Yamaha TW200 Handlebar and Riser Install // Rox 2" Risers // Pro Taper Bars

[@coltonware5627]

If your grips start slipping with time.. a tip I got from someone YEARS ago and I’ve used ever since: Wrap one or two wraps of duct tape around your handle bars under where the grip goes, pour gasoline on them and slide your grip on. The gasoline breaks down the duct tape leaving the adhesive.. doing this I’ve never ever had a grip come loose on me ever since. It’s dirt cheap, stupid easy, and you already have what you need in your garage. I haven’t ever heard of anyone else doing this but I wanted to put this back out into the universe to hopefully help someone else as much as it’s helped me over the years.

[@MostroMoto]

Wow that’s really awesome! I’ve never heard of that before but it totally makes sense. If I ever have any issues with my grips, I will certainly give this a try. And definitely make sure to shout you out. It’s actually a really smart idea I’m surprised I’ve never heard of it. It’s also better then buying grip glue, considering everything you need is in the garage! Thanks for that advice! Ride safe 🤘🏼😃

[@coltonware5627]

@@MostroMoto Yeah, it’s definitely one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas!! haha Really been enjoying your videos man, keep it up! Going to pick up a TW this summer and cruise around Alaska with it, I spent last summer up there without a bike and it killed me.. seeing your videos have really lit a fire under my ass to make it happen!

[@MostroMoto]

That sounds amazing. A dual sport in Alaska… doesn’t get much better then that! Ride safe & thank you for checking out my videos!

[@HappyHermitt]

Why not just use grip glue?

[@leonardkeesler9118]

Back in the day we used hairspray to put the grips on. When it dyed it acted like glue .

[@rossmacintosh5652]

It appears one unique feature of those Rox 2" risers is the design allows you to pivot the raised bar back or forward relative to the original clamps. It seemed to me Mr. Mostro should have confirmed his desired bar position before committing to the final placement of the parts that required drilled holes & even the tilt of the clutch lever etc. That confirmation probably required sitting on the bike and standing on the pegs. No harm done but he might have missed out on optimising the ergonomics for his particular height & reach. Subtle alignment differences can make a difference in comfort.

[@BillySBC]

Putting the handgrips on, we usually just use rubber cement, it helps as a lubricant to slide the handgrip on but it also prevents the handgrip from turning after it sets up. Nice video, thanks for posting it.

[@VoIPPortland]

Would normally chicken out and hire someone to do these installs, but part of the joy of owning a machine like this is being brave, tackling it yourself and not being dependent on hiring 'that guy.'

[@MostroMoto]

I totally agree!

[@thehoneybadger8089]

If you look on the head of the "Philips" screws you will notice that there is a small dimple. This indicates that they are JIS(Japanese Industrial Standard) and NOT Philips screws. This requires a different screwdriver to keep from buggering up the screw heads when removing or tightening. The screwdriver that comes with the TW200 tool kit is proper, but you can also purchase a JIS screwdriver on line or from an upscale tool dealer to keep in your toolbox.

[@hazcat640]

When checking throttle function place the tree at full lock and FULLY open the throttle then RELEASE to make sure the throttle moves freely and will spring back on its own. Repeat on each side at full lock.

[@hockeymann88]

Subscribed. I need one (or more) of these bikes in my life. This would also be a great bike if you were looking to get younger folks comfortably into riding! I also appreciate the cult following and helpful community. Great content. Very informative and easy to follow.

[@MostroMoto]

Hey thanks for subscribing! I’m glad you like my videos 😃. Like you said this bike has a cult behind it, which makes it easy to find parts & accessories. They gave me this bike in my motorcycle safety course and I loved it! I’ve ridden many bikes, beginner & advanced. But there’s something special about this battle tank!

[@MOBStreet83]

It's totally worth getting one! I've got a 2021 on order. It'll look good next to my 2019!

[@clvrswine]

Thanks for this. I learned a lot and feel more confident about installing my Rox Speed FX 2" risers.

[@MostroMoto]

Hey! Thanks for watching, I’m glad you found it helpful. They make standing up so much more enjoyable on the bike 🤘🏼

[@anthonytadena4235]

Thank you, your a big help! I get my tdub in another month, planning and getting all necessary parts now. Thanks again 👍🙏

[@MostroMoto]

That’s great! You will have a blast with the bike 👍🏼

[@MOBStreet83]

Nice video! Easy flow and informative! I've been wondering if you would need new cables and wires doing the risers upgrade! Thanks for adding the links also!

[@MostroMoto]

Glad you found it helpful! I was pretty surprised that the stock cables worked with the risers. I really didn’t want to modify the cables or electronics if I didn’t have too. I’ve been using this set up for a little bit now without any issues! Love your videos too, thanks for watching 😃🤘🏼🏍

[@jcrispy396]

Love these vids! I can’t wait to get one of these bikes. Looking forward to seeing some riding videos this spring.

