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Bobby · 08-31-2004, 07:42 AM

My 1999 Yamaha TZ250. This is a 2-wheel version of the Elise! Light weight (220lbs), powerful (86 rear wheel HP) and the brakes and handling are outstanding.

zvezdah1 · 08-31-2004, 09:05 AM

I love the tz250. Had an NSR 250 2 stroked registered and I rode it on the street, nothing beats a two stroke for power delivery and lightweight!! I did my first track day on the nsr
Chris

Bobby · 08-31-2004, 10:03 AM

Hi Chris,

You're right....nothing beats a 2-stroke in regards to small, lightweight and powerful.

That NSR 250 is an excellent bike as well.

Too bad they couldn't develope a clean and efficient 2-stroke for the road. They're very easy to work on and the power they produce is incredible.

Bobby

zvezdah1 · 08-31-2004, 11:48 AM

Bobby, yep aprilia and bimota both tried it and finally gave up although the bimota did go into production at least.

What I marvelled at the two stroke coming off a duc 996 was the total lack of engine braking, as limited as my abilties are you just never had to touch the brakes on the track, friend of mine races a tz, lives in N. Ga.
Chris

huggy bear · 08-31-2004, 12:20 PM

We should start a motorcycle sub forum for Elise owners.

Seems like quite a few riders here. I'm in!

Toine · 08-31-2004, 12:29 PM

Are 2-strokes legal in the US? or when was it ban? If not, what about emission issues?

I bought a 4-stroke moped to learn mechanics, final stage mod is going to be a twin-cam 116cc with oil cooler and 5-speed gearbox. Later a go-kart chassis with the engine

The parts are pretty expensive and I plan to complete my project in 5-10 years

Bobby · 08-31-2004, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by huggy bear
We should start a motorcycle sub forum for Elise owners. Seems like quite a few riders here. I'm in!

I'm all for it Huggy Brear...

Chris, I know that Aprilia has done the most R&D with 2-strokes and haven't had much success at making them run clean and efficient.

I have the TZ for 2 years now and I was amazed the first time I shut the throttle down and the bike never slowed down.

I've ridden many bikes and this is by far the best track bike by far.

Bobby

zvezdah1 · 08-31-2004, 12:39 PM

Toine,
Only street legal two strokes are scooter, I think by law they're limited to 50 cc. Many people have grey market two strokes that have been registered and titled for street use. I bought mine already registered and titled. It was a blast. Also, I think small scooter like 50 125 cc do not require a motorcycle license.

I'll see about setting up a bike forum

Chris

Toine · 08-31-2004, 12:44 PM

Thks for the answers about 2-strokes and riding licence, Chris

Allan Gibbs · 08-31-2004, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bobby
My 1999 Yamaha TZ250. This is a 2-wheel version of the Elise! Light weight (220lbs), powerful (86 rear wheel HP) and the brakes and handling are outstanding.

Wow. 220 lbs and 86 rwhp (which probably puts you around 100 at the crank). That's 2 and 1/2 pounds for every horsepower!

Bobby · 08-31-2004, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by Allan Gibbs
Wow. 220 lbs and 86 rwhp (which probably puts you around 100 at the crank). That's 2 and 1/2 pounds for every horsepower!

That's exactly why I bought it Allan. The bike is an absolute blast to ride.

This is the same bike that's raced in the FIM MotoGP 250 class.

Coming off of a 4-stroke track bike, the TZ took some getting used to. The powerband is narrow, from 9k to 13.5k. That's it. Drop below 9k and the engine bogs....

Keep it screaming and it goes like stink. Definitely requires more shifts per lap than my old 600cc inline 4 Honda.

Bobby

JDM DRIVEN · 09-24-2004, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Evl
The fast one:

Nice car - cleeeaaannn - interested in selling?

ervsch · 10-05-2004, 12:16 PM

A little late... but until the Elise shows up the Audi's been fun.

Latest estimate, although I haven't talked to Fox Valley in about 6 weeks, November/December timeframe.

Genjuro · 10-05-2004, 01:12 PM

I'm ashamed to mention what I drive now. It was only supposed to be my daily driver for 3 months... then 'Life with Lotus' happened. I've been driving around my beater for 11 months...but damn if I haven't saved a ton of money!

Miguel · 10-05-2004, 01:46 PM

Transio's baby brother:

99 Isuzu Amigo 4WD 3.2L 205hp V6, 214 lb-ft of torque.

I bought it to tow my dirt bike and it's pretty good in fuel. It's probably one of the shorter wheel base SUV, nothing fancy, no nav or anything like that.

Curb Weight: 3620 (under 2 elises, 1975)
Wheelbase: 96.90" vs 90.60"
Length: 167.80" vs 149"
Height: 66.60" way more than elises 45"

Turning Diameter: 34.10 ft I bet it's tighter than the elise

In this pict it needs a bath, sorry only a partial view

Miguel · 10-05-2004, 01:47 PM

Hmm, It went away...

jplotus · 10-07-2004, 09:04 PM

My daily driver i just an bought elise . Artic silver, touring,sport pas and hard top. I hope my lap times are close. Jim

Randy Chase · 10-07-2004, 09:08 PM

Jim, do you autocross in LV? If so, do you know my buddy Tom Harrington? Dave S? Alon?

jplotus · 10-07-2004, 09:12 PM

I have done only 2 scca autox but several pca autox. I mostly do Time trial events. I don't know your friends.

