Hey all, New guy here and a proud owner of one day old 2015 TW200. 600 miles. Looks as new and as I will be moving from the bay area in CA to Mohave Valley AZ I am looking to see what the first must do modification I should be looking to do to my new family member. Has a rear rack, KN air filter rear sprocket changed for higher speeds. Since I am new to the world of TW what do you all think about my to do list?
Thanks. I look forward to responses and going through the past forum post.
I would suggest the ims tw foot pegs. I tried the inexpensive eBay pegs. They were priced right but I didn't like how they sat. I think the IMS pegs felt better and went right on. I also agree that a longer shifter is necessary.
Welcome and have fun!
Thanks, love the links. Whats a Jimbo Sheild? Link has the order info. Working on learning how to navigate this site. The O ring chain, is that the link to the proper size? More info on the liz cooler. Seems the link was the bracket? Back to the link to review.
Much appreciated all. Like you say, ride ride ride!
If you enlarge the picture and ignore the centerpiece - both t-dubs in the photo are sporting Jimbo Shields (small windscreens) above their headlight cowlings. Made by a member of this forum.
If you enlarge the picture and ignore the centerpiece - both t-dubs in the photo are sporting Jimbo Shields (small windscreens) above their headlight cowlings. Made by a member of this forum.
Figure out how to get a larger engine with a 6 speed to swap in cheaply and easily, without adding any weight or degrading fuel economy. After you accomplish this every mod will be cheap and easy�� (then send me the link to the kit you've developed)
Larger fuel tank? Where does one find one that is a good exchange for what is stock? Seems there are issues with the aftermarket tanks?
Also, what brand for the front reduced teeth sprocket?
Thanks all, Loading up next weekend to AZ. Looking forward to the easy happy trails.
Lynlee, the aftermarket Ricochet skid plate is a very popular add-on for under a hundred bucks. Folks love to condemn the stock unit as made from a cheap cat food can.
I don’t. I think the stock unit is a well engineered energy absorbing design.
With a bit of a reputation for habitual rough & rocky rides I beat my stock unit up considerably for ten years before getting a forum member’s surplus Ricochet. Stock unit protected my engine and cases just fine, was quieter and about four pounds lighter than the aftermarket skid plate.
While Ricochet is indeed a bit wider and thus affords a bit more side case protection I do not recall any instance of a forum member reporting case or engine damage from impacts with a stock skid plate installed on their TW.
I have the minority opinion on this respect for the stock unit. However for vindication I urge you or anyone else to do a side-by-side comparison of TWs both with & w/o a Ricochet. Sit on each bike and have someone deliver identical blows to the skidplate with booted foot, 2x4, baseball bat, whatever. The rubber isolation mounts and flexure of the stock unit will result in reduced perceived seat-of-the pants impact to you hands, seat and feet. I imagine a TW enduring sustained skid plate impacts with a stock skid plate will suffer fewer broken light bulb filaments, frame welds and loosened fillings for the rider.
So get one if you like, but given your stated anticipated riding style you might find the stock unit sufficient.
For a first mod I would focus more on ergonomics and rider comfort like Seat Concepts kit, wider foot pegs and even if you are not tall some handlebar risers. If advice were for a new rider I would also recommend more bike protection like hand guards but Lynnlee sounds like a die-hard biker who knows what she’s doing.
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