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TW200 Technical help
Started by agspecialties at 03-06-2010 5:01 PM. Topic has 12 replies.
  
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 03-06-2010, 5:01 PM
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agspecialties
Joined on 03-06-2010
Norfolk, Ne
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Hello guys,
I just picked up a 86 tw 200 this summer. I am now just getting to work and modify it.
First thing that I have noticed, The little guy it very cold blooded. Man, it is very hard to start and you have to let it warm up for a while.
Second thing i have noticed, riding it down the highway, the thing is screaming going down the road, but not going very fast. 60 it topped out.
Bike is stock, as far as i know.
Didn't know if there is any links for carb mods and gearing mods. Also exhaust mods.
Thanks
Aaron
08 KLR 650
08 Crf 230
02 xt 225
01 XR650L
96 TE 410
93 CR 500
86 XR 200
86 TW 200
76 TY 250
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03-06-2010, 7:32 PM
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JerryT
Joined on 07-18-2008
Crossville Tn
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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This forum has answers for just about anything you want to know about the TW. Just use the search feature and read all about it.
TW200 2005
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03-06-2010, 7:56 PM
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rodrey
 
Joined on 05-14-2009
Simi Valley, Ca
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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Welcome,
As stated, the search function is your friend. Lots written on these subjects.
Yes, you can gear it up a bit for the highway, but at the expense of low end. What kind of riding do you do?
They are setup lean from the factory. Search idle mixture screw adjustment.
TTR 230 pipe will work with minor mods. Others with more mods.
TW-less for now...
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Banshee rear shock
XT250 forks
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XT225 kickstand
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Opened up exhaust
CRF 450 handlebars
GPS bar mount
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03-06-2010, 8:37 PM
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dot1452
Joined on 06-10-2007
Ephrata, WA
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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Made in '86? So its actually an '87? Glad to have you here and good luck with your new bike!
If you can't find it, grind it.
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03-07-2010, 6:52 AM
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agspecialties
Joined on 03-06-2010
Norfolk, Ne
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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Thanks guys, the one reason that i got this bike, was for one of my workers who loves to ride, but only stands 5'4. Hell, he has a hell of a time standing flat foot on the tw 200.
Anyway, want to get this bike so he can dual sport ride with us. I will ride my KLR or XRL. Anyway, we don't ride too fast, but we would like the TW be able to keep up when we decide to ride the highway. 65 or 70 if needed. Not sure if we will be able to make that happen. The other thing, is to fix that damn carb problem. I will use the search tool. If i have any problems, i will chime in.
Thanks
Aaron
08 KLR 650
08 Crf 230
02 xt 225
01 XR650L
96 TE 410
93 CR 500
86 XR 200
86 TW 200
76 TY 250
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03-07-2010, 10:07 AM
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QWERTY
Joined on 11-22-2006
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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You will not get a consistent 65 or 70 from a TW. Every hill and headwind will knock speed down about 10mph or more. If you want to go that fast get a different bike.
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03-07-2010, 12:49 PM
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kj7687
Joined on 09-01-2007
socal(Inland Empire/San Bernardino County)
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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 QWERTY wrote: | | You will not get a consistent 65 or 70 from a TW. Every hill and headwind will knock speed down about 10mph or more. If you want to go that fast get a different bike. |
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With a 44 tooth sprocket and on flat roads, he could keep 65 easy enough for the most part. Although admittedly headwinds could at times be a problem even then. But QWERTY is right, if you want a bike that will comfortably and securely maintain 70 on the highways and hills and such, the TW is definitely not the right bike. Consider a DR350 or XT350 in the cheap.
07 Honda ruckus (wire mesh around frame to provide underseat storage enclosure, storage bag)-SOLD
07 Yamaha TW200 (44 tooth rear sprocket, www.cycleracks.com rear luggage rack)
97 Suzuki DR200 (Pirelli MT21 rear tire, Bridgestone ED03 front tire)
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03-20-2010, 10:06 AM
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agspecialties
Joined on 03-06-2010
Norfolk, Ne
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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All right guys, i finally got to work on the tw today.
This is what i have found out with this little guy.
Main Jet is a 114
pilot jet is a 40
The long tube that the main jet screws into is a 10 or something 10. Not sure.
Rear sprocket is a 50 tooth and front sprocket is a 14.
No mods to the air box or pipe.
So that is what i have. Going to be doing some searching on here for mods and jet settings. If anyone can chime in go ahead.
Thanks
Aaron,
Also, sometime tonight i should have a few pictures up of this thing.
08 KLR 650
08 Crf 230
02 xt 225
01 XR650L
96 TE 410
93 CR 500
86 XR 200
86 TW 200
76 TY 250
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03-20-2010, 7:35 PM
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rodrey
Joined on 05-14-2009
Simi Valley, Ca
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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Compared to your other bikes, the TW will feel like it is screaming at 60. I just can't get used to it. Others do it all the time with no problem. This is a high revving little engine with a rev limiter set at 9000 if I recall correctly. I just keep mine below 50.
It's a fun little bike that is fun to mod into whatever you want it to be.
TW-less for now...
Proud Dad of a Marine
3 1/2 gallon Clarke tank
Banshee rear shock
XT250 forks
21" front rim
XT250 speedo cluster
XT225 kickstand
Duro Power Grip ATV tire
Opened up exhaust
CRF 450 handlebars
GPS bar mount
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03-20-2010, 7:54 PM
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agspecialties
Joined on 03-06-2010
Norfolk, Ne
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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I don't ride this bike very offten, but I have a lot of people who don't ride very much, love to jump on it and ride with us. I just want it to run a little fast down the road and start a little better and idle a little better.
08 KLR 650
08 Crf 230
02 xt 225
01 XR650L
96 TE 410
93 CR 500
86 XR 200
86 TW 200
76 TY 250
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03-20-2010, 9:21 PM
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jclovesu
Joined on 06-22-2006
Madras, Oregon
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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A search should answer all your questions. Clean carb, throw a 115 jet in, open pilot jet 2-2.5 turns. May need to shim needle. 47 tooth sprocket.
If you want to go a little further there's threads about punching out the stock baffle and opening up the air box or removing the snorkle.
1987 might be tough to get it to run 70. 2001 and after have a different carb and probably just a fraction more power.
Tim
Cyclerack, Richchet Skidplate, Tusk Bar Risers, Tusk Hand guards, UFO Raised Fender on Custom bracket, Custom Seat, D2 Pegs, DURO ATV Tire, Maxxis 6006 Front Tire, DID O-Ring Chain, Walmart Cooler tail bag, Ken Sean folding mirrors, Pro Grips.
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03-21-2010, 6:39 AM
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agspecialties
Joined on 03-06-2010
Norfolk, Ne
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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I don't need it to run 70. But i would like it to have a little more top end speed. Going from a 50 to a 47 or even less teeth then that is going to make a huge speed diff.
08 KLR 650
08 Crf 230
02 xt 225
01 XR650L
96 TE 410
93 CR 500
86 XR 200
86 TW 200
76 TY 250
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03-21-2010, 1:48 PM
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jclovesu
Joined on 06-22-2006
Madras, Oregon
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Re: 86 Tw 200 new to forum
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Just my opinion, but anything over 47 and you're going to lose pulling power at speed.
Tim
Cyclerack, Richchet Skidplate, Tusk Bar Risers, Tusk Hand guards, UFO Raised Fender on Custom bracket, Custom Seat, D2 Pegs, DURO ATV Tire, Maxxis 6006 Front Tire, DID O-Ring Chain, Walmart Cooler tail bag, Ken Sean folding mirrors, Pro Grips.
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