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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290634863166?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_949 in the catalogue....... http://smproducts.co.uk/products/exhausts?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.v9.tpl&product_id=610&category_id=22&keyword=ty250+front+pipe http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290634865514?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_949 again in the catalogue... http://www.smproducts.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.v9.tpl&product_id=647&category_id=23&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=29

Had it made by a frame builder who makes new frames, but I had my main frame loop modified as well. Charlie and OTF Re forks..... Don't ask...

The re positioning of the rear s/frame mount turns the cradle forward which slightly steepens the angle, apparently a lot of Bantams end up too short if done wrong. I am going to use leading axle forks which helps also.

Yes a Minarelli 200, I am after a tidy tank. I s a 240 tank larger capacity??

Are the tanks on the 200 and 240 twinshocks the same ??

Forgot to say, it's not my workmanship, had it done.....

Spent a few

Here's another from 76.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clutch-Plate-Kit-HONDA-XL185-S-80-82-/190566816160?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c5eaad9a0#ht_1683wt_802

Yea the scorpa was such a success the company went pop The 125 didn't bust them, if it did Gas Gas wouldn't be entering the market. They never had a mountain of unsold 125s, the 200s sold well and hold their values s/hand. They were caught up in a world recession obviously a weaker player. That crap 125...

Remove the long ride cr4p and it's a good little bike... http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=dW3jAgE-pz4 Doesn't need updating every 5 minutes unlike the raga and will sell itself if priced right as the Scorpa did.

http://www.francetrialclassic.com/fr/pistons-et-bielles/2940-yamaha-ty-250-mono-amortisseur-piston-complet-avec-axe-clips-segments.html

Not wanting to go off on a tangent here but it is getting harder to get a lot of this sort of work done, and a lot of it is being done by blokes either semi retired or close to it. No one to take their place. Was trying to help Pitley get a rebore, can't get it on our door step. What the future holds for these older bikes is frightening. Sorry I had to have a whinge there.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35mm-fork-tubes-Marzocchi-Fantic-SWM-Pre65-Ceriani-Betor-/200668554301?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2eb8c7243d#ht_500wt_949

You may get some help here, the site is French so you need to have translate option on your computer unless of course you are fluent in the lingo... http://www.forumty.com/forumty/phpBB3/index.php

The link is for 2 cable clips at

A common mod on the Bantam is to fit a crank weight usually brass, I am going to build a B175 engine which apparently has a heavier crank, does anyone know if, a. the weight is needed / used and b. who makes the weights. Thanks.

Just wondering if anyone on here will be riding the BMCA trial on Sunday at Bowley, Herefordshire. (The waterfall) Excellent venue if you have never been there, well worth a look. I will be observing as my Bantam project isn't ready and I need to see what the BMCA do's are all about. If you need more info look here... http://www.bmca.org.uk/home.html

This is the Maty, only a handful made, most are in France....

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/308211_10150451303254225_601589224_10784062_473714169_n.jpg

There's usually only a couple down Gloucester. Someone was telling me recently Mick Grant was building a Bantam....

4000 all told seems like a lot.. in such a small market. Even with the mini Maj etc, and there are stll some new old stock frames for them about. Subanator thanks for the link.

I did have to compress them by over 30mm but with the bigger spacers they must be shot. Is there a free length measurement for them ?? or best to get some anyway. Checked the Bultaco site they don't list them .