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Bleed fork numerous times before checking oil level, waste of time otherwise
Thank you for watching but, it's not a waste of time. This is a practice that serves two-fold. First, we want all riders to utilize this technique in the event there is an air pocket down in the fork that would prevent the proper level of fork oil from being achieved. You can pour the proper amount of fork oil into a measuring device and achieve the same result, but not every rider has means to a measuring device. Second, by cycling the forks you're ensuring the fork is functioning as it should. It's better to catch it at this stage of the repair / upgrade, than to bolt everything back together only to find out down the road that something wasn't assembled properly. Let's not forget that trapped air can get hot under friction and prevent oil from lubricating internal components properly, leading to premature wear of parts.
@@TeamProCycle gosh I think you just repeated me, or misunderstood me, bleeding forks is critical step or you will not have a good functioning fork. Checking oil level before doing that step is meaningless
@@stubabyfuora5280 My apologies, I miss read what you wrote then.
Sorry but braces are crap, lose them and you will have improved forks
We're sorry that you feel that way but, for some riders' fork braces have proven beneficial. With that said, not all riders will notice a change in performance for their bike and riding style. We encourage everyone to research the need for parts before purchasing them, and thank you for watching the video.
@@TeamProCycle why are you sorry I feel that way, that’s 52yrs. Riding experience and years of noting others experiences. You have many many products that I use and I appreciate your business, but don’t be sorry about my opinion or experience not matching yours, seems childish
@@stubabyfuora5280 We're sorry that you feel that way because they are a great product. Just because some riders deem them as not useful does not make them a "crap" product, nor does removing the fork brace guarantee improved performance.
@@TeamProCycle Well trust me I could tell you fork braces are not “crap” but I would be lying, they solve nothing but your other products from Cojent do. I stand by that advice to all that are interested.
Clutch spring bolts break before 50 lbs . I’m scared
The clutch spring bolts are to be torqued to 50 Inch Pounds, not 50 foot pounds.
@@TeamProCycle ugh well that’s explains a lot hahahaha thanks so much for clarification
I'd buy one yesterday but the rear bar is how I mount my reckless 80
Did I miss the part where you show off how well the tail tidy works or was that important part left on the cutting room floor?
My dr650 is a whole other animal thanks to procycle. Best money ive ever spent.
Thank you and we're glad to have helped your DR change into the animal it is today!
Can you explain the wheel and tire setup didn't know the tw had many other options 😮
This is a wheel set that we built and offer on our website for the TW200. The stock rear wheel size does not allow for any real options other than the stock tire and a couple more street oriented options. The front is almost in the same boat, except some riders are willing to fit a designated "Rear" 18 inch tire on the front wheel. While this is okay for some, it is not okay for others. We decided to offer a 19" x 2.5" front wheel for better / larger range of tire options. Plus, with a 19" front, you gain an easier transition over larger obstacles. For the rear tire we chose to go with a 17" x 3.5" wheel. This size offers an abundant amount of varying tire options. Some options we found were cheaper than the stock tire. Another benefit to choosing our wheel setup is that the wheels & spokes we use are much stronger than stock, and we true the wheel to a tighter spec than O.E..
Not to the editor: please find much better royalty-free music that doesn't make me want to hurt myself.
What music / genre do you have in mind? We certainly don't want you to hurt yourself.
@@TeamProCycle There's many acceptable answers. Dubstep electronic is the worst choice, one of the most rotten so-called music movements in the 21st century.
My DR650 with the Procycle JET, L.V. exhaust with just the snorkel removed is AWESOME. No running issues at all. Big power gains.
That sounds like an awesome setup you have there! 😎👍
Hey pro cycle I have a 1996 tw200 and I want a dgv2 exhaust how do I find one for the tdub?
Hello Omar, follow this link as it will lead you to our DG V2 product listing. procycle.us/product/1166
Do I see a disc brake on the rear wheel? Bike looks great. Besides the tank, the green plastics look cool. Really liking the wheels and tires as well.
Your eyes are not deceiving you, that is a disk brake on the rear. We are testing out some Bradley Performance products. Like most things on our website, they must be tested before being listed. That way we can insure you get the best product for your buck. We're glad you like the setup. The wheel setup really is a game changer for the TW200. We have access to soo many tire options now.
Don’t work with stock handlebars
I've personally tested a few hand guards on the stock TW200 handlebars, and the Barkbuster brand do fit, others not so much or not at all. I will say there is not a whole lot of adjustment, but if you do have the stock bars and can't upgrade to a different bar, the Barkbuster will be a good choice. I have noticed over the years some riders place their handguards a little too high and maybe that's where some T-dub owners have run into problems. I do plan to test a set of CB500x Barkbuster handguards as they look a little more promising, but only time will tell.
looking good i might top coat with rustolume plastic paint as a base coat let it cure then mix up a color matching paint at the local store paint can be mixed at our local hardware ace i think it is mom n pop store that's cool or just get green and play with it add ing black if need darkening up but i vote just let the computer mix it lol
Agreed! The best part of having a motorcycle, is that you can do whatever you want to it and it's still a cool piece of machinery.
