Post by: Charles Owens on May 01, 2013, 10:25:08 PM
Thanks to all of these sponsors coming on board mid season, they are all excited for the effort. Consider them next time you order!
Feel free to use this thread to ask questions or just check out the pictures and videos coming soon.
Post by: SwapperMX on May 02, 2013, 01:18:37 AM
Post by: shanes on May 02, 2013, 01:25:15 AM
Post by: motoxr377 on May 03, 2013, 01:57:49 PM
hit GoPro up for camera's so you can upload the onboard footage from the riders for each race
That's a must! See you at the nats
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 03, 2013, 04:53:26 PM
move along..nothing to see here
Post by: Charles Owens on May 03, 2013, 05:51:13 PM
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 03, 2013, 06:20:17 PM
Proof for the back door of our hauler wrap
Looks good charles!
Post by: citabjockey on May 03, 2013, 07:56:25 PM
Do you have a google calendar for this effort? You could put in the race days each rider will attend to help us follow. Can't wait for news!
Post by: mxracer239 on May 04, 2013, 02:15:54 PM
Post by: Charles Owens on May 05, 2013, 05:40:11 AM
Post by: citabjockey on May 05, 2013, 02:30:53 PM
Are the bikes going to be clones or is there some customization for each rider? Do you plan to vary just for experimentation sake -- like one bike is the HP king another is more of a torque master? You could use the data on which bike does best for following races and seasons. Just curious.
Late night in the shop! Busy day for the triplets tomorrow/today. Motors heading to Cycle Playground, Suspension to WP USA and frames to Advanced Coating Solutions.
Post by: Charles Owens on May 05, 2013, 03:55:00 PM
Motors/carbs are heading to Cycle Playground now, we should be able to begin testing/tuning this weekend.. if everything goes right.
Post by: Charles Owens on May 06, 2013, 12:34:48 AM
The Nihilo gas caps look good!
Post by: eprovenzano on May 06, 2013, 01:49:00 PM
... Loving the "triplets"
Post by: _X_ on May 06, 2013, 11:29:08 PM
Post by: DESERTFOX19 on May 07, 2013, 12:05:23 AM
Post by: lauterbacher on May 07, 2013, 12:46:37 AM
that they don't want to say. I do believe that there is 2 stroke momentum buildlng and that some success in the U.S. with a large market could help push KTM to push there 2 stroke RD forward.
At least I hope so.
Post by: Charles Owens on May 07, 2013, 06:06:47 PM
Nihilo Brake Tips
Wheel sets from Dubya
Cycle Playground digging in
3's
Frmaes will be back from Powder Coat Friday
Post by: Coop on May 08, 2013, 11:48:40 AM
Good stuff Charles! Keep the pics flowing
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Post by: Charles Owens on May 08, 2013, 12:54:01 PM
They are black/orange the lighting makes it look gray. They are the same black as the YZ and the project bikes.
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on May 08, 2013, 01:02:06 PM
Post by: Charles Owens on May 08, 2013, 01:43:52 PM
What's the full list of things your having done to these bikes? doesnt seem like there will be any KTM left.
Here's the easiest way to answer that.
Powersport Grafx - Bike graphics and hauler wrap
WP USA - 'A' kit suspension
Boyesen - Rad Valves
Wiseco - Pistons and Gaskets
ProX - Connecting Rods
FMF - Pipes
Dubya USA - Wheel Sets, Orange Talon hubs/black spokes/Orange nipples/Black DID rims
Spazztic Clothing - TSM Apparel
ALLRedy Canopies - Canopies, Flags and banners
MX Traction Seating - Seat Covers
Sleepy Hollow MX Park - Support
Spectro Oils - premix, oils, lubes
Mika Metals - Sprockets, handlebars
DT1 Air Filters - Filters and alluminum filter cages
Cycle Playground - Engine build/mechanic
Rekluse - Manual Core clutches
Nihilo Concepts - Billet goodies
Devol - glide plates, radiator braces and billet goodies
RacePro USA - Fuel cans and fuel coolers
IMS - Pegs
We are replacing the stock 4 piece metal cooling T's in the frame with a solid 1 piece silicone part.
Renthal Gold chains, Dunlops, Orange KTM Racing levers and other misc goods from the amazing KTM Powerparts catalog.
I'm sure I'm forgetting plenty, I'll add as parts finish coming in.
