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Last post by keithj « Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:24 pm
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Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:12 pm
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by keithj » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:28 pm » in Trials Talk

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Prior to posting photos on this board, please ensure you have the copyright holder's permission to post it! If it's yours, no...

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Am I going mad or...?

Last post by Jools « Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:57 pm
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by Jools » Sat Feb 04, 2017 5:50 pm

Well I know I am... so... anyway...

When I first got my ratty ol' TY175B I got it basically fettled and rideable for the ratbag grandkid. Good...

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Last post by Jools
Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:57 pm
Stolen TY 175

Last post by Twinshock200 « Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:12 pm
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by Twinshock200 » Sun Jan 29, 2017 3:15 pm

Approx 10 years ago I had a TY 175 stolen from a secure garage in Scarborough, Qld and did all the usual stuff , reported it to the police plus put...

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Last post by Twinshock200
Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:12 pm
TY 250 crank case

Last post by Jon V8 « Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:35 am
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by R80ST » Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:51 pm

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I bought a TY250 B The gear change was very loose, I took it apart, and the "Stopper screw" was missing, and there was a...

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Last post by Jon V8
Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:35 am
Plastic Fuel Tank Restoration.

Last post by Rod « Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:45 pm
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by Rod » Sat Jan 07, 2017 4:35 pm

Hi ppl, does anyone have a contact for a Shane Hill of Victoria who does plastic tank resto's, his name is mentioned in an article about Stephen...

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Last post by Rod
Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:45 pm
Removing carbon

Last post by Phil 850 « Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:04 pm
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by Phil 850 » Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:03 pm
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There is a huge amount of carbon buildup in the exhaust of my Cota 172 I am restoring.
Any...
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Last post by Phil 850
Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:04 pm
4 Stroke Classics

Last post by Twinshock200 « Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:31 pm
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by Twinshock200 » Wed Apr 06, 2016 7:56 pm
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I'm a regular reader and contributor to "Basket cases" and "Show us your Twinshock" threads and I love to see the effort that goes into restoring...
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Last post by Twinshock200
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:31 pm
TY80 and TY80 big-wheel restorations by Carl

Last post by Phil 850 « Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:44 pm
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by David Lahey » Wed Dec 21, 2016 7:47 pm

Posting photos for Carl showing his amazing restored TY80s
I reckon they are jewels

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Last post by Phil 850
Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:44 pm
KT250 New VM26 Carb Jetting

Last post by stevemather « Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:37 pm
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by stevemather » Wed Dec 14, 2016 8:32 am

I need to replace my old VM26SC carb on my 75 KT250.
The only available option is a new VM26-8074 from the very helpful Mikuni dealer in Townsville....

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Last post by stevemather
Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:37 pm
TY80 manual

Last post by OregonTYist « Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:53 pm

by OregonTYist » Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:53 pm

Hi Fellows.
Searching about for an electronic version of the TY80A Parts Manual and the Owner's Service Manual.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks!

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Last post by OregonTYist
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:53 pm
TY250 fuel/oil ratio

Last post by machman « Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:52 am
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by machman » Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:14 pm

I have just removed the oil pump from my Yamaha TY250C twin shock. In "the old days" back in the 70s we ran Castrol Super TT at 20/1 or maybe 25/1. I...

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Last post by machman
Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:52 am
Old bikes, tough sections, video link

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by Takhli44 » Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:46 am

... sta-brava/

About 10 minutes

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Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:46 am
Honda tl250

Last post by Earl « Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:10 pm

by Earl » Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:10 pm

Hi....im currently rebuilding a honda tl250. 1975.
The head stem thread is a bit chewed and previous owner had forced nut back on, stuffing the nut...

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Last post by Earl
Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:10 pm
rl250 rear hub

Last post by paulo « Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:32 pm
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by paulo » Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:55 am

Has anyone got a usable spare they'd part with?

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Last post by paulo
Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:32 pm
Bultaco Sherpa T models, '75 to '78.

Last post by David Lahey « Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:31 pm
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by Rod » Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:14 pm
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I've been trying to work out what model Sherpa T 250 I had new as a 14 yo back in '75 or '76, my research tells me it would have been a model 158, as...
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Last post by David Lahey
Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:31 pm
TY175 Basket Case

Last post by paulo « Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:36 pm
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by prosmart » Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:58 pm

Greetings from Sunny Bris-Vegas

I have just started a complete rebuild of a 1975 TY175B basket case.

Having removed all of the screws (yes, even...

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Last post by paulo
Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:36 pm
Something you don't see every day

Last post by AndrewT « Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:23 pm
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by David Lahey » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:03 pm

Something different seen at the Aussie Titles last weekend

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Last post by AndrewT
Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:23 pm
RL250 FUEL TANK

Last post by Greg Harding « Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:02 am
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by RL250 » Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:26 pm

ANYONE GOT A SPARE FUEL TANK FOR SALE 74/75 RL250

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Last post by Greg Harding
Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:02 am
Restoring Magnesium Hubs.

