timdog

Ive had 3 4ts and never had one bit of trouble. Never needed to adjust valve clearance or clean carb. Service/oil change is easy and i always found them easy to start, hot or cold. If you like a fast throttle stick with the standard or replace with an amal 80/200. Really softens throttle response. Cam on carb has 2 holes just need to put the cable nipple in the one that puts the cam at its biggest diameter(rear one) The low tractable power/torque is great, just pulls and pulls Factory model has better brakes and suspension.

Definitely agree re getting 200 or 250. 125 more than capable bike but does need more from rider to get it up over and through. Try to get a ride on a few different models to see which suits. Once its moving you wont really feel the weight difference but different suspension etc makes different bikes feel different. I tried a 250 sherco when first started and found it way to flighty, for me, beta much softer power delivery. You can always make sure you have a slow throttle on. The lightest feeling bike I've had which in my incapable hands just felt so easy to ride with icredible suspension steering and brakes is a vertigo 250 dl12. This model has the softer power map and flywheel weight. However be ready for lots of people saying they aren't reliable. My brother in law started at 63, bought a 200 beta then few months later tried my vertigo and went straight out and bought one instead of the beta. He finds it much easier to learn on and has no issues with it being too powerful.

Rear are 395mm some make 400mm if check out falcon rockshocks and betor sites

Some good clubs local to you, check acu website for contact details. Guisborough club have their own practice ground.

Falcon and Rockshocks make rear shocks for the tlr(they are longer than many other twinshocks) progressive front springs are available along with new stanchions if the chrome is pitted. Oil capacity is 295 ml per leg. There is a company in Spain HFS suspension who make a range of options, from progressive springs with pre load adjustment to air cartridge systems. Ive just fitted one to mine. Quick and easy to fit, the difference is night and day. Price is very reasonable, ordering etc was very easy.the only point id be aware of is the HFS fork caps only fit original tlr stanchions.. The replacement ones you can buy come with fork caps but have a different thread pitch.

Having owned both i will say they are completely different and its simply down to what you like. I had a very nice well rebuilt 240 fantic. If it has just been rebuilt you shouldn't need to worry about things like piston availability, believe there are pattern ones anyway. Other parts including reproduction plastics etc are available. About as competitive a twinshock as you can get, rode great steared well, brakes ok ish if relined with softer compound. 240 engine likes to be revved and has plenty of power. Quite a tall feeling bike, even with footpegs altered. I'm 6'2 and always felt high up. Despite not being able to fault it I just didn't like it. Never actually enjoyed it. I TLR, love it, but i prefer 4 strokes. Footpegs done, parallel yokes trials cdi from tyoffroad, high lift cam and kevlar clutch plates all help. This is where the decision is a personal one. I love the look of the Honda, the sound and the low down 4 stroke plonk. It still has enough power for most things unless you want to fire it up a cliff and need instant power when you drop the clutch(i dont!) It just makes me smile. No issues with parts but reliability is excellent anyway. Front forks need, at least, progressive springs as the front end is quite "dead" I've just bought an air cartridge system from HFS suspension in Spain but yet to test it. The bikes are so different you really need to try and get a ride on each to see what you prefer.

Ty 80 was and still is a brilliant bike. So many youngsters started on them. You wont see that many kids starting on them now. I dont know what you want to spend. Petrol wise you could look for a beta rev 50 at cheaper end or small wheel beta 80, junior. That way you get the whole clutch and gears thing from day 1 and good brakes! Kids learn v quick i wouldn't be concerned and personally think its better than the rev n go. Other option is the v popular oset route. Don't be put off by thinking its an electric toy, it isnt its an excellent route into it that so many choose. There is then a learning curve swapping onto petrol but just takes time

I have high lift cam and the cdi from tyoffroad. Bottom end smoothness is great, revs cleanly. Wont claim a massive improvement but definitely worth doing. Parallel yokes too improved steering

Honestly try a product like ethanol shield. About 15m! To 5litre of petrol. My chainsaw, leaf blower etc all sit for ages unused then start no problem. Stops the ethanol absorbing water (apparently) and stops petrol going "off"

I use ethanol shield in the fuel. Developed for small engines like chainsaws to stop ethanol gunking up the carb

I think the original question meant is the shop worth a look around? As in are they a small business or is it like toys r us for trials riders. I bought a Vertigo from them this year. I'm up in Northumberland and they dropped it off at vertigo HQ for me to collect. They were excellent to deal with and speak to. Bike was spot on

Another vote for IRC rear. Used them on all my twinshocks. Currently have one on my TLR it sits well on rim and grips well.

I had a C15 with a faber frame. I used NJB ultimates they were length adjustable so you can set at what works best for you. Sure they were set at 340mm

Give richard allen a message on fb. Allens used trials spares. He's great for used parts

Its a very common beta problem. Either try putting in gear and rocking back and forward with clutch in before start it to free sticky plates. Or be ready for it to move off when put it in gear but ride for a bit with clutch in until it releases. If its stood a while hopefully it will ease as its used more