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Offline JohnN

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TM 125MX First Race
« on: April 14, 2010, 09:27:24 AM »
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2010, 12:10:20 PM »
Amazing John. I knew that little tiddler was fast as hell, but I never expected such a performance against a full field of 250Fs.
Congrats to Mike.
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2010, 12:43:34 PM »
That would have been a fun race to watch...  Congrates Mike.
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2010, 02:23:32 PM »
well done!
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2010, 04:06:52 PM »
It was a very exciting race for sure.The 250 clunkers i mean thumpers were modified. ;D I am looking forward to seeing what Mike can do on that thing with some fine tuning.That race was not only a testament to how good the Tm 2t is but also to Mikes outstanding riding ability.

I wish i could be there for the next race John but i am sure there are many more to come.
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2010, 04:52:06 PM »
offroader - we really appreciate that you drove all the way to New York to hang with us. The way you jumped right in there and pitched in surprised us in wonderful ways. We truly appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you at the track again in the future!!



The photo above shows Mike Leavitt, me, offroader (wearing a cool t-shirt!) and Ricky... we were all checking out Mike's broken clutch lever... tried to fix it, but ran out of time.



This is one of Mike's starts using the YZ250 against the 450F's... it can be done!
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2010, 06:17:49 PM »
Wow, that's outstanding! Massive props to everyone involved!

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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2010, 07:02:35 PM »
Awesome job Mike, represent.
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2010, 08:07:14 AM »
is this the TM125 with EFI ?

either way, it is great job done!   :D
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2010, 09:03:33 AM »
No the TM 125 has a standard carburetor... so guy started the EFI rumor after he read an interview with the TM Racing Team manager... now one at TM has confirmed (or denied) that they are working on an EFI two-stroke...

My illusion was that they would have been testing it at the UEM European 125 Championship, but have not heard anything from someone at the race...

Even with a carburetor that bike is very fast.
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2010, 03:06:08 PM »
Next time John..we need some footage... I fucking luv it! :P
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2010, 09:57:56 PM »
Quote from: John Nicholas on April 15, 2010, 09:03:33 AM
No the TM 125 has a standard carburetor... so guy started the EFI rumor after he read an interview with the TM Racing Team manager... now one at TM has confirmed (or denied) that they are working on an EFI two-stroke...

My illusion was that they would have been testing it at the UEM European 125 Championship, but have not heard anything from someone at the race...

Even with a carburetor that bike is very fast.

very cool,

even with carb, the bike is already flying.

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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2010, 08:18:30 AM »
What are they not racing the TM150? Is it legal in this race?
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2010, 08:37:18 AM »
Quote from: burn1986 on April 16, 2010, 08:18:30 AM
What are they not racing the TM150? Is it legal in this race?

Yes the TM144 is legal in this series... unfortunately, the guy that ordered the bike ... um me... didn't think it through properly before ordering.

Plus it wasn't until much later that I spoke to Mike about actually racing the machine....

Oh well, he'll just have to beat them with the smaller bike!!  :P :P :P

Besides, I can't tell you how upset some of the racers were after being beat by a 125... worse yet a stock 125!! Priceless is the word I would use! 8) 8)
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Re: TM 125MX First Race
« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2010, 01:02:34 PM »
Nah, that 125 is badness!. You kicked some major butt. Good job!
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