How to Check and Adjust the Valves on a Yamaha TW200
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- This is a detailed instructional video on how to properly check and adjust the valves on my 2014 Yamaha TW200. It is the same for for all the years of the TW200 since the engine has remained pretty much the same besides the addition of an automatic cam chain tensioner, electric start, and the deletion of the kick start. let me know if you have any questions and thanks for watching!
disclaimer: work on your bike at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own actions. Always use proper safety equipment for the job.
valve clearance (cold) spec:
Intake: 0.05 -0.09mm (0.002 - 0.004in)
exhaust: 0.11 - 0.15mm (0.004 - 0.006in)
torque specs:
locknut: 14Nm (10.3ftlb) (123.6inlb)
valve cover bolts: 10Nm (7.2ftlb) (86.4inlb) *****update, the manual says these bolts are 10nm and I have always tightened them down to that. But last time I checked my valves the lower bolt for the exhaust valve cover did not want to tighten down to spec like the others. I quickly stopped turning the bolt so I didn't strip it out, it is still plenty tight for now. but I would strongly recommend you tighten these bolts down to only 7nm (5.2ftlb) (I will make a video on this next time I adjust the valves)
Blind plugs: 7Nm (5.1ftlb) (61.2inlb)
fuel tank bolt: 7Nm (5.1ftlb) (61.2inlb)
Disclaimer: work on your bike at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own actions. Always use proper safety equipment for the job.
tools:
valve adjustment tool: amzn.to/2xqNfEv (amazon affiliate link) or procycle.us/bi...
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metric wrench set: amzn.to/2upqEv4 (amazon affiliate link)
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*** please check the torque specs below for an update
valve clearance (cold) spec:
Intake: 0.05 -0.09mm (0.002 - 0.004in)
exhaust: 0.11 - 0.15mm (0.004 - 0.006in)
torque specs:
locknut: 14Nm (10.3ftlb) (123.6inlb)
valve cover bolts: 10Nm (7.2ftlb) (86.4inlb) *****update, the manual says these bolts are 10nm and I have always tightened them down to that. But last time I checked my valves the lower bolt for the exhaust valve cover did not want to tighten down to spec like the others. I quickly stopped turning the bolt so I didn't strip it out, it is still plenty tight for now. but I would strongly recommend you tighten these bolts down to only 7nm (5.2ftlb) (I will make a video on this next time I adjust the valves)
Blind plugs: 7Nm (5.1ftlb) (61.2inlb)
fuel tank bolt: 7Nm (5.1ftlb) (61.2inlb)
disclaimer: work on your bike at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own actions. Always use proper safety equipment for the job.
tools:
valve adjustment tool: amzn.to/2xqNfEv (amazon affiliate link) or procycle.us/bikepages/tw200.html
feeler gauge set: amzn.to/2vk2NwG (amazon affiliate link)
1/4in torque wrench: amzn.to/2vkCYMP (amazon affiliate link)
1/4in ratchet, socket, and driver set: amzn.to/2NQX60k (amazon affiliate link)
1/4in metric stubby hex bit set: amzn.to/2xq7fHn (amazon affiliate link)
screw drivers: amzn.to/2Gelx3o (amazon affiliate link)
metric wrench set: amzn.to/2upqEv4 (amazon affiliate link)
(buying from an affiliate link will help me support the channel at no extra cost to you, thanks!)
Great vid bud, do you know the specs for TW 125
Thx
I do not know the specs for the tw125 or if they are different, sorry
So in case anyone is looking on a 2000 or older tw there is going to be a small T that you have rotate the crank to
Make a video of carb removal please!!!
Great job
You have the best TW200 videos on the entire planet.
You're incredibly talented at making videos man, well done.
hey thank you so much, that means a lot 😃
@@TDubsKid it's true dude... your vids are life savers.... but you've already cost me $2700CAD on a Tudub the day before yesterday... and it's looking like you are going to cost me that much again in tools!
My 2024 TW has a little over 300 miles on it, so I'm not due yet, but wanted to gauge the level of difficulty of this job. Your video is absolutely fantastic! So crystal clear, I feel I could accomplish this job without referencing this video after only one view. Keep up the great work!
Nice! Yeah not too bad but important to take your time and at least torque the adjustment nuts to spec. I think I should check mine again soon
Hey Partner, I taught aircraft mechanics for years at a Military College and high school trade school classes for another decade. You are an exceptional instructor, great work on your part, absolute clarity, very well done!
