TE/TC 2015 TE125

[rockdancer]

You stick with the fatty Norm ?

 

[Norman Foley]

You stick with the fatty Norm ?

I've stuck with the Fatty. I should give the HGS a try with the 150 conversion.

 

[AaronC70]

I'm still surprised no one has turned one into a 200 yet, at least not that I've heard about. Mr. Foley, are you still considering that option, or sticking with the 150?

 

[racemx904]

Daniel Spurgeon had one.... its was sweet

 

[Norman Foley]

I'm still surprised no one has turned one into a 200 yet, at least not that I've heard about. Mr. Foley, are you still considering that option, or sticking with the 150?

At some point, it may still become a 200. Used 200 parts are hard to come by and all the new parts to do the conversion are pricey.

 

[HuskyMXR]

I'm still surprised no one has turned one into a 200 yet, at least not that I've heard about. Mr. Foley, are you still considering that option, or sticking with the 150?

Ended up finding a left over TE125 and pulled the trigger on converting it to the 200. Will be picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait to see how it handles in the smaller chassis! Really cold around here right now (and flooded) hopefully can find some sand that isn't frozen to get it broke in.

 

[Norman Foley]

Ended up finding a left over TE125 and pulled the trigger on converting it to the 200. Will be picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait to see how it handles in the smaller chassis! Really cold around here right now (and flooded) hopefully can find some sand that isn't frozen to get it broke in.

Give us a full report! Are you going Estart too?

 

[Norman Foley]

Ended up finding a left over TE125 and pulled the trigger on converting it to the 200. Will be picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait to see how it handles in the smaller chassis! Really cold around here right now (and flooded) hopefully can find some sand that isn't frozen to get it broke in.

Give us a full report! Are you going Estart too?

 

[HuskyMXR]

Give us a full report! Are you going Estart too?

No e-start. I figure it should be fairly easy to start vs. the cost of putting one on it. (I am going to miss it though)
It's running a FMF fatty with shorty silencer so hoping it has the snap the Italian 144 had, but with a little more low end.
Some people are saying I won't get the starts on it like the 250, but that little 144 would get holeshots all day long!
It's all about technique for most starts anyway, unless it's 200+ yds. of beanfield to the first corner.

 

[AaronC70]

Ended up finding a left over TE125 and pulled the trigger on converting it to the 200. Will be picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait to see how it handles in the smaller chassis! Really cold around here right now (and flooded) hopefully can find some sand that isn't frozen to get it broke in.

Awesome, can't wait to get some feedback on how it works out for you. I don't have the funds for a TE125 right now but I've got my eye on a 150 linkage bike converted to a 200, waiting on my old CR500 to sell first.

 

[HuskyMXR]

No e-start. I figure it should be fairly easy to start vs. the cost of putting one on it. (I am going to miss it though)
It's running a FMF fatty with shorty silencer so hoping it has the snap the Italian 144 had, but with a little more low end.
Some people are saying I won't get the starts on it like the 250, but that little 144 would get holeshots all day long!
It's all about technique for most starts anyway, unless it's 200+ yds. of beanfield to the first corner.

Just got it home and looking forward to more than just running through heat cycles. From what I did ride it seems to have the power right at the clutch lever.

 

[Norman Foley]

Very cool! Congrats on the bike. Which 200 pipe did they use? Did they use a 200 power valve centrifugal timer and 200 CDI box?

 

[HuskyMXR]

Very cool! Congrats on the bike. Which 200 pipe did they use? Did they use a 200 power valve centrifugal timer and 200 CDI box?

Pipe is an FMF fatty. Same one that is used for the 165 kit. Not sure about the timer, but I think they used the stock CDI. Will find out and pass it along. I absolutely loved the 144 from 09'-14' and hoping this bike will be even better. Come on spring! :-p

 

[JAM]

TC125

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4xvAjlOQD4

Loved it when you went past that for stroke fart machine.

 

[Nechako]

I just swapped the HGS pipe for FMF Fatty and seat of the pants says.... the low end is better. I ran the Rattlesnake National Enduro with it and the giant Kenda Equilibrium tire.... it worked well.

Did the bike handle the equilibrium ok? I just picked one up to try next on my TE125 and I'm worried it may be too much tire.

I'm thinking of dropping to 12t up front and trying it. Any thoughts?

 

[Nechako]

My post above sat waiting to get checked by a mod and I can't edit it so I'll revise my question in a reply.

I decided to install the equilibrium and I'm very happy with it so far. Once mounted on the rim it doesn't seem much bigger than the stock AT81.

What gearing were you running with the kenda?

 

[Norman Foley]

Did the bike handle the equilibrium ok? I just picked one up to try next on my TE125 and I'm worried it may be too much tire.

I'm thinking of dropping to 12t up front and trying it. Any thoughts?

I ran 13/52 and the Equilibrium made it feel like 13/50. 12 would work.

 

[Nechako]

I ran 13/52 and the Equilibrium made it feel like 13/50. 12 would work.

Thanks, I think a 52t is probably the way to go.

 

[Nechako]

I picked up a 52t sprocket today. Looking forward to trying it out.

Here are a couple pics of my bike. I'm really enjoying it.

 

[JAM]

I picked up a 52t sprocket today. Looking forward to trying it out.

Here are a couple pics of my bike. I'm really enjoying it.

One word- SWEET!