Tom Morgan YZ315 Stroker (Red Bull Straight Rhythm)

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cdoggy81 2/2/2019 9:12am
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So how is this bad boy riding?
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Yz229 2/4/2019 12:02am
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It's very strong, but still smooth! Took it to Pala and ran great. Love the decomp. I still need more time on it to get a feel.
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That stuff will work but it will get super dirty if your track is dusty. I’ve used something like this in the past to vent the...
That stuff will work but it will get super dirty if your track is dusty. I’ve used something like this in the past to vent the air box a little better:

https://www.ktm-parts.com/900040.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7q3S9Nrk3wIVBgh…

Any updates on the 315?


Cut it and glue it on the inside over the holes.
Keeping the dirt out and letting the air in.


Nice bike!


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Matthias_26 2/5/2019 10:56am
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twin air makes airbox vents that you can close if you want to


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Yz229 wrote:
It's very strong, but still smooth! Took it to Pala and ran great. Love the decomp. I still need more time on it to get a...
It's very strong, but still smooth! Took it to Pala and ran great. Love the decomp. I still need more time on it to get a feel.
Give us a test review on the YZ315 stroker
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Zesiger 112 4/3/2019 5:50pm
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This bike has really been transformed. Congrats on the mxa posting, may try to get mine in one day, that and bike of the day would be kick ass to me. I could never do a mod 315. I'm getting the hang of my 250 and I believe a mod 250 would be more than enough for me.
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Yz229 wrote:
Have only ridden once, and had my first kid. Haven't really had a good chance for a review yet.

But did make it on MXA!

https://motocrossactionmag.com/motocross-action-mid-week-report-38/
Congratulations on becoming a father. This build is too focused on making the bike actually being able to be ridden for it to just collect dust! Here's to hoping your family is happy and healthy and you get to find a spare moment to bond with your other bundle of joy!
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Yz229 6/25/2019 7:08pm
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Little man has been taking up my whole life, almost 2 months old! Haven't ridden, but that hasn't stopped me from the build. Hope to start riding again next month.

Ordered the R-tech kit, blue Luxon clamps, and 18 YZ450F front plate and fender. Also ordered new graphics to go with new plastics!










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Zesiger 112 6/26/2019 6:29am
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How was Tom Morgan to deal with?
I've been looking around and I think he would be best to put an engine package together.
Debating on if I should just do head and porting or send the whole engine in for rebuild case matching, balancing etc.
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Yz229 6/26/2019 6:59am
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Zesiger 112 wrote:
How was Tom Morgan to deal with? I've been looking around and I think he would be best to put an engine package together. Debating on...
How was Tom Morgan to deal with?
I've been looking around and I think he would be best to put an engine package together.
Debating on if I should just do head and porting or send the whole engine in for rebuild case matching, balancing etc.
Really good to deal with. Very detailed communication and friendly. Send him and email and see what he says! I would be interested to know what he would recommends for stock displacement.
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Zesiger 112 wrote:
How was Tom Morgan to deal with? I've been looking around and I think he would be best to put an engine package together. Debating on...
How was Tom Morgan to deal with?
I've been looking around and I think he would be best to put an engine package together.
Debating on if I should just do head and porting or send the whole engine in for rebuild case matching, balancing etc.
Tom Took care of me, even tried to work with me after an absolutely horrid experience with another tuner to which i'll leave unnamed. His communication skills are better than any other engine guy i've ever spoken to, mostly his ability to answer questions and provide input in a TIMELY manor. He took a peak at a cylinder I sent him that was questionable (see first sentence, horrid experience with first tuner) the same day it arrived and called me and we discussed my options. Ended up sending him a new cylinder, arrived 2 days later, and it was ported and on its way back to me 3 days after he received it. Bike runs very, very good.
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cdoggy81 6/26/2019 10:05am
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YZ229 congrats buddy as I’m right there with you! I did get a cool new shirt out of the deal as I really like the one you have for your lil guy 😎




As for all of you guys speaking the same about Tom this is exactly why he currently has my engine for a full build. Very professional, had a proven record with pro teams & knows these smokers Smile Plus having a dyno at his shop to prove out his work helps too... 😁 I am
Very excited to get my yz back from him as well. Not sure when I will have time to ride it now but a boy can dream... 😂
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cdoggy81 6/26/2019 10:09am
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& yes yz229, about the 3rd month things seem to level out & you will get a small part of your life back to do fun stuff like ride, on occasion that is... LoL
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Yz229 6/26/2019 11:18am
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Zesiger 112 wrote:
How was Tom Morgan to deal with? I've been looking around and I think he would be best to put an engine package together. Debating on...
How was Tom Morgan to deal with?
I've been looking around and I think he would be best to put an engine package together.
Debating on if I should just do head and porting or send the whole engine in for rebuild case matching, balancing etc.
dmm698 wrote:
Tom Took care of me, even tried to work with me after an absolutely horrid experience with another tuner to which i'll leave unnamed. His communication...
Tom Took care of me, even tried to work with me after an absolutely horrid experience with another tuner to which i'll leave unnamed. His communication skills are better than any other engine guy i've ever spoken to, mostly his ability to answer questions and provide input in a TIMELY manor. He took a peak at a cylinder I sent him that was questionable (see first sentence, horrid experience with first tuner) the same day it arrived and called me and we discussed my options. Ended up sending him a new cylinder, arrived 2 days later, and it was ported and on its way back to me 3 days after he received it. Bike runs very, very good.
Sounds like Gorr?
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Yz229 6/26/2019 11:20am
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YZ229 congrats buddy as I’m right there with you! I did get a cool new shirt out of the deal as I really like the one...
YZ229 congrats buddy as I’m right there with you! I did get a cool new shirt out of the deal as I really like the one you have for your lil guy 😎




As for all of you guys speaking the same about Tom this is exactly why he currently has my engine for a full build. Very professional, had a proven record with pro teams & knows these smokers Smile Plus having a dyno at his shop to prove out his work helps too... 😁 I am
Very excited to get my yz back from him as well. Not sure when I will have time to ride it now but a boy can dream... 😂
Where did you get those shirts? I want them!