Last post by Gomey « Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:14 am
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by Rod » Mon Aug 08, 2016 6:32 pm

Starting to strip down an old Cota 349/350, the wheel hubs need re coating amongst other things, such as head/barrel and engine cases. I'm starting...

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Last post by Gomey
Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:14 am
TY350 piston kit???

Last post by tat ty « Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:53 pm
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by 86_TY350S » Thu Sep 01, 2016 2:38 pm

I find the one for the TY250 mono but i can't find any for this model.

Much appreciate if someone knows where to buy one for this bike.

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Last post by tat ty
Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:53 pm
Flatslides on Twinshocks

Last post by David Lahey « Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:34 pm
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Hi, I was going through some old magazines during a big cleanup at our house and came up with some interesting facts regarding the introduction of...
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Last post by David Lahey
Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:34 pm
Honda TLR200 twinshock vs Yamaha TY250R Mono

Last post by ito « Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:08 am
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by ito » Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:00 am

Hi Guys,

I am new for trials. I have got Beta Techno recently.

Before I got Beta,I was thinking TLR200 or TY250R Mono.

Which is better for...

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Last post by ito
Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:08 am
Tank Dent removal - Other than cutting and welding

Last post by Stanm « Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:40 pm
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by Stanm » Sat May 07, 2016 9:39 am
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Hi Folks
There was a bit of interest in this topic that came up in a different Topic so I thought you may give me some ideas before I resort to...
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Last post by Stanm
Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:40 pm
Swm

Last post by whitehillbilly « Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:28 am
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by tat ty » Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:04 pm

Noticed an SWM trials rolling frame on eBay tonight. Northern NSW.

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Last post by whitehillbilly
Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:28 am
TY250/350 Mono 1986 aftermarket exhaust??

Last post by ito « Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:59 am
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by 86_TY350S » Wed Mar 23, 2016 12:52 pm

Anyone know any aftermarket company out there are making stock replacement header pipe for 1986 TY250/350 mono yamaha trials bikes??

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Last post by ito
Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:59 am
Value of Montesa Cota

Last post by 36Cycles « Sat Aug 06, 2016 5:09 pm

by 36Cycles » Sat Aug 06, 2016 5:09 pm

Hi All, I am looking at selling my little Montesa Cota123 but need some advice on its value. I am hoping you folk can help out.

I have also listed...

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Last post by 36Cycles
Sat Aug 06, 2016 5:09 pm
TY Challenge 2016

Last post by Stu « Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:20 pm
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by David Lahey » Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:41 am

The TY Challenge trial held at Bennoble, near Brisbane yesterday, was terrific.
As well as all the riding fun, there was even a surprise visit from...

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Last post by Stu
Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:20 pm
Denman Trial 7th August

Last post by brownie « Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:28 am
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by don.howison » Tue Aug 02, 2016 6:51 pm

Could someone help me out with directions to the location of the upcoming Denman trial next Sunday 7th August?
Thanks

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Last post by brownie
Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:28 am
Great idea for aircooled trials bike

Last post by MackayMatt « Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:35 pm
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by MackayMatt » Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:17 pm

Giday every one

my hybrid Yamaha AG100 runs quite hot after constant trial use or hill climbs, in creek with no airflow etc so I've came up with a...

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Last post by MackayMatt
Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:35 pm
Engine paint question

Last post by Takhli44 « Thu Jul 28, 2016 1:35 am
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by Takhli44 » Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:27 pm

Does a painted black engine run cooler (dissipate heat better) than one with no paint? Air cooled. Flat or glossy? Does a higher surface temp...

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Last post by Takhli44
Thu Jul 28, 2016 1:35 am
Photo link vintage trial USA

Last post by Takhli44 « Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:16 am

by Takhli44 » Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:16 am

This is from Turkey Rock near Howard, Colorado USA. Some big guys riding TY80s among others near snow capped mountains. Thought there might be some...

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Last post by Takhli44
Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:16 am
TY175 spark plug

Last post by David Lahey « Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:34 am
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by Takhli44 » Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:34 am

Looking for your thoughts on this. B7ES (stock) plug occasionally fowls or starts acting like a rich mixture. A plug change fixes it. Running a BP5ES...

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Last post by David Lahey
Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:34 am
Don Smith Article

Last post by Joe Henderson « Thu Jun 23, 2016 4:56 pm
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by whitehillbilly » Tue Jun 21, 2016 6:40 am

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Last post by Joe Henderson
Thu Jun 23, 2016 4:56 pm
Trevor from Mackay DT100 fuel tank

Last post by David Lahey « Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:53 pm

by David Lahey » Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:53 pm

This is for Trevor who was thinking about fitting a DT100 fuel tank to a TY175.
My memory is telling me that this photo shows a DT100 tank on a TY250

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Last post by David Lahey
Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:53 pm
Towards more inclusive Classic eligibility

Last post by JC1 « Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:24 pm
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by JC1 » Mon May 23, 2016 6:32 pm

Gents, as many of you know there were two proposals to MA for changes to eligibility of Classics to make them more inclusive, but unfortunately they...

