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1. MooreRon, Sep 2, 2004 #1

   MooreRon Banned

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   This is the 2nd trivia lesson I've given you ignorant bastards (the first being the meaning of the word GO!!!!!), so listen up 'cause there may be a test later. Does anyone know what KTM stands for? Well here it is... K = Ernst Kronreif (founder) T = Hans Trunkenpolz (founder) M = Mattighofen, Austria (factory location) Bart

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2. porterfish, Sep 2, 2004 #2

   porterfish Debaser

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   wow you must work for nasa

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3. k7, Sep 2, 2004 #3

   k7 “Retired x OCD”

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   porterfish said:

   wow you must work for nasa Click to expand...

   Nah... he slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night.... alone.

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4. MooreRon, Sep 2, 2004 #4

   MooreRon Banned

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   porterfish said:

   wow you must work for nasa Click to expand...

   Close, check the profile...

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5. MooreRon, Sep 2, 2004 #5

   MooreRon Banned

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   k7lro said:

   Nah... he slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night.... alone. Click to expand...

   Now you know why I have such a strong grip in my right hand!

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6. gorgopodaros, Sep 3, 2004 #6

   gorgopodaros Been here awhile

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   No, it stands for : K = kick T = twenty M = minutes and for those who are not familiar with single pot engines and kick starters..... K= know T= the M= mechanic ...

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7. woodsrider, Sep 3, 2004 #7

   woodsrider .........................

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   Here's a few more.... Kick Ten Minutes Kick Till Monday Kost Too Much Kan’t Take Motocross Kraut Trail Machine Kill The Mechanic Keep Tools Mobile Klimb That Mountain Kick That Mutha Kontrol That Monster Keep Three Manuals Killer Trail Machine Kill The Manufacturer Keep That Motorcycle!

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8. katoom525, Sep 3, 2004 #8

   katoom525 Been here awhile

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   I am way too homophobe to look at your butt

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9. MooreRon, Sep 3, 2004 #9

   MooreRon Banned

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   Katoom525 said:

   I am way too homophobe to look at your buttClick to expand...

   That's alright, it gets plenty of attention from my wife so I'll cut you some slack. BTW, tell me a little bit about your 525. I'm thinking about selling the WR250F and moving up to the 450 or 525 EXC. You can PM me so everyone will not be distracted from the issue at hand Bart

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10. dirtrider, Sep 3, 2004 #10

    dirtrider Dusty Adventurer

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    Keep Taking Market Share

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11. Desmofan, Sep 3, 2004 #11

    Desmofan Been here awhile Supporter

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    My buddy Rudy Iribe of Baja500 and 1000 fame sez it stands for "kill the Mexican" oser oser oser

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12. motozilla, Sep 3, 2004 #12

    motozilla Long timer

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    Kill This Moronicthread???

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13. Hodgo, Oct 28, 2011 #13

    Hodgo TWIN Cylinder ADV

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    Funily Enough this translates to Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen Kraftfahrzeuge Means Motor Vehicle The company was founded in 1934 by engineer Hans Trunkenpolz The business was started in a place called Mattighofen The story of KTM dirt bikes began when Hans Trunkenpolz, one of two KTM company founders, opened a repair shop in Mattighofen, Austria, in 1934. The repair business grew in size, becoming one of the larger car and motorcycle repairers in Austria. The business then became the official supplier of DKW motorcycles and in 1951 developed its first motorcycle, dubbed the R100. In 1953 the KTM company was founded by Hans Trunkenpolz and Ernst Kronreif. The official company name was 'Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen' (KTM). The first production series of KTM motorcycles commenced. KTM has a rich pedigree in enduro and off road racing, the KTM's first raced in the International Six Day Enduro in 1956. They've also dominated the Paris-Dakar Rally for many years, arguably the toughest off road race in the world. In 1968 KTM dirt bikes were exported to the U.S. for the first time by Jack Penton, the Penton Six days was manufactured by KTM and exported by Penton under his own name.

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14. motomal, Oct 28, 2011 #14

    motomal Been here awhile

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    Hodgo said: ↑

    Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen Kraftfahrzeuge Means Motor Vehicle The company was founded in 1934 by engineer Hans Trunkenpolz The business was started in a place called MattighofenClick to expand...

    You and the OP could both be right. It was started as Kraftfahrzeug in 1934 but Kronreif came along with some money in 1955 and the K was changed. (At least that's what Wikipedia states and we all know how clever they are!)

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15. veetwo _tls, Oct 28, 2011 #15

    veetwo _tls RENOVATIO:

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    i always presumed it was KATOOM

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16. Gimme 2, Oct 28, 2011 #16

    Gimme 2 wheels , with nobs

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    Hodgo said: ↑

    Funily Enough this translates to Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen Kraftfahrzeuge Means Motor Vehicle The company was founded in 1934 by engineer Hans Trunkenpolz The business was started in a place called Mattighofen The story of KTM dirt bikes began when Hans Trunkenpolz, one of two KTM company founders, opened a repair shop in Mattighofen, Austria, in 1934. The repair business grew in size, becoming one of the larger car and motorcycle repairers in Austria. The business then became the official supplier of DKW motorcycles and in 1951 developed its first motorcycle, dubbed the R100. In 1953 the KTM company was founded by Hans Trunkenpolz and Ernst Kronreif. The official company name was 'Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen' (KTM). The first production series of KTM motorcycles commenced. KTM has a rich pedigree in enduro and off road racing, the KTM's first raced in the International Six Day Enduro in 1956. They've also dominated the Paris-Dakar Rally for many years, arguably the toughest off road race in the world. In 1968 KTM dirt bikes were exported to the U.S. for the first time by Jack Penton, the Penton Six days was manufactured by KTM and exported by Penton under his own name.Click to expand...

    Hang on hang on , did'nt they startout as a bicycle manufacturer and then move into Moto's?

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17. Dan Alexander, Oct 28, 2011 #17

    Dan Alexander still alive and well

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    Sorry but after my Labrador trip I figured it means Kan't Travel Much

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18. Black Hills, Oct 28, 2011 #18

    Black Hills Long timer

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    my japanese bike riding woods buddies seem to think it stands for K-mart Trail Master

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19. v8toilet, Oct 28, 2011 #19

    v8toilet Nothing to see here.

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    Kubota Tractors/Motorcycles Keep Throwing Money

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20. Apple Jam, Oct 28, 2011 #20

    Apple Jam Ride Oregon First Supporter

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    From another thread.... Apple Jam said: ↑

    Some will say this Adventure is no Dual-Sport... And they're RIGHT !! It's a Tri-Sport ! It's not 100% perfect at anything, it's - 2/3 Great Touring Bike 2/3 Great Dirt Bike 2/3 Great Sport Bike I know it doesn't add up.... But that's just how good this bike is :eek1 Click to expand...

    Answered with: MortimerSickle said: ↑

    Konquers Three MissionsClick to expand...

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