Twinshock

Curious whether anybody out there has a Yrjo Vestrerinen replica Happytime riding suit lurking in their cupboard? TFT

Just got back from a window shopping trip at my local bike shop. They had an EZ Pull clutch accessory marketed by Moose. I didn't see any instructions on the packaging (or in the package for that matter). My TY175 could use all the help in the clutch dept. and I was wondering if anybody out there has seen such a device installed or heard anything about them.

Hi all, I have a new front sprocket to fit on my Cota 330 but it doesn't have a keyway - only a taper. I haven't removed the old one yet but I am sure I can see a keyway. Is the new one faulty or are do they rely on a taper only for the replacements. The new sprocket is a Talon. Oh and the reason I haven't removed the old one yet is because I can't!!! Damn that thing is tight, It's been heated, prised and hit on the nut with a big hammer and still won't budge. I am going to have to make a puller to fit, unless anyone has any ideas?

Have a 348 montesa 1977 was wondering what bike should be gapped and timed,also bike has a delorto carb on it a phbh26 cs r4173.was wondering if anybody might know or have any recommendtions on how to jet this carb or what it could of come with stock and was it ever used on these bikes thanks

Thought my trials riding friends across the pond and elsewhere would like to take a look at the new Hodaka Type 2 Trials machine. Just finished 'er up this past weekend. Pictures courtesy of Ed Chesnut. Jay L.

CAN ANYONE HELP OUT WITH A SUPPLIER OR DOES ANYONE HAVE A SECONDHAND REAR MUDGUARD AND SIDE PANELS FOR MY DAUGHTERS RTX 125 ANY COLOUR, THANKS.

Does anyone know the frame numbering sequence for the 340 Sherpas modified by Comerfords?. I saw a 340 recently that looked like and was claimed to be a Comerfords bike. It had the forward top mountings for the rear shocks and the larger s/a mounting plates to take the swinging arm forward to within a few mm of the engine casing but the swinging arm itself was of heavy oval tube and I thought they had rectangular ones made by Whitehawk. Or maybe that was an extra?. How many 340s were made in total?. Sorry, must have pushed the go button twice or something, maybe Andy can remove this post, please.

Yesterday I managed to road register my Majesty 175 Yamaha Twinshock. It's a 1982 model and when I bought it last year, it was unregistered. This year I decided to embark on getting it done on an 'age related' UK 'X' plate. It has been pretty simple really............ Firstly I spoke to John Shirt jnr @ Gas Gas UK, whose father created the Godden framed Majesty (which my model is) and he arranged for his father to send me a 'dating certificate' for the bike from their records,confirming the year of manufacture as Jan 1982. This was a great help. Next .........I did a bit of work to get it to MOT standard on the brakes(bearings were ok and so were forks/shocks) and f…

Hi One question, i know this might sound a bit daft, but what actually constitutes a "twinshock" ? Let me explain. Just look at the Cotswold Majesty for example or choose your own. Here is a bike which undeniably is a "twinshock" (it has two rear shock absorbers) but it was made this century. So are twinshocks anything with two rear shocks? Do they have to be manufacturered before a certain date? Must they be aircooled? When we say manufactured which bits do we actually mean? After all there are many aftermarket frame kits around. Some replicas of the originals, some of works frames, some just very light and tidy. You see where i am going with this is why couldnt…

This has probably been discussed before, ad nauseum, but....I think I'll be selling a bike or two and reconfiguring the herd, and I might have a few bucks left over. There's what looks like a pretty cool vintage club around here, and I just might throw my hat (helmet?) in the ring. I'm not interested in thumpers...not to ride, anyway...what I'd really be looking for is the twin-shock with the most modern manners. I've owned a TY175, but, as a lad, always coveted the Bultacos and Montesas...so I have unresolved Spainish bike issues. I live in the US, so some of the British specials (Majesty, etc) are not available here. Anyway...I'd like some feedback on what you all…

Can anyone out there tell me what size bearings should be used in the rear wheel of a TLR200E? The complete NTN 6201 LU bearing on the drum brake side fell out when I took the brake drum off. The hub looks ok - there's no crack in it so I'm wondering if the bearing is the right one. TIA, Pete

HI, does any body remember the revolutionary macdonad autocycles ossa 250 built by duncan macdonald.this is the guy who used to be involved with the mtb brand PACE.it makes me laugh that these bikes were so ahead of their time but never caught on.any body got any pictures or information or who can point me in the direction of one of these rare machines.

Am at present trying to source parts for my Cagiva DG350. Are there any dealers with spares in UK. Any tests on the bike available. Manuals available for this model. Any help would be appreciated.

Why can't a modern Montesa tubeless rear rim be built onto a Cub/Bantam/Sherpa etc. rear hub?.

I have just bought a Montesa Cota 330. I believe it is a 1985 model but that's just a guess at the moment. The bike is a non runner at the moment but almost complete. The previous owner said it ran but not too well, they thought it was carb so fiddled with it and now can't start it at all!! The first thing I noticed was the air box is missing and someone has fitted a aftermarket foam filter. Does anyone know of an airbox for sale? The second thing I noticed was the whole fork and wheel assy. has been fitted backwards!! Handling would be interesting and the brake next to useless as it's relying on the trailing edge. From this I have deducted the previous owners have …

What type of engine oil should i use for my Cagiva DG350 twinshock. 1983. Does any one have a clue as to the oil capacity. Thanks in advance. Have some 10/40 Castrol, would this be ok.

Hello, I have an old mid-70's Yamaha TY250. I am curious how to tell what year the mototrcycle is. Thanks for your help.

Wonder if any of you have any helpful suggestions? The rebuild on the old 349 Cota is progressing slowly, too slowly to br honest as i would never have guessed parts would be so hard to come by when i started. Still we live and learn. Time came on Sunday to see if the rebuilt engine would start. You know the routine. Fit tank, fit all new pipes, fill with fuel, get ready to kick the thing into life (hopefully),turn petrol on, press choke. Notice strong smell of fuel, get wet foot, panic!!!!! Take off tank, drain tank, curse profusely all because the b****y petrol taps k*******d and p*****g fuel every where. So does anybody have or know the whareabouts of a new fuel tap to…

Falcon Shocks I have a pair of Falcon Classic shocks fitted to my Tiger Cub, what should the air pressure be? as they have never rebounded any sense. I weigh 85kgs

Got a sherpa 340 199b. the crome brake linnings are chipping off. Ive been living with it for quite a few years, but I think I would like to do something about it now. Does anyone know of someone state side that can fix this and possibly improve the design to give better preformance.