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Last post by keithj « Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:24 pm
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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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Trials Motorcycle Geometry

Last post by David Lahey « Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:44 am
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by JonMiles » Wed Nov 23, 2005 4:10 am

I was curious what sort of rake and trail a new Trials machine like the Sherco SY250 might have? I've searched around quite a bit on the gas-gas,...

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Last post by David Lahey
Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:44 am
TY Chain Guide ?

Last post by Fish « Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:59 pm
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by Fish » Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:36 am
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My mid 80's TY350 has some sort of wooden looking chain guide or protector, just behind the front sprocket. I don't know what it is called - but it's...
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Last post by Fish
Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:59 pm
TY Long Range Tank

Last post by Fish « Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:38 am

by Fish » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:38 am

Is there such a thing as a long range tank and/or seat for a 80's TY350 ?

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Last post by Fish
Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:38 am
No spark on Scorpa Easy 280 (1997)

Last post by John Shakespeare « Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:43 am
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by John Shakespeare » Thu Oct 27, 2005 2:29 am

Having read the tech tips on analog controller by Chris L Johnson dated 24/09/99 it gave me some light at the end of the tunnel. So far the only...

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Last post by John Shakespeare
Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:43 am
montesa cota gurus

Last post by David Lahey « Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:49 pm
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by dave f forest » Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:10 am

Does anybody know if Montesa 247/248 barrels will fit onto a 172 engine case/bottom ends? I have found that 123 and 172, barrels will fit either...

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Last post by David Lahey
Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:49 pm
TY350 Spares

Last post by Rob W « Sat Nov 05, 2005 1:08 pm
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by Fish » Thu Oct 20, 2005 9:03 am

Anyone know of any sources of spares for a TY ?

One item I'm stuck on is a pilot jet for a 1985 TY350
According to the owners manual - the Carb is...

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Last post by Rob W
Sat Nov 05, 2005 1:08 pm
Cota 349 Info

Last post by escoe11 « Sun Oct 23, 2005 1:10 pm

by escoe11 » Sun Oct 23, 2005 1:10 pm

I have just purchased a 1981 Cota 349 and need some info - where to get parts - where to get specs so I know oil amounts etc - need to get new seat -...

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Last post by escoe11
Sun Oct 23, 2005 1:10 pm
Emergency Beader

Last post by austini « Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:52 pm
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by BJ » Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:57 pm

Ever been caught out by a tyre that won't inflate and don't own a beader?

Well if it is Sunday and all the shops are shut head down to a Bunnings...

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Last post by austini
Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:52 pm
Fuel Mix Ratio = rich/lean

Last post by Robbymac « Fri Sep 16, 2005 2:29 am
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by BJ » Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:01 pm

Here's one for you Howard.

I heard this the other day and to me it makes sense.

The higher ratio fuel mix you run the richer the fuel air mix...

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Last post by Robbymac
Fri Sep 16, 2005 2:29 am
TY175 front brake

Last post by xyeovillian « Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:54 am
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by xyeovillian » Sat Sep 03, 2005 3:38 pm

Thanks for your advice Dave, I have just altered a cable which has got a nylon inner to it don't know whether its a Venhill one, its one I had fitted...

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Last post by xyeovillian
Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:54 am
TY175 front brake

Last post by Phil « Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:37 am
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by xyeovillian » Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:04 pm

How can I improve my front brake, can't seem to get any feel with it very spongey & won't lock up like the rear brake. I have fitted new Sammy Miller...

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Last post by Phil
Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:37 am
Throttles too light?

Last post by BJ « Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:02 am
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by Neo » Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:14 pm
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Hi All,

After after a day of trying to control my Sherco 290 over some rocky terrain. I’ve come to the conclusion that I have too much of a...
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Last post by BJ
Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:02 am
Drip, Drip, Drip

Last post by Sherco H « Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:20 am
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by Neo » Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:23 pm

Hi Gents,

Looks like I've run into a small problem with me Sherco.

There’s a small hole under the water pump and I'm seeing coolant dripping out of...

