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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2009, 07:49:11 pm »
The TS idea has a lot of merit. As Doc has said the TS frame is lighter than the TM and the geometry is the same. The motors have so much in common and most of the suspension stuff will interchange even if the TS may be a year behind.

The one main problem I do remember with my mates TS125L was that the footpeg brackets bolt on and can sag with a heavy rider or on jumps. I lost count of the number of times I reweled those things. The TM has the brackets welded to the frame and overall it's a stronger setup.

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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2009, 07:53:16 pm »
With my weight I'd have to be jumping like Dale Buggins (RIP) to bend em' Brent but yup, replaced my pegs by welding rubber dampened XT250 items to the original brackets and refitted with hi-tens bolts ;)
« Last Edit: July 30, 2009, 07:56:18 pm by Doc »

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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #17 on: July 30, 2009, 08:02:03 pm »
I have to add Doc that my mate was a 13 maniac
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« Reply #18 on: July 30, 2009, 08:03:25 pm »
stone or years old or both Brent? :D

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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #19 on: July 30, 2009, 08:15:41 pm »
The guy was about 13 stone and looking back probably not much older.

He was a big boy!
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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #20 on: July 30, 2009, 08:21:56 pm »
probably a little over the SWL for the pegs but eh, oldfart borrowed the TS400 with a similar bolt on peg setup for Conondale a few years back and it came home with somewhat droopy pegs :-\ he did mention he was getting good air though :P

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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #21 on: July 30, 2009, 08:32:19 pm »
Be nice  ;D    Yes I have decided to weld Tm like mounts to my TS/TM hybrid for the same reason .
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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #22 on: July 30, 2009, 08:42:55 pm »
 :D g'day ol' fella, you've been veeeewy qwiet of wate, were your ears burning? ;D

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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #23 on: July 30, 2009, 09:12:35 pm »
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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #24 on: July 30, 2009, 10:22:48 pm »
more like you read TS 400 and your ribs ached for 3 days ;D ;D ;D
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Ban BLACK rims NOW

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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #26 on: July 31, 2009, 10:00:15 am »
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I agree aswell try for a genuine tm i am stil trying to find a tm400
Can someone please get a TM400 for Michael to put him out of his misery? I love how he takes every opportunity to put in his request for one. If I had a TM400 I'd sell it to you Michael.

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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #28 on: July 31, 2009, 12:44:28 pm »
Are you going to have a bid on it?
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Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?
« Reply #29 on: July 31, 2009, 04:21:57 pm »
I wish! That kit is trick and it's nice to dream. I'm still looking for another bike TO race while I fix up my XT500.