Yamaha TW200 - Page 5

frog13 · 11-10-2012, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the reply kubiak.Well,I understand what your saying,but,this is not a dust material.It is literally a tacky,shiny substance?. I figured that it could be a chemical or something in the lube that is just showing it-self at around the 100 mile mark each time?. When I see something strange I usually ask you more technical/ experienced folks!. I used the auto tranny visual for content....it would also remind you of the soda....Barques(spelling) red cream soda?....strange I know ,but....it's there?.

kubiak · 11-10-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by frog13

Thanks for the reply kubiak.Well,I understand what your saying,but,this is not a dust material.It is literally a tacky,shiny substance?. I figured that it could be a chemical or something in the lube that is just showing it-self at around the 100 mile mark each time?. When I see something strange I usually ask you more technical/ experienced folks!. I used the auto tranny visual for content....it would also remind you of the soda....Barques(spelling) red cream soda?....strange I know ,but....it's there?.

hmmmm, i dont know what that is. let me know when you find out for sure!

frog13 · 11-10-2012, 06:40 PM

Will do.....I'm still leading that is a "compund" of the lube showing itself?.Time will tell.

frog13 · 11-16-2012, 01:20 PM

Still haven't REALLY figured this out yet?.....but, I was trail riding two weeks or so ago and it was quite dusty.We do not have RED clay here,but maybe the clay "dust" turned color after the bike was parked/sat for awhile?.If I ever definetly figure this out I'll humor folks and advise.

brianwheelies · 11-16-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by frog13

I use Honda-line chainlube on my TW chain(OEM).On the last five or so cleanings and relubing,after about 100 miles,I notice a red residue on portions of the chain?. No jokes please(well,you are using Honda chain lube)...yea,I get it...i'm using it because I had several can's left over from my former 650L. Any ideas?.It reminds me of automatic transmisson fluid in appearence?.

I have this happen before, too. On a few bikes. I think it may be rust even though I was in the desert when it happened and kept chain clean and lubed.

Kankujoe · 11-16-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by frog13

Still haven't REALLY figured this out yet?.....but, I was trail riding two weeks or so ago and it was quite dusty.We do not have RED clay here,but maybe the clay "dust" turned color after the bike was parked/sat for awhile?.If I ever definetly figure this out I'll humor folks and advise.

I've read somewhere or a cycle mechanic told me that this red residue indicates that the o-ring or x-ring seals are breaking down and its time for a new chain. I don't remember where I read it or heard it.

frog13 · 11-17-2012, 04:24 PM

Well,I understand what your saying,but, the OEM chain on a TW in non-o-ring.Anyway,I think what I'm going to do is,clean the chain within an inch of it's life AND try a different lube?. We'll see,I'll let ya'll know what I find/see.

frog13 · 11-18-2012, 05:45 PM

I was cleaning the chain this afternoon prior to going to work....didn't get finished

. Anyway,while cleaning with WD-40,I noticed alot of "chunky" crud coming out and me wiping the same crud off.I think I'm going to try some DuPont Teflon multiuse lube?....i've read go things about this dry type lube.If I can't find any at Walmart on my way home,I'll try Home DePot on my off day(been working 6 days a week since October)?.Hmmmm,I may also try,BelRay super-clean lube....another good dry chain lube I've read about?.We'll see......I'll let ya know.

][ndy · 11-18-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bama67

I love my little TW, so fun, mine will run up to 70, but it is best enjoyed by me at 45, taking it all in.

oh, and a year of insurance is $14. lol

Good to hear, I'm planning on picking one of these up within a year, it will be my first bike. The cheaper things like insurance are the better. :)

I'm in Homewood, btw

frog13 · 11-23-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ][ndy

Good to hear, I'm planning on picking one of these up within a year, it will be my first bike. The cheaper things like insurance are the better. :)

I'm in Homewood, btw

Go to the TW200discussion forum...........lots of accurate info there!.Issues with maintenance etc.....that forum is the place to be for TW's.

RobertAmsterdam · 01-19-2013, 01:37 AM

Cheers from Amsterdam:

twbastards.tumblr.com

frog13 · 01-20-2013, 06:46 PM

Hello Amsterdam.....like the shield & helmet you have!.......I presume that is a TW your riding there?.After market headlight?.

damasovi · 01-21-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by frog13

Hello Amsterdam.....like the shield & helmet you have!.......I presume that is a TW your riding there?.After market headlight?.

i think over there they are call van van and they come with that stock light! here somewhere there was a ride report of 2 girls going around Europe on those!

Damasovi

andrewsclues · 01-22-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by damasovi

i think over there they are call van van and they come with that stock light! here somewhere there was a ride report of 2 girls going around Europe on those!

Damasovi

Van van is a Suzuki product... although it is similar to the mighty TW.... I think that's a TW in that picture, but I can't tell for sure without seeing the motor.

frog13 · 01-22-2013, 05:31 PM

Correct, Van Van is Suzuki,but as stated,it looks just like the TW's little brother.....there FI now also.

11-18-2012, 05:45 PM	#68
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 996	I was cleaning the chain this afternoon prior to going to work....didn't get finished. Anyway,while cleaning with WD-40,I noticed alot of "chunky" crud coming out and me wiping the same crud off.I think I'm going to try some DuPont Teflon multiuse lube?....i've read go things about this dry type lube.If I can't find any at Walmart on my way home,I'll try Home DePot on my off day(been working 6 days a week since October)?.Hmmmm,I may also try,BelRay super-clean lube....another good dry chain lube I've read about?.We'll see......I'll let ya know.

01-19-2013, 01:37 AM	#71
RobertAmsterdam GS 4 life Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam Oddometer: 181	Cheers from Amsterdam: twbastards.tumblr.com __________________ 2010 F800GS + Deus ex Machina replica 2004 R1200GS RIP Youtube BMW R1200GS + F800GS videos : http://www.youtube.com/user/RobertMokum/videos

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11-10-2012, 05:40 PM	#61
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 996	Thanks for the reply kubiak.Well,I understand what your saying,but,this is not a dust material.It is literally a tacky,shiny substance?. I figured that it could be a chemical or something in the lube that is just showing it-self at around the 100 mile mark each time?. When I see something strange I usually ask you more technical/ experienced folks!. I used the auto tranny visual for content....it would also remind you of the soda....Barques(spelling) red cream soda?....strange I know ,but....it's there?.

11-10-2012, 06:40 PM	#63
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 996	Will do.....I'm still leading that is a "compund" of the lube showing itself?.Time will tell.

11-16-2012, 01:20 PM	#64
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 996	Still haven't REALLY figured this out yet?.....but, I was trail riding two weeks or so ago and it was quite dusty.We do not have RED clay here,but maybe the clay "dust" turned color after the bike was parked/sat for awhile?.If I ever definetly figure this out I'll humor folks and advise.

11-17-2012, 04:24 PM	#67
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 996	Well,I understand what your saying,but, the OEM chain on a TW in non-o-ring.Anyway,I think what I'm going to do is,clean the chain within an inch of it's life AND try a different lube?. We'll see,I'll let ya'll know what I find/see.

01-20-2013, 06:46 PM	#72
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 996	Hello Amsterdam.....like the shield & helmet you have!.......I presume that is a TW your riding there?.After market headlight?.

01-22-2013, 05:31 PM	#75
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 996	Correct, Van Van is Suzuki,but as stated,it looks just like the TW's little brother.....there FI now also.