XT250 or TW200?
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From: Susan (CobbersMom) on 4 Aug 2008 22:36 "Bill Miller." <> wrote in message Sue, that's sorta what I have in mind for my "off-roading" too.Logging roads, jeep trails leading to landings, gravel forest serviceroads...just to check out the countryside, look for good hunting areasand enjoy the views. And to get there? About 10-15 miles onsecondary paved and gravel roads at a leisurely pace of 40-55 mph. Maybe the XT250, while a great bike, is perhaps a little bit ofoverkill for my particular situation. Sometimes I need to ride on the highways to get to the logging/forest roads and you're right, 40-55 is leisurely. If someone doesn't like my speed, I slow and let them pass. Fortunately, I can access MILES of trails only 4 miles from my house and right up the road. I'm 5'5" and 53 yrs. old and find the bike easy to handle. Sunday while riding, I came across about a half dozen down trees blocking the trail. (Those snowmo clubs don't clear until fall) One tree had a diameter of about 18 inches so I managed to find a way around it. The next biggest was about 8-10 inches. I got off the bike, kept the engine on and let the bike power itself over the log while managing the clutch. Logs less than 5" I'll stay on the bike but stand. I wanted some storage for a gas can and things. I removed the rear fender ?plate; the area used for strapping something down. Cut about 12" off a 2 x 10 and drilled holes to match the plate thing. Got bigger screws to fit and bungied a milk crate down. Works great and carries a gallon of gas when I'm perusing the forest north of Copper Harbor, Michigan. The more I ride the bike, the more comfortable I get with its handling. Whatever you decide, sounds like you're going to have a great time, wish I could ride with you. Sue Minocqua, WI Yamaha '00 VStar 650 '04 TW200 (mud = fun) Kawasaki '95 Vulcan 1500 V#15937 The cage looks awful empty, don't it pa? Opie Yea, but don't the trees look nice and full. Andy
From: Blattus Slafaly on 5 Aug 2008 12:45 Bill Miller. wrote: > Hi, my name's Bill Miller (I'm using my Uncle Jay's computer) and I'm > looking for a motorcycle I can ride around town (25 - 45 mph) and also > go off-road. > > I've looked at both the Yamaha TW200 and the XT250 and like some > things about both of them but thought I'd check with the techs to see > if there's anything "under the hood" so to speak that I should either > be aware of as a potential problem down the road or exceptional that > will give me a lengthy term of good service. Thanks in advance. > > Bill The XT250 just looks like any other skinny tired dirt bike. I have a TW200 and love it. Nice fat tires for sand and swamps. I change the chain sprockets for better highway speeds. I get 100 to 120 miles per gallon if that interests you. It does NOT have a kick starter. -- Blattus Slafaly ? 3 :) 7/8
From: Bill Miller. on 7 Aug 2008 05:34 On Aug 5, 9:45 am, Blattus Slafaly <boobooililili...(a)roadrunner.com> wrote: I have a TW200 and love it. Nice fat tires for sand and swamps. I change the chain sprockets for better highway speeds. I get 100 to 120 miles per gallon if that interests you. It does NOT have a kick starter. Blattus Slafaly ++A couple of questions about the sprocket change. ++What is the size/part number of the stock sprocket and what is the size/part number of the one you put on your TW200? ++Did the sprocket change affect acceleration from a dead stop much? ++Did it increase your top speed? ++At what speed do you usually ride to get the great MPG figure? ++Sorry to sound dumb but I'm new at this and if I go the TW200 route, most of the use will be on-road and the sprocket change sounds like a good move. ++Finally, can a person get both the 130/80-18 front tire and the 180/80-14 rear tire in a straight highway tread when replacing the knobbies? *Bill
From: The Older Gentleman on 7 Aug 2008 06:03 Bill Miller. <jay-smith-1935(a)excite.com> wrote: > Finally, can a person get both the 130/80-18 front tire and the > 180/80-14 rear tire in a straight highway tread when replacing the > knobbies? These are really, really rare tyre sizes and your choice of replacements will be extremely limited. -- BMW K1100LT Ducati 750SS Yamaha XT600E Honda CB400F & SH50 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 The bells, the bells.....
From: Bill Miller. on 7 Aug 2008 06:17
On Aug 7, 3:03 am, totallydeadmail...(a)yahoo.co.uk (The Older Gentleman) wrote: > Bill Miller. <jay-smith-1...(a)excite.com> wrote: > > Finally, can a person get both the 130/80-18 front tire and the > > 180/80-14 rear tire in a straight highway tread when replacing the > > knobbies? > These are really, really rare tyre sizes and your choice of replacements will be extremely limited. Not that rare maybe if either of these, touted as rear tires but the same size (130/80-18) as the front tire of the TW200, could be used on the front. Wouldn't a more conventional highway tread on the front tire also provide more precise steering control on pavement? http://www.bikebandit.com/product/3349 (could use for front tire?) http://www.bikebandit.com/product/3342 (could use for front tire?) -Bill |