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TY175 fork rod damper holder!!!

Last post by David Lahey « Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:07 pm
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by jamie » Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:34 pm

Help required please:
the story so far.....

Have got new fork seals & dust seals to install on the ty175.

Removed wheel & managed to Crack the 6mm...

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Last post by David Lahey
Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:07 pm
TY175 fuel tank - internal clean

Last post by Campy « Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:28 pm
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by Campy » Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:53 pm

Hi all

I have recently bought a '76 TY175 that is a complete rough-runner but the main issue is that the fuel tank is very rusty internally.
It had...

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Last post by Campy
Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:28 pm
Nice Thumper.

Last post by Twinshock200 « Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:14 am
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by whitehillbilly » Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:17 am

from Greeves forum.

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Last post by Twinshock200
Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:14 am
Panda 175 info

Last post by David Lahey « Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:48 pm
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by Russellk » Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:13 pm

Anyone able to assist me or point me in the right direction for parts/service info to assist me in a restoration of a late 1970’s Panda 175.

Many...

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Last post by David Lahey
Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:48 pm
James Trials.

Last post by whitehillbilly « Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:36 pm
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by whitehillbilly » Sun May 30, 2021 5:47 pm

Old James Captain.
Dad had it registered as a 'Green Laner' in Early 70's.
I did a few mods and rode it in local trials in Cornwall.

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Last post by whitehillbilly
Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:36 pm
Bultaco

Last post by whitehillbilly « Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:30 am
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by whitehillbilly » Sun May 30, 2021 5:42 pm

Not sure If I have posted before.
Found some old pics of my Bultaco when I lived in Cornwall.

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Last post by whitehillbilly
Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:30 am
TLR200 Fork Gold valves

Last post by David Lahey « Sat May 29, 2021 11:39 am
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by Gary B » Fri May 28, 2021 6:40 pm

Hi,
My son is giving his TLR200 ('83 model) some serious love at the moment & is keen to stick some 'Gold Valves' into the forks.
Has anybody done...

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Last post by David Lahey
Sat May 29, 2021 11:39 am
Yamaha TY175 gearing

Last post by husky005 « Wed May 12, 2021 8:39 pm
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by husky005 » Fri May 07, 2021 7:49 pm

Hi,
I have just bought a Ty175, it seems to run great but needs a few items replaced. Can anyone please let me know what the recommended gearing...

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Last post by husky005
Wed May 12, 2021 8:39 pm
tidying up an old plated frame

Last post by Jools « Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:57 am
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by David Lahey » Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:18 pm

The Sammy Miller highboy frame that arrived recently looks like it was chrome plated when new and the chrome is still quite good in most areas but is...

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Last post by Jools
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:57 am
Old decals/stickers

Last post by David Lahey « Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:16 pm
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by David Lahey » Sun Feb 07, 2021 12:07 pm

A new challenge arose yesterday while trying to make a 1977 TY look like it did in 1977.
The only "Pirelli" stickers I have were made back in 1977...

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Last post by David Lahey
Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:16 pm
Scott Trial

Last post by whitehillbilly « Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:27 pm

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The Beginning.
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Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:27 pm
Italjet

Last post by JC1 « Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:37 am
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by WayneCassel » Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:28 pm

Just restoring my italjet t350 has anyone got any side covers they want to sell
Call me
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Last post by JC1
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:37 am
Old photos and memories

Last post by David Lahey « Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:30 pm
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Rod Fourex and I were discussing our trials riding early days over on Trials Central and had hijacked a thread about a bloke in New York trying to...
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Last post by David Lahey
Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:30 pm
Suzuki RL250 Mania

Last post by brent j « Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:06 pm
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by Westy » Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:59 am
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Hey Hey.

I am in the process of prepping my '74 RL250 for comp and for road registration.
This means that I am making replica parts for use in comp...
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Last post by brent j
Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:06 pm
Allowable carburetors for vintage trials

Last post by brent j « Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:28 pm
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by brent j » Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:59 pm

I haven't looked into the rules of vintage trials but can someone put me straight on allowable carbs.

I have an RL250 Suzuki and at some stage I...

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Last post by brent j
Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:28 pm
Photos of rare and little known trials bikes (via Justin in Italy)

Last post by Bully fanatic « Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:59 pm
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by mattyl01 » Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:57 pm

Passing on this message from Justyn from Italy that I think a number of folks may be interested in.

Hello Trials Australia,

For long time I am a...

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Last post by Bully fanatic
Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:59 pm
TY250 Twin Shock OEM Ring P/N

Last post by CoolCat250 « Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:57 am
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by CoolCat250 » Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:20 am

Hi everyone,

I apologise if this has been answered before: I am new to the world of TYs and I haven't been able to find an answer yet.

I am looking...

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Last post by CoolCat250
Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:57 am
Green Machine

Last post by whitehillbilly « Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:20 pm

by whitehillbilly » Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:20 pm

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for those interested.

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Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:20 pm
IHAVOTO ?

