Commenting for science! Love me some reliable data, thank you. May the algorithm ever be in your favor 🙏.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! will be cool to measure everything on this bike to see how many watts led lights will save you

Most solid 26k subs. They all gotta be watching

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Also as an electricity nerd, I appreciate the time you take to hook up lights to an external power supply and do all the calculations to provide so much real life information.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Your an electricity nerd too! No problem, I think it will be cool to see how many watts leds will free up

I am looking forward to your moto-camping videos this summer!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

they will be sweet! may do some minimalist camping too

Thank you for your hard work to entertain and educate us. 👍

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

no problem! thanks for watching

TDK! Always look forward to your next video, kid. Your camera work is really top notch, whether close ups on how to videos, or drone footage on riding vids, etc. And there is something about the creative way you edit and produce your vids that really set them apart-even from other TDub channels I really enjoy. Keep it up, stay safe, enjoy your spring rides, stay unique, and thanks for all the fun content you give us. We’ll be on the look out for more talking rocks!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

hey thank you! glad you enjoy the vids. I do spend a lot of time editing, i'm always trying to make these videos better. so much appreciated, looks like i'm going to ride in moab next weekend. haha maybe there will be some talking rocks there!

@cwo8771

3 жыл бұрын

@@TDubsKid 👍

My four year old is oobbsssseesssssed with your channel. He even wants to watch you change tires. Are you going to have merch up any time soon?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

haha good to hear, I hope enjoys the T-rex. eventually, send me a message on IG or fB and ill send a couple stickers

@deweymonstersoutdooradventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@TDubsKid Thanks for the reply and he would be ecstatic to get a sticker.

Man the quality of your videos is outstanding!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Love your channel. Great educational repair vid. The more I watch your channel the more I want a TW200. Seriously I might buy one. Lol. Love the simplicity of the bike. Keep up the awsome content.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! The TW200's are great bikes and have been sold for longer than I have been alive haha ill keep the videos coming!

Really looking forward to your assessment of that tent.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

should be rad! I can't wait to try it out. it keeps snowing here though

Great video! Love watching your channel!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! glad you enjoy the videos

Keep up the videos! Thank you!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

that's a wonderful idea I'd like to see that video too on the LED lights and have all the math figured out by you.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

for sure, would be cool to figure everything out to make it easy for people

looking forward to the fork boot replacement video. keep up the good work

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

good to know! probably so many ripped up fork boots out there that need help

@herethereandelsewhere1941

3 жыл бұрын

I did it shortly after I bought my TW coz mine were a wreck... Honestly, nothing impossible. Remove the front wheel, remove the brake links, remove the fork, put the new boots on and do the job backwards. I took the opportunity to change the front wheel bearings, fork seals, brake pads and fork oil for 15w instead of 10w. Honestly, 2 hours of work and 80€ for the parts if you search a bit for good prices. And I'm not a mechanic, just a simple biker with basic knowledge. But it might help everybody and it's valid for all dual purpose bikes. Greetings from a French grandpa living in Romania! :D

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

yeah not to hard just make sure you torque the triple tree and brake caliper to spec. thanks!

Thanks Wes good information

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

no problem! thanks for watching

Got to cetch up on some vids can't wait

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

😄👍

Love your video's! Keep in mind, all the power the lights do NOT use has to be dumped INTO the regulator/rectifier. The way most bike systems work is to clamp the voltage above about 14. something volts. The motor always puts out maximum power at any given rpm and what is not used in lights and so on has to be eliminated by the regulator. You can get a lot of extra power going LED but every watt you save goes into the regulator unless you use it elsewhere. The regulator might be designed to handle 75 watts and under normal use dump 50 watts. Going all led might have 200 watts going into it....

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! That makes sense, we will see what happens to it. You can always add more stuff 🤩

Your videos are very valuable instruction. Yamaha should be sending you a regular paycheck. If you're thinking of future video subjects, consider doing a follow up on the DG v2 exhaust. I've been on the fence about this because I don't want to do it unless I get a definite power improvement. My TW currently just doesn't make it up some hills that I think it should. It certainly won't do a wheelie. But the quieter exhaust is easier on my family and neighbors. And the new hardware would not be cheap. So that's why I'm torn. If it got me up a bit more on the hills, I'd do it. But if I'm just spending more money for more decibels, I would pass. Especially if I have to also buy a quiet core for around the house. What can your bike can do with the DG that it couldn't do before? Has it messed with your ability to listen to music or has it irritated your family?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

hey thank you! I appreciate that. yeah I am actually going to do a video on that. was going to do 0 to 60 tests with stock and dg to see if there is any difference. yeah its just not a power type of bike haha, there is also silencers for it that swap out in 30 seconds. yeah it will be interesting to see if there is any power difference at all. I wear earplugs so it doesn't mess with my hearing. even the wind noise on your helmet can cause hearing loss. family and neighbors don't seem to care at all

