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Just wondering; opinions/advice on best Carhartt style work pants for trials riding; with mountain bike type knee pads worn underneath and should they and can they be worn in or over trials boots?

Thanks for the compliment not quite that good; if you get close up it’s still a 47-year-old bike and showing signs of normal wear; although it doesn’t look like it’s been trashed; but I’m old and worn out some also so we should get along good together! Take care, John

Hello; found the 1976 Yamaha TY175 coming home now ; excited about trying to relive some old memories; that I had in 1976; when I bought this same bike new! Thanks, John

Hello All; new elderly member returning riding after 40 years; Just found a 1976 Yamaha TY175 the same bike I bought new in 1976; The bike is in good shape everything original; I’d like to slowly start updating it to make it a bit lighter and handle and ride better; nothing major at first may be tires, handlebars, levers, and foot peg replacement / repositioning; any advice or previous experiences in doing this; would be appreciated; my goal being older now; is to slowly bring back my riding skills; in woods behind my house and possibly enter a Observed Trials event down the road; I’m hoping some upgrading and simple mods; will help and make a more enjoyable riding experience! Any input will be appreciated. Thanks; John.

Hello; new member living in Ma. USA; 70 years old now and returning to riding; rode quite a bit of trials bikes in the 70s; including Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa, and 1976 Yamaha TY175; I’m restarting now on the same 1976 TY175; I think this will be the lightest and easiest handling for a guy my age; excited to start again and enjoy my ride of the old days! Thanks John