I shake my head in disbelief at how "preparedness" somehow became more about tac vests and black gun accoutrements, and less about actual skill and ability. Brilliant job on restoration! Absolutely brilliant outcome!
My life IS in an SHTF, and has been for near fourteen years... Being self-reliant, and prepared, is what has kept me OUT of the "system", and still alive. But, I still learn so much from you and folks like you. All that "cool stuff" people pedal to peppers, for the impending doom (sneer), are just wasting money. SKILLS and KNOW-HOW is what will save them... But yes, I still create, build and rebuild myself and people will still ask, "Why didn't you just go out and buy a newer and better one?" Go figure, eh? Not only does NEW waste twenty percent, but NEW usually equals shit quality. Thanks YP, you have been a great help to me over the years. Don't stop.
Ive had quite a few bikes in my life...atvs, street bikes, dirt bikes, enduros, you name it...I have been wanting a tw200 for about 10 years....this is the most awesome one Ive seen yet. I, like you, do everything myself, in my backyard in my sheds, or house. Thats an amazing looking bike.
Some projects come out not so good and others come out really good. This project came out unbelievably great. Your paint job and seat make the bike. Great job, I cant stop looking at it. I bet you were smiling when you finished with this project.
I'm feeling more inspired than ever...I've had an '89 TW since 1990 and have been thinking this kind of transformation for years. I couldn't have come across a better video to give me the push I've needed. Wonderful video!
thats the best refurbished TW I've seen. i can dig what you do, ive taken on projects especially on my bikes that didn't seem necessary enough to pay a shop that i can do affordably.
Well said brother! Nothing beats the satisfaction of making something and putting your own style into it! My two nephews, my best friend and myself are planning to all get TW200's by spring time, and I'm excited to see what each of us make our bikes into. Great video, your bike looks AWESOME! Shout out from southwest Wyoming!
I am 210 pounds and I have carried at least 100lbs of gear on the bike and I regularly use the bike to pick up my kids from school who weigh about 100lbs. I was a little worried being too tall for the bike at 6' 3", but it feels good riding it. Especially after putting the seat cover on to raise the seat a little.
You My friend are amazing. Great job on the bike one of the nicest I have seen. Can you say City Cross or Urban Enduro.The thing just looks awesome.I would be proud to own a bike like yours.
Sure makes me want to do another build done a few atvs and dirt bikes now I'm older and could used something better on my body but still love riding on 2 wheels nothing better in my mind rock on
thanks for showing us (me) how to do things on our own..sadly its skills such these that do not get passed on from one generation to the next.... speaking from my own life ...your videos are very helpful in so many ways ...God keep blessing you and yours.
you made that look so easy. nowadays with the internet it is. going online was the first win. the rest is simply being walked through it by others. thanks for the time in the vid
Thanks for all of your videos, you inspire me. You have me roasting my own coffee and building my skills. News brakes and rotors are sitting in the garage right now waiting to go on my wife's truck.
VegasStuto Brakes and Rotors are a large chunk of change if you were paying to have it done. That's money you can keep and won't have to spend the time to run on the wheel to make up for. And that is time you can spend with your family.
They are super long lived if you take care and do maintenance on them. They are pretty mildly tuned motors, not too stressed unless you run highway speeds all day. They really haven't changed much since introduction, thats a reason I put a 500 deposit on a new 2022.
FINALLY, man YP I've been dying to see the finished product, so glad you got it uploaded. AWESOME job, You are doing it RIGHT, and the Cool Dad and kid time is priceless, Happy for you and yours, Take care and God Bless
Looks better than the one I did buy from the dealer. Not to say I don't love my TW 200 but obviously I could have done it cheaper. I once did what you did to a 1981 Yamaha 250 Exciter. It was given to me by my boss and n exchange for some tools that were stolen from the big rig paint shop I worked at. Even though 13 years old it only had 1800 miles. The only two things I should have done but didn't was to buy a new fuel tank (I found one but it had a huge bondo filled dent in the left side so I passed) and I didn't rebuild the forks which were pitted badly (I used a fine emery cloth on them). The original tank I had to repair with fiberglass and then gave it a coat of Kreme on the inside. I put 25,000 miles on it before giving to my nephew.