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

it also makes cars know your there

Hell yeah T Dub another good video

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! I want to try and cover everything on the TW200

Dude.. I am getting my TW this saturday (found one in Montrose) - Love to ride with you one day if you want. I live in Castle Road (Not as good of a rider as you are, but willing to give it a go). Keep the videos coming. Very helpful.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

nice man! hope it all worked out for you. that would be cool maybe meet up in rampart one day. ill keep them coming

@jjmendez5846

3 жыл бұрын

@@TDubsKid - Got the bike brother... Ordered new pegs, breakaway mirrors, bash plate, new headlight, tail rack, new front tire (Shinlo 241 18/4) and hand warmers.... cant wait to get it all done. I also ride an Africa Twin, but dumping that boy when I am alone is a bear to pick up... Hope to meet you

Here in Europe we don't have "running lights". My 92 TW 200 is just more basic than basic! But it works. Drum front brake, which is great off-road, and I run a front 80/100w bulb. No need of LEDs so far. Some maintenance is required soon though. Clutch for sure and maybe timing chain. I did the valve adjustment but it keeps ticking too much for my taste. Got to check it... 32 000km, maybe it's time to give it a full check up? Ride long, Ride safe!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

oh gottcha, might be that all the older TW's didn't have the running lamps. haha that was the year I was born, crazy how these bikes have been around that long. nice! glad it works for you. yeah I'm surprised my clutch is still doing good. yeah if the valves are good, check the timing chain tension, the older ones have manual adjusters

Woo! More videos!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

so many video to do!

@johnschnettler8747

3 жыл бұрын

@@TDubsKid It's like Christmas everytime one of your adventure videos come out!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

haha glad to hear 🎅

Nice vidio👌😁

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Tdubs have running lights in the turn signals!? One more thing I've learned today.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

haha yeah at least the newer ones do, I don't know about the older ones though

Nice work. Good luck tdubskid.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

On my wife’s XT.. the flasher relay you’ll want to replace for the LED is tucked to the left side of the battery box. Might be the same for you

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

nice! mine is on the right side but easy to get too

motorcycle real information your good and hard work thank you tdubskid video.

@TDubsKid

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@elizaleckway

Жыл бұрын

Welcome

Why did you take off your off-road light pods ? And what do you think of Cree lights? Thank you for all the great videos keep up the good work and enjoy that TW 👍

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

ohh I just took those off for the headlight video I did, still gotta put them back on. Cree just manufactures the led drivers by themselves and other brands fit them in the housings. Cree in an American company. no problem! thanks for watching!

Good stuff as usual kid👍 Quick question: do you normally buy spare parts for the TW at Yamaha or are there other websites for OEM parts? I have to replace my forks covers as well. Thanks!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah check out yamaha parts house, babbits, and many others, cheaper oem parts then the dealer

I know you always do awesome videos for reviews, but would you share which tent you got from motocampnerd?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. it's the Big Agnes | Fly Creek HV UL2 Bikepack. havn't used it yet but seem sweet

Nice work! I did a full led upgrade on my klr and saved over 50 watts! That’s a whole lot of extra power for heated grips and usb chargers. And just a heads up for when you get to leds in the dash. If your tw has a single bulb on the dash that indicates that the blinkers are on you may have problem with all the blinkers running at once. The single bulb needs a diode setup installed so it doesn’t back feed the opposite circuit. I found mine on superbrightleds.com. Sorry if you already knew this I just wanted to share what I learned cause it took a while to figure it out. Also I have that tent! I love that thing!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

nice! plenty watts left for those, for sure just need an led for the turn indicator bulb, thanks for letting me know!

