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Jrewing 9/30/2017 2:59am
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Chances of getting a Tm250mxfi for the 250 shootout? Surely Ralph can get one? Really like to see how it stacks up as it should be a hell of a motor.
Derek Harris 9/30/2017 7:45am
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Chances of getting a Tm250mxfi for the 250 shootout? Surely Ralph can get one? Really like to see how it stacks up as it should be...
Chances of getting a Tm250mxfi for the 250 shootout? Surely Ralph can get one? Really like to see how it stacks up as it should be a hell of a motor.
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ML512 9/30/2017 9:25am
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Jrewing wrote:
Chances of getting a Tm250mxfi for the 250 shootout? Surely Ralph can get one? Really like to see how it stacks up as it should be...
Chances of getting a Tm250mxfi for the 250 shootout? Surely Ralph can get one? Really like to see how it stacks up as it should be a hell of a motor.
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I can ask, in the past their year models have never been available in time for a Shootout.
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Jrewing 9/30/2017 3:26pm
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Jrewing wrote:
Chances of getting a Tm250mxfi for the 250 shootout? Surely Ralph can get one? Really like to see how it stacks up as it should be...
Chances of getting a Tm250mxfi for the 250 shootout? Surely Ralph can get one? Really like to see how it stacks up as it should be a hell of a motor.
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I can ask, in the past their year models have never been available in time for a Shootout.
That's why I'm hoping this year as the Honda is running behind to allow it. You'd trump the other shootouts pulling that off. Genuine 7 way shooutout

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305FC250 9/30/2017 4:33pm
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Sorry if this has already been asked but for us 250 guys is there at ETA on when the 250 shootout is happening?
New to -4S-Joe 9/30/2017 6:34pm
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How does the Suzuki and Kawasaki start hot and cold being that there still kick started? Another point I didn't see in your testing was the bikes shifting? Are all the bikes smooth shifters now? Also curious to know if you plan re-testing the Suzuki with a modified shock just to see if it can be made to work better? Hopefully it can!
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ML512 10/1/2017 9:08am
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Derek Harris wrote:
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ML512 wrote:
I can ask, in the past their year models have never been available in time for a Shootout.
Jrewing wrote:
That's why I'm hoping this year as the Honda is running behind to allow it. You'd trump the other shootouts pulling that off. Genuine 7 way...
That's why I'm hoping this year as the Honda is running behind to allow it. You'd trump the other shootouts pulling that off. Genuine 7 way shooutout
If it's available sure, if it isn't, I'm not waiting.
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ML512 10/1/2017 9:08am
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305FC250 wrote:
Sorry if this has already been asked but for us 250 guys is there at ETA on when the 250 shootout is happening?
I've answered it a few times but it'll be the first week of november.
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New to -4S-Joe wrote:
How does the Suzuki and Kawasaki start hot and cold being that there still kick started? Another point I didn't see in your testing was the...
How does the Suzuki and Kawasaki start hot and cold being that there still kick started? Another point I didn't see in your testing was the bikes shifting? Are all the bikes smooth shifters now? Also curious to know if you plan re-testing the Suzuki with a modified shock just to see if it can be made to work better? Hopefully it can!
Kawi good on both, Suzuki was a bit difficult for me when hot.

No one had any complaints shifting wise on any of the bikes. Some of the riders do comment on shifting here and there in their notes.
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bultokid 2/17/2018 7:36am
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Having read through all sorry if I missed it but what fits larger 6'2"+ riders best ? Thanks great job and much respect
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ML512 2/17/2018 8:01am
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Having read through all sorry if I missed it but what fits larger 6'2"+ riders best ? Thanks great job and much respect
The Yamaha YZ450F continues to be the friendliest bike for the taller folk.
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bultokid 2/17/2018 12:18pm
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bultokid wrote:
Having read through all sorry if I missed it but what fits larger 6'2"+ riders best ? Thanks great job and much respect
ML512 wrote:
The Yamaha YZ450F continues to be the friendliest bike for the taller folk.
Thank you very much, one last question. Currently have '12 RMZ450 use for modern ( vintage main thing ) Does the '18 feel pretty similar ergo wise to you compared to the previous gen ? Thanks again, have a great one
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ML512 2/17/2018 12:41pm
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bultokid wrote:
Having read through all sorry if I missed it but what fits larger 6'2"+ riders best ? Thanks great job and much respect
ML512 wrote:
The Yamaha YZ450F continues to be the friendliest bike for the taller folk.
bultokid wrote:
Thank you very much, one last question. Currently have '12 RMZ450 use for modern ( vintage main thing ) Does the '18 feel pretty similar ergo...
Thank you very much, one last question. Currently have '12 RMZ450 use for modern ( vintage main thing ) Does the '18 feel pretty similar ergo wise to you compared to the previous gen ? Thanks again, have a great one
It feels similar fairly similar, the seat profile is a little taller at the rear though...not as flat as the prior generation RM-Z....so it can feel a little stinkbug like.

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