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Last post by Sherco H
Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:20 am
TY250 Piston Information

Last post by mark « Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:04 am

by mark » Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:04 am

Hey, I'm in the process of rebuilding my TY250, it's a 1992 model and at the minute I'm getting it reboarded with a new piston. I was just wondering...

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Last post by mark
Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:04 am
Making a YZ250 into Trials bike??

Last post by BJ « Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:13 pm
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by [email protected] » Tue Aug 23, 2005 1:45 pm

After selling my Rev3 I have been left with my YZ250WR enduro bike to ride. I want to make it more trials orientated. Do you have any suggestions?

I...

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Last post by BJ
Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:13 pm
Trials Tyres

Last post by Tony Lambert « Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:17 pm
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by BJ » Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:39 pm

OK, I'm sure everyone has an opinion on what tyre is best for what terrain and type of riding, don't they

I have only ridden on Michies in recent...

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Last post by Tony Lambert
Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:17 pm
looking for workshop manual gas gas txt 280 pro

Last post by r2wtrials « Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:54 am
Replies: 5
by speedyfox666 » Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:53 am

hello everybody

I'm looking for a workshop manual or owners manual for a gas gas txt 280 pro ('03) trial bike.

I can't find it on the web maybe...

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Last post by r2wtrials
Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:54 am
Rear suspension linkages

Last post by r2wtrials « Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:41 am
Replies: 7
by Neo » Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:54 pm

Hi All,

Could someone please go to the trouble of explaining the principal of how the delta link setup works on the rear suspension?

A why Beta...

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Last post by r2wtrials
Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:41 am
TY175

Last post by Rowey « Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:29 pm
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by Rowey » Mon Jul 11, 2005 12:40 pm

I am chasing some info on Clutch baskets for the TY175.

Are DT175 baskets compatible? Or does anyone have an original??
I have looked at a DT...

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Last post by Rowey
Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:29 pm
Replacement Front Brake Adjuster Bolts

Last post by r2wtrials « Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:27 am
Replies: 8
by Neo » Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:03 pm

Hi All,

Does anyone know where I can get some of these AJP “Replacement Front Brake Adjuster Bolts” just like on the RYP website?

... lected=156...

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Last post by r2wtrials
Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:27 am
i think i want to paint my wheels!

Last post by r2wtrials « Thu May 26, 2005 7:41 pm
Replies: 6
by wazzawood » Tue Dec 28, 2004 6:45 pm

gday

ive noticed a few bikes here and abroard with anodised rims, and even fewer with painted (black) rims.

Has anyone here done it?

wheels get...

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Last post by r2wtrials
Thu May 26, 2005 7:41 pm
TY 350 Brakes

Last post by tat ty « Sat May 07, 2005 6:22 pm

by tat ty » Sat May 07, 2005 6:22 pm

Hello

My mid 80's TY350 suffers from appalling brakes. I know that others have done a front disc conversion. Is there anyone out there who can give...

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Last post by tat ty
Sat May 07, 2005 6:22 pm
Helmets

Last post by bryan « Tue May 03, 2005 6:24 pm
Replies: 3
by BJ » Tue Apr 12, 2005 9:25 am

Hi All

Can someone please tell me if the NZI Trivet indoor helmet is legal under MA rules for our outdoor trials events? The Trivet is different to...

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Last post by bryan
Tue May 03, 2005 6:24 pm
One Armed Trials Riding????

Last post by BJ « Tue May 03, 2005 2:31 pm
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by BJ » Mon May 02, 2005 3:33 pm

Howard

Seems like I'll be out of action as far as competition goes for the rest of the season unless we can set a bike up for left arm only. I have...

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Last post by BJ
Tue May 03, 2005 2:31 pm
TY350

Last post by gregory1 « Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:42 pm
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by Peter Ferguson » Wed Apr 14, 2004 8:15 am

I've just bought a TY350 - reliving my youth the wife says!
Would appreciate any tech info on tuning/fueloil ratio/setup/availability of workshop...

