11-14-2015, 10:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Woodstock, GA
Posts: 15
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New GA Member
Thanks for having me here everyone!
I ride a 2009 Tmec enduro that I am currently doing a 100% overhaul on. I picked the bike up from a 17 year old kid only to find out how... "challenging" this project would be. Through countless hours of reading everything you all have shared, this project is finally showing light at the end of the tunnel! I've attached a few rough pictures of the bike that I had available from the week I bought it so everyone can check it out. I'll attach more as time passes and it finally is back together. I also have pictures saved of several different issues and resolutions I've encountered along the way too, if they come in handy for anybody! The bike is a 2009 Tmec w/2000 miles on it. It is equipped with the street package. It came with about a 50/50 ratio of scrap parts and functional pieces that somehow were keeping it alive. The broken, worn, or missing things were/are: Speedometer needle, front brake lever, counter sprocket cover, 1 exhaust stud (cracked the cylinder head when the previous owner tried to extract it), exhaust gasket, exhaust clamp at mid-pipe, rear brakes (entire system was rigged and ruined in the process), turn signal lenses melted, mirrors, air box, intake pipe, carb was clogged and severely mis-tuned... I am certain that there is so much more I've intentionally tried to forget by now that I have not mentioned lol. The game plan I'm following is to replace everything that is missing, broken, or in need of some aftermarket spunk. I really appreciate all the knowledge everyone here has shared. I look forward to being part of the forum and sharing some of what I know too! |
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11-14-2015, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
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Welcome; we are glad you joined us.
 We look forward to learning more about your project bike. When you have time, please do start a new thread on this project in our Dual Sport/Enduro Forum. 
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Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience."  Mark Twain2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 |
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11-15-2015, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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Welcome!
A CX owner! Feel free to start a thread on that as well. Your TMEC looks sharp. Will you keep it as a SM, or will you change it to DS?
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Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer |
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11-15-2015, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Woodstock, GA
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Thanks! The bike will remain a supermoto. I will start a thread soon! I just need to find the time to do it lol.
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11-16-2015, 01:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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11-17-2015, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Woodstock, GA
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Sadly enough I have already sold the 85' GL. It was like new with a few exceptions. I sold her with 2200 original miles. We have baby preparations in mind so my wife said pick a play toy from the garage and make it disappear
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11-17-2015, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
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