Weldangrind's New TW200 Billy Goat - Page 15

Weldangrind · 04-09-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

With those big tires and light weight you have to think that thing is going to be a regular mountain goat on the trails

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Inspired by Stew, I've named this bike the Billy Goat. You're right Stew, it loves to climb. There is almost no wheel spin at all in the loose stuff.

FastDoc · 04-09-2012, 04:06 PM

Intesesting bikes deserve names. :P

I like Billy Goat. :P

SpudRider · 04-10-2012, 12:03 AM

X2. I like Billy Goat.

Spud

MICRider · 04-12-2012, 08:05 PM

:wink: I like that name

. Cool bike!

Weldangrind · 04-12-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

:wink: I like that name

. Cool bike!

You're the source.

Weldangrind · 04-12-2012, 08:26 PM

I bought a bunch of junk for my TW today, so wrenchin' will resume soon. A new pair of blue gators, a 15 tooth sprocket, a clutch cover gasket and a crash pad. I need some shop time.

MICRider · 04-12-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I bought a bunch of junk for my TW today, so wrenchin' will resume soon. A new pair of blue gators, a 15 tooth sprocket, a clutch cover gasket and a crash pad. I need some shop time.

Cool, looking forward to more pics, that's a cool looking bike. I has big wheel envy! 8)

SpudRider · 04-12-2012, 11:27 PM

Those are nice goodies, Weld. Please post photos when you can.

Spud

FastDoc · 04-12-2012, 11:31 PM

New parts ready to go! I love it!

Weldangrind · 04-13-2012, 01:54 AM

In preparation for the new sprocket, the oil was dumped (again), and it was horrible (again). I also removed the oil filter, and discovered that I was mistaken; it's a washable filter that I bought, not pleated paper. It seems to be catching debris:

The new sprocket was a really good deal! I got it from the good folks at Gnarly Parts. Sorry for the fuzzy pic.

That's all for tonight. Next, I'll remove the clutch cover, have a look and make the adjustment that is referenced in the manual. The clutch slips a little when I'm really on the throttle, but that could just be the degraded oil. Stay tuned.

SpudRider · 04-13-2012, 02:17 AM

PBI makes great sprockets.

I use the PBI C/S sprockets exclusively on my Zong.

To the best of my knowledge, all the TW200 oil filters are reusable, Weld. Some of them appear to be disposable, but they are constructed of a fine, metal mesh.

Spud

Weldangrind · 04-13-2012, 02:25 AM

I was pleased to learn that. Now I have three.

SpudRider · 04-13-2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I was please to learn that. Now I have three.

That's okay. I have three oil filters, also!

I install a clean oil filter every time I change the motor oil.

I usually clean all three oil filters at the same time. Therefore, I usually have a clean filter to install when it's time to change the motor oil.

Spud

FastDoc · 04-13-2012, 11:26 AM

That filter is earning it's keep! Yuck!

I've been debating a washable filter for the YZ. They go about $40 though.

Weldangrind · 04-13-2012, 11:39 AM

Wow! Even the K&N or the latest Yamaha washable filters are less than $10 for the TW.

04-09-2012, 04:06 PM	#212
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Intesesting bikes deserve names. :P I like Billy Goat. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-10-2012, 12:03 AM	#213
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	X2. I like Billy Goat. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-12-2012, 08:26 PM	#216
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I bought a bunch of junk for my TW today, so wrenchin' will resume soon. A new pair of blue gators, a 15 tooth sprocket, a clutch cover gasket and a crash pad. I need some shop time. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-12-2012, 11:27 PM	#218
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Those are nice goodies, Weld. Please post photos when you can. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-12-2012, 11:31 PM	#219
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	New parts ready to go! I love it! __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-12-2012, 08:05 PM	#214
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	:wink: I like that name . Cool bike!
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04-13-2012, 01:54 AM	#220
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	In preparation for the new sprocket, the oil was dumped (again), and it was horrible (again). I also removed the oil filter, and discovered that I was mistaken; it's a washable filter that I bought, not pleated paper. It seems to be catching debris: The new sprocket was a really good deal! I got it from the good folks at Gnarly Parts. Sorry for the fuzzy pic. That's all for tonight. Next, I'll remove the clutch cover, have a look and make the adjustment that is referenced in the manual. The clutch slips a little when I'm really on the throttle, but that could just be the degraded oil. Stay tuned. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-13-2012, 02:17 AM	#221
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	PBI makes great sprockets. I use the PBI C/S sprockets exclusively on my Zong. To the best of my knowledge, all the TW200 oil filters are reusable, Weld. Some of them appear to be disposable, but they are constructed of a fine, metal mesh. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-13-2012, 02:25 AM	#222
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I was pleased to learn that. Now I have three. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-13-2012, 11:26 AM	#224
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That filter is earning it's keep! Yuck! I've been debating a washable filter for the YZ. They go about $40 though. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-13-2012, 11:39 AM	#225
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Wow! Even the K&N or the latest Yamaha washable filters are less than $10 for the TW. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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