Are some of the Arkansas Trials Riders in you area? The ones that hosted a National in Uniontown in June? A link to them can be found on the NATC website.
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Edited by brewtus Trying not to be that guy.
Yeah, that someone was me. 60:1 Motul 800/100LL AvGas has kept our TY80s alive (and happy) for many years now in many, many competitions. No failures, no problems, no DNFs. Others have run 60:1 with junk pump gas also, No issues.
We've been running 60:1/AvGas mix for several years now, with no problems. Our bikes are modified yes, but mostly chassis mods to haul around our beer-drinking a$$es (bar risers, tall bars, relocated pegs, etc). All the mods are documented on the ADV link that Line has posted above.
9 years of competition and we've never broken a frame, cracked a frame, or had to replace a clutch. These are amazingly tough little bikes and we've ridden competitions from 200ft. elevation to over 9,000ft. In fact, two of us are headed up to Wyoming this weekend to compete in a Vintage event that is being run concurrent with the Mosteller Cup. I'll post pics afterward.
If we can't break them, I doubt you will. Our most famous shot with one of our youngest heros aboard -
Not trying to spend your money for you, but did you try AJG and see if they can help you out? Google "AJG Twinshock" and you'll find 'em on FaceTube (whatever), as the link evidently isn't allowed here. Trick stuff there....
I do know for a certain rider that cleaned the inside of the airbox and left the paper towel in - bike ran fine on tick over but stopped abruptly when the throttle was opened sufficient to suck the said towel into the inlet tract - I've heard of cleaning your carb but thats
Yeah, I know of a rider that has done that same thing...
Been in the garage a few times drooling over the pieces, thinking about all of the things I am going to do to them.
It is supposed to be a project to keep me busy during the next winter. But it is very difficult to not dive in and get started on it.
I agree. I also have 2 jigsaw puzzles in the shop, a 247 Montesa and a TY175 just begging for attention. Too many other running projects get priority, unfortunately.
Is the TLR200R in the table above the Reflex? Or is it the "real deal" trials version that people speak of?
BTW, I'm the OP. I hesitated on the Reflex, and it was sold to someone else. Based on some posts here, not sure I missed out. Nonetheless, I'm still curious about the Reflex and whether it would suit my purpose (play bike and non-serious trials).
Judging solely on the other models listed on that table that were not available here in the U.S., I'd say it's the Euro-spec more Trials-ready TLR. I would look in my US spec Reflex TLR service manual, but it went to the new owner along with the bike when I traded it for a 348 Montesa.
Folks have a love-hate relationship with Reflexes. While they can be modded to be competitive, they still are not as good a Trials bike as genuine Trials bikes were in the mid-'80's. This is because they were not Trials bikes in the first place they were trail bikes styled like Trials bikes, pure and simple. I built one out of 3 piles of junk (literally), rode it for a few years, and parked it for 4 years. All chronicled here (don't flame me Andy, it has posts from He Who Shall Not Be Named) -
Do I miss it? Well, it was the bike of choice for running the coyote around the property. Otherwise, no. I really do believe that you will be much happier starting out with a gennie Trials bike rather than a "tribute". Good luck, and let us know what you find.
I believe the internal gearbox ratios are the same. Only the final drive is different.
Wrong. The UK spec TLR had a Trials ratio gearbox, the US spec Reflex had a trail ratio gearbox for twiddling down the trail looking at the birdies (among other differences).
Could you ride one in Trials? Sure, I did years ago. Is it capable? At a lower club level, sure. Is it a good beginner bike to get your feet wet in Trials? Ah, no. Many, MANY other bikes make much better beginner bikes for your $1000.
$1000 is rich for a running Reflex, no matter what the Craigslist/Fleabay dreamers think. A non-running Reflex is worth considerably less. If you truly wish to dabble in Trials, buy a Trials bike, not a Trials-styled trail bike.
I recently picked up a really decent RUNNING 1989 Fantic 305 for a whopping $600 out of your end of the country. The Fantic is a 100 times better Trials bike than any Reflex that Honda ever barfed up, and it competed a week after I got it. The deals are out there.
Some made their way into the States. I got a chance to parking lot ride a 175 Majesty a few years ago. Nifty and different (especially here), but I didn't ride it enough to compare it to anything. They'll pop up on Fleabay and Craig's from time to time.
Just looked at their site. Fig. 7-1 is the guide bushing. Fig. 10 is the oil lock that fits over the lower end of the damper rod. I guess I'm not seeing what other bushing you are talking about.
If that bike gets to be a pain to work on or find parts for (especially in North America), you can always send it down here. I'd be happy to help out.
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Still can't find the missing needle bearing - advice?
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