Last post by Greg Harding « Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:14 pm
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by Jools » Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:14 pm

Is this an aftermarket parts supplier or what? Anyone know?

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Last post by Greg Harding
Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:14 pm
Pyrotechnic maintenance

Last post by tat ty « Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:03 pm
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by David Lahey » Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:06 pm

It might take 46 years but eventually our beloved 1970s two-stroke trials bikes reach the point where they have part-burned enough fuel to clog up...

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Last post by tat ty
Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:03 pm
TY250 rear sprockets

Last post by tat ty « Sat Oct 03, 2020 5:58 pm
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by David Lahey » Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:19 pm

In case anyone is looking for a dished rear TY250 twinshock sprocket for 428 chain with the same teeth count as the original Yamaha item (53 teeth),...

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Last post by tat ty
Sat Oct 03, 2020 5:58 pm
ty250A compression

Last post by timlangham « Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:51 pm
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by bikecrazy2010 » Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:21 pm
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Hi all, im new to this forum, i have aquired a 74 model ty250a it does run but as soon as you try and apply throttle it dies but if you wind up the...
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Last post by timlangham
Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:51 pm
Kill Switch

Last post by timlangham « Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:59 pm
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by whitehillbilly » Wed Sep 04, 2019 8:11 pm

Good Evening.
Need a cheap lanyard kill switch and spare button for the Greeves.
Anyone point me in the right direction please.
Thanks....

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Last post by timlangham
Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:59 pm
WHEEL BUILDER

Last post by whitehillbilly « Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:13 pm
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by mower16 » Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:33 pm

Does anyone know of a wheel builder in Australia that has experience lacing 3 piece spoke rear tubeless flanged rims??

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Last post by whitehillbilly
Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:13 pm
TLR250 Tank seat unit From UK

Last post by mower16 « Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:55 pm
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by Gary B » Thu May 07, 2020 5:23 pm

Hi Folks,
I see Mike Pearce from TLR's R Us, has just sent a Tank seat unit to someone in Australia.
Anybody out there know who it was, I'm...

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Last post by mower16
Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:55 pm
TL125 Aftermarket Muffler options?

Last post by Jools « Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:08 pm
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by Jools » Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:58 pm

Fordy needs a muffler to replace the rusty ol' triangular muffler on his TL125 S resto project bike. He can get the header pipe from 'Musket NZ'. But...

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Last post by Jools
Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:08 pm
Help identifying old mono-shock bike

Last post by coxy321 « Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:07 pm
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by coxy321 » Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:19 pm

Hi all,

I've just picked up and old bike as a starter into trials and I'm struggling to work out exactly what make and model it is. Aside from the...

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Last post by coxy321
Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:07 pm
Yamaha TY250 CAT

Last post by tat ty « Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:11 am
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by brent j » Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:22 pm
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Does anyone remember the Yamaha TY250 CAT.

It was a TY250 with a Yamaha made kit to turn it into more of a trailbike.
I seem to remember they had a...
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Last post by tat ty
Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:11 am
TLR200 sidecovers

Last post by Gary B « Mon Aug 10, 2020 4:16 pm
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by Gary B » Sun May 24, 2020 6:32 pm

Hi Folks,
I’m chasing a pair of S/hand side covers for a TLR200.
I’ve managed to get a fatter 200 seat for my TLR250 when I go for trail rides. Now I...

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Last post by Gary B
Mon Aug 10, 2020 4:16 pm
TLR250 Steering head

Last post by Gary B « Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:20 am

by Gary B » Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:20 am

Hi Folks,
I'm chasing a top & bottom steering head to suit a TLR250.

If anybody has fitted a fancy billet one & has old standard one's laying round...

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Last post by Gary B
Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:20 am
Montesa Cota 123 rear rim

Last post by Cota 123 « Tue Jul 28, 2020 5:56 pm

by Cota 123 » Tue Jul 28, 2020 5:56 pm

Hi,
It sounds like it was pretty popular to upgrade these to 18" rear wheel so I am hoping someone may have a 17" Cota rim lurking in their shed...

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Last post by Cota 123
Tue Jul 28, 2020 5:56 pm
TY175 not firing

Last post by PinkyTY « Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:34 pm
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by bikerpete » Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:37 pm

I'm helping a mate out with a TY175B that he's rebuilding.
He got it in parts and has reassembled everything.
He is not very experienced...

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Last post by PinkyTY
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:34 pm
Steer Clear - understanding steering for twinshocks

Last post by tat ty « Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:28 am
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With the tendency to modify classic/twin-shock trials bikes towards more modern geometry I’ve often wondered about many such modifications on these...
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Last post by tat ty
Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:28 am
TY175 Right side crankcase

Last post by wil « Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:47 pm
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by wil » Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:16 pm

Hi all. I'm needing some help & guidance from this awesome Forum here. I have been toiling away at getting my TY175B going after sitting idle for...