Post by: eprovenzano on May 08, 2013, 05:26:10 PM
Post by: Charles Owens on May 08, 2013, 06:46:25 PM
So what's left that's stock, the frame???
Yeah, bit its being coated orange
Post by: Charles Owens on May 08, 2013, 07:03:20 PM
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 10, 2013, 02:09:48 AM
nothing says we're here to kick 4 stroke butt, like some fresh candy from the candy store
Post by: Charles Owens on May 10, 2013, 09:57:02 PM
DT1 Filter Cage
Post by: SwapperMX on May 11, 2013, 11:25:38 AM
Bring on the outdoors !!
Post by: Lolerbabop on May 11, 2013, 12:42:00 PM
What are those even good for?
Oh! And imo you guys should have painted the sub frame and swingarm black.
Post by: Charles Owens on May 11, 2013, 03:06:45 PM
What are those even good for?
Oh! And imo you guys should have painted the sub frame and swingarm black.
They are aluminum, more rigid that the OEM plastic cage offers a better seal with no added weight.
Powder coating the swingarm and subframe would have looked good.. on a show bike
Post by: Lolerbabop on May 11, 2013, 04:42:24 PM
It would have looked good on a race bike also.
Powder coating the swingarm and subframe would have looked good.. on a show bike
Marshall's proof from www.ridepg.comThese would look nice... On a show bike.
Post by: scotty dog on May 11, 2013, 05:16:08 PM
can't wait to see em finished
Post by: Charles Owens on May 11, 2013, 05:36:30 PM
Then they would get chipped and look real bad.
Post by: Lolerbabop on May 11, 2013, 05:40:16 PM
It would have looked great on the race bikes, for a moto or two.Use cheap paint.
Post by: Charles Owens on May 13, 2013, 06:37:56 PM
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 14, 2013, 02:29:03 AM
It would have looked great on the race bikes, for a moto or two.Use cheap paint.
and have it look even more crap afterwards? lol
Post by: Charles Owens on May 14, 2013, 07:30:05 PM
Mike Sottile's bike coming together
Post by: Charles Owens on May 15, 2013, 08:23:44 PM
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on May 15, 2013, 08:26:37 PM
Post by: Charles Owens on May 15, 2013, 08:46:11 PM
Yes we have extra top ends/gaskets, we're expecting tear downs
Post by: citabjockey on May 15, 2013, 10:17:12 PM
When do you get your 380 motors for them?
Post by: motoxr377 on May 17, 2013, 12:12:58 AM
Post by: Coop on May 17, 2013, 01:21:32 AM
Post by: Charles Owens on May 21, 2013, 03:49:42 PM
Post by: Charles Owens on May 21, 2013, 04:56:58 PM
Post by: eprovenzano on May 21, 2013, 05:02:33 PM
Post by: motoman356 on May 21, 2013, 05:20:35 PM
Post by: lauterbacher on May 21, 2013, 05:29:26 PM
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 21, 2013, 05:42:12 PM
Charles have you thought about sponsorship from APT Billet smart carbs on those bikes.
pretty sure at this point its not a matter of getting sponsored by them, but a matter of getting the carbs in hand
Post by: Charles Owens on May 21, 2013, 06:30:44 PM
Post by: eprovenzano on May 21, 2013, 08:02:20 PM
STOP IT CHARLES!!!! I've already ruined one keyboard from drooling over the triplets....
After I re-read my post, It got me thinking that my statement can be taken in different ways..
Post by: Coop on May 21, 2013, 09:28:56 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on May 22, 2013, 06:48:55 AM
Post by: TMKIWI on May 22, 2013, 08:13:42 AM
I've already ruined one keyboard from drooling over the triplets....
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, triplets.
What sites are you watching.
Bikes look good btw.
Post by: bearorso on May 22, 2013, 09:12:45 AM
Yeah, we would love to have them. They sent one out to us yesterday for testing
Charles, have you shown APT / SmartCarb the extent of your Team efforts?
I can't see how they couldn't sponsor you with product for the 3 bikes - as, from my extensive readings of the various threads on other sites, they are providing carbs to people that have next to no profile. Now, whether or not it's free carbs, or carbs at a significant discount, I don't know - but I do know, a mate of mine, got a significant discount on five SmartCarbs, after I told him of them, and he contacted them. Maybe he's a seriously talented "spinner", and you are much more modest?
