07-24-2016, 10:33 AM | #1351 | |
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I'm sure spinning the counterbanancer takes away a little umph but with these tiny motors, who knows how little. It's neat that you have both bikes to compare and I look forward to the reports as they go along. I don't have a Hawk to compare to but you're sure right when you say how solid of a feel the TT has when you're riding it. For a little bike, it has a very substantial, stable feel to it under you.
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07-24-2016, 07:45 PM | #1352 | |
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As far as going with Wolftrax, I had emailed him months ago, and was discussing riding down to Cabo and back, whereas he would continue on his journey by hopping on the ferry. I am actually thinking of getting my old TMEC back in shape, but Excalibur has one for a super low price. They took it back under warranty a couple years ago, but have since fixed it, but it has been sitting for at least 2 years. They are in the middle of moving warehouses, so I would have to go this week, as they don't want to move it, but that would involve renting a truck and driving the 600 miles there and back.
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07-24-2016, 08:28 PM | #1353 |
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again, culcune, sorry in advance but a couple of things about the csc assembly...
mine was assembled and road-tested by csc, before recrating as were all the units delivered so far. This thread has numerous reports that this has not guaranteed problem free bikes, nor does it mitigate the things that would still have to be done to prepare one for your own expedition. in fact verses my own Hawks, one put together in front of me by a knowledgeable seller, and one done by myself and my bro, we have had fewer issues with the Hawks, save the recent discovery of the stupid mechanical axle bolt swingarm spacer mechanism- which MAY well be the same setup used in the TT250 swingarm, we haven't torn that one down yet. In any even, the mods and prep needed to be done look to be the same, not counting the shock/headset/speedo problems I've found on my tt250, but NOT on the hawks.... ps, that TMEC was(/remains?) a good piece of kit
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07-24-2016, 10:51 PM | #1354 | |
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07-25-2016, 06:59 AM | #1355 |
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Do you think the OHC mill will fit the TT250 frame?
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07-25-2016, 09:44 AM | #1356 |
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TT250 Trail Ride
Rode an excellent trail ride yesterday courtesy of Glenn Morgan (MrGem) on the TT250.
As I'm not particularly skilled, I give it a 7 out of 10 for difficulty. Some pretty steep and rocky climbs and descents. Half-way through the ride I realized it was forward or nothing as going back was not an option. Quite sore this morning, but glad that I rode outside my comfort zone and survived. I'm Pleased so far with the TT250's suspension for my uses, but I could tell that the suspension would probably be inadequate at higher speeds on this particular set of trails. I think the TT250 isn't designed for this type of riding, but it did it OK. Google Map w/GPX track: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?m...zc2I7lh7tzsTd8 Thanks Glenn Cheers, Dan K.
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07-25-2016, 12:48 PM | #1357 |
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this is the question. one would have to have the schematics for the motor for dimensions. first thought is no because of the possible addition to the top of the cylinder due to the overhead cam mech. unless there is plenty of room on the 250tt between the frame and the head. i wouldn't know that, i have a bashan.
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07-25-2016, 01:00 PM | #1358 | |
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07-25-2016, 01:30 PM | #1359 | |
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The fire was north and east of Nederland. Nothing but trees and grass where we were riding.
Cheers, Dan K.
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07-25-2016, 01:58 PM | #1361 |
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dan k...any trail that says "nat forest boundary ridgeline" has to be some serious stuff. thanks for sharing. what kind of technology did you use to track this trek?
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07-25-2016, 02:23 PM | #1362 |
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4/26 order date, being delivered to CT tomorrow, 7/26!
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07-25-2016, 06:56 PM | #1363 | |
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Cheers, Dan K.
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07-25-2016, 07:06 PM | #1364 |
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I calculated the elevation profile for the ride:
Cheers, Dan K.
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07-25-2016, 10:58 PM | #1365 | |
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I would agree on the suspension. Not enough travel for some of the rockier spots. I've not looked at adjusting the suspension much but might look at the preload and rebound on the rear shock and rebound on the front to see if it helps. Will be looking at gearing too for steeper trails. Do you still have your TT at the stock jetting? Rojo
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