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Last post by gregory1
Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:42 pm
Urgent Help! Bike choice

Last post by GaryD « Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:12 pm
Replies: 3
by GaryD » Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:41 am

Hi Folks,

Well I have $2500 burning a hole in my pocket and have a range of choices. Firstly though i'm 5'3" and 65kgs, ride a Z1000 2004 most days...

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Last post by GaryD
Fri Apr 01, 2005 3:12 pm
stripped alan key

Last post by Phil « Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:13 pm
Replies: 7
by robert » Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:11 pm

Hi all,
Ive gone to take my front wheel off today on my beta. Problem is, the hey bolt which titens down against the axle is well and truly...

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Last post by Phil
Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:13 pm
tl125 clutch

Last post by scoot « Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:52 am

by scoot » Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:52 am

Heres the problem. My 1973 tl125 Honda clutch is hard to pull and drags. I have replaced the cable and removed and inspected the clutch basket. The...

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Last post by scoot
Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:52 am
Suspension settings help

Last post by keithj « Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:55 pm

by keithj » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:55 pm

I was changing the fork oil in the Gasser the other day and it occurred to me I've never fiddled with the settings on the forks, specifically the...

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Last post by keithj
Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:55 pm
Keeping it quiet – Trouble with the neighbour.

Last post by PA « Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:27 am
Replies: 18
by Neo » Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:19 pm
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Hi Everyone,

My 10 year old daughter (GGG) tries to get an hours practise every day, on our driveway.
At first this was happening between about...
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Last post by PA
Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:27 am
Bleeding brakes?

Last post by BJ « Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:46 pm
Replies: 4
by keithj » Fri Mar 18, 2005 9:26 am

After a disastrous attempt some years back on an old Montesa Cota 304, I finally bit the bullet last night and did the brakes and clutch on the GG....

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Last post by BJ
Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:46 pm
Engine Konocking which Fuel

Last post by Sherco H « Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:39 pm
Replies: 12
by Rock Hoppa » Tue Aug 12, 2003 2:15 pm
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I recently purchased a 2003 beta 250 rev 3, the manufacturers handbook suggests running Premium unleaded fuel with a 1.5% sysnthetic oil mix. I ran...
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Last post by Sherco H
Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:39 pm
Spark Plugs

Last post by Scorps « Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:11 pm

by Scorps » Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:11 pm

Howdy Y'all,

Just a quick tip for Sherco and Scorpa riders. After testing NGK platinum and Iridium plugs, Splitfires, and Denso's in my Scorpa....

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Last post by Scorps
Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:11 pm
Fluffy Bottom End

Last post by BJ « Tue Mar 01, 2005 4:31 pm

by BJ » Tue Mar 01, 2005 4:31 pm

Howard,

My bulletproof Sherco is trying to tell me something. In the last few rides it has gone off song at idle and in the low power range. The...

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Last post by BJ
Tue Mar 01, 2005 4:31 pm
Sherco Gearing Att: Howard

Last post by BJ « Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:20 pm
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by BJ » Wed Feb 16, 2005 2:06 pm

Howard,

Sounds like youv'e been dobbed to be the resident Sherco Tech when we can't find the answers at the Sherco website. I have asked Don this...

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Last post by BJ
Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:20 pm
Reeds, wrong or right?

Last post by Sherco H « Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:30 am
Replies: 8
by Neo » Mon Feb 07, 2005 10:53 pm

Hi,

Can anyone give me a run down on the right way to install the fuel in-take reeds?

It looked stright forward as there was a cut (marker) in...

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Last post by Sherco H
Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:30 am
Best Fork seal tool

Last post by David Lahey « Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:24 pm
Replies: 10
by Neo » Sat Jan 22, 2005 7:09 am
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Hi,

Does anyone know what's the best tool to prize out a fork seal, without scratching the living daylights out of the inside of the fork leg?

Also...
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Last post by David Lahey
Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:24 pm
ty250 lower end oil.

Last post by Stu « Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:31 pm
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by scoot » Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:48 am

I have a 1974 Yamaha TY250. The question is the book calls for one quart of oil in the gear box, the dip stick showes full at one half quart. So...

