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Actually, the T-Dub is not all that great in the sand, as the front tire tends to "plow" or wash out in the loose stuff. And it is indeed a lot of fun. For my "real" trail bike I have my DR650, which is also awesome but I do lose my nerve sometimes in the sand, as I'm too old and too big to wipe out without dire consequences. Thus, the short, slow bikes makes it easy to paddle around and keep upright. Plus it is geared (nicely) low....
Suspension is a limiting factor on the T-dub, as is seat comfort (which would not be a problem on the VanVan), while the Dr is nice and plush
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Wow. I have to admit, this is one bike that I don't get. It's objectively not attractive, primarily due to its tires...in what ways does form follow function and how does that make it beautiful?
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(07-24-2018, 12:03 PM)DaSwami_imp Wrote: Actually, the T-Dub is not all that great in the sand, as the front tire tends to "plow" or wash out in the loose stuff. And it is indeed a lot of fun. For my "real" trail bike I have my DR650, which is also awesome but I do lose my nerve sometimes in the sand, as I'm too old and too big to wipe out without dire consequences. Thus, the short, slow bikes makes it easy to paddle around and keep upright. Plus it is geared (nicely) low....
Suspension is a limiting factor on the T-dub, as is seat comfort (which would not be a problem on the VanVan), while the Dr is nice and plush
That is with the stock tire, which also follows rain grooves on the street.
Many on the TW200Forum recommend the Shinko SR241. Some the Shinko 244
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I rented a TW about 30 years ago in McCall, ID, to plod along some trails one afternoon with my wife on the back. We had a great time and the bike worked great two-up. I've never ridden one, but it reminded me of a 2WD Rokon -- quite adept at low-speed trail riding, easy to control and quite forgiving, and able to traverse obstacles without breaking a sweat. We weren't flying but we were smiling.
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i saw the van in person and immediately thought Cow Pasture!
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I always liked the TW200 and wanted one to hunt the swamps near my home " some of you have seen the photo of my CL350 with an 8 point buck on the back " .
the problem we have here in Florida with the air cooled off road bikes is crossing the very cold creeks . I lost my XL600R twice to the same cold creek . even though the frame held and cooled oil it still warped the cylinder plunging it into a cold creek .
took this fool twice to confirm my theory
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Salesman at the local Triumph dealership rides one, fun looking bike. Then again I always covet more bikes, I guess that’s a common trait with all of us.
