry about snakes we do have rattlesnakes but they're extremely rare and lethargic most of the time. I was thinking of getting some high rubber boots for exploring eventually. Where did you get the spring upgrades?

[@josephthennes4656]

Pro cycle, but Bradley performance offers a great spring options nowadays. When you do it you won't regret it.

[@bobjenkins3rd]

@@jak3estI just ordered a Barron ba-8523rd spring for $80 that’s rumored to work on 2016 and older TW 🤞. The Bradley shock I assume is much better though since the shock is tuned to work with the spring. If your TW is 2017+ or you’re not fat, just set the preload on the rear. Can make a spacer if you need a little more. Stock forks should be tunable with fork oil level and spacers up to a 200-250 lb rider if you’re not too picky.

[@luvnotvideos]

Cool trail-blazing. I do keep wishing you'd raise the camera angle, though. More than once I would raise my head to "see better" 🤣, feeling stupid every time I realized I was doing it 🤪

[@jak3est]

Haha i get what you're saying but The camera is attached to my face tho. so if im in the technical stuff im looking down to see!

[@andrewcostanzo3066]

Does that mirror work well?

[@jak3est]

No not at all. Enough to tell the po po i have a mirror tho. I can sorta see behind me. Im used to practically having no mirror, my drz was similar setup

[@fred-san]

Is 200cc really indspensable (as a Trial ride, for mountain rides) or 125TW enought ? (plenty 125 cheao in France, but few 200cc)

[@jak3est]

Not sure if you're in higher elevation u might want fuel injection but if its lower a tw125 is still probably good it's such low power and low gear ratio actually make it pretty fun to climb difficult terrain. Where other bikes need momentum and speed. But don't think a tw can tackle everything. It lacking speed and momentum makes some hills impossible. It's a great unique bike

[@НикитаКлимов-о7ч]

0:02 What kind of bike?

[@jak3est]

Sur ron

[@diggy-d8w]

Yeah, I'd take the Tw over an electric bike everytime.... it is a reliable little bike. peace

[@jak3est]

The tw is a great bike

[@diggy-d8w]

It's so well liked it has a "cult" following but there's another bike that used to always get compared to the TW200 & that's the XT225. I like them both & right now considering the Honda 150L dual sport. But I've got a list of 10-11 bikes I'm deeply researching from costs to all the mods I'd need & the cost of those to get the bike ready. So I've got a full idea on all these bikes of what it'll cost post purchase & this Tw200 is on my list. Because I've taken the time to do all this, it'll help me know what I'm looking at if I find a used bike, I'll see their mods & compare to what I'll still need. While saving for a bike I've been doing all this, might as well & I stopped here b/c I like your bike!

[@jak3est]

@@diggy-d8w well in stock form most bikes are good enough the tw costed like 6500 out the door brand new. Used they're kinda pricey still. But it depends on how or what you're using it for. if you're in a big area with 45+ mph roads and highways tw isn't great. If you love riding in the woods and swamps exploring off trails or zipping around town etc it great. Check out my other tw videos for better idea if it would work for your needs

[@diggy-d8w]

Right you Are ; same w/ the xt225, the "cultic" following keeps their used price kinda high which is a reason I skipped on an xt I liked. "INTENT & COSTs" are the big 2 factors, I estimate myself riding 90% - 10% roads with a need to travel at least 70mph for 10 miles distances. I have ruled the Tw down my list but I still like the little bike. The XT250 is closer to my needs but I'm trying to get my intent correct so I don't buy the wrong thing out the gate. As I save money it's given me time to look deep. The DR650/DRz400 & Honda 300L Rally all can do what I need but they cost more & still will need sprocket changes to meet my speed limit needs. I know how to ride defensively on a slower bike as I had a TOMOS Targa 49.9cc moped/scooter. She had 20 inch tires(not little tires) so it handled great but at 42mph I had to let others by to be safe. If I were on 55mph roads, I'd be able to use the Tw200, I'd just let cars go on their merry way. I think you know all about it.... lol, but I'm here so I've not ruled this 200 out ! peace/be safe