I've long wanted to own a Yamaha tw200, but every time I've found one for sale, people tend to be pretty proud of them and ask what is in my opinion a little bit too much money for a long production run small CC bike. That is until yesterday when my "harmless" daily Facebook Marketplace search turned into a spur of the moment 4 Hour round trip after work to go pick this gem up. It's a 1988 model that has been robbed of a few parts by the previous owner to keep another tw200 on the road. Since it's incomplete, I don't feel too horrible about some minor customization to turn it into a neat and quirky little trail bike.
As far as the title goes, it's the same old story. It was in his grandpas name, grandpa died and he cant find the title. I did have him fill out a bill of sale, so I can go the vt route, but at the moment it may get a spare tag thrown on to bop from trail to the next.
The plan for the bike is to make it a fun, cheap little ride to take with me Down to Georgia When I visit the in-laws which is usually about 6 times a year. My dr650 is a blast, but after riding Mr. E's meatwad xr200, I realized how much fun a small CC lightweight beater bike can be. I've seen pictures on and off for a few years of this red tw200 around and have always thought it has a neat look with a vintage tank and stripped down Style. At the bones it is kind of my inspiration for this build with the exception of a few things added that will make it more rideable off road including fenders and the stock airbox.
I have also kicked around the idea of running another rear wheel out front. There are a few good forum posts online, and it's a fairly straightforward project which uses BW 200 Forks and triples.
One of the things that has always drawn me to these little bikes is the unique and almost comically disproportionate balloon rear tire. Replacement tire options are a little bit few and far between, but there are actually a few larger ATV tires that fit and are also d o t rated
Progress may be slow but I will try and keep the thread updated as I go
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As far as the title goes, it's the same old story. It was in his grandpas name, grandpa died and he cant find the title. I did have him fill out a bill of sale, so I can go the vt route, but at the moment it may get a spare tag thrown on to bop from trail to the next.
The plan for the bike is to make it a fun, cheap little ride to take with me Down to Georgia When I visit the in-laws which is usually about 6 times a year. My dr650 is a blast, but after riding Mr. E's meatwad xr200, I realized how much fun a small CC lightweight beater bike can be. I've seen pictures on and off for a few years of this red tw200 around and have always thought it has a neat look with a vintage tank and stripped down Style. At the bones it is kind of my inspiration for this build with the exception of a few things added that will make it more rideable off road including fenders and the stock airbox.
I have also kicked around the idea of running another rear wheel out front. There are a few good forum posts online, and it's a fairly straightforward project which uses BW 200 Forks and triples.
One of the things that has always drawn me to these little bikes is the unique and almost comically disproportionate balloon rear tire. Replacement tire options are a little bit few and far between, but there are actually a few larger ATV tires that fit and are also d o t rated
Progress may be slow but I will try and keep the thread updated as I go
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