Thanks man I really appreciate that!
TDubsKid, I recently bought an abused 2010 TW because I want my two teens to learn to ride and wrench. Your channel is a godsend...these videos are amazing. My 19 year old, who had literally never heard of a torque wrench followed this video step by step (except your advice on the throttle cable removal...that was an hour of my life I’ll never get back) and set the valve clearances perfectly. Experiencing success on a first time task like this is the difference between someone saying “f@&k it, this sucks” vs “wow, that was pretty cool”. Keep doing what your doing and remember and know that your hard work is not only greatly appreciated, it’s inspiring. Finally, shooting a quick how-to on that throttle cable reassembly would be super helpful since anyone taking off the carb may experience serious frustration trying to do it on a trial & error manner, since the service manual doesn’t include the process.
hey that's awesome, super good bike kids to learn on, wow that is so good to hear that you and your kids got some good value out of it 😃 ill keep the videos coming, i'm almost done with the sprocket and chain video. thanks again! ill have to make a video on that for sure! i'm sure it will help people who take that booby trap off
Exceptionally clear and helpful. Thank you so much! I had no idea that this procedure was so straightforward... coming up on 600 miles on my '24 TW so I will get on it.
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck with your new tw
I have several vehicles & im always watching UA-cam to learn & figure out ways to work on them. Your videos by far are the best & most detailed I've came across, PERIOD! Love watching your channel.
Yeah I love how much we can learn here on youtube, thanks! Glad the videos are helpful
I'll tackle it, since you made it look easy and understandable - thanks!
Good, best of luck take your time
Snap, man! Such a clear and concise video! Wish I could find maintenance vids like this for the vstrom. It's usually old dudes who don't understand camera angles and editing, lol.
hey thanks man Yeah I made this because I once searching online looking how to adjust valves on the tw and only found one that was hard to even see what was going on, so I made my own to help others out haha. if I had a vstrom I would make videos on the maintenance!
This video is awesome and it helped me so much. I've never done valves before and it only took an hour. Thanks for taking the time!
hey so good to hear it was helpful! no problem, ride on 😃🏍
This is the best value clearance video on UA-cam. I wish you had a XT250 like myself. I know the specs are different but the actions the same so your video is really helpful. Your camera work was so good I can actually understand what's being done unlike all the other videos I've seen.
Hey thanks, I appreciate that. Yeah I wish I had one, and a t700 too. Would be cool to make vids on them all. Glad to hear, I try to explain the theory behind it besides just showing only how to do it
this is an extremely good tutorial for people that haven't done it before, you explained it extremely clearly!
glad to hear, tried to explain a little bit of theory behind it. thanks
Your vids are thorough and outstanding in ALL aspects! THANKS for taking the time to make and share them. This is greatly appreciated and GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL!!!
Hey I appreciate that. You're very welcome!
My friend gave me an 03 or 04 tw200. Which I'm super thankful about it because I was really in need of a vehicle that doesn't cost me an arm and a leg for gas. let alone my very own vehicle. He told me it needed a valve adjustment and a timing chain adjustment. my dad and I noticed the lines on the bottom were way off when the piston was on top. we both gave it a whirl but forgot to tighten the bolt down on the sprocket up top of the motor. Which it caused some serious issues the valves bent, the arm of the valve tad bit on the intake snapped, dalve pin was shredded off a couple other things happened. Anyway we got all the OEM parts for the bike about last weekend and got it rebuilt again everything was fine. We even broke in the motor before anything else. When we checked the oil flow on the top end it was all good. I thought it was a little odd though that there was more compression than usual but it still started right up with one turnover. Yesterday I took it out for a ride and the temps were going really high. aaand when it was immediately cooling down was when the motor was boogging down trying to shut itself off. And oil was everywhere the bike was smoking. I immediately used the kill switch to shut off the motor. we forgot to screw the bolt down that checks for oil flow on the top end. And thankfully the screw was still somewhere on the bike when it was towed home. Now it needs a valve reset and I'm hoping that there's no other issues on the rise. like bent valves or screwed up piston. I did try valve adjustments today to see if I can do it. Or if it'll help any. I made it worse lol as soon as I heard the ticking was worse than before I know I don goofed but I immediately shut it off after a couple seconds. So I left it there. Anyway would you happen to have any advice? I really want to take care of this bike and my dad is too tired and sick to help me with it. Thank you for your time! :)
By the way I like your videos I like the simplicity and details of doing the work and maintaining the bike. As well as the travel videos those are pretty cool xD.
hey sorry that happened. are you sure the piston was on the right stroke when checking the valves? hopefully it worked out for you
thank you, glad you enjoy them
I don't own any bike and this was still very interesting!
interesting, glad to hear! you must like mechanical stuff
Btw, I started watching your videos about a week or so ago and I binge watch more and more . You have quite an uplifting attitude and editing skills. The talking rocks in the background is a great touch!
