Factory Bike Friday: Lucas Oil TLD CRF250R

Quarter liter stallion that lives on Lucas oil and race fuel

Factory Bike Friday: Lucas Oil TLD CRF250R

Photos: Scott Hoffman

It says a lot that about a nonperformance company in the motorcycle industry who can put their heads down and in a matter of years create a 250/Lites supercross team that is capable of winning main events. Team TLD began life with a few box vans with Jeff Ward and Jeremy McGrath racing supermoto back in 2003. With several titles and X Games Gold Medals under their belt, the team went back to its roots—motocross—and the rest is history. Today the team is full steam ahead with a 250/Lites West Coast supercross team and full-time 250 outdoor moto team. Here is a quick look at Cole Seely’s ride for 2012.

Hundreds of hours go into the development and testing for each TLD race bike. Pro Circuit helps with the development, yet most of the work is performed at the TLD race shop in Corona.

PC Exhaust and Hinson clutches help get this bike to the podium.

Braking rotors and Talon hubs through Dubya occupy this image.

Works Dunlop tires which are not available to the public unless you are good enough to win a supercross main.

Pro Circuit kit fork and braking rotor.

You wouldn't want to smash a shin against these razor pegs.

Sorry for the fact this cute girl is blocking the view of the race bike.

Moto Tas. airboot helps the engine breathe right.

Two-way Vortex ignition switch, ARC levers, and ODI grips.

Works Connection start device.

They run a Boyesen water pump and cover to keep her running cool.

PC Exhaust with the new-style end cap for 2012.

The engine covers are doctored up with special coatings and there are some trick engine components inside the head and cases the TLD crew did not wish to tell us about.

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Comments

igor
November 6, 2012 5:47 am

do you know if the team will sell this bike at the end of the season?

Storm
October 30, 2012 4:14 pm

Im sure it has a lot of power being as a profesional dirtbike rider races it

Birdy
March 28, 2012 10:26 am

damn thats nice hows it ride got a lot of power???

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