Twinshock

Can anyone help me to date my TY 250 and any other info as to its Origin, Is the White frame original. I have included a couple of photos if this helps. The Frame number is 498-801910 Cheers, Vaughan.

Im on with selling my 315r to buy a twin shock , ive seen a very clean montesa 242, its about 1984 ,anything to watch out for ,and how much are they worth ?twin shock prices going up all the time any help would be gratefull

Ello peeps. I have just watched this ty250 go through on ebay. The petrol tank looks different to all the others i have seen. Is it different? It looks to have a larger capacity. Or am I just an idiot who doesnt know what he's talking about?

I have just been given an older twin shock bike. Ive been told it an rtx 175. Does anyone have any info on this bike. The engine looks like a cz but any help would be appreciated. Cheers Steve

Hi there i wonder if any one can help me with the removal of the clutch basket on my 1974 mar as i need to replace the crank seals and primary chain . Done the flywheel side and the cush drive is loose ready to take off but i cant get the basket off , i have removed the nut but not sure if the basket just pulls off with a puller its got a sort of washer/ nut thats round behind the nut and locking washer that looks like it needs to be un screwed ???? thanks for any help you may have . cheers martin

Hello I was woundering if anybody knows whet it would take to build a kt 330 such as don smith rode to be exact would be nice but Il settle for somethng close if possible Thanks

I recently got myself a TLR200, not a bad bike but the drum brakes are appalling. I swear I actually gain speed when I apply them! I've ceaned them all out, put new shoes in, fiddled in the garage for hours but still no joy - thank god its got some great engine braking! I suspect a new front cable may help, what is a good make? Do you know of a TLS drum that may fit the front? Anybody got any tips ...... Please. I'm not expecting to do front wheel wheelies, but to stop would be nice . Regards, Bill.

I made the below post a couple weeks ago and didn't get any replies. So, perhaps someone could chime-in on this follow-on question I have. A friend of mine rode Dalesman trials bikes (with PUCH motor) back in the early 1970s. He told me all three of his bikes he had (with the PUCH) all "lost" first gear and that it is nearly impossible/very difficult to fix; I assume what's happening is that the first gear teeth break off the spline. He tells me this is a very common problem with the PUCH 125cc motors in the trials bikes. Besides not riding the bike, does anyone have a suggestion that could reduce the chances from this happening? I was thinking of pr…

What is the trials scene like in N.Devon I ride twinshocks, some SM rounds etc. Thinking of a possible move to the Barnstable area. How far would i have to travel to get a ride? Which is the local club? any info appreciated.

have bought a repacement gearbox sprocket for my montesa, only problem is it has no keyway like the original has. this one was made by talon ,question is will it work ok just held on the taper, iam concerned it could spin or slip on the shaft and wreck it. anyone tried one cheers guys

has any one tried any other carb on a 330? the amal carb on mine is well worn and although i know i can get a new replacement amal would somthing more up to date work any better ? eg mikuni or a dellorto, any one have any ideas or sugestions

Finally,I have got round to staring a project I've been thinking about for ages.A long time ago I bought a totally stripped TY175 - because it was there. Then started looking around for an XT225 Serrow engine to go in it,couldnt find one.Last week I took one in to cover a bad debt.My idea is an alternative to a TLR,(which look nice but I could never ride them any sense)but with the added bonus of electric start. Tonight I cut the frame around enough to get the XT motor in and started sussing out measurements for engine mounts etc.Its a bit of a squeeze but it will work,and so far looks like it will make a nice bike.Anyway reason for posting is that the biggest problem I …

Hi there, Looking for help again please. Need new tyres for my KT and just want to check what size tyres should be fitted. The bike has currently got 3.00 x 21" front and 110 x 18" rear. I think the standard sizes are supposed to be 2.75 x 21 front and 4.00 x 18 rear. The wheel rims are D.I.D 1.60 x 21 and 1.85 x 18 front and rear respectively. Can anyone please confirm that these are the right type/size rims, i.e. factory standard, and what size tyres should be fitted? Also would appreciate any advice on which make of tyres to fit - don't plan on making bike road legal so trial use only tyres required. Many thanks

We finally managed to get these four Australian Cota 348s together and thought it would be nice to share the picture

I have a very old twinshock TY250 in 1000 bits intending to "do someothing with"! - The frame is missing a few lugs from the look of it - what is missing from the right of the first photo? - I want to fit a new footrest kit to it - is there anything missing that wouold stop me from doing so on second photo, and where is best to get a kit - looking for something bolt on preferably, I got one from miller 10 yrs ago for my 175 so similar would be good. - I want to do the majesty mod and lay the shocks down, anyone any photos of the gusseting involved? I was told the mounts are just welded straight onto the seattube? - It has a Majesty alloy tank (although the bike obviou…

Hello Everyone I suspect that some of you may have owned one of the above bikes at some stage (and now decided to go a bit slower) and I am hoping you may be able to help with a problem I am having. Bought the bike sight unseen and when I got it home discovered that all that was claimed in the ad was not factual, but that is my problem now. The bike starts with no trouble after a couple of kicks. When I go for a ride, 1st and 2nd gear no problems. If I increase the revs above approx 3000rpm the bike starts to splutter and run erratically. Just does not like high revs. Things I have had checked are coil -seems fine, swapped for another spare that I have - same prob…

Help . Does anyone know of a company that sells aftermarket piston kits. Bought a Cagiva DG350 needs a piston and rings. Maybe some of you lot have one lying around.

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Sorry to carp on about this subject again guys but has anyone fitted the front exhaust pipe from SM yet and if so does it fit ok? ive got a full alloy WES system ready to go on! i understand ill need the front ex,flange? where can i get one of these from as i dont want to saw up my majesty exhaust system as its still good(but heavy!) dont want to waste

Hi there, I've just bought a 1978 ty175 "project" to restore and eventually ride here in NZ. It's had a hard life, with many parts flogged out (swingarm bushes, wobbly gear selector shaft, stuffed chain & sprockets, wobbly steering head bearings to name a few) but a sound engine. Anyway, there's a rear sprocket for sale on here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=148004261) that has 54 teeth, while the sprocket on the bike now has 47 teeth. Would a 54 tooth sprocket be suitable? Presumably it will simply lower all the gearing. The sprocket suits a 428 size chain. Thanks in advance of many more questions .... Ade.