Truly one of the best 'How to' videos I've seen on UA-cam.
Even your explanation on how a 4 stroke engine works was fantastic & your added graphics, text & voice overs make it even better.
Keep it up.
Thank you very much!
OUTSTANDING DIY video! Watched once, went & did it. Super easy. My Tdub has 760 miles so this was 1st check for valve clearance. As found was (int/exh) .005/.007, adjusted to .003/.005. Thank you Sir! Also watched your excellent oil change video when I did 1st oil change at 500 miles.
hey awesome to hear the videos are useful! ill keep the how to videos coming, i'm filming a rear tire change video right now :)
Awesome video, makes much less afraid to tackle this job on my Zongshen Sierra/ZS 200 GY-2. The engine and a lot of other parts are practically identical, and most TW200 procedures translate well to it!
thank you! glad to hear. I guy near where I live has one of those, very interesting
Thanks Kid, I just adjusted my valves for the first time using your video. Very well done!
Glad it helped! thanks
I just want to make sure you know how helpful your videos are. I literally have watched several of yours to perform maintenance on my TW. I particularly like how you make sure we know which tools/size we need.
so good to hear! I try to include as much detail and info as possible. thanks for watching 😃
When you get to the point you need to rebuild your top end, I know people would appreciate a video on that. I am having a heck of a time trying to replace my valves.
I will indeed make a video on it, hopefully not for a while still haha. hope you can get it squared away.
@@TDubsKid it's definitely a good lesson for people to make sure to do proper maintenance. Unfortunately like my bike if you buy used you can be gambling a bit. Oh well, it is a learning experience.
Yeah what happened to it? Burned valves or mushroomed out valve top?
@@TDubsKid I had a valve stem snap. When I first got the bike I adjusted the valves and the intake was way out of spec. Guess which one broke? Lol
the valve stem itself snapped?? or the tappet?
outstanding tutorial! Gave me the push/confidence to do this adjustment myself. Hope all the bike mechanics don't put a hit out on you! ;)
Thanks
thanks glad it was helpful, haha I hope not. no problem!
Great video mate. Cheers from NZ.
thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Heh, unfortunately I found out the hard way to make sure I properly torque those tappet jam nuts, I was pretty far from home in the nastiest place of the day and mine finally let loose, luckily I could barely limp it out to road so my brother could get to me in his truck, information hard earned there, it was a real wrestling match to get back out of that swamp with the bike barely capable of running.
Yeah they definitely need to be torqued down to spec, they need to be tighter rhan one would think. Glad you made it out though
Great work m8. Keep it up! You deserve more subscribers
hey thanks! ill keep them coming, much appreciated, the nice thing about not having too many subscribers is I get to respond to all the comments 😃
Perfect! Gotta adjust on the road in Spearfish!😁
Haha nice! Its easy to do with a feeler gauge torque wrench and basic hand tools, just don’t neglect torquing the rocker arm adjustment nut to spec lots of people had it come loose while riding from not torquing to spec.
Great video. Crystal clear instructions. Thanks.
Thanks glad it was easy to follow
Hi TDubsKid, picked up a TW200 and love your channel, was a big deciding factor in the bike I bought, your videos are top notch. I am about to upgrade my exhaust and was wondering if you will be doing a plug chop and jetting video any time soon? I live at sea level and don’t typically climb much higher then 1000’, some people say re jet and some don’t... thanks again for all the awesome content! Keep it up
hey awesome to hear :) glad your enjoying the videos. gottcha and that is on my list of videos but probably won't be soon I'm working on sooo many other videos already and i'm riding a lot more in the summer. yeah I would definitely would rejet if your at sea level though. i'm at 6000 feet and ride up to 12,000 feet sometimes. thanks again maybe I can try to fit the plug chop and carb video in soon but probably wouldn't be for another couple weeks
Hell, I'd be happy if I could keep my toolbox organized like that ! Good job T-D-K !
haha ill admit I have tool ocd. thanks!