Nice tank. Believe you’ll have to remove the tank to check the spark plug. Did the entire Alpine Loop to include Engineer and Cinnamon Pass last week on my TW. Be nice to not have the carb starved for air at 12,600 ft!
We're glad you like it. You can remove the plug without lifting the tank off the bike, but it is a little tricky. That had to be a beautiful ride. Please send us some photos if you don't mind so that we may share them. At 12k+ feet elevation you'll definitely be re-jetting your carb, haha.
Looks great! I may replace my Clark 4.1 with the IMS. Love that green as well! I wish you guys could also make/sell extended clutch and throttle cables.
We're glad you like it, and swapping over to the IMS tank is as easy as adding it to your cart. 😉 I will look into getting some extended cables available.
Looks sooo good! Might have to do a TW project bike now.
Do it.. we dare you! 😁
Nice tank but that thing is so close to that oil cooler. Would definitely put some reflective tape on the tank in that spot.
That's a great idea, our oil cooler at its closest point to the tank is about a half inch away. The nice thing about the Bradley Performance oil cooler is that it's adjustable if someone were to feel it was too close. I like your line of thinking and placing reflective tape under any tank is a good idea. 😎
Tank light looks so cool.
We're glad you like it. I'm hoping we can make a kit available sometime soon.
Looking good man!!! Really like the natural color on that one. The tank light in the beginning is a nice touch for sure. Appreciate what you boys do!!
Tank you! 😂 We really enjoy the natural tanks, but they all look really cool. We dubbed the tank after that ride as "the glowing green pumpkin", and we appreciate all of you that support us and keep this community afloat. I'm looking forward to seeing your new review video.
@@TeamProCycle Ha!! Love it!! I got a little write-up on it on the TW200 world FB page and video coming soon! I rode it pretty hard so ended up with about 58mpg on this first test. 184 on (on) and 212 with reserve! Riding easy 250 miles should be plenty doable. Stay tuned!!! Thanks again!
Looks good! Nicer mounting along with side covers that fit = better than Clarke.
🍻 to that!
Don't forget the higher capacity.
Thanks for this Carl.
Greetings, As always another brilliant detailed video production 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 Keep producing more videos about the XR (lower shock, please)
procycle.us/product/2978-shock-complete-assembly-cogent-dynamics
Thank you for the kind words and the low shock is scheduled to be filmed here very soon.
Looking at Acerbis installs it looks like the install process is a little more involved, is the Clarke install as straightforward as this video for all years?
Yes, the Clarke tank should have no issues being installed on any model year of the XR650L. It is definitely a smoother installation compared to the Acerbis tank and we don't like the idea of the fuel tank smothering the rectifier. We are trying to work with Acerbis in regard to the poor fitment on the XR650L tanks.
I just got the bike...almost 1000mi in 2wks! really gellin' with it but I took the brace off because it takes away so much wheel travel. I noticed a difference at higher speeds and want it back! Anybody have issues with the brace smashing the fender up???
The fender braces for the DR will contact the fender if you're approaching full stroke of the forks. You may need to look into upgrading your fork internals if you're reaching that far into the stroke. Give us a call if you have further questions. 541-688-9543
The starter motor of my tw200 was removed and cleaned yesterday. After reinstalling it, the starter motor can run, but the engine cannot be started. I can only hear the starter motor rotating. Does anyone know what is going on?
Sorry to read you're having an issue with your bike not starting. Sounds like maybe something else was left or got disconnected during the repair. Check all of your electrical connections. Give us a call if you can't figure it out and we'll help you figure it out. 541-688-9543
@@TeamProCycle It has been solved. It turned out that the magnetic pole direction of the starter motor case was reversed. Thank you for your reply.
I think I got it!🤔
If you're still having issues please give us a call so that we may further assist you in getting your parts installed.
Absolutely awesome!!!!
Glad you think so!
Is it not necessary to drill out the pilot adjustment screw brass cover and turn it out to 2 turns out?
It is not necessary, but if you feel your bike needs to be adjusted then drill and turn. Be mindful of the screw immediately behind the plug when drilling.
Great video. I do have one question. You mention that measuring to the top of oil should be 130mm. I've seen other information that it should be 145mm. Are you sure about the 130mm?
That's a great question. Our specific setup called for 130mm according to our DVS sheet from RaceTech. Other riders may get different starting points from RaceTech. Also, these measurements are a starting point. You can always add more or less fork oil.
No rust??? How?)
Magic Haha
Very informative thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
What’s the story with the pump rod sticking? My new tm40 is only 3weeks old and the rods started to stick and nothing is near it . The only thing I can see is the little rubber sleeve at the bottom that seems to have stretched and is stopping it retracting back properly and as quick as it should be. Bit bad this carb isn’t even a month old
That's a great question. We've never come across this personally to evaluate the problem, but have heard of others having this issue. However, I haven't seen any remedies / reasons online. I would pull the float bowl off and start inspecting everything for the culprit. I suspect something is slowing the plunger from returning to the up-right position. If you need further help after inspection, please give us a call, text, or send us an email and we will help get you situated.
