I'd like to match one against my Husky 144. That would be interesting. Anyone know of a 144 TM in the USA? My son has a 2003 TM85 that outruns his KX85, but it can't run the same times in the woods. The older minis have a 125 size frame with smaller forks and swingarm. Strange to look at.
the new (ok 2013 TM85) is amazing , I have touchy feelyed it but did not see it run. its a piece of fine moto art. Pete has at least one 144 in house. call Pete at motoman in upland ca.
Only TM I have ever ridden other than an older 300 which i did not like the motor (think there was something wrong with the powervalve on that one) was a 07 TM MX530F with ohlins and steel frame and it was freaking awesome. Still dream about that monster.
Meow! I've always loved them but couldn't justify the price when comparing them to a comparable Husky .....
Awesome machines. I have an alloy frame EN300 and although it isn't as easy to work on as a 2t Husky it's certainly doable. A husky is just soooooooooo easy to work on, all should be like that.
Here's some text on changes, ETC. Funny, text says they come with KYBsss forks (sweet), but you can clearly see "Marzocchi" stickers on them. These are probably pics of some euro-spec machines and the US spec bikes get the KYB stuff as speced by Ventrano. http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/...014-MOTORCYCLE-LINE-MINIS-TWOSTROK-10569.aspx
