Cheney TM400 frame kit

[jon strudwick]

i'm repeating myself here, but my uncle had a Cheney framed TM400 back in the day and I don't think the frame helped

He said it was like "a rapid dog on greasy lino"

Not sure if thats down to the Chassis or the standard Tm400 engine, Which from what i understand the ignition advance would change with temp. sometimes nice power to other times hitting like a Rageing Bull.Only ever heard could reports on the handling of cheneys

[VMX247]

come on folks, its getting cheaper     

Cheney TM400 frame kit, looks to be unused (never had brake pedal pivot fitted) frame rails unmarked, Was going to do something like the cheney tm400 featured in VMX mag 24 , but use a factory type alloy tank and seat. Now decided i don't have time to finish this project so for sale $1,550 or make a offer

[Marc.com]

sold   

[mx250]

sold   

Another project

[firko]

I'm glad it's gone to a good home......I was tempted but...too many projects online right now. Trick her up Marco!

[Marc.com]

not sold to me unfortunately 

[mainline]

Not sure if thats down to the Chassis or the standard Tm400 engine, Which from what i understand the ignition advance would change with temp. sometimes nice power to other times hitting like a Rageing Bull.Only ever heard could reports on the handling of cheneys

Coincidentally, there's a Cheney TM400 in the latest Classic Dirt Bike mag. They basically say the same thing. The Cheney frame sorted the handling to some extent, but the power delivery was another matter.

[DR]

Handling..ermmmm, yeah But I can't understand how power delivery in this day and age could be an issue If it's not right fix it! With the technology and parts available over the counter nowdays to joe average where be the problem? The engine is only what you make of it The TS/TM400, though far removed from the RN factory bikes, did infact make very good power. Tuned correctly there aren't too many bikes of the '71-'74 era that can match them for shear grunt