Hey man what do you think about those hawk 250 enduros for sale on amazon for 1500 ? I watched a few videos on them and people seem to like them after tweaking them out a bit , could be an affordable way to get into backroads riding and motocamping , I kind of like they way they set up high sense I’m 6’2

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

hmmm not sure, only one way to find out. I doubt the quality is nearly as good as a Japanese bike but who knows maybe it will hold up. maybe someday ill pick one up and do a video on it just for fun haha. for sure, makes sense, as long as you can buy parts for them It might be worth it

👍👍

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

😀

Hey! I live in eastern Colorado and i had received a yamaha tw200 for my birthday! I was wondering, what are the best accessories for the tw200. (it is a 2004)

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

hey congrats on getting a TW200! that's a cool birthday present. depends on what you want and what your going to use it for. wide foot pegs, rack and handguards are good ones to start with. I got a bunch of vids on all the mods I did.

If you could do one a week thatd be amazing. Maybe just make some b roll. They all dont need to be the quality of a indie film. Although we do appreciate it and its amazing. I think you're in the wrong field. You should produce commercials, TV, adds etc.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

that's what i'm going to try and do. didn't get one done because I was going on a trip to moab but broke down on the way there. going to have a video soon

We need more camping videos in our lives! Lol. Just curious how many miles you have on the TW?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

haha there will be many more to come! looks like me and a friend are going to Moab next weekend. almost 17,000 miles now

@paulcondie2520

3 жыл бұрын

@@TDubsKid sweet! Just curious on miles. I have a Klr 650. 2008 just pasted 30,000 miles. Klr has been as reliable as a hammer so far. I'll be looking out for the next video. Thanks

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

for sure, that lil engine gets used hard, hopefully it will bake it to 50k that would be dope. nice those are great bikes. no problem

TDK, have you seen the fat tire kits for the yz450f and crf450r? I wonder if they will make a kit for a crf250L. Fuel injected, fat tires, plenty of power, good suspension, Honda reliability. Wake me up, I’m dreaming.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah those are neat!

26.9 nice

@dirtydanontv2440

3 жыл бұрын

Ish

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

😎

How many hours before you have to do the indicator fluid service?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

haha blinker fluid needs to be done every year

Running light mode is stock?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, they must have added it 2001 or something

Man I’m in the front range and want to find a used TW and and struggling. I’m on a tight budget also. Any tips for finding one I’m willing to travel for a deal thanks man!!

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

hey, best keep an eye on craigslist and as soon as one is for sale at a good deal, get it quick before someone else does

Those new running lights/ turn signals look sweet! Have a link?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

yeah they are neat, the rears are flush mounts. the front forks are on the thin side compared to them though, but ill figure something out., here is the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BR9W64Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I still got to make sure they will work though

@Mayjay87

3 жыл бұрын

@@TDubsKid I'll let you do the rocket surgery, then I'll try and hit my DR with hammers until things work out lol. I think with some extra wire they could be mounted to hand guards.

@Mayjay87

3 жыл бұрын

@TDubsKid the only thing though the DR doesn't use the signals as marker/drive lights.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

sounds good haha putting them on the handguards would be cool

Anyone know why my indicator dash light doesn’t work with an LED bulb Replacement? It works fine with the stock bulbs but when I try the led I get nothing.

@TDubsKid

Жыл бұрын

I think there are some fixes out there but I havn't done it yet so I can't say for sure right now

First When are you doing the xt225 header install video. I've got one waiting to get installed.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

I need to do that still, I was going to do a 0 to 60 time test with stock and dg exhaust to see if there is any difference

@CORYSart

3 жыл бұрын

@@TDubsKid probably not much. I have a fmf still in the box. I just got the header because its stainless. I've read conflicting comments on cutting inches off different ends or half in off both side but Then some say no cutting.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

yeah but would be cool to see and actually test. interesting ill have to see

Just hit me up on whatever bulbs you need. I work at Advance Auto.

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

hey thanks so much!

Your name is Steven?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

haha no that's my brother

My Low Led high beam doesnt work anyidea why?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

faulty, led or faulty wiring/switch, check for voltage at the proper pin at the light connector. if you have voltage, it's a faulty led

@cudaker

3 жыл бұрын

@@TDubsKid like a bubld one they can be faulty only on low ? and high is ok ?

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

yeah only one can be bad, that's what happened to mine, what led is it?

@cudaker

3 жыл бұрын

@@TDubsKid idk the brand

You will break less if you keep the shiny side up👍

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

haha good point

Wesley

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

hello there fellow Wesley

Not first

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

😂 haha

first comment

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

wooohooo! 🙃

Can you do pikes piek on tw

@TDubsKid

3 жыл бұрын

yeah I need to do that

@micaheverson

3 жыл бұрын

I second that!

any suggestions for fixing the turn signal indicator light after installing LED blinkers?

@TDubsKid

7 ай бұрын

not yet, havn't had time