I watched your three part series on this bike. It was entertaining, yet informative. I was looking forward to seeing what came out of that gas tank after your solution and BB's got done with it. If you're still monitoring this, I'd like to know the part number for your seat pad, and where you got it from. My hat's off to you for a great finished product. Thanks for sharing its journey.
Fantastic refurbishing project. I wonder how you like the dual-sport tires versus knobbies. I have ridden thousands of miles of highway with aggressive knobbies with no problem. But I have also crashed on sand and mud with 80/20 dual-sport tires. My preference is to run knobbies for the worst conditions I anticipate.
Turned out nice dude, spent $72 for a new radiator on eBay for the Volvo and saved myself over $300 putting it in myself. Buffed the Volvo all out and she's a shinny turd now but I own it and there isn't much I can't do to it myself.
Only thing I would do differently is I would use automotive paints with hardner. I do like the bed liner spray paint though. It works well as a base coat under catalyzed automotive paint (doesn't crack or peel). Why not use some naval jelly to remove some of the rust before using rust reformer? I'd try to get most of it off first. My opinion.
That is one sweet ride I have been looking for something like that myself. I agree that knowing how to do it yourself is the key to survival , I have been doing my own mech. Work since I was old enough to see over the fender lol. Keep up thegreatvids
Wow, you've done a great job on that bike! If you like this kid of work, you should keep one of those bike's in the works all the time, and market them to folks that don't have the skills or maybe the time to do their own. A side business, that you could call mental hygiene as well. Well done, keep up the good work.
David Gonyeau That is a point I have made in the past as well. Having the ability to do many different work skills, provide me with options. It's a way of prepping as well. I will always be able to find 'work" and make money
I'm in the process of rebuilding my 87 KLR 650, I've sanded the frame applied rust reformer and just did the primer. I'm wondering what you would suggest for the final frame paint? I've looked at "enamel", "acrylic enamel" and also thought about using the Rustoleum Bed-liner on the whole frame.
Ya done good! I've seen alot worse and the owner is proud and all. It looks good at 30 ft but... but up close yours has no errors that show! looks pretty good.
Thanks for the confidence inducing vid, I'm gonna get on and fix my tw125, but where did you get the seat cover, my seat it splitting along the seam and I can't imagine an easy fix that will look good, so covering it might be a way forward after sealing the hole
I really enjoyed this series. I just picked up a 2006 with just under 3k miles on it. It looks pretty similar to yours in that the previous owner wasn't terrible to it but just didn't maintain it properly. Fortunately they didn't put a ton of time on it so I am planning on going through it and cleaning it all up to ride this year and then strip it down this winter like you have done and clean this one all up. How do you like the tires? I am going to be 75% on dirt roads 20% on the trail (Sand and mud) the rest on blacktop. I had tires similar to yours on my DRZ400 and liked them on the dirt roads and pavement but I never really took that bike on the trails, how do those grip for you off road? Thanks again for the build series I hope it is serving you well.
Super job brother.. And wow, 80 mpg?? Had no idea they got that. I'm looking at doing this to a 2011 KLR 650 of mine that does good to get 43 - 45 mpg... Wish me luck :-) ..
I shake my head in disbelief at how "preparedness" somehow became more about tac vests and black gun accoutrements, and less about actual skill and ability. Brilliant job on restoration! Absolutely brilliant outcome!
Turned out great. There is nothing like the pride a man takes from building something with his own hands.
That is indeed a good feeling, but there is something way better: Pleasing God, who fashioned man with His own breath!
