Post by: twosmoke595 on April 03, 2013, 04:45:24 AM
and who the riders are?
"Great title sponsor, 3 2013 KTM 250 SX's, 3 great riders and 5 outdoor rounds.. Sound good? Who's ready?""
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=506264419408995&set=a.164716316897142.29926.150341595001281&type=1&theater
Post by: Charles Owens on April 03, 2013, 06:21:54 AM
Lots of moving parts to put together, but we made it happen!
6 KTM 250SX's (3 practice, 3 race)
We have added a 3rd bike/rider due to the overwhelming want from riders and sponsors.
We should be able to give complete sponsor/rider details very soon, just have to button a few things up.
We're hoping to meet as many of you guys as possible at the 5 rounds, thanks for the support!
Post by: shanes on April 03, 2013, 10:46:37 AM
?? it's sounding better and better all the time
Post by: fabbo on April 03, 2013, 11:32:44 AM
Post by: eprovenzano on April 03, 2013, 01:14:12 PM
We're hoping to meet as many of you guys as possible at the 5 rounds, thanks for the support!
I too am looking forward to it Charles. I'll see you at High Point Raceway, and hopefully a few others on this board...
Looking forward to supporting the TSM effort. I expect to not have a voice left by races end as I'll be hooting and yelling as the 2ST Katooms dust some strokers.
Post by: SachsGS on April 03, 2013, 03:08:45 PM
Post by: RoseCityMadMan on April 03, 2013, 07:00:17 PM
Post by: Charles Owens on April 03, 2013, 07:22:24 PM
If you guys ever get out to Washougal in the future, I will definitely be there!
Well, it's starting to look like we will have backing for full seasons in '14. I'm sure we'll see you there!
Post by: RoseCityMadMan on April 03, 2013, 07:32:17 PM
Well, it's starting to look like we will have backing for full seasons in '14. I'm sure we'll see you there!
The planning of a Bad Ass weekend has been set in motion!
Post by: _X_ on April 03, 2013, 10:25:50 PM
Post by: motoxr377 on April 04, 2013, 03:22:21 AM
Post by: Brap on April 04, 2013, 03:32:59 AM
Post by: Coop on April 04, 2013, 11:46:13 AM
Post by: eprovenzano on April 04, 2013, 12:56:10 PM
If you guys ever get out to Washougal in the future, I will definitely be there!
Well, it's starting to look like we will have backing for full seasons in '14. I'm sure we'll see you there!
That is great news Charles.
Post by: citabjockey on April 04, 2013, 04:53:21 PM
Post by: Charles Owens on April 04, 2013, 06:44:24 PM
Sikk Shades By Eddie Bauer Jr as our title sponsor.
Ryan Smith #831
Robby Marshall #82
Mike Sottile #515
http://twostrokemotocross.com/2013/04/tsm-welcomes-eddie-bauer-jr-and-robby-marshall-82-for-outdoors
Post by: cnrcpla on April 04, 2013, 07:47:05 PM
Post by: _X_ on April 04, 2013, 10:00:08 PM
Post by: scotty dog on April 04, 2013, 10:20:50 PM
Post by: Charles Owens on April 05, 2013, 12:43:08 AM
are stotile and the marshall racing the wick on their own charles?
Yeah. Robby is running all 12 rounds, 5 with us. I would assume Sottile will be at Southwick as well on a 450.
Robby will have a clear advantage, he will already have 2 rounds under his belt and in the groove by our 1st round.
Should be a good summer!
Post by: _X_ on April 05, 2013, 01:32:51 AM
Post by: ktm150rippa on April 05, 2013, 07:00:26 AM
are stotile and the marshall racing the wick on their own charles?
Yeah. Robby is running all 12 rounds, 5 with us. I would assume Sottile will be at Southwick as well on a 450.
Robby will have a clear advantage, he will already have 2 rounds under his belt and in the groove by our 1st round.
Should be a good summer!
Is he running all 12 on a two stroke? Also, question about the team? Are these guys bringing their own mechanics or do y'all have other guys doing the bike work?
Post by: Charles Owens on April 05, 2013, 01:34:00 PM
Mike Soudas from Cycle Playground (Our engine builder) and I will be the mechanics.
Post by: art.olivier.7 on March 05, 2013, 12:18:17 AM
Post by: chump6784 on March 05, 2013, 02:46:20 AM
Post by: Charles Owens on March 05, 2013, 02:46:44 AM
Did KTM homologate the 2013 250SX?
Yes, a few months ago. We were very happy to see it happen.
Post by: Stusmoke on March 05, 2013, 03:34:54 AM
Post by: citabjockey on March 05, 2013, 04:30:23 AM
Going to be glued to your team's progress Charles!
