THE BIGWHEEL THREAD!!! Yamaha BW350, BW200 - Page 51

HairTrigger · 12-10-2012, 01:25 PM

So, has anyone plated the 350? Mine has a full Washington title, and when I do the switch I just have to ask for plates correct?

RWBWheel · 12-10-2012, 04:38 PM

I have a Wa, state title and license plate for a 85 -200 and it has been plated for 27 years , when i bought it the gal at licensing just transferred it because it was plated before..dont think you can get one plated that had not been in the past...i am going to add turn signal's with L.E.D. flush mounts and a horn to be more compliant. I just know some patrolman is going to have a fit that the tires are not rated though...just a matter of time before that confrontation with the man..i figure its grandfathered in at this point as im not using it on highways ......

dorkpunch · 12-10-2012, 04:51 PM

Washington is a PAIN to deal with plates... If your title or the bike says on it anywhere "off road use only", your toast. If you have a current plate, run it until they tell you you cant! Getting a plate- good luck. Idaho, on the other hand, lets you plate just about anything depending on intended use. You can get plates for straight up dirtbikes- but you can't take them on all of the highways.

jaubuchon · 12-10-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. BigWheel

When I click on that link, it takes me to a generic Australian Yamaha site. Could you try that one again jaubuchon?

http://www.yamahaownershandbook.com.au/?r=0

yokoboko · 12-11-2012, 08:36 AM

try this way http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/support and then on owners handbook to the left

TDC_ERock · 12-12-2012, 08:10 AM

This is one of my favorite threads. Anyway, here is a BW for sale between Seattle and Portland.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/mcy/3470220007.html

Go get it and report back!

DEAVER · 12-12-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yokoboko

try this way http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/support and then on owners handbook to the left

thank-you.....very nice>

Duster11 · 12-12-2012, 06:46 PM

New guy here - just bought a 1986 BW200 with about 40 hours on it. Need to redo the primary chain, then it'll be ready to go. Great thread with lots of good info!

PS - also have a Rokon Trailbreaker. I'll compare the 2 bikes once the 200 is going.

Mr. BigWheel · 12-13-2012, 10:06 AM

Welcome aboard Duster11. We await the results of your showdown. Of course, we are all rooting for the BW over the Rokon.

And thanks to yokoboko for the link to the owners manuals.

I recently returned from a three week trip to find out that some jerk had left the BigWheel filthy and covered in mud. So, to make reparations to her, I decided to make a minor upgrade.

Presenting: My Latest Hack Job (literally)

The problem:

As discussed previously, mud builds up under the left side engine case cover. It is hard to see and impossible to remove without removing the cover.

On your average dirt bike the countershaft sprocket is left largely exposed and is easy to get to with a pressure washer.

Since the BW is anything other than "average", the countershaft sprocket is almost completely enclosed and impervious to the ravages of a pressure washer.

The Solution:

Three jigsaw blades, two band-aids, a new gasket, 12 hand-rubbed coats of lacquer and new hardware (to replace those wonderful phillips-head fasteners made by the Tokyo Margarine Factory in the 80's) and the project is complete.

The New Problem:

Now the rest of the bike looks like hell.

It's been below zero fahrenheit for several weeks. Now it has warmed up and dropped a foot of snow on us. How am I going to find some mud so I can get that part to blend in with the rest of the bike?

Regards,

Mr. BigWheel

Travrsx · 12-13-2012, 02:55 PM

Anybody happen to have a bw200 parts bike? I could use a few things, mainly an airbox for an electric start model (with battery holder). The previous owner of mine ripped it out and installed a cone filter directly onto the carb... Not going to work for a dirtbike!!

Ah the joys of resurrecting 25 year old dirtbikes...

HairTrigger · 12-13-2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travrsx

Anybody happen to have a bw200 parts bike? I could use a few things, mainly an airbox for an electric start model (with battery holder). The previous owner of mine ripped it out and installed a cone filter directly onto the carb... Not going to work for a dirtbike!!

Ah the joys of resurrecting 25 year old dirtbikes...

I have an air box, but its for a non electric start.

Mr. BigWheel · 12-13-2012, 11:47 PM

Perhaps this gentleman would have the parts you require:

http://hickory.craigslist.org/mcy/3474837201.html

It is a sign of a certain sickness that I know that someone is selling a BW in Hickory.

Someone help me!

Reagards,

Mr. BigWheel

RWBWheel · 12-14-2012, 12:28 AM

I am selling 1 of my 1985 200's-very good shape in Everett wa..
also saw these on craigslist for more folks out there to join the asylum..
12-13-2012
Bend Or. - 1987 200E $1600
Naches Wa. -1985 200N $1300
Boise Id. - 1986 200E $1500
Spokane Wa. - 1987 350E $2500
Thousandoaks Ca.1985 200N $1200
most look in very good to excellent shape..

sanjoh · 12-14-2012, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. BigWheel

Nice!

I like to have a bit of coverage of the sprocket as sometimes ride with shoestrings, like how Suzuki handled it on the DR350

Mr. BigWheel · 12-14-2012, 10:09 AM

You ride with shoestrings?

I usually just ride with losers and miscreants.

On that note: Hey Cliff, are we still on for tomorrow?

Regards,

Mr. BigWheel

12-10-2012, 04:51 PM	#753
dorkpunch Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,251	Washington is a PAIN to deal with plates... If your title or the bike says on it anywhere "off road use only", your toast. If you have a current plate, run it until they tell you you cant! Getting a plate- good luck. Idaho, on the other hand, lets you plate just about anything depending on intended use. You can get plates for straight up dirtbikes- but you can't take them on all of the highways. __________________ http://www.mobilemrt.com http://www.dorkpunch.com "I've been going to this high school for SEVEN YEARS. I'm no dummy!" -Charles De Mar.

