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Two Stroke Motocross Forum => General Two Stroke Talk => Topic started by: JohnN on April 14, 2010, 09:27:24 AM

Title: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: JohnN on April 14, 2010, 09:27:24 AM
Check it out....

http://tmracingmotorcycles.com/2010/04/barker-bros-cycles-mike-leavitt-shows-the-250fs-how-its-done/ (http://tmracingmotorcycles.com/2010/04/barker-bros-cycles-mike-leavitt-shows-the-250fs-how-its-done/)

 ;D
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: ferrahount 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.
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: eprovenzano on April 14, 2010, 12:43:34 PM
That would have been a fun race to watch...  Congrates Mike.
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: meger z on April 14, 2010, 02:23:32 PM
well done!
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: offroader 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.
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: JohnN 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!!

(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af58/Two_Stroke_Motocross/Mike-John-Roger-Ricky.png)

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.

(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af58/Two_Stroke_Motocross/250ExpertStart.png)

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

Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: TotalNZ on April 14, 2010, 07:02:35 PM
Awesome job Mike, represent.
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: rookie on April 15, 2010, 08:07:14 AM
is this the TM125 with EFI ?

either way, it is great job done!   :D
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: JohnN 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.
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: 2smoker on April 15, 2010, 03:06:08 PM
Next time John..we need some footage... I fucking luv it! :P
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: rookie on April 15, 2010, 09:57:56 PM
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.

 ;D
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: burn1986 on April 16, 2010, 08:18:30 AM
What are they not racing the TM150? Is it legal in this race?
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: JohnN on April 16, 2010, 08:37:18 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)
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: burn1986 on April 16, 2010, 01:02:34 PM
Nah, that 125 is badness!. You kicked some major butt. Good job!
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: Out of Order on April 16, 2010, 09:20:53 PM
Glad to see Mike kicking ass on the 125.  :D
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: offroader on April 16, 2010, 09:25:11 PM
John,the pleasure was mine.Looking forward to the next one.Yes i have the coolest t-shirt period!I wear it with pride.I must say i look pretty good in it also. :P lol

A 144 top would bolt on there in the future. :D
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: ford832 on April 17, 2010, 04:34:32 AM
Cooooolllll.Congrats guys. 8)
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: JohnN on April 17, 2010, 06:41:32 AM
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A 144 top would bolt on there in the future.

This is not the case! The 144 has different center cases, crank and many other parts... I know... we looked it up!!  :o :o

Mainly because we were thinking it would be great if you could change configurations from different race series having different displacement rules.

Honestly we were disappointed in that fact... although it shows that TM believes that the 144 deserves to have a stronger bottom end to ensure that the 144 is bullet proof!
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: ford832 on April 17, 2010, 09:02:04 AM
You could still likely go up to a 134 though-more is better!I don't know who does that now or if they do TM-maxpower maybe?
Title: Re: TM 125MX First Race
Post by: offroader on April 19, 2010, 07:54:03 PM
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A 144 top would bolt on there in the future.

This is not the case! The 144 has different center cases, crank and many other parts... I know... we looked it up!!  :o :o

Mainly because we were thinking it would be great if you could change configurations from different race series having different displacement rules.

Honestly we were disappointed in that fact... although it shows that TM believes that the 144 deserves to have a stronger bottom end to ensure that the 144 is bullet proof!

Bummer! :(I should have known you looked it up already.