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Bobby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 130	My 1999 Yamaha TZ250. This is a 2-wheel version of the Elise! Light weight (220lbs), powerful (86 rear wheel HP) and the brakes and handling are outstanding. Attached Images

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zvezdah1 eliseaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 6,773	I love the tz250. Had an NSR 250 2 stroked registered and I rode it on the street, nothing beats a two stroke for power delivery and lightweight!! I did my first track day on the nsr Chris __________________ Chris Club111 #3 06 Solar yellow/Touring/Traction Ctrl/Blk Whl Pkg/Strshld

08-31-2004, 11:48 AM	#125 (permalink)
zvezdah1 eliseaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 6,773	Bobby, yep aprilia and bimota both tried it and finally gave up although the bimota did go into production at least. What I marvelled at the two stroke coming off a duc 996 was the total lack of engine braking, as limited as my abilties are you just never had to touch the brakes on the track, friend of mine races a tz, lives in N. Ga. Chris __________________ Chris Club111 #3 06 Solar yellow/Touring/Traction Ctrl/Blk Whl Pkg/Strshld

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zvezdah1 eliseaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 6,773	Toine, Only street legal two strokes are scooter, I think by law they're limited to 50 cc. Many people have grey market two strokes that have been registered and titled for street use. I bought mine already registered and titled. It was a blast. Also, I think small scooter like 50 125 cc do not require a motorcycle license. I'll see about setting up a bike forum Chris __________________ Chris Club111 #3 06 Solar yellow/Touring/Traction Ctrl/Blk Whl Pkg/Strshld

08-31-2004, 10:03 AM	#124 (permalink)
Bobby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 130	Hi Chris, You're right....nothing beats a 2-stroke in regards to small, lightweight and powerful. That NSR 250 is an excellent bike as well. Too bad they couldn't develope a clean and efficient 2-stroke for the road. They're very easy to work on and the power they produce is incredible. Bobby

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huggy bear Pow Pow Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,167	We should start a motorcycle sub forum for Elise owners. Seems like quite a few riders here. I'm in!

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Toine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ATL/GA Posts: 223	Are 2-strokes legal in the US? or when was it ban? If not, what about emission issues? I bought a 4-stroke moped to learn mechanics, final stage mod is going to be a twin-cam 116cc with oil cooler and 5-speed gearbox. Later a go-kart chassis with the engine The parts are pretty expensive and I plan to complete my project in 5-10 years

08-31-2004, 12:44 PM	#130 (permalink)
Toine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ATL/GA Posts: 223	Thks for the answers about 2-strokes and riding licence, Chris

10-05-2004, 12:16 PM	#134 (permalink)
ervsch Late apex, don't lift! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago-area Posts: 857 Images: 8	A little late... but until the Elise shows up the Audi's been fun. Latest estimate, although I haven't talked to Fox Valley in about 6 weeks, November/December timeframe. Attached Images __________________ Erv Schweiger '05 Ardent Red, Touring Package, Starshield, Schroth Harnesses, 4Tress Harness Bar, Boomerang Rear Tow Hook, Porterfield R4 Brake Pads, More Mods to come...

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Genjuro On the other side. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: limbo Posts: 1,352	I'm ashamed to mention what I drive now. It was only supposed to be my daily driver for 3 months... then 'Life with Lotus' happened. I've been driving around my beater for 11 months...but damn if I haven't saved a ton of money! __________________ -- Find me in the fields of Elysium.

10-05-2004, 01:46 PM	#136 (permalink)
Miguel Finally Elise Driver! Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,464	Transio's baby brother: 99 Isuzu Amigo 4WD 3.2L 205hp V6, 214 lb-ft of torque. I bought it to tow my dirt bike and it's pretty good in fuel. It's probably one of the shorter wheel base SUV, nothing fancy, no nav or anything like that. Curb Weight: 3620 (under 2 elises, 1975) Wheelbase: 96.90" vs 90.60" Length: 167.80" vs 149" Height: 66.60" way more than elises 45" Turning Diameter: 34.10 ft I bet it's tighter than the elise In this pict it needs a bath, sorry only a partial view

10-05-2004, 01:47 PM	#137 (permalink)
Miguel Finally Elise Driver! Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,464	Hmm, It went away... Attached Images

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jplotus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,219 Images: 1	My daily driver i just an bought elise . Artic silver, touring,sport pas and hard top. I hope my lap times are close. Jim Attached Images

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jplotus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,219 Images: 1	I have done only 2 scca autox but several pca autox. I mostly do Time trial events. I don't know your friends. __________________ www.lotuschallengeseries.com Last edited by jplotus : 10-07-2004 at 09:59 PM.