My life IS in an SHTF, and has been for near fourteen years... Being self-reliant, and prepared, is what has kept me OUT of the "system", and still alive. But, I still learn so much from you and folks like you. All that "cool stuff" people pedal to peppers, for the impending doom (sneer), are just wasting money. SKILLS and KNOW-HOW is what will save them... But yes, I still create, build and rebuild myself and people will still ask, "Why didn't you just go out and buy a newer and better one?" Go figure, eh? Not only does NEW waste twenty percent, but NEW usually equals shit quality. Thanks YP, you have been a great help to me over the years. Don't stop.
WAY better then new! Really nice job. Very impressed.
Great Job! These Yamaha TW200's are really awesome, fun, and easy to ride.
Ive had quite a few bikes in my life...atvs, street bikes, dirt bikes, enduros, you name it...I have been wanting a tw200 for about 10 years....this is the most awesome one Ive seen yet. I, like you, do everything myself, in my backyard in my sheds, or house. Thats an amazing looking bike.
Some projects come out not so good and others come out really good. This project came out unbelievably great. Your paint job and seat make the bike. Great job, I cant stop looking at it. I bet you were smiling when you finished with this project.
OUTSTANDING Job on the rebuild !!! Subscribed. Thanks for the really helpful clinic!
I'm feeling more inspired than ever...I've had an '89 TW since 1990 and have been thinking this kind of transformation for years. I couldn't have come across a better video to give me the push I've needed. Wonderful video!
You did a great job on the bike. Looks better than any new one.
Awesome job,those last few minutes of your shared wisdom is what so many just do not get or understand. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for all your effort and teachings. You may not realize this but you are an inspiration. If you are ever in Maine, beers on me
Chris Duke I like beer and I like Maine. Hope to see you one day and thanks.
Damn, I love it. Looks like it just left the factory. Well done!
Excellent work, looks much better than new! Thanks for taking us along for the trip!
Beautiful project bro. The TW200 rules ;-)
thats the best refurbished TW I've seen. i can dig what you do, ive taken on projects especially on my bikes that didn't seem necessary enough to pay a shop that i can do affordably.
What a SUPER job you have done on this TW, looks better than new!!! Amazing!
Well said brother! Nothing beats the satisfaction of making something and putting your own style into it! My two nephews, my best friend and myself are planning to all get TW200's by spring time, and I'm excited to see what each of us make our bikes into. Great video, your bike looks AWESOME! Shout out from southwest Wyoming!
Great project! Congratulations.
What an absolutely FANTASTIC PROJECT! I love that TW 200 of yours!
It's the most useful motorcycle I have ever owned. I been riding all season on pavement and will be using it going into hunting season off road.
***** I am 51 and weigh 250 pounds. I sat on a TW 200 at a dealer today and really liked it. It is too small to carry a guy my size?
I am 210 pounds and I have carried at least 100lbs of gear on the bike and I regularly use the bike to pick up my kids from school who weigh about 100lbs. I was a little worried being too tall for the bike at 6' 3", but it feels good riding it. Especially after putting the seat cover on to raise the seat a little.
Cool. That makes me more confident about getting one. Thanks!
You My friend are amazing. Great job on the bike one of the nicest I have seen. Can you say City Cross or Urban Enduro.The thing just looks awesome.I would be proud to own a bike like yours.
mean and clean, amazing transformation !
Wise observations and a hell of a good job on that bike. Very well done!!! I really liked it!
Sure makes me want to do another build done a few atvs and dirt bikes now I'm older and could used something better on my body but still love riding on 2 wheels nothing better in my mind rock on
Nice job, good for another 20 years at least.
Al
Awesome dude. Colour came out great
thanks for showing us (me) how to do things on our own..sadly its skills such these that do not get passed on from one generation to the next.... speaking from my own life ...your videos are very helpful in so many ways ...God keep blessing you and yours.
you made that look so easy. nowadays with the internet it is. going online was the first win. the rest is simply being walked through it by others. thanks for the time in the vid
Great restoration. I love a nice t-dub!
