TW200 upgrade

[The Harmony]

I'm working on an older late-'80s TW200 and want to convert it to front disc brakes, I also need a right rear turn signal after a slide on wet spruce roots. I am planning to upsize the rear sprocket for better low-speed control, does anyone know good Western salvage yards or used parts sources?

 

[enraged89]

Sounds interesting, and upsizing the rear sprocket will definitely help at low speeds. For parts, try checking local Western salvage yards and eBay

 

[HolidaysInTheSun]

I'm working on an older late-'80s TW200 and want to convert it to front disc brakes, I also need a right rear turn signal after a slide on wet spruce roots. I am planning to upsize the rear sprocket for better low-speed control, does anyone know good Western salvage yards or used parts sources?

hi! have you checked the Southern California Motorcycle Dismantlers in Fontana, CA? they have a massive inventory and specialize in Japanese bikes. You can call them up with the specific part you need, and they often ship

 

[Plan ABC]

Swapping an '80s TW200 to front discs ruins its vintage charm and can open a can of compatibility headaches, sometimes chasing modern upgrades just creates more problems than the stock setup ever had

 

[The Harmony]

Sounds interesting, and upsizing the rear sprocket will definitely help at low speeds. For parts, try checking local Western salvage yards and eBay

Thanks, I'll check eBay and call around to some Western salvage yards, I'm hoping to find decent used parts without breaking the bank, especially for the turn signal and front disc conversion parts

 

[The Harmony]

hi! have you checked the Southern California Motorcycle Dismantlers in Fontana, CA? they have a massive inventory and specialize in Japanese bikes. You can call them up with the specific part you need, and they often ship

I haven't tried them yet, but I'll give Southern California Motorcycle Dismantlers a call. If they've got the parts and can ship, that could save me a lot of time

 

[The Harmony]

Swapping an '80s TW200 to front discs ruins its vintage charm and can open a can of compatibility headaches, sometimes chasing modern upgrades just creates more problems than the stock setup ever had

I get that, keeping the vintage feel is important. I'm aiming for better stopping power and safety, but I'll weigh the trade-offs before committing so I don't end up creating more problems than I solve

 

[enraged89]

I get that, keeping the vintage feel is important. I'm aiming for better stopping power and safety, but I'll weigh the trade-offs before committing so I don't end up creating more problems than I solve

Thats a smart approach, improving safety is key, but keeping the vintage vibe matters too. Are there any specific brake upgrades youre considering that balance both?

 

[AmericanMouth]

@enraged89 I'd probably look at bolt-on disc kits made for the TW200 that keep the stock look. That way you get better stopping power without totally messing with the vintage style.

 

[Alan]

@The Harmony For front disc upgrades, bolt-on kits made specifically for TW200s are usually your best bet. They improve braking without ruining the vintage look. For used parts, eBay and specialized salvage yards like Southern California Motorcycle Dismantlers are great options. Just call ahead to confirm what’s in stock.