If you've approached them, and shown them your efforts, I'm truly disappointed in Corey and his company, if they have not given you product backing. You're not requesting funds as well, to run items on your bikes? Sorry if that's insulting you, by the way.
Post by: Charles Owens on May 23, 2013, 04:52:11 AM
Ours shipped on the 22nd, we will be testing it as soon as it arrives.
Post by: citabjockey on May 23, 2013, 05:00:10 AM
Have you run into any issues with the builds?
How soon till your riders get some saddle time?
Watching with Keen Interest!
Post by: Charles Owens on May 23, 2013, 05:30:30 AM
No issues with the builds, the KTM's have been a pleasure to work on. From a mechanics view they are amazing machines.
They are all ready, we will be at WP USA testing next week until Muddy Creek.
Sottile is currently at SOB, Robby is heading back after the race this weekend. I do know the guys should have more time on the bikes, but it was out of my control.
We're just starting out, if this was just a one race deal like Daytona it would be worse. After Muddy Creek we will keep testing until our last round at Unadilla. Then we put our plans together for next year, which is already looking great.
We have awesome track side support at most of the rounds from several sponsors. June will be the craziest month of my life, but I can't wait!
Post by: Coop on May 23, 2013, 01:06:05 PM
My arm will still be in a sling but I'm going try to make it to Mount Morris. Not sure I can swing a pitt pass (wife is coming so everything doubled for me haha) but I'll be there with my old original TSM shirt on you gave me lol.
Post by: eprovenzano on May 23, 2013, 01:09:07 PM
June will be the craziest month of my life, but I can't wait!
It will also be one of the most memorable months... I can guarantee you one thing... The team will be cheered at every event... Win, lose or draw, everyone is really excited to hear a two stroke getting is neck wrung... Even my 4 stroke friends are excited to see and hear the smoker on the pro level again.
Remember Charles, take it one step at a time, and keep building off the previous step....
Post by: eprovenzano on May 23, 2013, 01:11:03 PM
Nice!
My arm will still be in a sling but I'm going try to make it to Mount Morris. Not sure I can swing a pitt pass (wife is coming so everything doubled for me haha) but I'll be there with my old original TSM shirt on you gave me lol.
Coop I too plan to attend... We will have to meet up some where... I assume you will be easy to spot... You will be the one in the TSM shirt partially covered with a arm sling...
Post by: Coop on May 23, 2013, 06:12:56 PM
Coop I too plan to attend... We will have to meet up some where... I assume you will be easy to spot... You will be the one in the TSM shirt partially covered with a arm sling...
LOL yep. I'll pm you and Charles my number.
Post by: Charles Owens on May 23, 2013, 06:38:03 PM
Post by: Coop on May 23, 2013, 07:45:44 PM
Post by: citabjockey on May 23, 2013, 10:19:06 PM
Nice!
My arm will still be in a sling but I'm going try to make it to Mount Morris. Not sure I can swing a pitt pass (wife is coming so everything doubled for me haha) but I'll be there with my old original TSM shirt on you gave me lol.
Coop I too plan to attend... We will have to meet up some where... I assume you will be easy to spot... You will be the one in the TSM shirt partially covered with a arm sling...
Post by: Coop on May 24, 2013, 01:16:33 AM
Coop - arm in a sling and wearing the TSM colors? Maybe not the best messaging there....
I'll just tell people I tried to jump a triple on a 4 stroke and came up short so I am switching to 2 strokes when I heal
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Post by: josh.mcbride.754 on May 24, 2013, 08:51:31 PM
Post by: Shawn36 on May 25, 2013, 12:29:26 PM
Post by: Charles Owens on May 25, 2013, 02:27:40 PM
That being said, we will have only Marshall and Sottile in for TN.
Post by: _X_ on May 25, 2013, 03:14:04 PM
Post by: citabjockey on May 25, 2013, 03:58:13 PM
Yeah, we tried to register Ryan several times. He never renewed his license or sent in his waivers. He said he's not ready for Muddy Creek.
That being said, we will have only Marshall and Sottile in for TN.
Post by: Charles Owens on May 25, 2013, 04:08:56 PM
Post by: josh.mcbride.754 on May 25, 2013, 04:59:16 PM
haa jk hope you guys have a good time next weekend.
Post by: coblefutch on May 29, 2013, 09:28:33 PM