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Offline TMKIWI

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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2011, 01:20:27 PM »
Finally people are seeing the light. ;D
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2011, 02:06:20 PM »
I almost had a new 144 a couple years ago until an unplanned expense drained the bike fund.The only thing that bothered me at the time was that I was told you couldn't get a service manual for it-owners manual but that's it.I know it's just a 2t engine but on occasion I've had to refer to all my manuals for specs or certain procedures.Maybe it's not that way anymore?
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2011, 02:57:06 PM »
TM' would be awesome to race in the pro class as well.
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2011, 03:22:09 PM »
How much different are the prices on tm's in the states compared to other bikes. Over here there is $500 difference between the mx 250 and sx 250. The 125's and 144's are a hit dearer but not that much more. My concern would be lack of available after market support. You would really only have the dealer thy would know anything about them.
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2011, 05:25:08 PM »
Over here the parts are very easy to get and most are in stock. I got foopegs for mine overnight. And at half the price as Jap ones.
Aftermarket parts are not a problem as you DON'T NEED ANY.
Consumerbles are not a problem as most you can get from any dealer.
Air Filter- CR250   Front pads-KTM   Rear pads-RMZ etc.

TM's are not as hard to own as you would think.

I have a PDF manual for mine.

Dirtbikeworld.net an Australian forum has lots of info on TM's. I of the guys there helped develope a few things for the Aussie market and seems to know his shit.
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #20 on: March 23, 2011, 06:10:44 PM »
Do you find the engines more maintenance intensive than a Ktm or a jap bike. I don't race but just do go to tracks on weekends an ride. I know they are higher performance but does that mean a lot more maintenance or just a bit more
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #21 on: March 23, 2011, 06:18:44 PM »
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Do you find the engines more maintenance intensive than a Ktm or a jap bike.

You got to change the primary chain every so often
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2011, 07:02:51 PM »
I miss my Maico!
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #23 on: March 23, 2011, 08:50:57 PM »
Most people get 50 hours on a piston. I changed mine at 50 and it still would have done abit more.


Charles, check out this site. Alot of information.

http://www.tmukonline.net/Page/135/tm-racing-quality.html
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #24 on: March 23, 2011, 09:10:28 PM »
Awesome idea!!! My next bike will be a mx 250 or mx 300, looking to get it in the next year or two(depending on getting promoted at work it could be sooner)! I would definitely buy it from you!!!!  8)
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #25 on: March 23, 2011, 09:25:13 PM »
If only I could ever afford to buy a new bike  :(
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #26 on: March 23, 2011, 10:23:05 PM »
As for prices, i know that the TM 300 EN sells for about 7299-7399EUR.
All TM dealers here are really genuine friendly passionate people.
When yu buy a TM here, it will be full setup for you, and propperly jetted.
They want to give you the best possible product. TM = All good!!!
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #27 on: March 23, 2011, 11:29:56 PM »
Yep good move i think.
They are definately great bikes but apparently the Italians can be hard to deal with, so my importer says.
No complaints at all but i did have a few issues and querys and found it hard to get answers.
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #28 on: March 24, 2011, 01:17:29 AM »
Quote from: ktm150rippa on March 23, 2011, 12:34:23 PM
Quote from: SwapperMX on March 23, 2011, 03:07:20 AM

There's one of you everywhere I go. I've still never been able to feel the difference with a link. But if you say so.......

Obviously not fast enough !!    ::)    ;)     8)
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Re: TM Racing
« Reply #29 on: March 24, 2011, 05:30:16 AM »
Charles I'm curious as to the requirements that TM puts on their dealers.  Can you give us some insite as to the requirements, example you need to purchase x number of bikes, parts etc. Please nothing specific $ wise, as that's between you and TM, but I was curious as what the dealers were required to handle...

From a business aspect, now is the time to enter the market...  Sales of thumpers have fallen...  but smokers seem strong.  If you have the right product, you can capitalize on the change in bike preferences.  Many riders are looking for an alternative, KTM smokers are hard to find, and with TM you have a product ready to race the moment they take possession.

I think I speak for the entire forum when I say we wish you nothing but the best with this venture, good luck... 
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