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Last post by JC1
Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:24 pm
Some Twinshocks, Air cooled Monos and Classics at the Queensland Titles 2016 at Lowmead

Last post by David Lahey « Wed Jun 15, 2016 10:18 am
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by David Lahey » Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:25 pm

Photos taken on the morning of Day 2

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Last post by David Lahey
Wed Jun 15, 2016 10:18 am
The James

Last post by whitehillbilly « Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:38 pm

by whitehillbilly » Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:38 pm

I sure a few of you, have competed against 'That Old James', I built 20 odd years ago.
Here is its pictorial History.
From memory, $80 for the...

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Last post by whitehillbilly
Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:38 pm
Tyre Tubes for Twinshocks.

Last post by eagle « Thu Jun 09, 2016 7:51 pm
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by Rod » Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:31 pm

What do people recommend ? I recently fitted Michelin ultra heavy tubes to the IRC's on my twinshock, I think it was over kill and should have kept...

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Last post by eagle
Thu Jun 09, 2016 7:51 pm
Honda TLR 250/200 Sprockets

Last post by sharvie « Wed May 11, 2016 1:17 pm
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by sharvie » Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:16 am

Both new

$ 80 for the pair

9 tooth front, 39 T rear

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Last post by sharvie
Wed May 11, 2016 1:17 pm
Bultaco 158 Airbox

Last post by Mrapocalypse « Mon May 09, 2016 4:29 pm
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by Mrapocalypse » Fri May 06, 2016 9:26 pm

Hi Gurus

I have had my Bultaco Sherpa 250 M158 in bits for a long time now.

I am at the stage where I have to put the air box back in the frame....

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Last post by Mrapocalypse
Mon May 09, 2016 4:29 pm
Facts & observations surrounding the production M10 Sherpa

Last post by David Lahey « Sat May 07, 2016 10:41 pm
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by JC1 » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:07 pm
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I couldn’t help notice the results in Classic Trial #6 from the 1968 Brit Experts trial: there was only 1 Bultaco in the top ten (Miller’s factory...
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Last post by David Lahey
Sat May 07, 2016 10:41 pm
Dellorto Carbs, PHBH/PHBL.

Last post by BOGWHEEL « Tue May 03, 2016 7:34 am
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by Rod » Sun May 01, 2016 7:12 pm

You learn something new everyday they say, well I did today with regards to Dellorto air screw adjustment on my Fantic. This applies to any old twin...

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Tue May 03, 2016 7:34 am
TY250 Noise from Motor ??

Last post by Jools « Mon May 02, 2016 3:55 pm
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by Stanm » Sun Apr 24, 2016 4:02 pm
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I did a crank in My ty2650E and pulled it down and put in a new crank.

Ever since there is like a slight tooth mesh noise when I hit a big...
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Last post by Jools
Mon May 02, 2016 3:55 pm
Waiting

Last post by whitehillbilly « Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:09 pm
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by whitehillbilly » Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:56 pm

If we hate waiting to ride a section, remember these days !!!!!

Long wait.jpg

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Last post by whitehillbilly
Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:09 pm
Twinshocks and Classics at the Easter Trial at Bennoble 2016

Last post by lorenzo « Sat Apr 30, 2016 12:08 pm
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by David Lahey » Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:32 pm

Here are some of the Twinshocks and Classics and one Air-cooled mono at the recent Easter 2 day trial at Bennoble
There are still a few more but it's...

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Last post by lorenzo
Sat Apr 30, 2016 12:08 pm
TY Mick Andrews Youtube

Last post by David Lahey « Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:45 pm
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by brownie » Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:30 am

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Last post by David Lahey
Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:45 pm
RIP Martin Lampkin

Last post by corsa « Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:58 am
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by brownie » Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:15 am

... ue-legend/
Sad news, THE 70's Trials Legend, nobody rode like Martin Lampkin
Respect

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Last post by corsa
Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:58 am
rl250 smoking suddenly

Last post by Takhli44 « Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:40 am
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by paulo » Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:26 pm

my rl250 has started smoking a fair bit just lately. Still has great compression, starts first kick, seems to run fine. Ive sprayed some inox/wd...

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Last post by Takhli44
Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:40 am
Triumph

Last post by Twinshock200 « Thu Mar 10, 2016 11:39 pm
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by whitehillbilly » Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:19 pm

Good to chat to Roger, and have a look over his Cub.
Missed getting some pics, but catch up next time, at a SQTA event.

whitehillbilly

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Last post by Twinshock200
Thu Mar 10, 2016 11:39 pm
TY175 Exhaust

Last post by Jools « Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:02 pm
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by Jools » Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:06 pm

Turning my attention to my TY175 exhaust, I find that the gauze section of the removable baffle
has no wrapping, -ok, no probs, I have the correct...

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Last post by Jools
Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:02 pm
Yamaha SR250 Twin Shock Trials Project

Last post by gongon « Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:29 am
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by gongon » Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:51 pm

Emigrated to Oz from UK last year.

Had several classic trials bikes which I sold before leaving UK

Difficult to find one here in WA within my...

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Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:29 am

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