No i haven't had a silicone hose joiner, but i've seen them - maybe on Mac's Bultaco or TY250.

Hi, I have the SM pipe on my TY175 - the SM pipe slips into the muffler, used hi-temp silicone and seals with no problems. See photos attached. cheers, Greg.

see photo of a dissected muffler - have found the packing at the back is saturated with oil which is a significant cause of the extra weight.

Hi,
Follow the link to view a report and photos published by the local newspaper 'Gladstone Observer' for the QMTS Round 6, hosted by Central Queensland Trials Club on 13 & 14 Oct 2012 at Wycheproof Station, Scrubby Ck, Calliope, west of Gladstone QLD.
http://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/new ... d/1583445/
regards,
Greg Paton.

Hi Don, now that the line is a bit clearer, i reckon:

1 TY80 B fuel tank
2 TY80 B exhaust heat shield and tank
3 TY250 air cooled mono fork tube and dust seal
4 TY250B RH side of motor
5 TY175 B or C RH side of motor
6 TY250 air cooled mono front hub with Z spokes (not the pinky)
7 TY175 B or C RH ...

Hi Greg, that tanks not a pretty sight - i ended up rubbing my 'pinky' tank with fine emery paper and final turtle wax polish to make it look reasonable, but it is starting to get a yellowish stain again as i have not been using it for the last six months - having searched on various forums i have ...

Hi Warren,
The black 'Yamaha' tank decals are a copy of originals that i have, they turned out very accurate by a local signmaker - the other white '175' and 'Trial 175' are also copies, but made without originals available, so still trying to get them right (font and size).
cheers, Greg.

i agree, the bar has risen in the show and shine category - will have to extract and get back into twinshock mode
Greg P

Ready to rock and roll again...

Until i get around to adopting David's idea, a couple of alternatives to keep my bike 'legal' and me out of the protest room:
- removable 'wedge' - store in the riding boot when not required,
- elastic band attached to the frame - section of old inner tube should do.
see photos:
TYFPeg1.jpg ...