You did a great job on the resto. Congrats.
Absolutely badass bike, great job. This video is the reason i'm buying a tw200 to make it look similar to this, thank you!
JB weld works pretty good for plastic scuffs and cracks, you can kind of work it like bondo, I used it on a beat up 750 katana I purchased.
The bike turned out awesome. Great message at the end of the video.
awesome paint job, those colors look great!
very nice job!!!! Ive got a 2009 Tw200 luv it!!!!these are truly fun small bikes!
Thanks for all of your videos, you inspire me. You have me roasting my own coffee and building my skills. News brakes and rotors are sitting in the garage right now waiting to go on my wife's truck.
VegasStuto Brakes and Rotors are a large chunk of change if you were paying to have it done. That's money you can keep and won't have to spend the time to run on the wheel to make up for. And that is time you can spend with your family.
Just discovered the TW this week. Love it. I know it's 5 years ago now but any updates on how this is running? What was your rebuild cost altogether?
They are super long lived if you take care and do maintenance on them. They are pretty mildly tuned motors, not too stressed unless you run highway speeds all day. They really haven't changed much since introduction, thats a reason I put a 500 deposit on a new 2022.
Beautiful build. 👍👍
FINALLY, man YP I've been dying to see the finished product, so glad you got it uploaded. AWESOME job, You are doing it RIGHT, and the Cool Dad and kid time is priceless, Happy for you and yours, Take care and God Bless
Looks amazing mate. Nice job. 😁
Awesome job. The TW would be an amazing survivalist bike.
NICE LOOKING BIKE! Great job and thanks for sharing!!!
Love it. You motivated me to get mine finished
Nice work, thanks for a lot of great tips here!
great choice on the paint scheme !
Great job !!!!!! Be proud of your work !
Looks better than the one I did buy from the dealer. Not to say I don't love my TW 200 but obviously I could have done it cheaper. I once did what you did to a 1981 Yamaha 250 Exciter. It was given to me by my boss and n exchange for some tools that were stolen from the big rig paint shop I worked at. Even though 13 years old it only had 1800 miles. The only two things I should have done but didn't was to buy a new fuel tank (I found one but it had a huge bondo filled dent in the left side so I passed) and I didn't rebuild the forks which were pitted badly (I used a fine emery cloth on them). The original tank I had to repair with fiberglass and then gave it a coat of Kreme on the inside. I put 25,000 miles on it before giving to my nephew.
the truck bed liner was an amazing touch. might consider it myself. just bought a tw 125 and in the middle of painting
Best bikes I have ever owned and I have owned a bunch of em since 1973. Im looking for another one now.
THAT is a thing of beauty! Congratulations on a thoroughly fine job!
I watched your three part series on this bike. It was entertaining, yet informative. I was looking forward to seeing what came out of that gas tank after your solution and BB's got done with it. If you're still monitoring this, I'd like to know the part number for your seat pad, and where you got it from. My hat's off to you for a great finished product. Thanks for sharing its journey.
Fantastic refurbishing project. I wonder how you like the dual-sport tires versus knobbies. I have ridden thousands of miles of highway with aggressive knobbies with no problem. But I have also crashed on sand and mud with 80/20 dual-sport tires. My preference is to run knobbies for the worst conditions I anticipate.
I like the dual sport and prefer to run the tire config that I will be using the bike most for. same with my shoes.
Turned out nice dude, spent $72 for a new radiator on eBay for the Volvo and saved myself over $300 putting it in myself. Buffed the Volvo all out and she's a shinny turd now but I own it and there isn't much I can't do to it myself.
The graphite and black is a sweet color combo.
Very nice results...as always!
That seat looks comfy bike looks fresh!
