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Offline Dono113

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ts400 apache tm clone
« on: March 20, 2013, 09:40:05 am »
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Re: ts400 apache tm clone
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2013, 10:28:14 am »
That's a pretty good deal, the TS400 is arguably a better easier bike to race than a TM400 because of its softer power delivery yet still being plenty fast. His other bike for sale, a '75 model centre port/twin down tube TS400 looks to be a good thing as well. I don't know if this model is any better than the earlier single downtube/side exhaust port but according to the current rulebook they're legal for pre 75.
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Re: ts400 apache tm clone
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2013, 04:29:11 pm »
both bikes have previously sold on ebay once before  :-\
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Re: ts400 apache tm clone
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2013, 06:44:21 pm »
Beware. These have a habit of breaking the crankcase above the counter shaft sprocket typically the engine number is broken off and sometimes a lot worse.The sprocket cover looks to be covering up possible damage on this one.
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Re: ts400 apache tm clone
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2013, 08:21:41 pm »
Beware the sprocket cover??  :o what about the bloody bike itself! they are shocking to ride. i still have nightmares bout the stall and high side on one of those things years ago.. you only had to think about reducing the throttle 1 % and yep stall and high side.. amazingly bad.. awesome power when the wick is twisted....
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Re: ts400 apache tm clone
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2013, 09:07:15 pm »
John you talking about the TM400 widow maker or the TS400 couch potato ? (by direct comparison)
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Re: ts400 apache tm clone
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2013, 10:12:45 pm »
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John you talking about the TM400 widow maker or the TS400 couch potato ? (by direct comparison)
My question too, they're very different bikes behaviour wise. Both scary but the TS much less so.
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Re: ts400 apache tm clone
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2013, 08:11:08 am »
As a 16 yo, the ts 400 was more than scary enough
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