[@MostroMoto]

Thank you that really means a lot! Definitely going to do some more riding videos, I know I’ve been doing a lot of upgrade videos haha. Now that it’s been colder here in CT it gives me an excuse to spend a Saturday upgrading the bike when it’s 25 degrees outside haha. But I definitely will be doing more exploring when the weather gets a little warmer. Thanks for watching 😃. Hopefully you are able to get your hands on a Tdubs soon! 🤞🏼🌲

[@LSD97123]

Very nicely done. Good quality in the content and the presentation. Great job brother!

[@MostroMoto]

I appreciate that nice comment! Thank you for watching 😃

[@LSD97123]

@@MostroMoto I've been following your channel for a while now. Keep up the good work!

[@MostroMoto]

@@LSD97123 Thank you for being a subscriber! Let me know if there are any video ideas you have, I love getting feedback to make my channel better!

[@notyourwave]

Great video - Thank you. At 24:04, I believe the collar should be tightened against the adjusting nut (not towards the clutch perch) to prevent the adjusting nut/barrel from moving. I may be wrong though.

[@MostroMoto]

Hey thank you for the comment! I’m new to adjust the clutch on this bike. The way I do it, I just adjust the slack with the adjuster nut, then once I’ve got that set I just tighten up the locking nut. Seems to work okay on my bike, but I’m definitely no expert! I’m sure there are other good ways to adjust it as well.

[@coltonware5627]

How it was done in the video is correct.

[@tacoyaki888]

Your explanation is polite and very good.👍 New Year is coming soon, and I wish you a wonderful New Year😊

[@MostroMoto]

Thank you! Have a wonderful new year to you & your family! 😃

[@possomwhisperer789]

Great video love the new color I have the 2019 tw , at around 23.20 give or take that spring where your clutch cable hooks up doesn’t look like it’s hooked over top of the lever like it’s supposed to be, makes clutch feel little mushy don’t know why they don’t hook it over like it supposed to be I pointed it out to my dealer on another one on there floor but they never did correct it only takes a second with needle nose next slap you a fmf power core 4 on there sounds good give you better pulling power on long grades enjoy 👍

[@MostroMoto]

Great observation, I just checked my bike and the spring is over the metal piece in the correct position. It does seem loose I wonder why it’s like that. I haven’t messed with that clip so definitely seems like something Yamaha should look into before shipping out the bike. Thank you for that comment, and I appreciate you watching the video. If I notice that clip falls out of place again I’ll make sure to let you know!

[@scottzreality3061]

Thanks for the great video. Getting ready to install some taller bars

[@thehoneybadger8089]

The best way to remove grips that are not glued on is to inject water between the grip and the bar or throttle tube and slide them off. You never know when you may need them again.

[@D31892]

Not having any issues with the clutch cable was a flex on tdubskid lol ngl this feels like a copy of his video but a slightly improved version. Thanks for the tips.

[@MostroMoto]

Haha I definitely look up to Tdubs kid. His videos are outstanding. But after seeing his video on the handlebar risers I really didn’t want to do all that work. So after spending some time researching I came up with this solution! I am so happy that it worked out, it has given me no issues at all!

[@larrykaminski3269]

Thanks, will be making the change to my TW

[@MostroMoto]

Super nice modification, it really helps the bike handle off-road & comfort on longer rides 🤘🏼

[@olddirtbiker5088]

I just tried to install Tusk D-Flex Pro handguards on my stock TW200 handlebars but couldn't make it work since the bar crossbar is right where the inboard clamps should be. This Pro Taper bar might be the answer. Don't know if 7/8 clamps are needed or 1 1/8 clamps since the bars taper. If you install handguards on yours we will see. Great video.

[@MostroMoto]

Hey thanks so much for bringing that up, sorry to hear about your problems with your hand guards. I hope you were able to make them work. I was also looking at tusk d flex guards. I’m going to have to do some research on the forms to see what size I would need, like you said they are tapered so the sizing is a little more difficult than normal. I’m hoping to do hand guards within the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye out for a video. And I’ll try and answer any questions in that video. Thanks for watching, ride safe!

[@HappyHermitt]

I'm considering trying the Pro Taper ATV high bars. No risers needed, and quality bars.

[@chrischidester674]

Would you just go ahead already😂. JK Great video thanks.

[@MostroMoto]

Haha yeah I know, I have to try and say that less lol. Thanks for watching!

[@dericksoland1932]

Great video, thank you!

[@MostroMoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@wtpence4731]

Great tutorial !

[@MostroMoto]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful 😃

[@abyssflight3907]

instead of using a Philips screw driver you should use the screw driver that comes in the TW tool kit, the reason it strips easily is cause the screws are a Japanese standard and Philips is an American standard so it just doesn't' fit well.

[@MostroMoto]

Oh wow I didn’t know that! Luckily my I was able to remove my screws with little trouble. But that’s definitely important to remember for next time. Thanks for watching & pointing that out! 🔨🏍

[@clvrswine]

@@MostroMoto I was going to make the same comment. A set of JIS screwdrivers will go a long way.

[@mikepierce8757]

The reason your screws strip easily is because they are not phillips head, they are JIS, Japanese Industrial Standard. The head shape is slightly different. Get a set of drivers and you wont strip them.