12-12-2012, 08:10 AM	#756
TDC_ERock Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Lowcountry, SC Oddometer: 69	This is one of my favorite threads. Anyway, here is a BW for sale between Seattle and Portland. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/mcy/3470220007.html Go get it and report back! __________________ 2008 Suzuki DR650 www.thedirtycrew.com http://www.thedirtycrew.com/p/expedition-2011.html

12-13-2012, 10:06 AM	#759
Mr. BigWheel ^OP b00b Joined: Mar 2009 Location: South central Alaska Oddometer: 541	Welcome aboard Duster11. We await the results of your showdown. Of course, we are all rooting for the BW over the Rokon. And thanks to yokoboko for the link to the owners manuals. I recently returned from a three week trip to find out that some jerk had left the BigWheel filthy and covered in mud. So, to make reparations to her, I decided to make a minor upgrade. Presenting: My Latest Hack Job (literally) The problem: As discussed previously, mud builds up under the left side engine case cover. It is hard to see and impossible to remove without removing the cover. On your average dirt bike the countershaft sprocket is left largely exposed and is easy to get to with a pressure washer. Since the BW is anything other than "average", the countershaft sprocket is almost completely enclosed and impervious to the ravages of a pressure washer. The Solution: Three jigsaw blades, two band-aids, a new gasket, 12 hand-rubbed coats of lacquer and new hardware (to replace those wonderful phillips-head fasteners made by the Tokyo Margarine Factory in the 80's) and the project is complete. The New Problem: Now the rest of the bike looks like hell. It's been below zero fahrenheit for several weeks. Now it has warmed up and dropped a foot of snow on us. How am I going to find some mud so I can get that part to blend in with the rest of the bike? Regards, Mr. BigWheel __________________ The BigWheel channel - Home of the self-aggrandizing Enduro Alaska videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/MisterBigWheel?feature=mhum

12-13-2012, 02:55 PM	#760
Travrsx Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Oddometer: 25	Anybody happen to have a bw200 parts bike? I could use a few things, mainly an airbox for an electric start model (with battery holder). The previous owner of mine ripped it out and installed a cone filter directly onto the carb... Not going to work for a dirtbike!! Ah the joys of resurrecting 25 year old dirtbikes... __________________ 2000 Suzuki SV650N, 1991 Yamaha TW200, 1993 Honda CR250, 2004 Honda Crf-50, 1986 Yamaha Bw80 (x2), 1999 Yamaha BWS-50 Zuma

12-13-2012, 11:47 PM	#762
Mr. BigWheel ^OP b00b Joined: Mar 2009 Location: South central Alaska Oddometer: 541	Perhaps this gentleman would have the parts you require: http://hickory.craigslist.org/mcy/3474837201.html It is a sign of a certain sickness that I know that someone is selling a BW in Hickory. Someone help me! Reagards, Mr. BigWheel __________________ The BigWheel channel - Home of the self-aggrandizing Enduro Alaska videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/MisterBigWheel?feature=mhum

12-10-2012, 01:25 PM	#751
HairTrigger n00b Joined: Sep 2012 Oddometer: 8	So, has anyone plated the 350? Mine has a full Washington title, and when I do the switch I just have to ask for plates correct?

12-10-2012, 04:38 PM	#752
RWBWheel Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest-Everett Wa. Oddometer: 45	I have a Wa, state title and license plate for a 85 -200 and it has been plated for 27 years , when i bought it the gal at licensing just transferred it because it was plated before..dont think you can get one plated that had not been in the past...i am going to add turn signal's with L.E.D. flush mounts and a horn to be more compliant. I just know some patrolman is going to have a fit that the tires are not rated though...just a matter of time before that confrontation with the man..i figure its grandfathered in at this point as im not using it on highways ......

12-11-2012, 08:36 AM	#755
yokoboko n00b Joined: Dec 2012 Oddometer: 1	try this way http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/support and then on owners handbook to the left

12-12-2012, 06:46 PM	#758
Duster11 n00b Joined: Dec 2012 Oddometer: 9	New guy here - just bought a 1986 BW200 with about 40 hours on it. Need to redo the primary chain, then it'll be ready to go. Great thread with lots of good info! PS - also have a Rokon Trailbreaker. I'll compare the 2 bikes once the 200 is going.

12-14-2012, 12:28 AM	#763
RWBWheel Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest-Everett Wa. Oddometer: 45	B.W's for sale I am selling 1 of my 1985 200's-very good shape in Everett wa.. also saw these on craigslist for more folks out there to join the asylum.. 12-13-2012 Bend Or. - 1987 200E $1600 Naches Wa. -1985 200N $1300 Boise Id. - 1986 200E $1500 Spokane Wa. - 1987 350E $2500 Thousandoaks Ca.1985 200N $1200 most look in very good to excellent shape..

12-14-2012, 10:09 AM	#765
Mr. BigWheel ^OP b00b Joined: Mar 2009 Location: South central Alaska Oddometer: 541	You ride with shoestrings? I usually just ride with losers and miscreants. On that note: Hey Cliff, are we still on for tomorrow? Regards, Mr. BigWheel __________________ The BigWheel channel - Home of the self-aggrandizing Enduro Alaska videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/MisterBigWheel?feature=mhum Mr. BigWheel screwed with this post 12-14-2012 at 10:30 AM

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