Can make a tappet adjuster out of a square headed deck screw, an electrical twist cap and some jb weld. Works as well as anything you can buy.
that would work too if you have some laying around!
Gotta be ready for that apocalypse.
haha true that!
And according to Google a Coca-Cola can is 0.097 millimeter or
0.00382 inch in case a zombie eats your feller guages.
haha that's awesome!!!
Very detailed explanation and really loved it. Please can you tell me how to decrease the consumption of fuel on my YAMAHA AG 200 CC as its really robbing my pockets.
Thanks, crazy to hear since my Tw200 can get 90mpg here. Thats like almost free. I would say try any ride 20-30 mph thats the best fuel mileage i think
Thanks TDubs, your content has been super helpful
no problem!glad to hear :)
Done it - worked out quite nice. Thanks.
Great to hear!
Great vids man, love your voice too, good narration
thank you! 😃
this is great information,,,,thank you,,,,,,
glad to hear, thanks for watching!
Thanks kid for a great video. Very helpful and to the point. Keep the good work.
Hey no problem! Thanks, I’ll keep them coming
You're awesome man!
thanks! glad the vid was helpful :)
Okay haven't even got to the part I needed to know yet but such production value in a valve adjustment video. Kudos!
thank you sir! I hope it was helpful :)
This is a super helpful video-I just ordered a valve/tappet wrench so I can do this more easily at home.
Have you adjusted your jetting at all? I know the TWs generally run pretty lean from the dealer/etc. Mine sounds/feels like its running at least a little lean (hearing some popping/etc. during down shifting and what not). I know you installed the DG exhaust, so curious if you had to also adjust jetting at the same time? It'd be great to have a TW specific video on jetting/etc. Thanks for all the great maintenance videos.
glad you found it useful! nice. it is a handy tool to have makes it a bit easier to adjust the valves. I have not adjusted my carb at all mainly because I live at high altitude. so adding the exhaust probably helped. I have a video in the plans about tuning
Great instruction like always.
thanks man!
Great video. Thank you!
Thanks for the great video. I would like to point out something, though. In the video description you list electric start as a feature that was added on the later TWs. In fact, every TW200 ever built came with electric start. The first 13 years of production had both kick and electric.
no problem! good to know about that, I was not aware. wish they had always kept the kick
@@TDubsKid yeah, me too. The good thing is that you can retrofit the kicker even on the new ones.
Another great video. Thank you!
no problem glad it was helpful!
Hey, you have made an awesome video, all inclusive, understandable, simple. Our circle of riding friends has about 10 tdubs. Thank you
hey glad the vide was useful. Ride safe Tdubbers 😀
Got a tw this year. Had to buy a bw200 when a good one came available near me recently as well. The service manual is amazing, but It helps to see it done first. You’re youtube famous bro! I appreciate your content.Couldn’t find one of your videos on cam chain tightening…..( if tw don’t have, that’s on me)
very nice! glad you were able to snag one. true, I started making videos on the TW because no one else really was at the time. Glad you enjoy the vids. yeah the new TW's have an auto tensioner so I have never messed with it yet.
Hi Kid !! Greetings from San Francisco , your the best, don't ever change. When your big and famous please don't forget us little people. I see that some shots you have Bridgestone tires and other shots you have shinko tires. I was curious if you have done a review of those yet or if not, then your thoughts between the two. Or are there any other Kim kardassian fat ass tires that fit the Dub? Thnx and safe rides.
hey there! thanks man! I always make the effort to respond to everyone's comments and not ignore anyone. oh yeah I put a shinko 244 on the front its this one here amzn.to/2x7cn5C the rear tire is still the same stock one. I think they make a street version but not really any other ones for the rear size. some people sqeeze atv tires on the rear but it can get kinda sketchy. I should make a review on the front though, I like it a lot. thanks again you should ride up those super steep streets you guys have there in San Francisco. ride safe as well!
