What are the options to reduce the noise level of my TY 175? I live in a rural area and have good trials riding literally in my own back yard. However, I do not want to disturb my neigbors.

I plan to repack the muffler, should that not reduce the noise level cosiderably what can I do? I ...

Looking at the TY 175 B Service Manual download available on the net, says the gear box capacity is 650cc. However, the capacity marked on the cover near the fill hole appears to read "850cc". This could be an unclear stamp and/or my eyesight!!! What is the correct TY 175 "C" capacity?

My ...

David,

What I meant by the term "upgrade" is finding a more modern carb that would work/fit on the stock 175. However, if I am reading your post correctly, I understand that the actual carb body may be hard to locate, but the "bit"s (slide, jets, etc) are available. Did I get that right ...

What model Mikuni carb came stock on a TY 175 C, 1976?

Are kits still available for the carb?

What would be available and recommended as an upgrade carb?

Thanks

Got the new (old) bike home last night. Finally got it bum started (no kick start) today, pretty cold natured at first, first time on the pegs in about 30 years. Boy, was it fun!! Big, big grin!!

Now the questions -

Talked to local Yamaha dealer today about kisckstarter parts - says he can't ...

I want want to give a go at the mechanical work my TY 175 needs (mid '70's model).

Any suggestions/recommendations for service manual (Haynes, Clymers, etc)?

Best outlet for parts?

Thanks!!

Very helpful response, I really appreciate the information!!

Cheers

Just picked up '75 TY175 off e-bay as refurb project and as entry level trials bike.

The previous owner indicates the bike starts and runs (don't know, haven't picked bike up yet) but must be with bum start. Says starter shaft is misssing and hole is plugged with bolt.

Is the starter shaft ...