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Upgrading the Suspension on the TW200 with Bradley Performance

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The most in depth TW200 Fork Swap Video you are going to see. Absolute step by step guide on removing and replacing the front fork springs on your Yamaha TW200.We cover both stock length springs and longer travel options for your motorcycle fork from Bradley Performance. This video is great for anyone looking into tw200 maintenance or a full suspension service.

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00:00 Start of Video
00:54 Get a Manual
01:04 Make a Damper Rod Tool
01:58 Fork Cap Tech Tip
02:23 Let the teardown begin
04:38 Tech Tip
04:50 Fork Teardown Begins
05:40 Fork Cap Removal
06:06 The Fork Innards
06:38 Damper Rod Removal
08:30 Fork Oil Seal Removal
10:18 Fork Parts and Longer Damper Rods
11:00 Going back Together
12:03 Damper Rod Install
13:44 Fork Seals Install
16:06 Fork Oil Level
17:01 Fork Emulators & Springs
17:35 Fork Cap Install
18:15 Both Forks
18:25 Going Back together
19:18 Fork Cap Height
20:45 Final Reassembly
21:58 Final Look

17 Comments

@jamesmarty6987 8 months ago

Hello Matt and Son. I enjoyed the video you guys did a great job. I've rebuilt a few forks and replaced seals. One thing doing it yourself and another level making a video. I want a tw200. Looks fun.

@billwenzel2161 8 months ago

Nice vid Matt! Hopefully my TW will have suspension upgrades complete by the time I meet you in March at Brad's ride.

@deeluxe8488 8 months ago

Ahh Grasshopper, a fork tube rebuild/upgrade. Mr Duhfactor would be so proud. 🤙

@willmartin4477 8 months ago

Great tutorial. Awesome vid

@frostbitevinnie 8 months ago

Good video! You can also use a 12 mm coupling nut for the dampner rod.

@billgorson7967 8 months ago

Thanks for the video! I've never had a problem on any bike getting that bottom bolt out with an impact. You can then just let it drain out the bottom hole. I replace that bolt and waster, and I don't impact it back on.

@Col-Seb 8 months ago

Excellent. I enjoyed this, does look lot meaner been that little bit higher. rear shock next! and compare it side by side with a stock tdub. Im annoyed because of tariffs and getting Bradley stuff is just gonna be silly expensive now.

@highdesertorion 5 months ago

How did this improve ride quality off road? Think about adding the 2" fork extensions as well? Been watching a lot of your video's thanks for all the info?

@kentuckydualsport3708 8 months ago

Thanks for the video. The only part I’m confused about is what you was doing with the tool that has the syringe. You was mentioning sitting the fork oil but are you taking oil out or adding oil? Thanks so much!

@rogertw200 3 months ago

Hi Matt, Thanks for all your videos, very informative. Got a question.

I've seen that youve done the front suspension (longer rod/springs & emulators) and that you've also upgraded the rear suspension. Which rear shock did u use from Bradley? The Heavy Duty one or the Long Travel Off road shock? I thought the last one seeing your videos.

If you did, does the extra gained lift at the front suspension level out with the lift of the Long Travel rear shock? I thought only the Heavy Duty rear shock increased the lift of the back seat comparable to the lift of the front suspension.

Or does the Long travel shock lifts the back seat as well, so that the riding geometry is still good enough with the increased height of the front suspesion. Thanks in advance.

@ritesideofthefence5857 4 months ago

Does Bradley make a stainless break line made to the proper length as the fork kit lifts

@EricKoch-p8f 8 months ago

Hey Matt! Great how-to video, very thorough. How is the seat height with both the forks and rear suspension? Are you going to lengthen the kick stand? This is where a welder comes in handy. I had to do that with my old XL 500 when I modded the suspension.

@joryv1 8 months ago

Great installation video, Thanks for putting this together. So - the additional 2" Fork Extensions, longer speedo cable and brake hoses are NOT "Required" for this installation?