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Last post by Stu
Sat Jan 29, 2005 6:31 pm
TL125 fork seals

Last post by David Lahey « Sat Jan 22, 2005 4:59 pm
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by scoot » Sat Jan 22, 2005 4:55 am

Well its been a long time since I replaced fork seals. I can't seem to remember how I removed the 6mm bolt at the bottom of the fork leg. Do I need a...

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Last post by David Lahey
Sat Jan 22, 2005 4:59 pm
Spooky Spokes, Bent and Loose

Last post by Neo « Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:04 pm
Replies: 2
by Neo » Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:49 am

Hi,

I need some advice on wheel spokes. My bike has a couple of spokes on the rear wheel which have been hit by rocks and are bent (between 2-4mm...

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Last post by Neo
Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:04 pm
The Mick Andrews Book of Trials

Last post by bog cog « Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:03 pm
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by Rob W » Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:41 pm

Hello All

My first post after lurking a while.

I was wondering if anybody might be able to photocopy me a couple of pages from The Mick Andrews...

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Last post by bog cog
Wed Jan 12, 2005 9:03 pm
Fantic 1996 Section 250 Wiring for induction fan

Last post by Neo « Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:08 pm
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by Jeremy » Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:23 am

Hi, I have a fantic 1996 Section 250cc. I was wondering if anyone had a wiring diagram or knew what leads go into the 4 pin bit. I have a new...

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Last post by Neo
Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:08 pm
Wear n Tear

Last post by nipper « Fri Dec 03, 2004 11:57 pm
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by BJ » Wed Aug 18, 2004 5:56 pm
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Help

I'm now riding 3+hrs a day every day since I got the 2000 sherco. The problem I have is the mongrel is eating my left boot with the chain. what...
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Last post by nipper
Fri Dec 03, 2004 11:57 pm
leaking coolant

Last post by Sherco H « Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:27 am
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by austini » Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:35 pm

My 99 sherco once hot is leaking coolant from the over flow pipe on the filler cap, the fan is working fine & there is no coolant in the gearbox oil....

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Last post by Sherco H
Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:27 am
choice of tyres nowdays

Last post by wazzawood « Sat Nov 13, 2004 5:58 pm
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by albert » Thu Sep 02, 2004 6:03 pm
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Which tyres do i purchase? Coming back to trials after a 20 year spell. Tyres to suit a 3 year old bike. Michelin? IRC ? Dunlop? can you help?
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Last post by wazzawood
Sat Nov 13, 2004 5:58 pm
Parts for Honda TLM 200

Last post by Gary Mc « Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:26 pm
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by gt » Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:24 pm

I am trying to track down parts for a Honda TLM 200 - about 1986 model. Apparently this bike was not imported by Honda Australia so my local Honda...

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Last post by Gary Mc
Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:26 pm
Honda TL250 Mechanic

Last post by John O « Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:36 pm

by John O » Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:36 pm

Hi.
I have a 1975 Honda TL250 which hasn't been ridden in the last 20 years. Does anybody know of a bike shop or mechanic in the Brisbane area who...

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Last post by John O
Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:36 pm
Restoring Montesa Cota 247

Last post by jazzlord « Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:19 pm

by jazzlord » Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:19 pm

I have a couple of old 247's I am interested in restoring and was wondering can anyone reccommend a good mechanic or someone who restores the older...

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Last post by jazzlord
Thu Oct 28, 2004 12:19 pm
where to look

Last post by david morris « Thu Oct 07, 2004 5:44 am

by david morris » Thu Oct 07, 2004 5:44 am

where do I look for info on Italjet trials bikes from the 80sor are they all dead .
I have one to work on & need some info before I start please...

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Last post by david morris
Thu Oct 07, 2004 5:44 am
What type of bike???

Last post by nipper « Mon Sep 27, 2004 9:46 pm
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by evilknevil » Sun Sep 26, 2004 3:16 pm

Whats a good type of bike for someone who wants to give trials a go for less than $2000? I have done enduro/motocross about 10 years ago, and find...

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Mon Sep 27, 2004 9:46 pm

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