Did KTM homologate the 2013 250SX?
Yes, a few months ago. We were very happy to see it happen.
Post by: eprovenzano on April 08, 2013, 04:47:36 PM
I'd like to think my endless msg's and emails had a little something to do with it.
Sometimes you need to be persistent, (in other words a PAIN IN THE ASS) to get things accomplished...
Post by: Stusmoke on April 08, 2013, 10:17:26 PM
Post by: twosmoke595 on April 08, 2013, 10:40:18 PM
Are you allowed 300 ccs for the two stoke in the 450 class? Is that a thing?
nope, 250cc 2 stroke, or 450 and below 4 stroke
Post by: citabjockey on April 08, 2013, 11:33:56 PM
Are you allowed 300 ccs for the two stoke in the 450 class? Is that a thing?
nope, 250cc 2 stroke, or 450 and below 4 stroke
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on April 09, 2013, 12:01:08 AM
Post by: Stusmoke on April 09, 2013, 12:17:15 AM
Are you allowed 300 ccs for the two stoke in the 450 class? Is that a thing?
nope, 250cc 2 stroke, or 450 and below 4 stroke
Lol! Just proves how blatantly unfair that is. All the advantages fall on the side of the thumper. Torque, Horsepower, powerband, everything is in favour of the thumper. Spineless wastes of air the AMA is.
Post by: msmola2002 on April 09, 2013, 12:40:34 AM
Post by: Stusmoke on April 09, 2013, 01:01:23 AM
Post by: eprovenzano on April 09, 2013, 01:28:28 PM
Post by: rlaj1004 on April 09, 2013, 02:57:29 PM
I think my newly completed CR125 will be up for sale shortly. I don't want any of my money tied to Honda.
As for 2 strokes this year racing, Awesome news. I think in Motocross especially, the rider is more important than the bike. Several times last year the top 250 riders posted faster times than 75% of the 450 riders.
Congrats TSM and good luck
Post by: riffraff on April 09, 2013, 03:14:22 PM
Post by: eprovenzano on April 09, 2013, 07:23:11 PM
They hated 2 strokes, but needed to be competitive, so the Honda Elsinore was born... Yes they made some great bikes, like your 125, but they still wanted to be a 4 stroke only company. Doug Henry made the MX world stand on its ear with the 400 thumper, and Honda not only jumped on the bandwagon, they helped build the bandwagon. They have a lot of influence / clout in the motosports world. What Honda wants, they usually get. BUT... the tide is turning... more and more riders are realizing the excessive costs associated with racing a stroker. More and more are realizing that racing a smokers is so much more fun. For us mere mortals, its the fun factor that keeps me riding... I know I'll be in the back of the pack, but I'll have the biggest grin on my face... 
Post by: Stusmoke on April 09, 2013, 10:57:32 PM
I am relatively new here but I have sure noticed a common theme. Honda as a company sucks A*&
I think my newly completed CR125 will be up for sale shortly. I don't want any of my money tied to Honda.
As for 2 strokes this year racing, Awesome news. I think in Motocross especially, the rider is more important than the bike. Several times last year the top 250 riders posted faster times than 75% of the 450 riders.
Congrats TSM and good luck
You've got a good bike mate, don't get rid of it! I've got a 2001 CR125. But I don't pay honda a cent in terms of maintenance. Well I think I bought a gasket off them once.
Post by: Jeram on April 10, 2013, 12:30:13 AM
He blames the MFG's... (cough, choke, HONDA, cough)... Remember not to long ago, KTM had to sign off on the issue of not putting a rider on a 250SX bike. The other MFG's (Honda) put a lot of pressure on KTM to run 4 stroke only bikes.
Can you prove this?
I dont mean this in an argumentative way, Id just like to read more about this if there are cold hard facts and quotes etc?
Post by: zdog636 on April 10, 2013, 01:19:27 AM
IMG_0515 by zdog636, on Flickr
IMG_0517 by zdog636, on Flickr
Post by: twosmoke595 on April 10, 2013, 02:40:07 AM
Post by: ktm150rippa on April 10, 2013, 03:26:19 AM
Post by: Jeram on April 10, 2013, 04:34:25 AM
expanding the fleet.
Post by: msmola2002 on April 10, 2013, 04:42:19 AM
What's the name on that number plate?
Z. DeSormeau
Post by: Charles Owens on April 10, 2013, 05:35:42 AM
Post by: art.olivier.7 on April 10, 2013, 03:16:27 PM
Pro Circuit factory pipe. Lets the bike pull in high RPMs where the stocker and FMF pipes sign-off.
Pro Circuit shorty. Makes the power more responsive. Not sure if it will pass the new two meter test.
Dick's oval carb. More power.