Archive for July, 2009

125mx.com – Trivia Contest

125mx.com – Trivia Contest

By Chris Barker • on July 30, 2009

How about we try something a little bit different for a change? How about a little fun? Get your thinking caps on and see if you can answer the following three trivia questions. 1 = What circuit hosted the very first DEP 125 Championship and name the rider who won the expert / pro class? 2 =  How many clutch plates in a stock 2002 SX125? 3 =Who replaced

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Random News, Quotes and Other Fun Stuff

Random News, Quotes and Other Fun Stuff

By JohnNicholas • on July 29, 2009

Here’s a bunch of interesting two stroke stuff found over the past few months.It seems that the two stroke is enjoying a resurgence and is gaining momentum in all areas. Even some  four-stroke lovers are singing the praise of the two stroke. Read and enjoy! QUOTES DONNIE EMLER ON TWO STROKES From

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Joey Rossi poised to podium at Amateur National Motocross Championships

Joey Rossi poised to podium at Amateur National Motocross Championships

By JohnNicholas • on July 28, 2009

Orlando, Florida, July 27, 2009 – In just one week, pro motocross racer, Joey Rossi is poised to take the podium in both the 250A and 250A Pro-Sport classes at the 2009 Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National from Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Originally from San Diego, California,

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James Stewart Texas Ride Day July 25, 2009

James Stewart Texas Ride Day July 25, 2009

By JohnNicholas • on July 27, 2009

On Saturday, July 25, Texas motocross fans had their chance to get up close and personal with the champ. Red Bull and James Stewart Entertainment held a FREE ride day at Oak Hill Motocross Park in Alvord, Texas, which is located northwest of Dallas/Ft. Worth. Racer fans were treated to a practice session

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2010 Ancillotti GA 125

2010 Ancillotti GA 125

By JohnNicholas • on July 23, 2009

Virtually all of the Japanese manufacturers have ceased production of two stroke motocross bikes, but in Europe there are new signs of life for the all but forgotten two stroke 125. Entrepreneur Roberto Giliberti breathed new life into the Ancillotti Motor Cycles Factory when he purchased it in 2005.

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FMF 2 Stroke Invitational – Spring Creek Edition

FMF 2 Stroke Invitational – Spring Creek Edition

By JohnNicholas • on July 21, 2009

The second round of the FMF Two Stroke Invitational lacked the Superstar power of the first race at Red Bud and the racer turnout was pretty low. The question is why did so few chose to race this event? Could it be the last minute change at Red Bud to return the local pros entry fees and turn the race

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Is it Time for a Diet? FMF KTM300 Project Bike

Is it Time for a Diet? FMF KTM300 Project Bike

By JohnNicholas • on July 16, 2009

The folks over at FMF are always looking for new and better ways to improve bikes. This time they decided to try their hands at getting the weight of a KTM300 down under 200lbs. The specifications from KTM offer a dry weight of 221.34ibs… so add some oil and gas the bike ballons up over 230lbs. Over

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Randall Everett – Interview

Randall Everett – Interview

By JohnNicholas • on July 15, 2009

In this new feature section of the TSM site we’ll be introducing you to racers and industry people. These interview answers are not edited or changed for content, only spelling and punctuation will be corrected. So what you get is down to earth answers direct from the folks being interviewed. In

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Belgium International Maico Cup

Belgium International Maico Cup

By JohnNicholas • on July 13, 2009

Taking on a European flavour for a couple of days Maico International travelled to Belgium last weekend following an invitation to race in the Belgium International Maico Cup. With Maico Keith Ree unable to attend the meeting the burden of responsibility fell on the shoulders of the tenacious Dunlop

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Two Stroke or Four?

Two Stroke or Four?

By Paul Robey • on July 10, 2009

Some time around 1996 one of Yamaha Motor Corps’ top engineers walked into an office full of executives to tell them about a new idea

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