Dakota Dual Sport Riders

General Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: Kevin on November 25, 2018, 01:14:04 PM

Title: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Kevin on November 25, 2018, 01:14:04 PM
I am seriously considering adding this bike to the stable (2019 TM EN 144).  I was a spectator at the 1994 ISDE in Oklahoma, the Italians were riding these bikes and I was overwhelmed with how crisp and awesome the exhaust note was.  I have wanted one ever since, but until recently availability of the bikes and parts was limited at best.


Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: greatbuffalo on November 25, 2018, 07:45:13 PM
Another Italian princess
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Lonesome Dave on November 26, 2018, 07:13:05 AM
Get Dirty Dirk Bikes out of CA has them.  I've ordered Beta parts from, nice folks.

http://getdirtydirtbikes.com/
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Kevin on November 26, 2018, 07:14:04 PM
I ordered one today!!    8)
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Lonesome Dave on November 26, 2018, 08:07:07 PM
Congrats!  Can't wait to see another fine Italian princess dressed in blue!
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: sandhillrider on November 27, 2018, 11:32:00 AM
Congrats!!!
Had never heard of TM before, did some looking last night and they look super.
Made in Italy, how can you go wrong.
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Kevin on November 30, 2018, 08:09:37 PM
TM won the E2 World Enduro Championship, and the World Enduro manufactures championship this year.  TM won the E1 World Enduro Championships in 2016 and 2017 as well.  TM got their start with world class two stroke racing kart engines.  The 144 is not a bored 125 engine, it does not share the same piston or crankshaft with the 125.  The pioneers of TM (1976), Claudio Flenghi and Francesco Battistelli (or rather "Mr Engine" and "Mr Frame") are two childhood friends of the same age who have spent a large part of their lives in direct contact with the world of motorcycles.  All of this is just too cool for me to over look.  I am fanatical, its great to have passion, and admire those who live theirs.   ;) 
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Lonesome Dave on December 01, 2018, 01:12:25 PM
Sandhill, looks like Bonnie needs to go back to Italy for another fact finding mission!
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Kevin on December 16, 2018, 11:25:39 AM
Getting closer to getting it home.  The dealer sent me the "TM in a box" photo Friday!
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Hank on December 17, 2018, 06:37:54 AM
Did you get that from County Cycle ATV in WI?
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: tannerc on December 17, 2018, 07:22:40 AM
OOOOooo! Awesome! Ive been wanting to see one of these since reading a few reviews and seeing Dave go all in on the TM bikes.
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Kevin on December 17, 2018, 08:24:47 PM
Quote from: Hank on December 17, 2018, 06:37:54 AM
Did you get that from County Cycle ATV in WI?

Yes, I did...
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Kevin on December 17, 2018, 08:28:39 PM
Quote from: tannerc on December 17, 2018, 07:22:40 AM
OOOOooo! Awesome! Ive been wanting to see one of these since reading a few reviews and seeing Dave go all in on the TM bikes.

I ordered a few carbon fiber bits to go on it.  I should have an all put together photo soon,  8)... then an in my shop photo soon after.
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Kevin on January 01, 2019, 03:30:40 PM
Picked it up yesterday and now it is home!

Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Abercrombie on January 01, 2019, 09:58:52 PM
Sexy!
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Fletch on January 02, 2019, 07:57:59 AM
very nice!
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: tannerc on January 02, 2019, 10:00:29 AM
Beautiful! Piece of art. Is this bike coming to the June ride?
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Kevin on January 02, 2019, 05:00:07 PM
Quote from: tannerc on January 02, 2019, 10:00:29 AM
Beautiful! Piece of art. Is this bike coming to the June ride?

Yes, it and I will be present!  I have site 54 reserved at the Fish n Fry.
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: Lonesome Dave on January 02, 2019, 07:24:55 PM
No you can't ride Clay!  Kevin already told me I'm the only one he'll let ride it.   :P
Title: Re: TM Motorcycles
Post by: tannerc on January 03, 2019, 10:52:41 AM
Quote from: Kevin on January 02, 2019, 05:00:07 PM
Quote from: tannerc on January 02, 2019, 10:00:29 AM
Beautiful! Piece of art. Is this bike coming to the June ride?

Yes, it and I will be present!  I have site 54 reserved at the Fish n Fry.

Cool cool will be neat to see. I have a problem with admiring odd rare things you dont see everyday.



Dave it is missing two many strokes for you!