There are so many random threads on here about what mods people recommend. I'm hoping this thread can grow into an information packed thread on many of the possibilities on how to Farkle your TW. If it works out, perhaps someone can make it a sticky and it can be a great source for Newbies to find information.
I propose that we take a picture of our TW, add ballooned numbers pointing to our different mods (or farkles), then write a list of the mods we have, why we did them, and where to find them.
To keep the thread clean and easy to find info inside of, please edit your first post rather than adding another post. That way it doesn't get huge and hard to navigate, it keeps all the information current. Also, please keep posts positive, we all have setups we like and work well for us, what works for me, may not work for you. My hope is that this thread simply shows options!
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If anyone needs help with adding balloon numbers to their picture, send me a pm, I will help
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So, here's my post:
(1) Bar Risers and Taller Bars
I'm tall so I went to the max my cables would allow to make the bike more comfortable for me
Got my bars here
(2) Hand Guards
I ride off road and sometimes crash, tired of replacing levers....
Got my handguards here
(3) High Mount Fender
I live in Oregon, we have rain, rain makes mud, mud makes tire no spin when fender too close... Plus I think it looks good.
Got my front fender and mount here
(4) Cleaner Tail Light and License Plate Holder
I broke mine riding off road, this setup is smaller and less prone to getting broken, plus the light is brighter and uses less power!
Got my Tail Light here
(5) Wider Foot Pegs
I was tired of the skinny footpegs, these are more comfortable, fix the offset issue, and allow using any footpeg made for the more popular YZ and WR motorcycles..
Got my footpegs here
(6) Fix the jetting
My TW's stock jetting was too lean on the Pilot Jet and too rich on the Main Jet. I raised the needle with shims to improve throttle response. I'm also testing a newer TM28 carb at this time.
Got my Jet Kit here
(7) New front tire
The stock front tire did not work well for me. I've been very happy with the Shinko 244 in the 5.10 size
Got my tire here
(8) Updated the front suspension
My stock TW front suspension was too soft and I was not happy with it's dampening action. I put in stiffer springs and Racetech Cartridge Emulators. WAY BETTER!! Now I need to fix the rear shock...
Got my springs and emulators here
(9) Folding mirrors
The stock mirrors weren't bad, but they don't fold out of the way when you ride off road or when you crash. Yes, I crash... I've been very happy with these mirrors. Did have to use adapters to make them fit.
Got my mirrors and adapters here
(10) More comfortable seat
My stock seat didn't seam too bad really, until I sat on the Seat Concepts Seat! At first I only changed it because my stock one was red, but I'm glad I made this upgrade!
Got my seat here
(11) Needed More Fuel
For longer rides, I wanted to carry more fuel. I added RotopaX fuel cans to my rear rack. I like this setup, but I might add a larger Clarke too!
Got my RotopaX here
Larger tanks here
(12) Rear Rack and Top Box
I carry spare parts, tools, and snacks. It's also nice to shed layers or keep rain gear in as well...
Got my top box here
(13) DG Muffler
Honestly, the muffler didn't do a whole lot, it did give me a little more top end speed. I like the deep rumble it makes too. I did put the quiet insert in because it was too loud for me without it!
Got my muffler here
(14) Skidplate
I added this to protect the engine while riding off road. The stock skidplate is a joke!!!
I made my own but can get an aluminum one here
(15) There will be more......
I propose that we take a picture of our TW, add ballooned numbers pointing to our different mods (or farkles), then write a list of the mods we have, why we did them, and where to find them.
To keep the thread clean and easy to find info inside of, please edit your first post rather than adding another post. That way it doesn't get huge and hard to navigate, it keeps all the information current. Also, please keep posts positive, we all have setups we like and work well for us, what works for me, may not work for you. My hope is that this thread simply shows options!
***
If anyone needs help with adding balloon numbers to their picture, send me a pm, I will help
***
So, here's my post:
(1) Bar Risers and Taller Bars
I'm tall so I went to the max my cables would allow to make the bike more comfortable for me
Got my bars here
(2) Hand Guards
I ride off road and sometimes crash, tired of replacing levers....
Got my handguards here
(3) High Mount Fender
I live in Oregon, we have rain, rain makes mud, mud makes tire no spin when fender too close... Plus I think it looks good.
Got my front fender and mount here
(4) Cleaner Tail Light and License Plate Holder
I broke mine riding off road, this setup is smaller and less prone to getting broken, plus the light is brighter and uses less power!
Got my Tail Light here
(5) Wider Foot Pegs
I was tired of the skinny footpegs, these are more comfortable, fix the offset issue, and allow using any footpeg made for the more popular YZ and WR motorcycles..
Got my footpegs here
(6) Fix the jetting
My TW's stock jetting was too lean on the Pilot Jet and too rich on the Main Jet. I raised the needle with shims to improve throttle response. I'm also testing a newer TM28 carb at this time.
Got my Jet Kit here
(7) New front tire
The stock front tire did not work well for me. I've been very happy with the Shinko 244 in the 5.10 size
Got my tire here
(8) Updated the front suspension
My stock TW front suspension was too soft and I was not happy with it's dampening action. I put in stiffer springs and Racetech Cartridge Emulators. WAY BETTER!! Now I need to fix the rear shock...
Got my springs and emulators here
(9) Folding mirrors
The stock mirrors weren't bad, but they don't fold out of the way when you ride off road or when you crash. Yes, I crash... I've been very happy with these mirrors. Did have to use adapters to make them fit.
Got my mirrors and adapters here
(10) More comfortable seat
My stock seat didn't seam too bad really, until I sat on the Seat Concepts Seat! At first I only changed it because my stock one was red, but I'm glad I made this upgrade!
Got my seat here
(11) Needed More Fuel
For longer rides, I wanted to carry more fuel. I added RotopaX fuel cans to my rear rack. I like this setup, but I might add a larger Clarke too!
Got my RotopaX here
Larger tanks here
(12) Rear Rack and Top Box
I carry spare parts, tools, and snacks. It's also nice to shed layers or keep rain gear in as well...
Got my top box here
(13) DG Muffler
Honestly, the muffler didn't do a whole lot, it did give me a little more top end speed. I like the deep rumble it makes too. I did put the quiet insert in because it was too loud for me without it!
Got my muffler here
(14) Skidplate
I added this to protect the engine while riding off road. The stock skidplate is a joke!!!
I made my own but can get an aluminum one here
(15) There will be more......