Great video. I'm buying a bike soon and after months of researching I'm stuck on the tw200 and the crf250l. Did you consider the 250l at any point and if so what made you go tdub? I need help. Lom I cant decide from the 2. I'm afraid I might regret it if I go with one over the other. I'm 5'8" but with some what short legs and arms. Your opinion will lb be highly appreciated. Thank you very much.
thank you! I didn't consider the crf250 much I'm pretty short so wanted a low seat height, maybe try sitting on them at the dealer, that could help
Excellent video. I did not have the special tool and used needle nose pliers. That works too, but took me a couple of tries to get it just right. Now time to clean the carb because I think my problem is the pilot jet, but I thought I would do this service while I had it apart. Turns out it was time as I was 0.005 on the intake and probably 0.07 on the exhaust (strangely I don't have a 0.007 gauge it goes from 0.006 to 0.008), so it was time. I ended up 0.003 on the intake and 0.004 on the exhaust (about).
Nice that works too! Yeah always double check it once tightened down. Good idea! Should be good for a long time now
Hey... this may be a stupid question, I'm new to motorcycle maintenance, do you need to drain the oil before attempting the valve adjustment?
Just changed my oil today 😆 but it's only $10 for a quart of YAMALUBE.
hey I think I talked to you already but no need to drain the oil for the valve adjustment, just make sure the engine is 100% cool. yeah it's a bit pricey but at least it only takes slighter more than 1 quart haha
I was told by a bike mechanic that the first sign of needing a valve adjustment is hard starting in other works the starter turning engine over a lot longer to start running. Is that true? my bike has 6600 miles and dont know if it need a valve adjustment. Starts very quick so think I'm ok for now? Thanks for all your help! It's a 2012.
not necessarily but possibly. try giving the fuel tank a good slosh before opening the fuel valve. I would just check them to make sure they are at spec
Realy good video. I just buy this Moto and you realy help me 👍👍
Glad I could help
Hey TDubz I love the videos! Not sure if your gonna see this but what do you use to clean the engine? I saw something coming out of a can. Thanks!
hey glad to hear! I have been using engine cleaner/degreaser you get at the auto parts store 😀👍
Fantastic, as always. You are seriously a TW public service. I hope you are making lots of cash!🤣 happy riding!
thanks! glad to help! hopefully people are able to learn some great skill from the videos
Nice job will follow your process hopefully it will help with my 2000 TW 200 (with a new OEM carb) that continues to backfire and miss.
no problem. best to check the valves. also check for vacuum leaks. that can cause huge air fuel issues
Aloha bro! Thanks for this video it’s helped me several times. I was wondering... Can you do a video on the rear brake. Adjusting etc. mine has been sticky and now seems to grab and hold which is a little scary when you’re braking hard on the highway. Rear tire drag :) also kinda exciting haha
hey there! glad to hear it was helpful! I will have to do a video on that someday. I show how to adjust it in my rear tire video. is does it just stay on even when you let off the pedal? the pivot points may just need to be lubricated
half way there on adjusting valves had to stop due the lack of light, thanks again for the video. i have a 2003 and i have a small can looking component on the right side of the bike that leads from fuel to it to carb
wht is?
nice! no harm in waiting till the morning to finish haha no problem. that just takes gas fumes from the tank and burns them in the engine instead of venting it to the air. only tw's originally sold in California have it for emissions
Tip - use a large coin, like a Canadian $2 to unscrew the plastic inspection covers instead of a screwdriver so you don’t leave marks in the scew slots.
Good tip!
Hey bro, just installed new carb and bore kit, bot getting a start, should I check valve clearance after all that work? Lol tia bro
Hey sucks when things dont work right after all that work, I would check the valves for sure, its easy to do, I have a video on it
I was curious if you know how to winterize/ drain the carburetor on the 2021 TW200??
Thank you
put in a full tank of premium fuel with fuel stabilizer. open the fuel valve, start it up, let it run for a little bit then shut off the fuel valve and let the engine run till it stops. turn off bike and store.
I never did this on either of my 2000 XT225 or my 2015 XT250. What is the purpose of doing this?
it keeps the lash in spec, too far out of spec can cause valve train damage, and/or extra noise with loss of power
Five shops locally turned me away. I have 2008 tw and 89 tw. This helps. Thanks best most descriptive explanation on the wed. Cudos to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TDUDS. Forever
oh wow, I wonder why. good thing it's easy to do yourself. no problem! glad to hear it was helpful 😀
Thanks again for another great video! I don't know what we'd do without them!
No problem! Glad they are helpful 😀
Very useful thanks 👍 I'll check tomorrow my old tw200 😅😅
Glad to help!
Great instruction!
Thank you!
