Hi

I just had a set of TY forks rechromed by Rad in Qld. http://www.radhardchroming.com.au/

They seem to charge a standard rate of $150 per leg.

They did a great job.

Hi

Can someone give my some tips?

I am tring to remove the swingarm bolt from a TY 175. The bolt spins freely but will not slide out, even after a heavy bashing with a rubber mallet. I need to replace the footpeg bracket, have the replacement swingarm bushes ready to go but the bolt refuses to ...

my apologies to anyone who suffered dazzle burns after inspecting the polished alum on it at the LRMTC Interclub "Show and Shine" last weekend."

Bigem wrote:Mate, it was worth the effort. Very very nice. Where did you get the seat/cover from?

Andrew

Hi Andrew

Following is a link to a seat cover from the UK. I recently sourced one for my TY and all worked out well.

I hope this helps.

Gary

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... tsupported

Hagsta provided the article below on the TY 175. Of particular interest is the identification of year models from the serial number.
(You may need to enlarge or double click the image for a better view.)

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Attached are a few pics of the TY 175 restoration that I completed today. I would just like to say thanks to those who assisted with advice along the way and also acknowledge how useful this forum is to communicate.

Thanks again to Hagsta for the historic info which places this bike as a 1980 ...

The very first production model TY250A made was stamped 434-000101, it was the first of approx 18500 "A" models to be built, #101 was kept by Yamaha for the factory museum..
The very first production model TY250A to be sold was stamped 434-000102. Here is a photo of #102 nearly 35 years after it ...

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Just scanned a copy of a postcard I found today. The postcard was packaged with a TY250 that I bought new in 1974.

Where is Mr Andrews now

Hi

You may find the following site of interest as it has stickers for many types of trials bikes available.

http://shop.ebay.com.au/merchant/classi ... dotcodotuk

Cheers
Gary

David Lahey wrote:Replica plastic replica TY fronts are available in Australia from Flat Rabbit/Mainly Maico.
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Hi

Can you tell me if a mid 70's TY 250 front mudguard will fit one for TY 175??

Thanks

Gary