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Last post by wil
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:47 pm
TY175 clutch adjustment

Last post by wil « Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:04 pm
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by wil » Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:16 pm

Hi All just hoping someone can help clarify adjustment to the clutch mechanism on my TY175B. Firstly when I put it in gear it pulls away with the...

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Last post by wil
Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:04 pm
kt 250 differences

Last post by Rod « Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:11 pm
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by LenaLoyd » Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:34 pm

Hello

I would like to know what the differences between a 1975 kt 250 and a 1976 kt250
as i was given one and i dont what year it is

is there a way...

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Last post by Rod
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:11 pm
Will a XR 200 clutch cover fit a tlr250 ?

Last post by eagle « Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:24 am
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by eagle » Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:00 pm

My clutch cover is not in the best of shape & i don't think it could be welded ? It looks like xr200 clutch covers are easy to get, so if somebody...

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Last post by eagle
Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:24 am
The beginning of a new project

Last post by Twinshock200 « Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:51 am
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by Twinshock200 » Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:00 am

This is the start of my latest restoration and its gonna be for me. Judging where its kept at the moment I doubt if it will ever see mud, water or...

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Last post by Twinshock200
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:51 am
Twinshock universal mudguards

Last post by Twinshock200 « Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:23 pm
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by Twinshock200 » Fri May 22, 2020 9:54 am

Hi Folks, not sure if I'm looking in the right places around Australia but I am unable to find a supplier for plain white (or other colour) universal...

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Last post by Twinshock200
Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:23 pm
Help needed to identify these forks and front hub

Last post by Twinshock200 « Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:42 pm
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by Twinshock200 » Mon Jun 08, 2020 5:31 pm

Hi
Can anyone please help me to identify these 35mm forks and front hub
I suspect Montessa or Honda but need a positive identification if anyone...

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Last post by Twinshock200
Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:42 pm
Hi all, engine paint question.

Last post by congchualon « Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:54 pm
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by congchualon » Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:49 pm

The massage chair field is highly competitive and has major players such as Panasonic and Sanyo. Sanyo for instance has incorporated a technology to...

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Last post by congchualon
Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:54 pm
Wandering Tyre

Last post by whitehillbilly « Thu May 21, 2020 9:15 pm
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by whitehillbilly » Sun May 17, 2020 6:17 pm
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Good Evening.
Have wandering tyre problems on my Greeves.
Ripped another valve, on the front tube.
Rim lock, good quality and correct size, One on...
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Last post by whitehillbilly
Thu May 21, 2020 9:15 pm
TS185 trials bike

Last post by JC1 « Thu May 21, 2020 1:06 pm
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by David Lahey » Tue May 12, 2020 2:05 pm

I was thinking Greg Harding, JC1 and others might be interested in seeing this if they haven't already. TS185 converted for trials riding.
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Last post by JC1
Thu May 21, 2020 1:06 pm
Extra home workshop time

Last post by Fraser « Fri May 15, 2020 2:38 pm
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by David Lahey » Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:57 pm
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I'm anticipating that the precautions required to limit corona virus contagion will provide extra opportunities to have workshop fun and finish some...
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Last post by Fraser
Fri May 15, 2020 2:38 pm
TL125 Fork seals mystery

Last post by lanhet « Mon May 11, 2020 3:34 am
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by Jools » Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:40 pm

K1 & K2 TL125 appear to have 2-peice fork seals. (I've done plenty of fork seals in the past but never seen ones like these).
On fork disassembly a...

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Mon May 11, 2020 3:34 am
SURVIVORS OF COOTAMUNDRA 3 DAY TRIALS

Last post by aaarating « Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:09 pm
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by Peter Paice » Wed Dec 16, 2015 2:51 pm
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Put your name here if you rode there. Just reminiscing with Tim English, lol. Love to share tales of survival.

Tim English
Peter Paice
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Last post by aaarating
Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:09 pm
Fork angle different to steering head angle

Last post by JC1 « Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:28 pm
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by brent j » Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:48 pm

Something I noticed while putting my RL together today, the top and bottom triple clamps appear to have different offsets. The fork legs are on a...

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Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:28 pm
Honda TL250 (1975) Service manual for sale

Last post by jhovel « Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:43 am

by jhovel » Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:43 am

I've got a Honda TL250 (1975) Service manual for sale for $30 plus postage.
Send me a PM or email if you want it.
It's also on eBay (more...

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Sun Feb 09, 2020 2:43 am
Dmcc twinshock

Last post by YFZ LUKE « Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:35 pm

by YFZ LUKE » Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:35 pm

Dmcc will once again be hosting the Nsw twinshock Championship .. June long weekend at Cowan’s property Sandy Hollow just out of Denman .. stay tuned...

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Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:35 pm
Aussie Italjet Piuma in 1984

Last post by Rod « Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:04 pm
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by David Lahey » Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:21 pm

Queensland rider Jeff Gough looking cool and smooth (as usual).
I noticed this photo in an old Trail&Track magazine and thought it might also bring...

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Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:04 pm

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