This tank looks to be the simplest tank to install. How does the right side of the tank drain into the left for total fuel consumption? Do I have to lean it over of construct some device hose inside the tank to equally syphon the fuel?
That's a great question! The Clarke tank will potentially leave some fuel on the right-hand side, but the logic here is you can lean the bike to get the remaining fuel to transfer and/or the fuel should slosh itself to the other side while riding down the trail. So, a combination of the two factors should allow you to get the most out of the fuel in your tank.
Where did you get that tail light!?
I'm glad you asked! You can find the kit here on our website procycle.us/product/1463
@SWANKYCAT
Nice job, now I need to clean out my garage so I can do this! 😂
Thank you! Haha, you'll be glad you did.
What about the washer that is on top of thr spring?
Yes, please re-install that washer on top of the fork spring. Good catch! After reading your comment I had to watch the video again and checked our "old oil" container with a magnet and nothing was sticking. At some point before we got this bike, the forks had been opened up for some reason. In one leg the fluid was completely different from the other, and there were different fluid capacities. I'm going with they forgot to re-install them just as we did. 😅🤣
does it also fit on the 2023?
Yes, our tail tidy kit will fit a 2023 XT250.
How's about a 2024
I appreciate these videos. Procycle products and the Tech Talk videos are incredibly helpful.
We're glad that you are enjoying these videos. If there's ever a video or tech talk you'd like to see explained, please let us know. Thank you!
Love you guys. Let's go riding.
We love ya too! It'd be nice if we could come up with a ProCycle ride.
Put me down for a case of that synthetic blinker fluid! About out here! 😂 Great video. 30 years of bike service and never laced a wheel! I'll leave it to you boys!
Haha, what's your flavor?😂 Thank you for the kind words. Anyone can lace a wheel, but truing a wheel is a whole different story. 😄
@TeamProCycle that's right! We have an old time fellow at our local dealer that's always been a master at it. He's done all mine and glad for him for sure! It definitely seems like an art to me!!
What's your opinion on progressive springs? I considered doing what you're doing but feel like getting completely new modern forks would be the better option for being fully adjustable and maintenance wise. Love watching this stuff though, you guys really deserve a million+ subs
Progressive springs are a great addition to any bike. We see them being more suited to the mild trail rider or those that are more street focused. There is a lot of debate around whether or not straight rate is better vs progressive. It comes down to what you're wanting out of the bikes suspension. Modern forks are awesome and work immensely better at higher speeds than the damper rod system found in the DR650. The key take away here is at higher speeds. We've tested RMZ450 forks and DRZ/sm forks on the DR650 compared to a set of modded stock forks (correct spring rate & DDC's) like you see here in the video, and to be honest, there wasn't a noticeable difference other than high cost to convert your forks over. The DR650 is a big & heavy dual sport. How often will you actually be going fast on single track trails? By all means, if anyone wants to convert their forks over, please do so and have fun. The inverted forks work great, we just can't justify the extra cost for the added performance we may rarely see.
Again another good video..i cant wait to see the final Xr650!
Thank you! Hopefully, it will be complete in the near future. 😄
How many link chain did it take? 14/50? Other sprocket set?
We purchased a 134 link chain when we installed the swingarm extensions from JNS with the stock 14/50 sprocket combo. A general rule of thumb, is about +/- 2 teeth is one chain link in the respective direction. You go up 4 teeth in the rear, you'll need 2 extra links.
@@TeamProCycle Thank you!
Good job guys ! Been needing this on this exact bike...all my parts for my tee dub and XR650l I get from you. The timing on your XR650 was perfect as I'd just picked mine up and needed some love..thanks being a super cool parts shop !
Thank you and we're glad the timing worked out the way it did. Also, congrats on getting your hands on an XRL!
Didn't even come out with a sledgehammer. Better to just deal with it than break the carb.
Finally managed to get it done. Sprayed carb cleaner in there and eventually it loosened it up. Lots of dirt. Thanks for the helpful video!
We're glad to know you were able to get it replaced and thank you for watching. If you ever need help with anything in the future, please reach out to us and we'll do our best to take care of you.
Thanx DOOD! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
You're very welcome!
"Ape Hangers"! Really‽‽‽
Yes, they are for our "Tall Rider" kit. Many of our taller riders have complained over the years about how low the stock bars are and the negative riding position it puts them in. This gives more than 5 inches of rise to put most riders over 6 foot into a neutral and more comfortable riding position. It's a pretty neat kit, a little odd looking, but once you ride a TW setup with the kit you'll begin to understand why. Check it out here if you're interested. procycle.us/product?search=tall+rider+kit
I like what they call the natural color plastic tanks so I can see and keep track of the fuel level.
We think so too! It's a pretty neat idea, and we will be offering (hopefully soon) an LED tank light kit that mounts underneath to luminate the tank at night for the same purpose of visualizing the fuel level. Thanks for watching and the awesome comment!
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