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I'm very pleased you found a TW200, Weld! I look forward to learning from you, and sharing whatever information I can regarding the similarities between my Zong and your TDub.
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I think it's possible to perform my left crankcase cover modification on the TW200. However, most TW200 owners would disagree. The left crankcase cover on the TDub has a bearing which supports the bike's extra-long countershaft. This bearing is also lubricated by a small oil passage in the left crankcase cover. Therefore, if you section the crankcase cover, you will need to plug the oil galley leading from the front of the cover; however, I don't see any reason why a sealed bearing wouldn't perform equally well. However, there is another, more serious factor to consider. The two, or more, bolts you use to attached the rear section of the crankcase cover must also be able to support any loads exerted upon it by the drive chain. However, the main countershaft bearing inside the engine is also helping to support these loads. Therefore, I think the crankcase cover modification is possible. Nevertheless, if the loads from the drive chain are too great, you could damage the main countershaft bearing in the engine, which would require you to split the crankcase for repairs. 8O My Zong employs a shorter, more conventional countershaft, so I didn't weaken the countershaft support when I sectioned the left crankcase cover on my Chinese clone. Spud
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10-31-2011, 03:08 AM | #17 | |
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I will see if I can find you a good link for the XT350 tank conversion, Weld. However, I encourage you to also consider mounting an XT225 fuel tank, as I did on my Zong. Since I published my success with the XT225 fuel tank, several TW200 owners have successfully installed this fuel tank on their Yamaha bikes. Spud
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10-31-2011, 03:16 AM | #18 |
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Here's a link to the XT350, fuel tank conversion, Weld.
http://tw200forum.com/index.php?/top...__1#entry29813 Use the search terms "XT350 tank" at TW200forum.com, and you will find many other links to peruse. Spud
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10-31-2011, 03:31 AM | #19 |
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Here's another interesting link on the XT350 fuel tank, Weld.
http://tw200forum.com/index.php?/top...__1#entry28100 Spud
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10-31-2011, 10:23 AM | #20 | |
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10-31-2011, 10:25 AM | #21 | |
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10-31-2011, 10:30 AM | #22 | |
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Also, Clarke now makes a TW200-specific tank, so if I go with a plastic unit, that's what I'd choose. YAMAHA TW200 (ALL YEARS) 2.7 GALLONS I think that 2.7 gallons would meet my needs.
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10-31-2011, 11:40 AM | #23 |
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Great acquisition, Weld! I'm very excited for you and SOWAG.
I had a TW that I bought to teach my ex to ride on. Great little bike and it cleaned up well. As one of the few (only?) people here to ride a few Zongs, with and without Spudwheels, and a TW I can say that they are all equally excellent. I was riding the Cascade Mountians yesterday, pics and ride report pending, and saw an elk hunter dragging an elk out of the mountains on a dirt oly, non DS TW. I have a pic of it, never seen one of those before. REMEMBER anything you need, like the speedo and case cover, can be had from ZS pretty inexpensively but not without aggravation... :roll: How does she run? Have you considered Spudwheels? You'd sell the XL? That's a heck of a nice bike. You prefer the 2 stroke? Just wondering. Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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You only need one oil filter, since it is cleanable, and reusable. I prefer to keep a spare oil filter, so I can install a fresh oil filter, and clean the dirty one later, at my leisure. Spud
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10-31-2011, 02:46 PM | #26 | ||
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I don't blame you. I think that's a wise decision. Because of the extra-long countershaft, you will need to remove the entire, left crankcase cover to replace the countershaft sprocket. Therefore, I encourage you to get a spare gasket for the left crankcase cover. Spud
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I will keep ZA in mind as a parts source. I gotta watch the budget. The TW hasn't run yet. I hope it does. The XL is currently for sale. Too many cons to keep it, like no title. The TW has a title, and is a much better score.
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