tf125 help needed

[F5 Dave]

Debbie, Baabra, Harmony. They've all enjoyed a ride on a mud-bug to the top paddock for a romantic interlude with the friendly farmer.
What goes in the the top paddock. . .

[Flettner]

In the real world stick to Dave's advice, if you want to finish and do well. TF will respond well to even a mild hot up.
What I have in mind likely wont even finish an event. By the time it spreads hot burning bits all over the place, won't be invited back I bet.

TF, the sensible choice actually.

[F5 Dave]

Well the sensible choice would be a DT125 if you can find one. Full reed barrel and better crank parts, better piston. Probably better handling .

[Flettner]

Better handling? Really.

[F5 Dave]

I've ridden neither as dirtbikes (I did say 'probably') but applying my bias the Yamaha was designed as a trailbike, the TF as a farmbike. Like an AG vs DT. But single shock can probably be built up ok.

Full reed is always nice for throttle response.

I mean, look at what we are talking about. Like the two drunk guys at 2am.. "you take the ugly one. I'll take the really ugly one."

[Flettner]

But single shock can probably be built up ok.

Against the rules, and rest assured, I will be that guy, the rule monitor.

[gwynfryn]

Against the rules, and rest assured, I will be that guy, the rule monitor.

Non linkage monoshock is all good in Hustler class.

[F5 Dave]

So this with a DT engine.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...5?bof=zvbUhTny


Or . . . A late model YZ with the best but legal front end grafted on with a drum. Then remove the shock linkage and buy the best twin shocks you can afford with new brackets.

And fit a DT engine.

Or. . And I've done a short search for rules and only found a Facebook waste of time, but I think Flet knows where I'm going with this. . .

Either mill the YZ barrel and add cooling fins, or cast an aircooled barrel.

[gwynfryn]

So this with a DT engine.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...5?bof=zvbUhTny


Or . . . A late model YZ with the best but legal front end grafted on with a drum. Then remove the shock linkage and buy the best twin shocks you can afford with new brackets.

And fit a DT engine.

Or. . And I've done a short search for rules and only found a Facebook waste of time, but I think Flet knows where I'm going with this. . .

Either mill the YZ barrel and add cooling fins, or cast an aircooled barrel.

Yep lots of options.
From my experience of riding vinduro over the last couple of years hp doesn't count for that much. Sharp tyres, reliability and a little talent does.

[F5 Dave]

Bah!

Technology and one upmanship for the win.

And Flet hasn't even started to talk about Hooky fuel that helps cool air-cooled bikes disproportionately.

[F5 Dave]

Against the rules, and rest assured, I will be that guy, the rule monitor.

Yeah, well I see you 40hp and match you 32 and 20 less kg.


This really is the best thread currently.

When do we start smack talking?

[Flettner]

Non linkage monoshock is all good in Hustler class.

Is it? Right change of plans then on the frame.

[Flettner]

Yep lots of options.
From my experience of riding vinduro over the last couple of years hp doesn't count for that much. Sharp tyres, reliability and a little talent does.

You are completely correct.

But thats not the point, I want something just a little different, I like the engineering challenge, and I'd like 40HP thankyou.

Im thinking ahead for when VMX follows this wonderful class template. Haha, they won't know what hit them.

[Flettner]

Non linkage monoshock is all good in Hustler class.

You work that TF properly, you could have an excess of 20HP, that would surely help, on the hills.

[Flettner]

Yeah, well I see you 40hp and match you 32 and 20 less kg.


This really is the best thread currently.

When do we start smack talking?

Reckon you would get 32HP from a TF? Im not so sure.