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08-31-2004, 09:05 AM
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eliseaholic!
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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
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08-31-2004, 10:03 AM
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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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08-31-2004, 11:48 AM
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eliseaholic!
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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
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08-31-2004, 12:29 PM
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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 |
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08-31-2004, 12:34 PM
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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 |
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08-31-2004, 12:39 PM
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eliseaholic!
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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
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08-31-2004, 12:46 PM
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08-31-2004, 02:16 PM
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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 |
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10-05-2004, 12:16 PM
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Late apex, don't lift!
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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.
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10-05-2004, 01:12 PM
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On the other side.
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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!
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10-05-2004, 01:46 PM
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Finally Elise Driver!
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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 |
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10-07-2004, 09:08 PM
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El Jefe - Agent 111
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Jim, do you autocross in LV? If so, do you know my buddy Tom Harrington? Dave S? Alon?
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Seems like quite a few riders here. I'm in!
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