[@MostroMoto]

You are totally right! At the time of that video I had no idea about that. I definitely need to get a pair of JIS drivers! Thank you for the information 🤙🏼🪛

[@lilredwagon5311]

Sooooo.....I did a stupid!! Remember when we chatted about saddle bags and I suggested ammo cans? Well...my wife and my mother in law each bought me one 30mm ammo can for Christmas...and I misjudged the dimensions...like severely misjudged...yeah about four 50cal cans that you find at sporting stores can fit in one 30mm can and the stupid things weigh in at 25pounds empty each....its so comically stupid im laughing hahahaha!!

[@MostroMoto]

Hahaha that’s amazing lol. Well at least you tried! I’m sure you’ll find a good use for those cans, they are probably still bad ass, and definitely a great Christmas Gift! Merry (Almost) Christmas to you & your family! 🌲

[@lilredwagon5311]

@@MostroMoto haha! I'll probably still use em as saddle cans! But you have a merry Christmas too!

[@MostroMoto]

I’d love to see how they come out, if you have Instagram you can message me at @mostromoto! Thanks for sharing 😃

[@lilredwagon5311]

@@MostroMoto haha! Well itll be quite a good while being that I still need to convince the boss lady in letting me buy a tw200 haha! Other wise heck yeah I'd show it off haha!!

[@MostroMoto]

Ahaha that’s right. Okay well definitely keep me posted. I love the idea of having some rugged storage like that on the bike! I hope your able to get approval 🤞🏼😃

[@forestlehnerd2308]

How did the sweep feel in comparison to the stock bars? I'm planned on either getting the CR high or the Woods high and I noticed the woods high has a little more sweep.

[@MostroMoto]

Felt good, honestly not a huge difference from stock. But then again I haven’t had the stock ones on to long before I changed it out

[@forestlehnerd2308]

@MostroMoto That's what I was wondering thanks for the info!

[@steelheadstalker4715]

I use spray paint to install grips.

[@MostroMoto]

That’s interesting, how does that work?

[@steelheadstalker4715]

@@MostroMotoI squirt it inside grip to coat, it lubricates and then dries sticky just like grip glue but free'er.

[@MostroMoto]

That’s a good idea! Maybe I’ll try that next time 🤘🏼

[@possomwhisperer789]

Well I looked at your pictures again and blew them up some I don’t think it’s hooked correct and should not be loose when hooked I wish I could post you couple pictures of mine then you see

[@MostroMoto]

If you want DM me on Instagram so I can check them out! @mostromoto I’d love to see them, like I said I haven’t messed with that peace at all. So if it’s installed improperly then it came like that from the factory. I hope it’s not incorrect haha, the clutch feels totally normal, not squishy or anything

[@SleepingGaint]

Great video thanks, What part of Conn you in? I’m in RI.

[@MostroMoto]

Right on the border of CT & NY!

[@SleepingGaint]

Can you use hand guards with these bars? I noticed that the ends of the bars are hallow so I don’t see how one could attach hand guards. I thought these were the bars you had to tap the ends so a screw could be inserted for the guards. Thanks

[@MostroMoto]

I believe you can, I did not put and hand guards on my bars. But they should fit in no problem, just have to take the bar caps off

[@jackflackatari]

Any reason you couldn't have got a higher rise handle bars. Not a big fan of risers.

[@MostroMoto]

You can certainly just use a handle bar that is higher. But the risers allow you to have another pivot point so you can really adjust where the bars sit. Also the risers I chose allow me to put a thicker bar then the stock one.Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@matthewc2810]

Could you tell me how much higher the taper bars are compared to stock? I'm 6'1 and have a long torso, so I'm trying to figure what kind of hight increase the 2 inch spacers with these taper bars will give me. I sucks leaning forward 24/7 on the tdub. Thanks!

[@MostroMoto]

Sorry for the late response, to be honest, they’re only about an inch or so higher. You’re taller than me so I have a feeling you would still be hunched over a bit.

[@matthewc2810]

@Mostro Moto I appreciate the feedback! I put 2 inch Rox risers on, but then I put on a custom seat that raised me 2 inches. I was thinking about redoing the bars to 3-4 inches, but it seems a bit overkill for the bike. I'm not sure what direction I should take. I use it for crusing around town mostly.

[@takumisato7126]

Is grip glue recommended for new grips??

[@takumisato7126]

What size drill bit did you use for the holes?

[@TT-ch2pz]

If you use the 1.75" riser with stock handlebars, do you need to change out the clutch cable?

[@MostroMoto]

Not sure about that size, it’s close with the ones that I have on the bike

[@ablebaker1275]

Are there two throttle cables ? Not sure how that works..

[@MostroMoto]

Yes!

[@brevagrs]

Do the stock cables work?

[@MostroMoto]

Yup, In this video I show how to run them. They worked for me! After watching Tdubs kids video I was concerned that they wouldn’t work. But my set up is a little different & it works great. But it will definitely vary if you get different risers / bars. You don’t want anything to heigh because you will run into cable problems. I hope this helps!

[@ryandelehanty8368]

why do you coppy tdubs kid word for word lmao