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  • November 26, 2008 at 1:25 am #113126

    Anonymous

    I reckon if it had Yamaha badging you would have a better bike. But thats coming from someone that has only ever had Yamaha’s so my opinion could be a little tainted.

    Champo offered me a ride on the TM once. I had to decline. I’m not that good a rider.

    November 26, 2008 at 1:26 am #113127

    Anonymous

    Shame. If I was looking at getting another bike I have to admit i would think about a two smoker. The TM would be top of the list, or at least it would have been until they swapped the forks out for what I can only percieve (with no experience to back this up) as a weaker product in the front forks.

    Would be good to hear what an owner thinks of the new bike though. Especially if they had previously owned the Ohlins set-up TM.

    November 26, 2008 at 1:31 am #113132

    Anonymous

    DanD wrote:

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    Champo offered me a ride on the TM once. I had to decline. I’m not that good a rider.

    I’m offended now. It seems Champo has offered everyone a ride on the TM except me. All he will let me ride is his ute tomorrow night :p

    November 26, 2008 at 1:35 am #113133

    Greg
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    He offered me a ride the day I had the CRF up there, he like the rest of us doesnt like you Moto

    TB

    November 26, 2008 at 1:47 am #113135

    Anonymous

    I know he did, that’s why I said he has offered everyone a go but me! In fairness he has seen me ride ;)

    November 26, 2008 at 7:22 pm #113137

    Anonymous

    freinds don’t let freinds, ride tm’s

    i only offer rides to those i expect, not to accept

    but be aware, i have been known to forget my duty of care

    November 26, 2008 at 8:28 pm #113179

    Anonymous

    Don’t cry Moto. I’m sure Champo will give you a go one day. You might have to be extra special NICE on your trip up to the Christmas party.

    You like the sexy times don’t you. NICE. High 5

    November 26, 2008 at 8:38 pm #113182

    Anonymous

    hang on here, just because i have made obt more highbrow by introducing poetic posts. it is not like we are going to be spooning this weekend or anything like that.

    November 26, 2008 at 10:15 pm #113184

    Anonymous

    Hello Mr Dan. High five!!

    Champo – I might sleep in with TB instead ;)

    May 17, 2009 at 9:24 am #112712

    alan
    Member

    champo35 wrote:

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    what mods could you do to a bike that already has all the best gear?

    put the best rider on it. that is where tms fall short. certainly true in my case

    just test rode a couple of TMs a 250 and a 300 am thinking of getting a two stroke next would go the 250 over the 300.just wondering what the spare parts availability and pricing is like.as champo said they don t need many mods but have the hardest seat i have ever sat on on a moterbike

    May 17, 2009 at 9:36 am #134613

    Dean
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    Rocket Im pretty sure the 07 GAS GAS seat is carved from fossilized iron bark:blink: (padded bike pants and talcum powder is a must) Why the 250 over the 300? When it comes to resale I think the 300 would be easier to sell. Very nice bikes and Cross country are good guys.

    Ollie

    May 17, 2009 at 9:55 am #134616

    alan
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    i rode a 09 300 gas gas to Ollie it was a very nice bike and would prably be a better bike over a long day than the tm s .the gas gas seat was a lot better than the TMs .its just with my height the tm fitted like a glove and the gas gas was a bit cramped for me .i just prefered the tm250 think the tm300 had to much power for me.the gas gas 300 would be my 2nd choice out of those 3 bikes .

    May 17, 2009 at 10:04 am #134623

    Dean
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    The Gas Gas is a great trailbike especially with the six speed box,and I agree it is a bit shorter than the TM,but nothing a set of bar raisers wouldnt fix, Im 176cm and it suits me as is I know your a bigun:laugh: I think the TM’s have had their power toned down this year to make them more rideable, there is also a new power valve adjuster out now that can give you up to 16 different settings when combined with the map switch. What ever you decide mate cant go wrong with both brands.

    Ollie

    May 17, 2009 at 10:17 am #134614

    Anonymous

    white rocket wrote:

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    what are the spare parts availability and pricing is like

    i live a short walk from dealers that sell, hondas, suzukis, bmws, yamahas, kawasakis, aprilias and ktms. there is also a gas gas and husky dealer near my work.

    the tm dealer is an hour away

    however i find the tm is the fastest to get parts for.
    because they are the importer, and mail the parts to me
    i can phone them or send them and email in the morning and often have the parts in my letter box by the time i get home from work. SAME DAY!!!

    i find that the price is fair. considering the quality of most of the parts

    May 17, 2009 at 10:19 am #134626

    alan
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    i got plenty of time to think about it ollie but the extra gear on the gas gas has got me thinking love the 6th gear on my ktm and the TM seat is hard

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