Only thing I would do differently is I would use automotive paints with hardner. I do like the bed liner spray paint though. It works well as a base coat under catalyzed automotive paint (doesn't crack or peel). Why not use some naval jelly to remove some of the rust before using rust reformer? I'd try to get most of it off first. My opinion.
Awesome fricking bike better than new. My problem is I can't find a used tw so gotta buy new and my kids will have it for their kids.
Great job, this is my winter project for my 91 TW.
Great video..looking to pick-up a TW-200 as we speak
Well done!!! I enjoy watching your skills!!!
You are a great person good job i love your bike
If I might say this is one beautiful machine! Well done sir well done! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That is one sweet ride I have been looking for something like that myself. I agree that knowing how to do it yourself is the key to survival , I have been doing my own mech. Work since I was old enough to see over the fender lol. Keep up thegreatvids
Wow, you've done a great job on that bike! If you like this kid of work, you should keep one of those bike's in the works all the time, and market them to folks that don't have the skills or maybe the time to do their own. A side business, that you could call mental hygiene as well. Well done, keep up the good work.
David Gonyeau That is a point I have made in the past as well. Having the ability to do many different work skills, provide me with options. It's a way of prepping as well. I will always be able to find 'work" and make money
Thanks for sharing this interesting project.
That looks realy good.Great video
Thats the coolest tw ive ever seen haha nice job man
Wow ! Well done.
Where did the seat come from? Looks really good
I'm in the process of rebuilding my 87 KLR 650, I've sanded the frame applied rust reformer and just did the primer. I'm wondering what you would suggest for the final frame paint? I've looked at "enamel", "acrylic enamel" and also thought about using the Rustoleum Bed-liner on the whole frame.
Wow Looks killer.. great job.
that looks baddass. im hoping to pick up my first tw200 next week
I do like how it turned out.
Excellent work, sir!
Ya done good! I've seen alot worse and the owner is proud and all. It looks good at 30 ft but... but up close yours has no errors that show! looks pretty good.
Nicely done!!
Looks great.
Looks great. What type of tires are those? I stick to mostly street riding.
Thanks for the confidence inducing vid, I'm gonna get on and fix my tw125, but where did you get the seat cover, my seat it splitting along the seam and I can't imagine an easy fix that will look good, so covering it might be a way forward after sealing the hole
Wow, YP!
That looks awesome!
i can dig that man well done.
You did a great job!!
Bad Ass Prepper...... well done!
I really enjoyed this series. I just picked up a 2006 with just under 3k miles on it. It looks pretty similar to yours in that the previous owner wasn't terrible to it but just didn't maintain it properly. Fortunately they didn't put a ton of time on it so I am planning on going through it and cleaning it all up to ride this year and then strip it down this winter like you have done and clean this one all up.
How do you like the tires? I am going to be 75% on dirt roads 20% on the trail (Sand and mud) the rest on blacktop. I had tires similar to yours on my DRZ400 and liked them on the dirt roads and pavement but I never really took that bike on the trails, how do those grip for you off road?
Thanks again for the build series I hope it is serving you well.
That's great brother...awesome!!!
any chance of an dodge RV update video. if your interested.
Wow looks great
Super job brother.. And wow, 80 mpg?? Had no idea they got that. I'm looking at doing this to a 2011 KLR 650 of mine that does good to get 43 - 45 mpg... Wish me luck :-) ..
Good job love the bike
That is SHARP. I wanna see you riding it on some trails, you know, for skills and knowledge. 😉
Get you a couple large ammo boxes for saddle bags , just an idea
Looks great! Where did you get the seat?
very nice work man.
Cheese hardened screws... borrowed that term from Cycle Magazine from the 1970's
Nice bike. Really like the stainless bolt kit. Subtle touch. Did you balance the wheels and tires?
Great job brada !
Nicely done. Great color scheme. Isn't it amazing what you can do with minimal tools, but a lot of hands-on experience?
great job ,well done
Wow that looks great. Now only if I can do the same to my tw200.