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Nice! It looks super-clean--congratulations! Might you be posting a video (in the future) so we can hear how it sounds?

This bike is so beautiful it hurts...in a good way! Can you share any of the details for it's inspiration?

Subscribed. Great thread--as I'm looking at a Scorpa SY250 myself, I'd love to hear updates from any of the above members, or any new contributors, of course. Thanks.

Hi all, I was looking at a gas tank from a 1976 TY175, and to my semi-trained eye (I do a little bodywork, as a hobby) and from a picture, only, this tank looks to have been repainted (see attached pic). I say that because, unless it's just a digital artifact, it looks like some non-factory masking was done around the filler hole, as the white is visible, unevenly, around the ring of orange paint. And the orange, itself, appears stunningly-brand new, for a 40 y.o. bike. (It is said to have been from a very low miles bike.) Also, not being familiar with the TY color palette, I can't tell if this is supposed to be an orange tank, with cream, or orange with off-white, or if the white is just faded. What were the colors for 1976, and do these colors look correct? Also, I wondered if the shape of the tank means it was from a "Majesty"? Or were the "Majesty's" only available in the 320cc size? Lastly, I wondered if anyone could comment on comments the owner of the tank made, regarding TY-build quality, generally, in the '70's. He said: "You see "flaws" because this model had a number of cosmetic issues right out of the crate. Paint is one and the most glaring issue is the sloppy welds on the frame. They just were not up to standards on that model." Having owned a number of Japanese bikes, I've not found them to suffer from (factory-inflicted) cosmetic issues--but then again, I am "TY-ignorant--but studying hard." LOL And I just wanted any input on TY build quality, in the '70's...and again, on whether this tank looks repainted or not. Thanks in advance.

WOW! That's one of the more comprehensive ebay sites i recall seeing. Their product descriptions are reassuringly-detailed--thanks for pointing me in the right direction! (Also, I like that they offer so many sizes, some of them quite large--and I thought 105Lb., for the 6L size, was quite reasonable. Since I need one, and want to also do automotive carbs, I'd rather buy one, big unit, than one smaller unit PLUS one bigger unit--I'm part Scottish, after all--LOL. ;-) ) However, sadly, I'm in Trumpistan, formerly known as the USA. So I would have the power conversion issue to contend with, plus the shipping which, while I have not yet checked with the vendor, is generally expensive, from the UK, IME. But I will contact them, and see what they say about those two issues. In the meantime, if anyone has a US-based source for these machines, I'd love to have a link. Thanks again, shakennstirred! 2StrokesForever

Although some will warn against it, I've successfully used fine, used (steel) guitar strings, to "chase" internal carb passages, that were not straight--though never around a 90-degree bend. (Guitar strings are not recommended as, being made of steel, they are harder than the [aluminum?] carb body. That said, my feeling is that I can use a light enough touch so as not to gouge/deform the carb body's internal passages. And so far, so good.) I should add that I've done this in conjunction with a chemical immersion-type cleaner, alternating with 125psi of compressed air, but only small (lawn mower/generator/chainsaw) engines--no motorcycles--yet. I, too, want to get an ultrasonic cleaner, and leave the petrochemicals behind, as my "shop" is in the basement (poor ventilation). And, not to hijack the OP's thread but, if anyone can recommend an ultrasonic cleaner--especially, one big enough to accept small, automobile carbs, that would be much appreciated--I'm in the U.S.

spen, Thank you--very cool!

OMG! That is so cute! What scale is it (if you know)? More importantly, can you kindly post a link to where I could buy one? Thanks! 2StrokesForever

I'm a very safety-conscious person, but I totally missed the big toe/kickstand mishap-waiting-to-happen. I blame "side-beaver...."