Excellent video, not a word in Russian, but everything is very clear, thank you
Hey thanks! Glad the video was still helpful
Can you please post a video of how it should sound after? I hear a little bit of clattering after. Is this normal?
I have a video of how my engine sounds, ua-cam.com/video/7POMSyv-MyI/v-deo.html if the valves are good and you have top end oil flow, I wouldn't worry about it
Love that you wash your bike with your helmet on. Subtle goofiness at its finest. Terrific vid all around, thanks.
haha thanks! 🤓
Just posted a question about orings. Can they be generic, or is Yamaha one important?
Might be hard to find the right size for generic
Really well done, precisely executed video. Don't own a motorcycle yet, but seriously considering a TW200.
I've been a mechanic for 30+ years, well done.
hey thank! I try to put a lot of effort into these videos so people can get a lot of value out of them. the tw200 is an awesome bike and reliable and easy to work on. nice, I have been a mechanic for 7 years now. thanks again
Hi Tdubskid! Greetings from Spain! I have a 2009 TW200 and find videos very useful and encouraging. Congratulations! I suggest a video on carburetor cleaning, adjustment and maintenance. You may have done it and I missed it. In that case, sorry in advance. Best regards
hey there! thanks, I have not done one yet, since my engine runs really good still, I'm sure I will someday
@@TDubsKid Thanks! The engine of my TW seems to run fine, bit CO² emissions are todo high. Adjustment of carburetor is essential to avoid high emissions, but probably the most technical issue on a TW200. Looking fordward ti tour video on that! Thanks again and best regards
Thanks for the video! Super duper helpful! Awesome!
no problem, glad it was helpful!
and your bike is pretty bad ass my friend. can the standard tw do wheelies or dose one need to change sprocket ratio?
thanks man and yeah mostly just 1st gear wheelies. mine has higher gearing so wheelies are harder to pop
Good video .....next time cam turning video & change timing change...
thanks, maybe someday when I have to do that
Make a video of carb removal please!!
someday I will! once I need to remove it
Thanks TDubs. I refer to this valve adjustment video and your oil change video all the time. I have an 85 Yamaha XT200, which is basically the same motor as what is in your TW.
P.S. I tried doing the valve adjustment with a 10mm wrench and needle nose pliers. I finally got the valves within spec, but it was a PIA. I ordered the valve adjustment tool for next time, it will be much easier.
Thanks again.
No problem, glad you found it useful! Nice haha, should for sure be similar, yeah that little adjuster tool really helps
Thanks for showing a close up of the timing marks on the flywheel. The manual I have wasn’t clear enough. Excellent vid!!
No problem 👍 the manual is horrible you can't see anything. I need to make a website and make my own online shop manual with high quality photos
TDubsKid, I am considering buying a TW and rely heavily on all your videos for research...so thank you very much!
My question is about adadjustments to the carburetor while at altitude. At about what height above sea level is this necessary, and how do you do it? Is this something a newbie could do?
I live at or below sea level, but intend to take this bike possibly around 8K feet. Thank you for your help.
no problem! glad it has been helpful, I have over 16,000 miles on mine now and never really touched the carb haha, you will be fine
@@TDubsKid Thank you so much! This concern was going to be a "make it or break it" thing for me. Very excited to hear this!
no problem! mine runs great up here, you will slowly loose some power the higher you go as with any naturally aspirated engine
4:05 RIP the 1/4” side of your double sided ratchet lol!
haha yeah but at least it's still useful
Would love help with my build! Message me so I can shoot some details
What do you need help with??
Great job! have really Used your videos, have you thought about a TDub rally in Colorado?
hey thanks, glad to hear it was helpful. and we did one last year but it was only 3 tw's haha
Hey dude, love the videos. I'm about to undertake my first valve change for my mx bike, any advice?
Hey glad you enjoy them, I would say make sure to follow the instructions for the bike you doing it on and tripple check
Appreciate it and appreciate you sharing your adventures 👍
I do have a question on my TDub, while the T mark on the flywheel stands on the mark on the cover, the intake valve is just starting to open. Also, made the specs and I hear the valves ticking. Before that I haven't clearence and it worked just fine. What the hell am I doing wrong? :(
Noob question, bikehas to be in Neutral or first gear ???? (to make the valve adjustment)
Neutral
Your vids are the best mate! I have a question please as i own a 125 version. Is this appliable on the 125 engine?
hey glad you think so! I'm not sure, it may be different would want to look at a manual to be sure, I don't think they sold the 125 here
@@TDubsKid Hey mate! Bought the bike last week and just picked it up today. Drove it home for roughly 60 miles and got a feel for it. I drive a v-strom 650 Suzuki for 6 years now and this little 125 gave me as much fun as my bigger bike :) Just fall totally in love with it today! Bike runs smooth although it already has 35000 km on it. Will take it completely apart in the winter and rebuild it. Planning on cleaning the carb and flushing the engine with liqui moly. Also replacing alot of parts and doing a flecktarn camo paint. For the valve adjusting i will go to my trusted mechanic, better safe then sorry :) Looking forward to your vids, they are great!!!