BTW if anyone see's a 2009 YZ450F swingarm with the correct linkage, let me know?

Thanks!!
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cdoggy81 6/26/2019 11:28am
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Zesiger 112 wrote:
How was Tom Morgan to deal with? I've been looking around and I think he would be best to put an engine package together. Debating on...
How was Tom Morgan to deal with?
I've been looking around and I think he would be best to put an engine package together.
Debating on if I should just do head and porting or send the whole engine in for rebuild case matching, balancing etc.
dmm698 wrote:
Tom Took care of me, even tried to work with me after an absolutely horrid experience with another tuner to which i'll leave unnamed. His communication...
Tom Took care of me, even tried to work with me after an absolutely horrid experience with another tuner to which i'll leave unnamed. His communication skills are better than any other engine guy i've ever spoken to, mostly his ability to answer questions and provide input in a TIMELY manor. He took a peak at a cylinder I sent him that was questionable (see first sentence, horrid experience with first tuner) the same day it arrived and called me and we discussed my options. Ended up sending him a new cylinder, arrived 2 days later, and it was ported and on its way back to me 3 days after he received it. Bike runs very, very good.
Yz229 wrote:
Sounds like Gorr?
Funny bc I thought the exact same thing... I would never use him anyway but I was surprised when I found out who it was. Made the decision to use Tom @ TMR that much easier!

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cdoggy81 6/26/2019 11:33am
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Friend got me those shirts as a gift 😎
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Yz229 6/26/2019 11:54am
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Clamps showed up! They look awesome.


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Yz229 6/26/2019 6:15pm
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Clamps look awesome! Very nice build quality. Can't wait to try them out.




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dmm698 6/27/2019 8:36am
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dmm698 wrote:
Tom Took care of me, even tried to work with me after an absolutely horrid experience with another tuner to which i'll leave unnamed. His communication...
Tom Took care of me, even tried to work with me after an absolutely horrid experience with another tuner to which i'll leave unnamed. His communication skills are better than any other engine guy i've ever spoken to, mostly his ability to answer questions and provide input in a TIMELY manor. He took a peak at a cylinder I sent him that was questionable (see first sentence, horrid experience with first tuner) the same day it arrived and called me and we discussed my options. Ended up sending him a new cylinder, arrived 2 days later, and it was ported and on its way back to me 3 days after he received it. Bike runs very, very good.
Yz229 wrote:
Sounds like Gorr?
cdoggy81 wrote:
Funny bc I thought the exact same thing... I would never use him anyway but I was surprised when I found out who it was. Made...
Funny bc I thought the exact same thing... I would never use him anyway but I was surprised when I found out who it was. Made the decision to use Tom @ TMR that much easier!
It was not Eric Gorr.
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Yz229 7/3/2019 6:45pm
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R-tech tank installed. Not real happy with my graphics job on left side. Little micro bubbles I can't get out. Think I might do the newer airbox, which means I will have to get new side plate graphics. Still waiting on 18 YZ450F front fender and front plate graphics!

Still more to do with this beast.


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Yz229 7/5/2019 2:09pm
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Opinions needed....

Updated the older style air box to the newer style. I have blue side plates coming as well.

Trying to decide if I want to keep the actual air box without graphics, or cover it up. It sort of has the carbon fiber look like the upper shroud. Also not really sure now if I want to use the white side panels or blue. The white kind of goes with the theme of the bike in a way, but also already have the blue front plate.






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Opinions needed.... Updated the older style air box to the newer style. I have blue side plates coming as well. Trying to decide if I want...
Opinions needed....

Updated the older style air box to the newer style. I have blue side plates coming as well.

Trying to decide if I want to keep the actual air box without graphics, or cover it up. It sort of has the carbon fiber look like the upper shroud. Also not really sure now if I want to use the white side panels or blue. The white kind of goes with the theme of the bike in a way, but also already have the blue front plate.






I love the look of the black air boxes, but my issue with mine was that I wanted it covered because they look so bad after they get scratched up. I had my air box stickers made black with some sponsor logos.
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Need to get some red on the sidea to tie in the seat etccc. I would just complete the sides with tank
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def blue side plates
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I kind of have the idea to run white side plates and white rear fender, and somehow tying that in with graphics. So basically a little more white in the back, and blue in the front.

More parts are coming in which will change the look a bit too. Mostly bling parts. (WC blue reservoir caps, etc)

Also have the Works Connection Radiator braces coming, and Acerbis blue frame guards. More functional parts, but will change the styling.
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Yz229 7/10/2019 8:22pm
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Slightly stuck. Ordered Cycra blue side panels, but they don't fit my Rtech airbox. I think Rtech blue sidepanels are out of stock everywhere. I did order a white rear fender just to see what it would look like.

Maybe with graphics?





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Yz229 7/10/2019 8:54pm
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I don't know what I would want to do with the white rear fender yet, but side panels something like this


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