1975tl250

Thanks for the quick replies. Modified makes sense. The front frame when preppung for paint showed signs of the original color. The swing arm at least as far as I've stripped it has yet to show that paint. This swingarm has been modified very well. I believe it to be setup for stock trials or extended trails. It looks like all you woukd need is a second chain. any thoughts? As far as the front forks being raked i could.see no sign of any work done to the neck. It looks to be factory. Zak

Hello all. I'm happy to have found this site. I have done some reading and you all seem like smart people with a large base of knowledge regarding the world of Trials. I have a question and some pictures. I have always been very interested in Trials. Especially vintage trials. I'm 28 but I grew up around vintage trials, motocross and vintage racing all of my life. My dad was a big time Motocross rider before I was born. I got to see a lot of his pictures and sit on a lot of his bikes. Anywho. That's besides the point. I picked up what I believe is a 1975 Honda TL250 from a guy for a great price. It was mostly complete so I figure I can't go wrong with this thing. I've always wanted one and now is my chance to rebuild it and give it a new life. So I'm stripping the swing arm for paint and I notice that it has two sets of slots for the rear axle. I thought to my self how cool is that. I can decide which slots to use and it will have an effect on my steering geometry and shock rebound right. So I start looking into it online and start noticing that I cannot find another Honda TL250 with this same swing arm setup. What gives? Has anyone seen this or does anyone know what I'm looking at here? The bike sans motor being stripped down for paint. The frame after the first coat back in the to get a good look at. The swingarm. Notice the two sets of slots for the rear axle? The hole in front of the back set is for an allen bolt that acts as the chain adjuster stop. I removed the allen head for stripping and painting. I'll post more pictures of this project as I go. Thanks and nice to meet you guys!