Thanks for the vid! valves were out of spec and runs much cleaner with more power.
No problem! I can sure make a difference when I adjust mine as well
it's crazy how the tappets aren't tangent to the valve stem!!!
yeah I think the flatten out on the valve stem as they push it down
I need your help When I give it gas RPM go up and it takes a little bit to go back down I got a new carburetor new Throttle cables I don't know what else to do
Check for a vacuum leak
I sprayed car cleaner everywhere and nothing going higher lower anything where could I check
Hi,how do I put back the spring.I did not even see where it came from.Please and thanks.
throttle cable spring? here you go ua-cam.com/video/MI7lMmKyGsM/v-deo.html
great video man, thanks for the excellent camera work and detailed info without being overly talkative..... cheers !
No problem glad you enjoyed the video!
I’m a fuckin idiot this is all I needed to do besides add a new pin
dang hope you get it running good!
You killed it as always!! Great job man....hope the knee is feeling better!
hey thanks man!
Great videos! I have two parts questions. Looks like you have an aftermarket muffler. Is there one you recommend and why? Second, do you have a link for the valve cover o rings/gaskets? I’m having trouble finding them. Thanks!
@tdubskid - Do you have the part numbers for the o-rings on the valve covers handy?
93210-57634-00 is for the valve cover orings. also check out either babbits, bike bandit, or yamaha parts house websites, you can easilly find any oem part you need by looking at the cross sections and order parts cheaper than the dealer usually
@@TDubsKid Thanks man!!
Great video! I’m having trouble kick starting the bike... would the valve clearance being too much effect that?
I guess its possible if the valves are out of spec, best to check them. Your valves can also be damaged if there is not enough clearance
@@TDubsKid I haven’t measured the clearance, but turning over the crank, seems like there’s a good 0.5mm or more gap...
use a feeler gauge to know for sure
Where abouts you located? Let's plan a ride.
Colorado, i'm pretty busy with the van build right now
Is the gas tank a thick plastic? Just curious because i plan on geting one soon
Lindsey Sabine the stock one is metal, but aftermarket clark tank is plastic
Hey tdubs! I don’t have a tw200 but I’ve been subbed for a while now and love your videos. I just had a customer drop off a tw200 for a valve adjustment (and a long list of other stuff) and I’m so glad I knew who to search for. Thanks for your technical videos! And the other ones too.
hey cool to hear, glad the video was helpful. no problem
Awesome video thanks for the info great job
No problem 👍 thanks for watching
Hey great vid! Do you think you could put a link to the hand brush guards you have on your handles? They look really good with your bike. Thanks
hey thanks! and sure I have these ones amzn.to/2vmOW8y and got these u clamps separately (since they don't come with them) amzn.to/2xt7lhy to be honest though they were slighly a pain to fit since I had to grind down one of the u clamps since that small bar across the top gets in the way. they are awesome though and have really stood the test of time with lots of abuse. they also have this style that comes with a different type of clamp amzn.to/2wk4p6Q not sure how well it will fit for sure but it might. I also put these mirror mirrors on on my handguards amzn.to/2wdARcy here is the video ua-cam.com/video/bgQiaDbMQG4/v-deo.html also here is the video more on the handguards ua-cam.com/video/A83PKHxoffY/v-deo.html
if I ever get new handguard I'm going to get some from here www.highwaydirtbikes.com/ since they have better folding mirrors my friend had some on his wr250 and loved them, they are a bit more pricey though
hope this helps!
Good Training video. For Exh valve torque you say 10nm is 10.3 ft. lb. For Valve cover bolt torque, you say 10nm is 7.2 ft. lb. Close enough I guess.
hey thanks and yeah it's not exact but that is what the yamaha service manual says. the exact conversion is 7.3756214899999994 ftlb